WELLINGTON TOPICS

Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1930, Page 2

WELLINGTON TOPICS

“UNITED DISCORD.” A ONE MAN REVOLT. (Special Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 27. Mr A. E. Davy’s latest pose as : “?arty Maker” seems to have fallen sadly flat in political circles. Ministers of the Crown are going about their business as usual, members of Parliament are not expecting a party eruption, and the general public is indifferent to the whole parade.' The local newspapers in noticing the matter have come down from columns to brief paragraphs. “Application,” the “Dominion” tells its readers this morning, “was not made to the Supreme Court on Saturday by Mr A. E. Davy for an injunction restraining'the executive of the United New Zealand Political Organisation from:'Terminating his services as chairman. It is understood, however, that action on the lines indicated by Mf Davy, following Friday night’s meeting will be taken during the current week.” Meanwhile, the abstinence of the Prime Minister from all association with, the matter is disappointing his political opponents arid 3io doubt sadly annoying Mr Davy himself. Something much more spectacular was expected.

“THE COMFORTER.” All Wellington, it would seem from the great crowds that’ thronged tire streets leading to the Jewish Synagogue and lined the way to the Karori Cemetery, yesterday, . was anxious to pay a whole-hearted tribute of respect and affection to the Rev. H. lan Sltaveren, who passed away full of years and honours at the close of the previous week. “By his death,” the “Post” 'very appropriately records in its editorial columns, “Wellington has lost a citizen whose life afforded a rare example of the influence of charity. By Charity we mean, not mere material aid and succour to those in distress, but the greater humanity which sees the good in all men and by the breadth and tolerance of its draws all men together. . . His , kindly personality earned him. the confidence and esteem of men of other faiths.” Known as the “Comforter,”. Mr Van Staveren possessed the' great attributes • which break down the barriers of class and creed to’ the lasting/'advantage, of humanity. i-

FACING THE PROBLEM. As the conclusion of his term of office draws nearer—to the regret of the. whole community—the Governor-Gen-eral becomes more and more candid in his admonitions tri the people Whose confidenc#«arid affection ,he has won Addressing the members' of the Wellington Chamber of Commere at their weekly luncheon on Friday, His Excellency spoke Sas a veteran of the Dominion’s Parliament might have done. “An unemployment insurance scheme, relief works) 'and other temporary alleviations ofiithe present conditions,”, lie said, referring to the unemployment problem in general terms!- “do not go one inch towards solving the real ■problem, yi; There is only one way to meet these demands l-and solve this profile,in. That is by increased production arid.-that you can.getj.not by relief works; however Well they may be intended, but by getting to the root of the problem ami’applying the necessary solution.” Needless to say his audience endorsed the views of His Excellency with right goodwill.

NEW ZEALAND GOODS. Among the business men who returned to the Dominiori from trips abroad at tne week end were Air Hamilton Nimmo and Air D. Ewen, who both bore testimoriv to the excellence of the New Zealand butter they met Avith in Londoij. “People, here may not knoAV it,’’ said Air Nimmo with enthusiasm, “but let them travel to other countries and they will soon realise what good butter this country produces and the high standard that is maintained at all times.” Air Ewen expressed himself in more general terms, and like Mr Nimmo. appeared disposed to qualify his eulogy of New Zealand cheese. “I heard on all hands in the Mother Country,” \he stated, “very high praise for the excellence of our butter and cheese, more particularly for our butter, and for our honey, mutton/ lamb and apples.” It Avould appear from what these two gentlemen implied that New Zealand cheese Avas not making head-Avav in London and that the authorities should be investigating the position.