Electoral anomaly in New Zealand election sparks debate
The piece argues that a candidate wins parliamentary power without majority district support, noting the need for a majority rule and criticizing Mr Okey’s minority representation. It reflects on Liberal leaders, past debates, and calls for majoritarian electoral reform in New Zealand.
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Taranaki
Apeak
St Okey
Mr Okey
New Zealand
Okey
Sidward Metcalf Smith
Smith
Ballance
Mr Massey
Mr Smith
John Ballince
House of Representatives
Robert McNab
New Zealand and Canada to Back Faster Empire Mail Links
At the conference Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged a swift imperial mail scheme to Australia and New Zealand via Canada. The plan split into Atlantic and Pacific routes with aims for faster sailings and shared subsidies, each colony contributing to a British Empire fast service.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
London
Sir W. Laurier
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
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Pacific
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Halifax
Sydney
China
Japan
England
Vancouver
Honolulu
Suva
Auckland
United States
Moor
Ching
Lloyd-George
William Laurier
Suez
Panama Canal
Wilfrid Laurier
Dunedin Opinion Discusses Steamship Service Proposals
Ma J. W. Henton of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce urges a dependable mail run with a three to two week schedule if affordable for Pacific service. He notes speeds of 16–17 knots today and envisions 25–26 day London to Wellington or a fortnightly service via Union Steamship cooperation.
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J. W. Henton
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
England
New Zealand
Pacific
London
Wellington
Union Steamship Company
Semdea
Conference Progress Cited in London Fisheries Talks
London dispatch reports Bert Bond and Sir Wilfrid Laurier engaging over Newfoundland fisheries and colonial interests. Lord Elgin notes twelve Cabinet ministers attended the conference, calling it a genuine governments conference with business gains. Asquith says premiers and government agreed to differ on fiscal autonomy but remain friends, warning colonies against letting British manufacturers undermine local industries.
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Wilfrid da
Esses
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Lord Elgin
Asquith
House of Commons
Britain
Opinions of the Press on Conference of 1907
The Telegraph credits Deakin as central to the Conference and says he will report progress to Australia. The Morning Post notes a loophole in the cost phrase, while the Chronicle praises the All Red route. Daily News lauds a durable Secretariat and criticizes subsidies versus tariffs. Times reflects on the Conference’s lasting influence on public opinion and imperial unity.
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Deakin
Australia
Morning Post
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Lloyd- George
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Daily News
the Times
Canada
Australasia
Farmers' Union Debates Council Reforms At Auckland Meeting
At the Provincial Conference in Auckland Mr Kaye urged electing the Legislative Council with a property qualification and six year terms with life tenure on re election. An amendment to strike the property clause was carried. Palmerston North branch complained of apathy. organiser Mr Fowler proposed member discounts with tradesmen to boost joining and financial support, citing Wanganui bargains and potential 10 percent ironmongery reductions. He also urged wool pack orders and farmers pooling purchases.
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Methuen
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Timaru Herald
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Buakata
Auckland
Farmers’ Union
Kaye
Legislative Council
Barrie
Captain Bell
Haylock
H. Wily
Aye
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Fowler
Wangan
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