GOOD WISHES

Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1929, Page 7

GOOD WISHES

SIR JOSEPH WARD’S ILLNESS

WELLINGTON, Nov. 9,

Tlie Parliamentary session having concluded, the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) proposes to leave Wellington on Tuesday for a brief stay at his residence at He retail nga. Feeling reference to the indisposition of the Prime Minister was made in the House of Representatives to-day. The Acting-Leader of 'the House (Hon Mr Rorbes) said it must have been a matter of regret to Sir Joseph that he had not been able to take his place in the House during the latter part of the session. Sir Joseph was loved and respected by all, and in his illness he had the sympathy and goodwill of every section of tne House. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Coates.) expressed his best wishes to Sir Joseph, whom be wished a prompt and permanent recovery to health and vigour. The people of New Zealand liked to see an old horse come back to form. Whether one believed in changing phases or not, it was a great compensation to see a man come back to office after, having been out of office for many years. Sir Joseph had made a wise decision in choosing Mr Forbes as his right-hand man. The Minister did not know the amount of trouble be had avo'ded owing to the high reward the Opposition had for him. Things might have happened—very difficult things—had it not been for him, and Mr Forbes could - take credit for the very competent way in which he had handled the business of the House. The hope was expressed bv the Act-ing-Tender of tlie Labour Party (Mr M? J. Savage) that Sir Joseph Ward would in tlie near future die himself again, and back in the firine line. Mr Sneaker (Sir Charles Statimin') expressed the bone that Sir Joseph Ward would soon be restored to health. Jn all times of sickness and bereavenmnt. bo said Partv feeling was com- j pletely brushed aside.