[2] The Liberal Party and the Fishermen's Protective Union joined in a coalition which sat in opposition to the government.

In July 1917, a National Government was formed with Morris as leader; the cabinet contained representatives from all three parties.

Morris resigned from the assembly in late December 1917 when he was named to the British House of Lords.

Michael P. Cashin was asked by Governor Harris to form a government which remained in power until the general election scheduled later in 1919.

[6] The Military Services Act was passed in May 1918 to allow for the conscription of unmarried men between the ages of 19 and 40 to replace losses from the Newfoundland Regiment during the first World War.