COALITION.
Mr James Allen, interviewed a few days ago by an "Otago Daily Times" reporter, in reply to the Prime Minister, said: "In the matter of a co alition the position is perfectly plain. The Opposition is not asking for a coalition, and never did. Sir Joseph Ward is quarrelling with his own party. It is the Prime Minister's trouble with the tail of his party that has caused his friends to talk about coalition. If he does not like his tail, why not get rid of it, and be done with it? He is probably strong enough, even then, to carry on. If he does like the tail, then he should stick to it, and be influenced by its
advice,' and they are a growing power. It is not only the tail which is saturated with these socialistic principles, but some of his colleagues are tainted with them, too, and they are a standing menace to those who believe that industry, energy and ability ought to receive some reward. The Opposition, as organised at present, apparently is able to influence the Government and its proposed legislation. If that influence is for good, as I believe it is, why should the power for good be disturbed?"
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9120, 20 June 1908, Page 4
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206COALITION. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9120, 20 June 1908, Page 4
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