FEDERAL POLITICS.
A PASSAGE-AT-ARMS. Melbourne, August 30. There is increasing acrimony between Sir W. Lyue (Federal Treasurer) and Sir John Forrest, who recently resigned from the Treasurership. Sir John, while explaining his position in regard to the Bnuldon clause of the Federal Constitution and to old-age pensions, remarked on the position of the Government in the matter. Sir W. Lyne interjected: "The- exTreasurer must not presume to speak as a member of the Government.'' Sir John Forrest: "You want to repudiate the Prime Minister." Sir W. Lyne: "-I want to repudiate you." Sir John Forrest: ''Oh, vou're a humbug."
THE OPPOSITION PARTY.
Melbourne, August 31
It is rumoured that Mr. Bruce Smith aspires to the leadership of theOnposition - •
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 2 September 1907, Page 3
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118FEDERAL POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 2 September 1907, Page 3
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