Monetary System

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1933, Page 5

Monetary System

LONG DISCUSSION

AT AUCKLAND SYNOD MEETING. (Per Press Association—Copyright), AUCKLAND, 'October 17. The Anglican -Synod last evening resumed its discussion -of the Rev. W. W. Averill’s motion, calling for reorganisation of the monetary system. Am attempt to apply the closure was overwhelmingly defeated. ■Mr G. ’LI. Regnal] said they had heard the usual extravagance of language and looseness of thought which characterised most .arguments against the existing monetary system. That system had evolved gradually, and had behind it the strong sanction of experience. The Rev. Averill should be supported in what he had said 'regarding the destruction of the fruits -of industry, and the intolerable conditions undoa- which some people lived. Legislation affecting the Arbitration Court and other -factors' were causing sweating. 1

The ißev. J. H. Cable, speaking of experiences in relief' camps, said that most of the men were cheerful, but it was inevitable t-hat some should discuss with enthusiasm doctrines of Lenin.

“Would mot some members 'of this Synod feel Bolshevik,” he asked, ’> if they were compelled to leave their homes, and go into 'gamps, while some ■of the more fortunate members of society can go to their golf clubs and bridge parties whenever they pleased.”

He commended Mr Averill for his courage at a time when there were .many “weather cocks” about. Archdeacon Mac Murray pointed out that there had been a marvellous change in the attitude of the people towards unemployment. There had been a tremendous advance in Christian feeling. “It is not for the gods of the ruling world to make it easy and comfortable for us. Sorrow and suffering .are God’s keenest chisels for carving out Christian character.” He -agreed with Mr Averill, but not with his solution.Mr J. Manning said he was a u opponent of the motion which lacked the pioneer- spirit. They were clinging to outworn -ways. He did not like to think that a child had to go through a chao s like the present chaos, even to forge a Christian character. The price was too great. Mr W. Skegg declared that t-he motion was undiluted socialism of the most dangerous kind. Mr F. Sahgar said they liad been told to leave the matter to experts, but the views of the experts had not been encouraging. They were always opposed to ally suggestion for the betterment of the industrial class. The present crisis had given the Church a n opportunity of righting a great wrong. , Mr Averill, in reply, said that he was not trving to beguile the Synod into the Douglas Credit. He 'asked them to endorse the Christian principles. It was possible for Synod to say whether it was in accordance with Christ’s principles for a money system to sfoncl between the people and the grinds tliov needed. " Th,& debate was adjourned.