THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 274, 12 November 1908, Page 2

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

OF THE DEAICIN MINISTRY

I'KJiSS CRITICISM. Sydney, November 11. Both the morning papers urge that the defeat of the Dcakto Government offers an opportunity to return to the two-party system of government. The ileralil says that on the tnets tflero IB nothing to prevent a return to this system. The Labor Party should be allowed to go into opposition. The Herald believes that the way is now opened for a better understanding between the anti-Socialist parties. The Telegraph says: "Since Jlr. Dcakin

hesitated cither to challenge the House or to provide an opportunity for any other leader to close np the anti-Social-ist ranks, it may be that, if commissioned to form a Government, Mr. Fisher, will play a higher part than is generally expected by at once submitting a motion challenging the House on the Labor objective and, if defeated, dissolving and asking the people for a legitimate majority that will enable him to rule in -accordance with his principles."

THE NEW MINISTRY. Melbourne, November 11. Mr. Deakin is to sec Earl Dudley

this morning. Asked if he intended to recommend a successor, Mr. Deakin replied thnt that was not his business. Earl Dudley could send for whom he liked. The Argus says: "The late Deakin Ministry was settled by a secret conclave, the electors generally beiug regarded of such small importance Hint not even an explanation or e.v-"-" «-m slung to I hem for the sudden .!i uv

of fi-out. And this is responsible government! Tap Ministry wln-h replaces the Deakin Ministry will be h mere stop-gap without tlic'autliorilv of the people.'

M'H. FISIIICIt I'XDKRTAKKS TO FORM A MINISTRY. Reeeiveil 12, 0.15 si.m. .Melbourne, Lust Sight. Mr. Deakin has handed his resignation lo Karl Dudley, who summoned Mr. Fisher. The hitter has undertaken the task of forming a .Ministry.