IN OTHER ELECTORATES

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 46, 18 November 1919, Page 8

IN OTHER ELECTORATES

LABOUR IN DUNEDIN SOUTH. By TeltiEraDli—Press Association. Dunedin, November 17. The Hon. J. T. J.'ajil, Labour candidate for Dunedin South, addressed a large meeting of electors this evening. He explained inany of the planks of the Labour Party's platform and asked for a trial for a Labour Government, as lieform and Liberal Governments bad both failed to givo satisfaction to the people In reply to nn interjection bo said the Labour Party might not pet into power this time, but it would bo returned in such numbers as to show that it was a constructive i party which understood the people's requirements, lie also express oil .the belief that the next election woulil not take pla'co three years lieuce, but perhaps one year hence. Ho was accorded a unanimous-voto of confidence. MR. M'COMJJS AT LYTTELTON. Christohurch, November 17 Mr. J. M'C'ombs, Labour candidate for Lyltellon, nho opened his campaign tonight, claimed that party government under existing conditions was a necessity. The political Labour Party was Kpckini; by constitutional means to bring about a better stale of society. The Liboral Party occupied a position midway between conservatism and progress, lie claimed that Labour was the only party definitely challenging the old order with ils corruptions, inequalities, injustice, commercial immorality, and profiteering. Tie advocated frco education from the kindergarten to the university, more liberal pensions for widows, and the acquisition by tlio State of the Hour mills minos, and ferry service. Ho condemned Sir Joseph Ward's financial proposals, and said' he tfas convinced that; the repatriation policy would have to bo reviewed. A unanimous vole of thanks and confidence was accorded the candidate.