THE E.P.I.C. PLAN

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 91, 15 October 1934, Page 10

THE E.P.I.C. PLAN

AMERICA INTERESTED

MISS E. MELVILLE'S IMPRESSIONS

"American people have very little idea of where tho- Dominion is located, and the majority still believe it to be part of Australia!" said Miss Ellen Melville, of Auckland, speakiug to a "Post" reporter today on her return from a visit to California after representing New Zealand ut the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference at Honolulu. Miss Melville- gave several lectures dealing with the history of the democratic legislation of New Zealand. Notwithstanding that there was so little knowledge as to New Zealand's location, Miss Melville found Americans very interested and eager to learn more about this country.

Iv California just now there was intense excitement over the forthcoming elections for the choice of Governor of the State. Upton Sinclair, who, in spite of his socialistic tenets, had been selected as Democratic candidato, was stirring the State with his famous catch-cry, "E.P.l.C.—end poverty in California."

The more conservative democrats were viewing Mr. Sinclair's progress with some apprehension, said Miss Melville. Thoughtful people were alarmed at the trend of politics.

Strangely enough, Republicans were expected to give a block roto to Mr. Sinclair. It was a phenomenon commonly to be met in times of duress, she commented. Completo and abrupt changes of face politically were witnessed on such occasions anywhere ohe& $emsmes ws,4v.&m* ,lJ<*uJ