POLITICAL PARTIES
FUSION ISSUE REAPPEARS CONFERENCE OF UNITED MEMBERS. WELLINGTON, June 24. A denial that he had again declined suggestions for fusion, as published to-day, was given in emphatic terins by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr J. G. Coates) to-night. A communication containing the memorandum urging fusion and signed by Auckland professional and business men was received by Mr Coates to-day, and he said to-night that when approached earlier in the day he had been made to say that his reply would he on the same lines as the answer he had given to the petition forwarded to the leaders G.ic two parties some time ago by Wellington business men. ° Mr Coates said it appeared that his reply had been anticipated. He made no comment other than to say that the memorandum would receive careful consideration, and that a reply would be given in due course, probably in a day or two. The Reform Party met in caucus at Parliament House practically all to day. There were only two absentees, both of whom were accounted for. Those present included Mr W. W. Massey (Hauraki).
AIR FORBES’S FUSION OFFER ENDORSED. WELLINGTON, June 25. At the United Political Association Conference to-day there were 150 delegates present, including the Prime Minister (Mr G. W T . Forbes). The conference passed unanimously the following resolution:— “ That this conference of delegates of the United Political Party endorses the action of our leader in placing country before party in his offer for the establishment of a strong National Government. W’e are determined to work for this object before and after the elec* tion, believing that it is only by the whole-hearted co-operation of every New Zealander during the present economic crisis that the Dominion’s high reputation can be maintained.” Another resolution expressing high appreciation of the manner in which the Prime Minister had represented the Dominion at the Imperial Conference and of his efforts to balance the Budget during the present national difficulties was also passed. At the evening session addresses were given by Mr S. G. Smith, M.. E. A. Ransom, and Sir Apirana Ngata. A motion was carried expressing appreciation of the political services of Mr Forbes and his colleagues. The gathering represented electorates from Auckland to Bluff. CONFERENCE CLOSES. WELLINGTON, June 26. The United Party Conference passed a resolution that the Government be urged to treat wheat and flour duties as a non-party question. The work of the executive was commended, and motions were passed eulogising the services of the chairman (Mr E. E. Hammond), Mr T. Buxton (Dominion organiser), and Mr J. A. Shand (Dominion secretary). The conference concluded with felicitous expressions by delegates. ,
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