THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES
Election Echo. Speaking in the llaglan contest last week, Sir Joseph Ward was strong in his advocacy for more freedom in New Zealand—-freedom from Government interference. The Reform power had risen to the up-cry of “less Government in business, and more business in Government,’’ but it had been unable to fulfil this policy. They had never had so much Government interference in business as under the present administration, which in some instances had gone to the extent of confication. The treatment accorded bus proprietors was a typical example of this. “Might is not might. Power because you have got it is not right,’’ continued Sir Joseph. “The power that is given the Government should always be used with discretion and justice: and in different parts of New Zealand there has been a great deal of trouble caused by this interference..’’
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1927, Page 2
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144THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1927, Page 2
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