PREMIER’S STATEMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1928, Page 2

PREMIER’S STATEMENT

FRUIT OF THE CONFERENCE.

Ay Telegraph—Press Assn., Copyright

AVFJLLINGTON, May 18

The value to a country of industrial peace and contentment was stressed by the Prime Minister (lit Hon. J. G. Coates) to-day. when expressing the thanks of the Government to the National Industrial Conference for the work it had done. He believed that the main benefits of the conference would l>e represented, not only by tlio practical results hut hv the better understanding that they had been brought about between employer and employee. The members of the Parliamentary Committee felt that their efforts had been repaid m that an atmosphere had been created that would indicate generally to the people of New Zealand that there was a strong desire that employer and employee should understand the difficulties and points of view of each other. “It is a matter of distinct satisfaction that in New Zealand we have been able to get the various organisations representing the different interests together. 1 think it is an accomplishment, and 1 believe it augurs well for the future. I congratulate those present on their work, and sincerely convey to them the feeling that it is mi inspiration to those concerned with the welfare of this country and the destinies it is hound to accomplish in the future.” “It may be necessary and desirable,” added Mr Coates, “to keep in front of ils the necessity on future occasions of calling together the representatives of employees. If we can keep industrial peace in this country, then there is nothing to fear. It means eventhing to everybody to have a large section of our community satisfied that they are getting a fair hearing and a fair deal. (Hear, hear.) If we can do that, we are going to progress, because it means prosperity in our country.” (Applause).