POLITICAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1098, 25 January 1912, Page 3

POLITICAL.

THE REFORM RALLY

Auckland, January 24

A huge demonstration was held by the Reform Party in the Town Hall to-night. The attendance was over 3,000.

Mr L. G. Bagnal occupied the chair. A long programme of speeches was delivered by members of the Reform Party, of whom eighteen were present. The audience gave the speakers a very hearty reception, Mr Massey being tUe subject of a remarkable display of enthusiasm. He expressed thanks for the support given to the Reform Party at the general elections, and said the old standing reproach to the party that it was unable to secure support in the greatest centre of the district to which he belonged was now removed. Auckland would never regret this, and what Auckland said to-day the rest of New Zealand would say to-morrow. Wellington had already stated its disapproval ot the Ward Administration. They were going to have the change or Government which they had demanded, and he and his party were proud at securing the confidence and affection of the bulk of the people of New Zealand. Their responsibility would be heavy, but they never shirked responsibilities, and would do their duty as sincerely ou the Treasury as ou the Opposition benches.

Sixteen addressed the meeting, and at its conclusion a vote or thanks and confidence in the Reform Party was carried by an overwhelming majority.