N.Z. Social Credit Conference Agrees To Battle On

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 89, 23 January 1950, Page 4

N.Z. Social Credit Conference Agrees To Battle On

(Special to Beacon) Wellington, last night. Delegates to the annual New Zealand Social Credit conference at Hutt City decided to appoint a fulltime organiser, and to affiliate with the English secretariat ur.iier Major Douglas, originator of the Grand of economics they espouse. In his presidential address Rev. H. L. Richards, of Leeston, welcomed delegates. The secretary. Mrs R. P.‘Graham, read a number of g. eatings from members from Kaitaia to Invercargill, including the former president, Captain Rush worthy and Sir Andrew Russell, Napier. Reviewing world affairs today, the president emphasised the fact that world financial interests t are operating to control all countries and to drag them into the money net. Against this, he affirmed his belief in that Power in the world which is higher than man, which can bring to nought all machinations of evil. The Bretton Woods scheme proved a fiasco in Britain, he said, but is coming to light in a new guise as the “Exchange Agreement” to which the incoming New Zealand Government will be asked to give its signature. A discussion, as to ways and means for the ensuing year resulted in the election of a committee of ways and means consisting of Mr A. R. McKay, business manager of the journal “N.Z. Social Crediter,” Christchurch, Mr F. D. Danks, Madison, Wellington, who recommended the appointment of a full-time organiser. His recommendation was adopted. There was some criticism of the secret ballot as a method of conducting elections, some members describing it as an admission of fear, tending to servility. This was forcibly opposed by one or two members, and the matter lapsed. Compensated Price A cable from Major Douglas was read by Mr Fred Allen, Auckland. It suggested that efforts be concentred on the necessity for a compensated price, with emphasis 'against tax subsidy. This is to be embodied in the 1950 policy. Concerning the appearance of the Bretton Wo6ds proposals in their new guise, “Exchange Agreement,” it was decided to write to the Prime Minister, Mr Holland, congratulating him and his party orf the stand 1 taken against the signing of the Bretton Woods proposals, but - requesting him to avoid signing the “Exchange Agreement” by which New Zealand was to be tied to world finance.

Electoral Laws Mr Allen claimed there was need for amendment of our electoral law “as they stand,” he said, “there is no protection for electors.’Dierefore we have no lawful claim on party members, and there is no possible restriction placed on them. When an M.P. is elected as the employee of his electorate, no agreement need be signed as in the case of a professional appointment.” This matter was considered but no definite action as yet embarked upon. A remit seeking affiliation with the English Secretariat under Major Douglas, was adopted.

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