THE SIDEY CLAUSE.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9681, 4 January 1910, Page 4

THE SIDEY CLAUSE.

The country has also good cause to complain of the Government's action , in connection with the restoration of , the famous Sidey clause upon which | they suffered two defeats and re- j introduced it by Governor's message j in the dyin* hours of the session, ] says the "Manawatu Evening Standard.*' The fact that Parliament had refused to pass the clause on two occasions should have been a sufficient guide to the Government as tu the right course to pursue in connection with this question, but they resorted to very improper metli- [ ods to gain their point, causing a feeling of resentment from one end of the Dominion to the other. lbs incident, together with the Reeves' vote, has left a very unpleasant taste in the mouths of the electors, and there is very little doubt thit they will plainly express their views at the next election. A Government, however, that is defeated on four occasions in one session wnd still clings tenaciously to office has very little shame. Mr Massey and his supporters have faithfully discharged tl eir d ity to tha country, and deseive the thanks of the electors. Their experience this session emphasises the need of a strong Opposition.