Reardon’s Farewell.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1923, Page 2

Reardon’s Farewell.

IN ARBITRATION CO CRT. [by TELEGRAPH PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. .March 15. |inline the course of his farewell address at the Arbitration Court to-dnv Mi M. .1. Reardon, who is being succeeded as the Workers’ Representative by Mr Hiram Hunter said: “1 came to the Court at a time when the tension was somewhat high, and my position was not easy. 1 could bad T been so minded -have availed myself of the position t occupied to make myself acceptable to a majority of the workers of this country, if 1 bail abused my position on the Court, by making it what might lie termed a political platform: but I felt that the interests of the \rbitration Court itself were of move import 1 nee than the question of v.lio would be the next workers' representative on the Court, and I ci.u’ii not sec my way —although 1 was pressed by various people to do so —I could not see my way to take advantage of my position on the Court to improve my prospects when the electing time came. In those circumstances, of course 1 found myself confronted with considerable difficulty when my time came. However, there i- this consolation to me. anyway--!.ml 1 think it is of some value -that I still have my self respect, and although mm does not like to lie beaten, I do not know that there is altogether vvlini might be termed a humiliation in my defeat.” Continuing, Mr Reardon said that, as for the future, be Jolt confident that the members of Bar and tb- ineml>or~ of the Court would find that. Mr Hunter would acquit himsell well, and lie thought that Mr Hunter bad this advantage: During bis (Mr Reunion's) term on the Court, the country went through a period of great stress—probably tbo most difficult period ill the history of the Arbitration Court, and unfortunately, he bad had to face a set of circumstances that- made tile position particularly difficult for any person representing the workers. “T believe,” added Mr Reardon, “the tide of industrial depression is on the ebb. In this consequence, T think my successor’s task will be. very much lighter than mine has been.”

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