ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Hokitika Guardian, 22 October 1925, Page 3

ELECTION CAMPAIGN

[UV T I'X ICO It A 1 'll —l' Kit I'IIEHK ASSOCIATION’.] ’ y A CORRECTION. WANGANUI, October 22. With reference to a paragraph appearing in the newspapers, stating. .Mr Bogcrs (.Labour candidate for Wanganui) had saiol the Labour Party did not stand for Empire. M.r Rogers asserts that th(' statement that he made was as follows:—” II has been charged against ns I hat we do not sin ml lor Empire. I waul to point mil that Ramsay .MacDonald did a great deal towards preventing war between France and England." A HOWDY MEETING. AUCKLAND, Oct. 22. Mr S. Oltiel Reform candidate for Auckland west, had a stormy meeting last night. Time and again the proceedings were uproarious. Several police were present and despite a wartijug by the Chairman that their services would he utilised, the interrupters held complete charge for almost half an hour. Every time the candidate attempted to sneak there was a fresh outhurst. The meeting concluded in the gale of tumult with which it opened, with yells and boos and intermingled v cheering for the candidate and for Harry Holland. A FALSE IMPRESSION. WELLINGTON, Oct. 22. Mr Coates has issued a statement warning his supporters against the impression he finrls prevails in some districts, that it does not matter whether the Government or a Nationalist candidate is elected. Air Coates has taken exception to this and has quoted the phrase:—“He that is not with me is against me.” He says emphatically that lie wants whole-hearted support from men he can rely on to the- fullest degree, ami without that support he cannot carry out his programme, which the people have approved wherever he lias explained it. If they want him to lead the Government they should vote lor the candidates who officially support the Government.

A LABOR DENIAL. WELLINGTON, Oct. 22. Tit consequence of the report emanating from I’ntoa, hut not alleged to he circulated by the Press Association, the Labour Party wish it to he known that where no La hour candidate is standing their .supporters have a free hand to vote as thev lib -, an ' have not been instructed in any w.u as to bow their votes are to he cast.

STRATFORD, Oct. fifi. Mr Arasters, M.l’.. spoke at tlio Town Hull last night. Tlu> building was crowded ami a number were unable to obtain admittance. ATr Masters was accorded it flattering reception .and tdio ALiyor, Air McMillan presided. Tlio candidate expounded at length the policy of the' National Party, urging the formation of a new party, consisting of those prepared to place national interests before party, and the selection of the most capable men. irrespective of party, on the administration. The speaker strongly advocated i economical ndministration in view of the fact that the cost of administration was increasing out' of all proportion to the growth of the population and the need for revising the taxation of weal till of whatever form earned shall bear a fair share of the cost of administration. Votes of thanks and confidence in Air Masters and confidence in the National Party were carried unanimously.

GISBORNE. Oct. ‘2*2. Air AV. D. L.vsmir has been non: noted for the Gisborne seat.