The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1933. THE DELEGATES RETURN.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1933, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1933. THE DELEGATES RETURN.

Tltß return of the Prime Minister (Mr Forbes) and his colleague (Mr Masters), in good heart after a smart trip to the huh of the universe, and re- 1 turning via North America, will be appreciated. The visit was a necessary one, in that New Zealand required to be represented at the World Conference which was pregnant with possibilities. Unfortunately, the attitude of the- United States prompted by its own internal condition which precluded world co-operation, caused the Conferene to break down. But there was ample to engage the attention of the New Zealand delegates at home. GreatBritain being the chief customer of the Dominion, called for special attention and investigation of marketing. Mr Forbes has outlined something of the work of the mission, but he has not yet gone into details. Those particulars will be the sifbjeto for full statements at the proper time and place, and as' there is to be a public reception to the delegates at Wellington to-night, and Parliament is to assemble on Thursday, it should not be long before the people are in possession of the essential facts. In Messrs Forbes and Masters, the country had two safe representatives looking into national interests. Both are well informed as to the essential features of the business i n hand, and their general knowledge and refutation for safe handling of matters, would mean that the fullest justice would be done to the matters considered. It is true that the quota question has still to be thrashed out, but sine* the full issue- has been placed before the authorities at Home there is less criticism which means a fuller understanding of the Dominion’s position, not to say plight, if the quota becomes a necessity, The matter is to he further investigated by the British representative now arriving, and that representative will have the opportunity of studying the ease for New Zealand first hand on the ground. This arrangement should mean that all the cards will be on the table, and that Mr Baxter will become possessed with the full facts, and on those. New Zealand certainly has a very good case. Mr Forbes went to the heart of the activities in America seeking for national recovery, and it is not surprising he was impressed with the earnestness of the President. Mr Roosevelt has a very large job on hand, and it seems to grow larger as the weeks go by. The country is making a tremendous effort on its own behalf. No other country could attempt the same course of action, for there are not the like resources elsewhere. Every possible assistance is being given to help industry and labour, and it remains to be seen for how long the present measure of financial help can be rendered, and what are the prospects of recovering it in the future. The national debt will grow abnormally in this great experiment, and neither Dir Forbes nor anyone else can gauge the outcome. With Mr Forbes all will hooe for a happy issue, for failure would be a distastei of far spreading consequences. However, we will he hearing more of the details soon. The return of the delegates in good health and spirits is to be appreciated, for they have' much difficult work ahead, and they will reenter on their tasks with a fresh determination.