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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1925, Page 2

Outsiin-: press comment on the New Zealand General Flection is interesting in that in the main it- confirms, or is rather a reflex of published opinions here. The Sydney “Telegraph ’ pusses a nicely turned compliment to the Dominion when it. remarks that the people of New Zealand have been described a.s more British than those of Britain itself. Certainly (says the newspaper) there is no part of. the British Umpire more loyal to British traditions and institutions, and consequently more opposed to the lied teachings ol Mos.ow. No doubt the Sydney organ expounds feelingly on this subject, seeing that so many parts of the Commonwealth are subject to- the Bed teachings of those of Bolshevist leanings. The London “Times” has been attempting" to probe the effect the New Zealand elections will have on those of the Commonwealth next Saturday. The best effect- will follow, we should say, from the occasion the result gives the Australians to ponder over. The extreme element in politics is a noisy one certainly, whether in Australia or New Zealand. Previous to last week’s election, wo heard much a.s to what extreme Labor was going to do at the polls from Mr Holland (“the future Prime Minister’’) down, but the extreme party encountered disaster in the place of triumph, and at the moment it is uncertain whether it "ill rank even as the official Opposition. The spectacle provides food for thought for those of tho Australians who care to ponder on the trend of events.' and the results in New Zealand should do more good than harm, ft is clear that the anti-Soeial-istic feeling is not being cultivated to any great extent. In Australia there has been a good deal of proof regarding the failure of socialism applied to public utilities, and for that- failure tlie people have had to pay. and are paying dearly. Something more sedate and sensible "ill serve the people better. and on that account- Mr Bruce's chances are to he favored at the polls. Mr Bruce has thrown down the gunge of battle on the issue ns who shall rule in Australia —ordered Government or irresponsible Labor leaders controlling the Government? ft is an issue akin to that which was lie fore the New Zealand electors, only the menace of extreme Labour is mere near in Australia than it is here. It will he for the interests of the Commonwealth to support a firm and stable form of government removed or superior to outside class interests. If the electors do not reach such a. decision, then days of grave doubt and extreme difficulty are ahead of Australia. When the issue is of such moment, the verdict is not likely to be given lightly, and in that- serious mood, the result should lie safe in the keeping of Australian voters.