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Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1930, Page 4

It is pleasing to learn from the information conveyed by our Wellington correspondent that Sir Joseph Ward has returned to the Empire city from iiis .sojourn a,t Rotorua in such good form, and is feeling so very fit. The political situation appears to be su that Sir Joseph Ward’s presence at his post will do much to allay the class

of criticism which opponents are responsible for. Despite the very serious nature of his illness, records prove that 'Sir Joseph was able to keep in very close touch with passing events, and was able to assist in the direction of the country’s affairs, It would he more helpful of course, had Sir Joseph been able to move about among the people, and explain the policy of the Government. But events have so fallen out, that though that was not possible,

nothing untoward has happened. He has a capable team with him. and ...misters have moved freely about tbo country seeing and being seen, and meeting the people frequently and dealing with their requests. In that respect, New Zealand has been served as well and a.s intelligently as ever il was, so that the complaints of the critics go for very little, excepting to snow that there was very little of a tangible nature to complain about. The present are very difficult times, and if is comforting to see the country weathering the situation so well. Tn many parts of the world there is serious and dire distress. Our neighbours in Australia are facing very difficult times indeed, hut New Zealand is in !"ss difficult eircuinsloners, and with the prospect of a fair financial year, the outlook for the Dominion is going to look promising. Sir Joseph we know had to take a! firm hold of the country’s finances, and the situation promises to be creditable to his management. In the light of world con-

diiions such a- result is to bo appreciated specially, and them is reason .or every satisfaction that in such a trying period one so capable should be at the helm. As regards general politics there are some burning questions to be considered l>v Parliament, but finance is the mix of the whole position, and really governs in the main those other issues in general administration which from time to time crop up. It is therefore both pleasing and satisfactory that at this time of serious concern, Sir .Joseph is feeling much better and that there are hopes lie will in person be able to take full charge when the House meets in June.