WARD AND “THE MACHINE.”

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 462, 19 June 1909, Page 2

WARD AND “THE MACHINE.”

In a striking review of theSeddonWard Administration a writer in the Citizen says that “the people who predicted that the loss of the enormous personality of Seddon would mean the collapse of his system overlooked the fact that Seddon’s foundations were strong enough to endure a time without their founder. The “Machine” was working smoothly, and required only fuel, and Sir Joseph was ready. with the fuel. Where Seddon spent hundreds his successor spent thousands. Where Seddon made one Joseph has made a score. Seddon was strong enough at the end to afford a measure of niggardliness. His successor has not dared to weigh and measure , his favours. He has not learned the secrets of the ‘machine.’ He can only keep it going by pouring kerosene into the furnace.” Supporters of the Liberal Administration throughout the Dominion and a large majority of the Liberal newspapers do not approve of the Premier’s action in postponing Parliament. It does not matter what excuses Sir Joseph and the most servile section of the Liberal press plead in justification, it is evidence of weakness and will not be forgotten by the electors.