strengthening of the national defen with a universal demand for, the system, the Prime Minister summoned Jo conference of State Premiers discuss collaboration in developing, industries of a military importance. the conference ended in futility, the [Premiers declaring that Mr. Lyons had no concrete plan to be discussed.
Press and public insistently demand-led leadership of a more positive kind. 'The Premier of New South }Wales, Mr. Stevens, has been urged to enter Federal politics, where his vigour and efficiency are needed. The JAttorney-General, Mir, Menzies, is felearly pressing his claims as 'Mr. [Lyons' successor, and it is believed [that Mr. Lyons is disposed to support him.
Jeonfidence and who possesses The one man who could command [necessary qualities for leadership the preset juncture is the Labour: Leader, Mr. Curtin, but the Labour Iparty is in Opposition, and preters [complete with a substantial majority.
Threat Eliminated Mr, Curtin's patience, jealousy that exists between Mr.
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