GENERAL ELECTION.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1922, Page 1

GENERAL ELECTION.

Mr J. I). Lynch, the Progressive AYest Coast candidate, visited Ivokatahi and Iyoiterangi yesterday. He addressed the electors at the latter place last evening. Air A. Little occupied the chair. The candidate explained his views as an Independent candidate and a>lthough one of the oldest supporters of the Reform Party, long before many of the later day advocates, he claimed independence of action in the interests of the Coast. He declined to be a servile follower of any Party in power. A vote of thanks was carried on the motion of Mr F. Wall, seconded by Air De Phillipi. MASSEY’S CAMPAIGN. AITCKLAND AIKETING. fllY TKLEOHAPn — PER Pit ESS ASSOCIATION] AUCKLAND, Nov 22. The Premier, Mr Massey, continues to deliver speeches in the city and adjacent centres. He is getting enthusnstic, receptions. At Horwick. AD Alassey vigorously refuted the allegations of graft in connection with the purchase of laud for soldiers. He said that there never had been more despicable mud throning than that against tho Government at present. It appeared to be the oniy available substitute for constmcivo criticism. Addressing meetings at Norwich and Bucklands, Mr Alassey again emphasized the need for increased production. He referred to a remark a I,lc improvement in land settlement. R predicted that in a few years the dairying and wool industries would be on -i Blotter footing than ever before, while beef would lie grown only for local consumption. as it would pay better to produce bntterfat, ___