| 词条 | Honduran Independence Party |
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The Honduran Independence Party was a short-lived 1950s political party that was essentially a splinter group of the People's United Party (PUP). Background: Central Committee resignationsA convention held by the People's United Party on September 27, 1956 settled a long political dispute that had hindered the party's development for some time. 10 members of the Central executive of the PUP, led by Leigh Richardson and Phillip Goldson, resigned and vowed to form their own political party. Formation and leadersThe HIP was formed on October 4, 1956, and elected its leaders on October 15. They included:
Aims
Reception by BelizeansAs the HIP prepared to contest the 1957 general election, Belizeans had a few questions for them. How serious was the PUP split, and could it be repaired? If the party wanted independence, even eventually as the name suggested, why split with the PUP in the first place? And just what the heck was "Honduras", anyway? (Shoman). A puzzled electorate offered nearly 18% of its votes, but no seats, to the new party, placing them second behind the victorious PUP. For a summary of results, see British Honduras legislative election, 1957. DevolutionA discouraged Richardson resigned as Leader in February 1958 and left for Trinidad. Goldson carried the party along a little further, but he had no choice but to meet with members of the National Party (Belize) (NP) to ask for a merger. The details were worked out in early summer, and the HIP was dissolved on June 25, 1958 (one day before the NP) and merged to form the National Independence Party (Belize) on July 1. ReferencesAssad Shoman's 13 Chapters history text and Lawrence Vernon's "History of Political Parties" essay in Readings in Belizean History both have sections on the HIP. See also
4 : Political parties established in 1956|Defunct political parties in Belize|Political parties disestablished in 1958|1956 establishments in British Honduras |
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