7 NOVEMBER 1925, Page 2

The New Zealand General Election on Wednesday resulted in a

triumph for the Reform (Government) Party. Mr. Coates, the Prime Minister, has received such a vote' of confidence as comes to few leaders. The set- back to Labour was a surprise. When we go to press the Reform Party has at least 52 seats in a House of 80. It has gained 15 seats ; Labour has lost four and the Nationalists have lost three.

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