GOVERNMENT CAUCUS.
The caucus of the Government Party yesterday was attended by all the members of the party except Mr Hogg and Mr J. P. Luke. It is also stated to" have been the largest caucus ever held during the present Administration. It lasted over two hours, and after it had concluded the Prime Minister made a statement to the press. "The position of the business in the House was stated to the party toy me," he said, "and I also pointed out the course that I thought it was desirable for the party to adopt. It was agreed that the Land Bill should come on to the floor of the House from the Lands Committee, and that the block, so far as the Government Party is concerned, should be discontinued. I indicated the business that should be put through this session, and I expressed the opinion that we might be able to finish our proceedings by the 22nd inst., and that Parliament should sit earlier than usual next year." There was, he added, a general discussion upon party matters, and the party unanimously expressed their hearty goodwill towards the head of the Government,
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9670, 8 December 1909, Page 4
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194GOVERNMENT CAUCUS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9670, 8 December 1909, Page 4
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