Mr Fisher's Allegations.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7892, 7 August 1905, Page 2

Mr Fisher's Allegations.

His Friends Opioid film.. (Per Pross Associatioa.) CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 5. Messrs Taylor, Laurenson and Fisher returned from the South to-day, and express satisfaction with the result of their campaign. 'Mr Laurenson is confident that if .Mr Fisher is granted an inquiry either before a Parliamentary Commi trice or a judicial body, he will be able to justify his charges regarding the 'Lactam Scddon voucher." Both he and Mr Taylor are of opinion that as Mr Fisher did not apologise or withdraw his statement when the Premier's proofs against him were proiuced, there is only one course open to him as an honourable man,' if he fails to justify Iris charges (before an inquiry, and that is to ■ resign his --eat.

The party -ad-dress a public meeting here on- Monday, and one in the Wellington Town Hall soon alter their return to that city. The sum of £2O has 'been handed o the Duned-m Hospital extension lund, being theisurplus after all expenses were paid in connection with the Dunediu- meeting of the party who intend giving addresses in several towns in the South Island after the session. They will also make arrangements .for candidates to stand in the interests of the New Liberals.