POLITICAL

Hokitika Guardian, 4 August 1931, Page 6

POLITICAL

CANDIDATE FOR MASTERTON. MASTERTON, August 1. Mr T. R. Barrel-, of Masterton, lias been selected as the United Party candidate for Masterton. Mr Barrer, in the past, lias supported the Reform Party, hut lie does not agree with the attitude taken up by Mr Coates towards the proposal made by the Prime Mnister for the formation of a National Government. The selected candidate is a member of the Wellington Harbour Board and has served in that capacity for over eight years. The other candidates so far are Mr G. R. Sykes (Reform), the sitting member; and Mr A. H. Vile (Independent).

WELLINGTON CENTRAL.

WELLINGTON, August 1

Mr Robert Darroch, well known in Wellington as secretary of the Navy League, and secretary of the New Zealand branch of the Empire Cancer Research League, has decided to contest Wellington Central at the general election against Mr P. Fraser, the present member Mr Darroch describes his views as anti-Socialist-

REFORM CAUCUS. WELLINGTON, August 1. As far as can be gathered the Reform caucus last night did not finality as <to the line of action to be followed regarding the Government’s fiscal programme, , The meeting resumed after the House rose and continued until IL3O p.m., when members lost no ' time in making their train and boat connections for the week-end.

One prominent member, known for tlie directness of his comments, while averse to discussing the position, dropped a remark that was not without significance. It was jocularly suggested to him by a waiting Pressman that after all the Government might receive only a tongue bludgeoning at the hands of the official Opposition. The member smiled. “I wonder,” he murmured. V Mr Coates had nothing to sav as to the result of the caucus when interviewed. “I have nothing to communicate to the Press. I would prefer not to discuss the subject,” was bis only comment.

Another caucus of the party will be held on Tuesday.