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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1931, Page 4

Mil Forbes has risen, to the occasion, ms sialeinuiiD appearing in the public press of tne Dominion to-day, is evidence of distinct statesmanship. The Prime .Minister for some time has made it plain that no was putting country before inrt.y. The policy be elected to pursue in the general interests of tiie finances was not a popular one with many sections, but lie never wavered in his leaderliip, and assured the House of the need for the action lie was taking The proceedings in Parliament made it plain that with a three party (or is it four) House, it is not possible tor a Government to carry out its own policy to the letter, There must he compromise at every turn. No sooner is one economy proposed than some section revolts and can make a good ease always for its side, even though the fundamental reason for the pni|iost‘il action is want of funds. In that case the objector urges that some other channel should ho affected it) make the economy and not his pet subject, and so the Prime Minister is continually on the horns of a dilemma doubtful if lie may proceed with a policy of real recuperation. Mr Forbes has saved nil this and lias risen to the situation with bis colleagues magnificently. In recent times there has been a demand tor a fusion or the Euitcil and Reform parties. Mr Forbes has decided to attempt more, or rather make it possible lor a greater political achievement. He has pointed the way for the creation of a new party. In Australia something similar is being attempted under Mr Lyons, but the situation there is very obscure. Mr Forbes in bis clear cm, statement makes the way perfectly plain, and along with his colleagues is prepared to stand aside so that the new party may begin independently of existing leaders. It is self effacement completely, and in that fact lies the the value and the virtue of Mr Forbes’ proposal. The Prime Minister has been rightly praised in times past for his promising leadership. Here is further evidence of his statesmanship, and places hint on a higher pedestal still in the estimation of tho people as a whole. The public are tired of the continual political wrangling, and will welcome the advent of a party destined to he solid and sensible in its handling of the affairs of the Dominion, and able to perform all that is promised on its behalf. Stability in Government will do much for New Zealand,