NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION

Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1928, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION

POISONING AT THE FOUNTAIN

The preservance of the British character and the influence of our traditional and political ideals have slowly brought us to a deeper insight into questions of democracy, till to-day the British Commonwealth is becoming alive to tbe real nature of its task—tbe extension and consolidation of TToerty. Any encroachment upon those ideals must be rigorously checked. , The New Zealand political administration is part and parcel of the democratic system, which prevails in all parts of the Empire. That system now lies in danger in this Dominion, so much so that unless drastic exposure is immediately made the damage may be irremedial. Htiherto, Parliament has governed the people, but a grave situation has arisen which will mean that a handful of outsiders, representing a minority coterie, will run the country in spite ot the wishes of the people. The New Zealand Alliance acknowledges having pledged certain members of Parliament to carry out the rejected prohibition policy of tbe Alliance, in direct opposition to the ballot. During last session a majority of members supported tbe “demands” of tbe Alliance ! ' This Cody recognises tbe fact that the popular vote will never advocate prohibition, and so it attempts to thrust its fanaticism in the face of the people by gaining the adherence of the people’s representatives ! Legisation is thus being poisoned at the fountain. Away' with “Super-Government ! ” Protect your own interests by voting against the prohibition menace anil voting for Continuance. 2