The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1933. AN AWAKENING INTEREST.
Ihe approach of another session of Tarliament is scirring the political cauJdron. A “new” party witn “oid” meals is being constituted. However, a by-election for the unfortunate vacancy in the Lyttelton seat will bo stirring public interest ore the session oegins. This events will- lead to the ventilation of various issues occupying a prominent position, for Labour memtiers in particular will be entering the fray, ana their assertions are sure to ieave room for a ready rejoinder from tfie Government. The country has been under the rule of the Coalition Ministry for some time over a period of groat difficulty due- to the depressed levol of prices for the country’s exports. Ao party or clique could com-oa-t the conditions of the world prices, but with restricted income creating less employment, there has been internally a serious position for the. Government to grapple with. And the Government has not been without much free advice from outside parties. Labour’s cure would be the provision of money created by the printing press which means further deflation of the value of the New Zealand pound outside, making conditions more stringent still, and more money would require to be printed to meet the oversea payments. Other well-wishers have • , advocated liberal borrowing within and. \vithout, the effect of which would be to place more lasting burdens on the people with interest obligations. Fortunately, the Government has pursued a much safer course, avoiding deflation as far as possible and combating it overseas by increasing exchange, • -and also refusing definitely td go dn. the market for borrowing. The internal problems are being, handled as well as resources will permit. Where possible, economies are being brought in, -and unfortunately extra taxation has had to be imposed to find money to carry on relief measures. In the latter respect, the country has shouldered' its obligations very courageously. The unemployed are treated more liberally in New Zealand than elsewhere, thanks to a carefully organised plan of relief, but' unfortunately great as the effort has been, and liberally las the people have contributed through taxation and special gifts, the 'full measure of relief is still short of requirements. But at this juncture with the belief in improving times, the Government is -about to revive its public works policy, and former avenues for unskilled labour will be reopened. A substantial appropriation is suggested for this new work which it is liop-ed will take the shape of utility undertakings so that there will be an ultimate return to the country. Mr Forbes as the leader of the Government and Mr Coates -as the deputyleader (carrying full responsibility in the absence of Mr Forbes) have both shown sensible discretion in their handling of the difficult position facing the country. They have proved “safe” despite the temptations to plunge into uncertain conditions with only a prospect of success, and withal they have handled trying problems with circumsoection and with a success'that has minimised the acute situations tbev were called on to face. The Cabinet has used its experience to the best advantage, and on the whole the country must j feel that in the handling of gigantic issues it has been well and faithfully served.
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1933, Page 4
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549The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1933. AN AWAKENING INTEREST. Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1933, Page 4
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