The Federal Orisis

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 17, 8 June 1914, Page 5

The Federal Orisis

DISSOLUTION PIJCASKS TUK • ■ LIBERALS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright .Melbourne, June <i. The Covernor-Onerai'.s decision haa been receive:! wiih much enthusiasm by Liberals in all parts of (he Commonwealth. It is stated that the Liberal organisation is well prepared for an immediate campaign. Mr. Cook stated that it was the most serious step taken since federation was adopted, but was the only means of avoiding a paralysis of responsible government. Unless it had been done grave coiistilutional problems would have arisen. BIMTAIK DEMANDS SATISFACTION .FOR BENTON'S DEATH. Received 7, .")..") p.m. London, May C. The Express says that Sir Edward Grey has informed President. Wilson in friendly but unequivocal terms that )f, as a result of his support, Villa becomes President, Great Britain will demand and exact satisfaction for Benton's murder. THE MINING PROPERTIES. Received 7, 5.5 p.m. Washington, June 0. Times and Sydney Sun Services. The United States, the Netherlands and Great Britain have agreed to preserve the status quo as far as ownership of oil properties is concerned. ;