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Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1924, Page 2

In the thought f.M the times to-day there are some expressions of opinion by the foremost Liberal journal in the Dominion governing the complexities of tlie political situation. The three party problem exorcises the minds of many but as lias been evidenced previously, it is tm outcome of the political evolution going on all over the "orld. The three parties are in evidence all over the British Empire, and there are no eatastioj hie happenings. On the- contrary the Kinpire is muddling along not iiidifl'erently as a result of present eireuinst-iinees. Lihcralism offers the sanest democratic advancement. and whore Labor is in power is a safe brake against extreme action. On the other hand, as we see it in this Dominion, it falls to the lot of a section of Liberals to keep the Conservatives in power and reactionary legislation is prevented. Lilieral principles are responsible for the- pwditieal safety of the times. 'lliey are the natural safeguard for the people now as ever, and the country should see it. be the dominant party who it may, that the Liberal group remains an effective instrument to strive for the national advancement. The principles of Liberalism have their foundation in equal opportunity for all without class or sectional consideration. It is nice work holding the balance justly, and the Liberals have acted not- unfairly in that great endeavour. Tt cis in the interests of the community therefore to watch political developments closely and do its part to remain true 1 as in years gone by to Liberalism. The country owes its greatest degree of development to the progress under Liberal statesmen, and the people nowadays should not he unmindful of what transpired in the past. On that ground alone the fortunes of the Liberals should he assisted wherever possible.

The decision of the Borough Council to select a new site for the rubbish depot is evidence of a desire to do something to meet ap]>enranees. The selection of the site at. present- in use was a sad mistake, for not only was the position too public, and decidedly unsightly, but if maintained there would do permanent injury to a reserve which is going to become more and more valuable as time goes on. Hokitika is not going to stand still. It is not doing so now—it is progressing. That, being so public places should lie conserved for public use and not abuse. The site selected for a new choice of the rubbish depot is well out of sight, and can lie so used for many years without being a drawback or offence to the town. The Council is therefore to lie congratulated on its decision to make what is certainly an urgently necessary change.