Labour's other pre-occupation is the Femoval of any'remaining stigma of Communist sympathies. Actually orthodox. Labour has long een at loggerheads. with "the "Communist Party, but during the last election campaign the Government's _propaganda machine painted the Labour movement such a. vivid Moscow red {hat "Labour candidates feel that a most thorough white-washing Pedient before their next appear polls, Parl. form a Satta Front. was An invitation by the Communist
consequently reject the Easter Conference, a decision" which also suggests that Labour has learned from the experience of the United Australia Party that a Victory gained only with the ald of incompatible alles may be nearly as costly as defeat." Labour leaders are already tleipating a majority at the next the Coronation delegates return.
Trade Minister Resigns Mutual "recriminations "after the eferondiim "threatened {01 alienate Country Party supporters from the Govertiment, but a minor Cabinet crisis provided an opportune diversion, ~The crisis arose from criticism of the Minister Zor Trade- Treaties, Sir Henry Gullett, " whose uncom: ions with: Canads Sir Henry's ' retirement from' the Cabinet was, not entirely jnexpested, His record: as-a trade negotiator has of been impressive. The: trade dis pute with Japan served no, useful purpose and the restriction of Sports from Canada and the United States. has not been popular because it only Denefitted certain. private trade interests at the expense of their com-editors. Lesser' trade agreements with Buropean countries were mainly Consplouous for what they falled accomplish, and it was becoming. obvious that' unless Sir Henry could show better results his services would no longer be required.
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