POLITICAL.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1925, Page 1

POLITICAL.

BY TELEGBAPD—J'KESS ASSN'., COPYIUGHT. INVERCARGILL, July 27. Air Atniore, Al.l 1 ., opened the campaign here for the National Party tonight about .700 attending his meet-

In liis speech, he stressed the neee"ity of a stable Government, with a strong working majority, to deal with problems which were the aftermath of the war conditions. The present three-party system was not satisfactory. as tlie party in power coukt not function in a proper manner, and could get colourless measures passed. Both of the chief parties affirmed the principles of one National Party, but alter throe weeks’ negotiations, owing to petty scheming, the formation of kiicli a. party fell through. The parties should settle their differences, a.m! should unite to fight the Socialist movement. At present, lie said, no party in Xew Zealand could expect to get a working majority, and the only solution of the difficulty was a return to two-party Government. The parties should drop their old slogans, and should get together, as there was real ly now no difference between the Reformers and ends. His amendment to the Address was defeated because it was made a bo-confidence motion, although members of both parties had supported .such a motion at their party caucus. The interests of party were put before the, interests of the people. There was no way to the formation of a stable Government except through the avenue of a National Party, nnri speh a party could not be formed by any one of the present, parties in tlie House. To the course of his address h-e reiterated lii.s challenge to Socialist leaders to meet him on a public platform and debate their policy. At the conclusion, a resolution supporting the amendment moved by Air At more in the House was carried without rinv dissentient voice.

A R.KFORAi RALLY. WELLINGTON, July 27. There was a Reform rally at Newtown to-night. 'Flic chairman, Afr Salmon, said tlic purpose of the meeting was: “To organise locally to fight Communism and all other isms going with it.’’ The Hon. Afr Me-Lcod (Minister of Lands), Hon. Earnshaw (M.L.C.), and Mr y. Potter (Auckland) attended. Air McLeod said fie was not there to choose a candidate or even to make a suggestion in that direction. “Our Party,” he said, “does not- force candidates upon electorates. The finding of a suitable candidate is your job not ours, and subject to a certain pledge, which our rules demand, a man or woman who will satisfy the electors will satisfy out Party.” There was, ho was satisfied, a. sufficiency of support in ilie electorate to justify running a '■andidate. “The Party is licitind you,” he said, “and will leave no stone unturned to secure the return of your choice.” Mr Eai'iish.vw said lie believed Afr Coates was the right man for the job. It was easy to return for that district a loyal man, one who would uphold tic traditions of the Party. Tlio present Government carried more legislation during IT years in office, than had over been carried before. The Prime Minister was determined to follow a policy of safety for workers in the Railways. They had, among other things found A. 12.000,0*Ml for housing, ilc spoke of the Government's achievements. They were that night speaking in a Labour elect orate, luit he declared that at last election its intelligence had not given a full quota to the vote. He spoke of Imperial affairs, and said they should place Great Britain first, and Nc-w Zealand second. If the Labour Party even went back in power. “Heaven help. New Zealand.” for in the Socialist prayer books the very name of God was omitted, and to him this was donouiicing the Creator. Afr E. A. Janies (Secretary of the Reform League), and Air J. J. Clark (Chairman of the General Executive) also spoke. The latter said the party hoped to retain Wellington North. Tlio\ hoped to capture "Wellington Central, while they almost were sure they could win Wellington East. A vote of confidence in the Reform Party under Afr Cates, was carried. CANTERBURY CANDIDATES. CIIRTSTCHFRCH. July 27. Afr E. It. Andrew-s and Mr J. A. Klcsher will both be candidates for the Reform Parly nomination for the Christchurch North Seat.. Mr <’. H. Agar, a resident of Lyttelton for -10 years announces that he uill contest the Lyttelton electorate in the Reform Party interest at the general election. HAMILTON, July 28. Samuel Lye. of Newstead. announces himself as a candidate for Raglan seat at next election. He has received a telegram I rom Air A\ iltord accepting him as the recognised candidate of lho National Party.