Second Edition. THE OPPOSITION CAUCUS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 304, 22 December 1914, Page 6

Second Edition. THE OPPOSITION CAUCUS.

ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINC.

A UNITED FRONT.

IPi* Pmm Amooiamon.]

* Wellington, December 22,

• A meeting of the Opposition was held this morning, thirty-six members being present, including both the Liberal iftucl Labor Parties. The absent four members sent apologies for unavoidable'absence and expressed themselves in entire accord with any' action the Party should take. .

The meeting was most enthusiastic, and the following resolution was carried : _<'That this meeting of members of the House of Representative's record its hearty congratulations to Sir Joseph Ward on the result of the elections and expresses its entire confidence in him as Leader; it further pledges itself to loyally support him in any action he may take in connection with the present crisis and during the present Parliament." The resolution was adopted unanimously and with enthusiasm. Resolutions were carried expressing sympathy- with the relations of "the late Hon. W. Montgomery, and recording their appreciation for his services and regret at his death; also expressing regret at the-defeat pf individual members of Parliament At the elections, and conveying kindest wishes of the Party to them, and wishing them success in the future.