CAMPAIGN NOTES

Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1928, Page 3

CAMPAIGN NOTES

WOMEN AND THE UPPER HOUSE.

“The old dears thought it inadvisable t) make women eligible for appointment to the Upper House” said Mrs E. R„ ATcCbiiiibs Labour candidate for Kaiapoi last week. She- referred to the members of the Legislative Council. “When Labour gets in,” she added, “no nominated body will be allowed to veto the decision of elected representatives.” HOSTILE LABOUR-SOCIALISTS. A hubbub greeted reference to the Labour Party at one of Mr V. H. Patter’s meetings. This provoked Air Potter to the following:—“I am quite convinced I can bring a bale of hav to some of the people, and the rest of the audience will be able to listen.” Despite repeated interruptions, MiPotter maintained that Labour’s principal plank, remained the same—the nationalisation of the means of production, distribution and exchange, which left nothing. THE POLITICIAN AND THE STATESMAN. “There is a great deal of difference between a politician and a statesman, vou know,” said Afr.E. R. Allen, Auckland Suburbs, in an address at New Lynn. “A .politician is a man working for the next election, but a statesman is a man working for the next generation.” HON G. J. ANDERSON’S HEALTH. The Prime Alinister (Right Hon. J. G. Coates) informed a Gore audience that the Jast word he had received, from tlie Hon G. J. Anderson was to the effect that his health was much improved, that he was going to the polls, and was also going to represent the Alataura electorate for a further term. Air A nderson was a useful and valued colleague, Mr Coates added, and everyone had a most affectionate regard for hi hi. .....