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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1928, Page 4

The reappearance of Sir Joseph Ward in the political arena will revive general interest in the campaign now proceeding. Sir Joseph’s indisposition for the time being was unfortunate as it prevented an opportunity for a fuller exposition of the policy he produced at Auckland. However, in the interim there has been much discussion in respect to his proposals, and they have bee* criticised from various angles. This has enabled any supposed weakness to he emphasised, and to these Sir Joseph has been able to reply in some detail. Some explanation on his part appears in this issue and he is sure to elaborate his policy with greater details at Invercargill where bespeaks tonight. Tt would appear that Sir Joseph stands out personally at this juncture as the most prominent political figure in the campaign. His appearance, however, has been belated due to his health, and his supporters have been handicapped by reason of their leader’s state of health. Nevertheless, the United policy seems to have indicated certain possibilities as to how things may Ire done, and this has created hope and enthusiasm for many who realise that the stagnant position of politics is in a large measure the cause of .the trade depression in the country. In other words, something more vigorous is necessary. always providing that the vigor is on judicious lines and that merely a scatter-cash policy is not to he adopted. The resources of the country. judging by the light Sir Joseph Ward let- in. appears to be capable of ensuring greater and more permanent prosperity, if handled aright, and for that task Sir Joseph Ward has outstanding qualifications as his record in the past in handling Dominion finance has borne out so amply.