A P.P.A. EXPOSURE.
OFFER TO LIBERAL. . . ASHBURTON, Dec. 6. Mr H, M. Jones, Democratic Liberal candidate for Ashburton, and former secretary of the Protestand Political Association here, informed a Guardian reporter to-day that two weeks ago the Rev. Howard Elliott came to him and asked him (Mr 'Jones) to wit'hd.raW from the contest in favour of the Hon. W. Nosvvorthy. Mr Elliott said: “If you will withdraw in favour of Ml- - your expenses will be paid to date, and your name will be favourably considered and forwarded for a seat in the Upper House.” Mr Jones replied that the ofierdid not appeal to him, ,and refused absolutely to retire from the contest. Mr Jones to day expressed wonder as to who was responsible for these easy entrances to the Upper House.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3356, 8 December 1919, Page 5
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131A P.P.A. EXPOSURE. Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3356, 8 December 1919, Page 5
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