NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5350, 12 November 1928, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION.

POISONING AT THE FOUNTAIN.

The preoervanc,e of the British character and the influence; of our traditional and political ideals have slowly brought us to a deeper insight into questions of democracy, till to-day the British Commonwealth is becoming alive to the real nature of its task—the extension and consolidation of liberty. Any enc.roric,hment upon the.*", ideals must be rigorously checked.

The New Zealand political administration is part and parcel of the democratic system, which prevails in all parts of the Empire. That system now lies in danger in this Dominion, so much so that unless drastic exposure is immediately made the damage may be irremedial. Hitherto, Parliament has governed .the people, but a grave; situation has arisen which will mean that a 'handful of outsiders, representing a minority coterie, will run the country in spite of the wishes of the; people. The New Zeland Alliance acknwledges havinjg, pledged certain members of Parliament to carry out the rejected) prohibition policy of the; Alliance, in direct opposition to the ballot. During, last sessoin a majority of members supported the “demands” of the Alliance ! This body recognises the fact that popular vote will never advocate prohibition, and so its attempts to thrust its fanaticism in the fac.e enc.e of the people’s representatives! of the people by gajning the adherLegislation is thus being poisoned l at the fountain.

Away with “Supqr-Gover.nmept!’’ Protect yqur own interests by voting against the prohibition menace and voting for continuah|pe.*