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Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1927, Page 2

Tun vacancy in Parliament caused by the death of the lion R. F. Bollard has put. a new interest in polities, particularly in the centres where the representatives of the parties are more active. In the Auckland distric* paiticidaily, where Raglan is I united, tbe interest aroused is very marked, and there is quite a plethora of prospective parties. However, special interest is centred in what the Liberals will do. Lately there was u foreward movement iimeng the Liberals up north, and it would appear that as far as Auckland is immediately concerned there are two parties. Outwardly they do not appear to be too friendly disposed to each other, but the necessities of tbe present ease may mend matters. The whole question governing the true revival of liberalism is the question of leadership. This solved at all satisfactorily, and :i remarkable change will come over the political outlook. At the moment there are signs that Sir Joseph AVard will “come buck.” In the House Sir Joseph has been delivering some pointed speeches on finance, indicating bis grip is sure as ever. It is in regard to finance where tbe Government appear to muddle most. There is financial jugglery going on just at present, but. the Government is not pleasing the critics. Tbe Government has trespassed so seriously as to lie a chief cause themselves for the dearness of money, the one factor which were money cheaper, might help New Zealand to escape the present slump the quicker. The.,Liberal record in the past regarding cheap money and ability to meet a situation not tmnkin -o the present, is well known to those acquainted with the political history of the country, and Sir Joseph AVard was one of the chief directors of that successful policy. If, therefore, he could be induced to call the Lilieral forces together, and set about a policy identified with the past record, the response to such an appeal would he worth noting. AYe rather believe it would he surprising as indicating the trend of thought in the country, and the desire there is at heart for a safe and sound financial policy to assure the genuine progress of the Dominion in other directions.