HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP.
THE PREMIER QUESTIONED. ' (By Wire.--Own Correspondent.) Wellington, Last "To-day is October 28, and on October 25 the appointment of the High Commit- - sioner expired," said Sir Joseph Ward in the House. «; Mr. Massey: No. ' P Sir Joseph Ward: I understand that was so, and that he was offered a further term until February. Has he expressed r his willingness to accept? Mr. Massey: Yes. As a matter of fact, he has expressed hiß willingness to accept the position, but the extension was automatic; it was part of the arrangement made at the time when he took office. Sir Joseph Ward: Then no further appointment can be made until February ? Mr. Massey; No further appointment can be made while the present gentleman occupies the position. , Sir Joseph Ward: That is after February f - : SE Mr, Massey: Yes.
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Taranaki Daily News, 29 October 1919, Page 5
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138HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP. Taranaki Daily News, 29 October 1919, Page 5
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