REFORM PARTY.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1925, Page 4

REFORM PARTY.

AIR AIASSKY CONTINUES THE LEADERSHIP.

WELLINGTON', March TO. The current number of the “Newsletter," the official 01‘gan of the Reform

artv, lias an interesting article on Mr [asseyi Commenting upon rumours tlutt owig to his physical condition the Prime I blister would ho compelled to retire loin active political litc, the “Xcwsitter’.’ assures its readers “that Mr fasse.v is as vigorous in mind as ever, lid keenly alive to the necessities of he political situation, and that, before >ng he will be again resuming the osition lie lias so capably and honourlily filled since ]f)P2. in charge of the ountry’s affairs. For that all good fcforiiiers will ho devoutly thankful. Supporters of the Reform Party need ie under no apprehension concerning is future although its opponents are coking to make political capital out of die idea that it is purely a Massey tarty which must inevitably fall to , I pees should its leader withdraw from ictivo political life. Mr Massey has mr iiteiition of retiring from the party eadership so long as his health aiid strength permit him to remain at its | lead and his supporters are desirous of teeing him there. The “Xcwslettei nas the host Author!tv for stating that i Mr Massey is as full of fight as ever, mid is determined that no effort shall ho wanting on his part to keep the Reform flag flying, and to maintain its platform in support of the King, the Constitution, and the Empire, together with ail adequate defence system, safeguarding the homes and lives of the people, while also carrying on the Government of the country oil those piogressive linos which have marked Reform legislation during the twelve years and more that Mr Massey has held the Prime Ministership. The Reform party has within its ranks many capable'men, and it is not likely to he at a loss to choose a successor to Mr Massey when the necessity arises, hut, as we have said, that necessity lias not arisen, and does not appear to arise for some years to come. Reform supporters are therefore counselled to pay „o heed to the whisperers and self-seek-ers who are striving to shift their own fallen fortunes by spreading abroad their alleged belief that the Refotm Party is a sirent force. Its principles ate too vital for that; its rocoid too good to he thus lightly disposed of.”