POLITICAL.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1925, Page 3

POLITICAL.

UY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. fill COATES. WANG AN FI. October 28. The I’rinte -Minister mid a most enthusiastic reception this afternoon when he addressed a packed Opera House and an overflow gathering. lie was elieered loudly oil arrival and departure. and his speech was excellently received, being punctuated by applause. Afterwards he motored to Marlon to lay the foundation stone of the Post Olliee. In the morning he unveiled a war memorial at Waver Icy. 1! EPI.Y Ml! HOLLAND. OOH E, October 29. Implying to .Mr Holland's interview in the " I naiigaluia Times," lion. J. G. Anderson (.Labour Minister) repeats his previous declaration that, he is totally opposed U> the family allowances scheme of the Labour Secretary, whereby wages are reduced 7s till weekly. Mr Anderson adds that now Mr Holland's allegations on the subject have been proved groundless, it remains to be seen if he will follow the right and proper eonr.se of stating publicly wile- , flier he accepts niv assurance.

PI! E.M lEH AT I’ALM EILSTON NOHTII PA I.M.KHSTON N.. Oct. 29.

The Premier arrived at Halmer.st.oti North this morning from Feilding and was welcomed at the station by the Deputy Mayor, the Chairman ol the

('handier n| Commerce, and the Chairman of llte Heforin League. Alt' Coates briefly addressed the crowd and then was entertained at morning tea where he again delivered a short address on the lines of his policy speeches elsewhere. Air Coates left later by train for Na pier. CANDIDATE HF.QI'KSTF.H To WIIAKATANE. (let. 29. Air Colbeek. the Country Party candidate addressed a large meeting here ami he received an attentive hearing. \t the close a resolution wa- pas-eu thanking the candidate for hi:- address, but ileelaring the meeting ‘'as strongly of iipiuiott that the landidato. by standing lor elect ion. wits not acting in the iiesj interests nf tbe farmers cf this electorate or ol New Zealand as a whole, and passed an emphatic vote ol no-conlideiice in the candidate and his party and requests him to withdraw from the campaign.