Public Opinion

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 81, 4 January 1950, Page 4

Public Opinion

Though their views on all subjects are freely published here because we believe it our duty to uphold the public’s right to freedom of opinion, our correspondents’ opinions are not necessarily shared by this news, paper. CABINET MAKING Sir, —New furniture, according to advertisements, up-to-date, modern as the moment streamlined and an irresistible invitation into the lap of luxury. But its basic materials timber, wool, silk and cotton and metal from mother earth are as old as the hills, and have gone through the mills of the ages that were driven by humanity’s hopels and fears, blood, sweat and tears on their journey from the cradle to the grave, led, fed and guided by the hand and eye of Him who is too wise to err, too good to be unkind; that was, is, *and ever will be, the kindly light that leads on “o’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent till the night is gone.” Comparatively speaking Parliamentary Cabinets are composed of the same old Adams with Eve at last out in the open (but as ever a problem that no Adam will ever solve) indispensible incomprehensible. History prompts one to accept new cabinets with hopes for the best and preparation for the worst. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. Fundamentally there is not. Sun, moon and stars, frost and snow, w-ind and rain are the same beyond the power of human rule governed by Him who is the same yesterday, today, and for ever. The pilot who eventually brings humanity to its desired haven. Yours etc., H. SERGANT.

WANTED A “BRITISH” POLICY

Sir, —rUnder the heading of a leading article, “Which Country You Are.” (Herald November 29, 49) I would suggest “Which Country Are You.” We are 'a country dominated by “a Foreign Policy” (Economic) which is still in existence, though later (if not too late) may be on a more liberal plain! If Mr Holland is prepared to repudiate this Foreign policy. Another aspect of the case is quoted from the Herald 5/11/49, “Britain to resist U.N.O. etc). This interferance is nothing more or less than attempted domination and dictatorship of the British Nation by Wall Street through her Anti-British Administrators of her (British and Colonial) Foreign Financial Policy. Mr Holland ghve a lead in his Electoral Campaign against the subjugation of the individual! So can he, “now” give a lead (in this matter) to the British Empire against thiis devilish plot to disintegrate her though her National Economy. The world wars: and World War ! No. 3 on the horizon! If we have not learned our lesson from the last two, “can we carry on?”

Recent evidence: The Hopkins incident of American politics under Wall Street: control! The Canadian Spy Case; Food shortages in Britain! In Haifa, British oil held up by a Communist State of Aggression supported by Wall Street finance.' You can not win out against “loaded dice.” Wall Street backs the double and draws the makings. So what about Internal Currency, under National Authority of the British Elector? With Mr Holland’s report to the press December 7, and a clear definition of free enterprise for British subjects within the Empire! May we be, not disappointed.

\ Yours etc., W. BRADSHAW. Unabridged.—Editor.