SIR JOSEPH WARD

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1928, Page 5

SIR JOSEPH WARD

EXPRESSES HIS OPINION.

ON THE SITUATION

(By Telegraph—Press Association)

INVERCARGILL, Nov. 15

Interviewed to-day, Sir Joseph Witi-d said lie was naturally very proud of the results. As lie had publicly stated during his speeches that there was a great hacking of the United Party throughout the country, and that Party on the day after the election had been found not to he the inconsequential organisation that the Prime Arinister had led the people to believe.

The results were very much hotter than indicated in the statements made as to the si l ength of the United Party. There were other men returned who had informed him during the election that if successful they would he supporters of the United Party.

This was not an occasion for him to give details, hut it was an undeniable fact the country desired a change of government, and no one could deny that the people had decided by a large majority that the change must he effected. There would be no need to discuss what man had the right to move a vote of no-confidence if such were necessary when the House met. That privilege in accordance with the constitution of the House belonged to the Leader of the largest party in Opposition, and the United Party had an absolute majority over either of the other two parties. They need have no misgivings' as to the safety of the country in the hands of the United Party, and under its policy he was firmly convinced it would lead to happier and better conditions, and would make for the prosperity of’ the Dominion. Ho' was leaving for’Wellington either to-night or to-morrow, and would have an early conference with the members of the Party. After this had taken place, be hoped to be in a position with the concurrence of members, to outline its policy in full.