REFORM AND LIBERAL BROTHERS.
That the Reform Party is the only sure shield and defence against Socialism in this country was the dictum of the Minister of Education (the Hon. C. J. Parr) when concluding his speech in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night. “The great issue in this country,” lie said, “and the issue around which this country will rally its forces, is that of Socialism and nonSocialism. This party has a claim to public support on the ground that it is the only serious bulwark against the advance of Socialism in this country.”
Mr H. E. Holland (Bnller) : “A very slender claim.” The Minister: “I think the lion, gentleman will be some years before bo comes up this way. This party is the opponent of Socialism and Communism. The Reform Party is out against Socialism, which has for its object the overthrow of the present economic system. What we arc really out against is the Socialism of Karl Marx.” Mr M. .1. Savage (Auckland \V.) : "Do you know what it is?” Mr Parr: “Why this party will ask for support is that it is the sure shield and defence against the machinations of Socialism in this conn try.” Mr D. G. Sullivan (Avon): “If you arc the only defence, God hoi]) il.” Mr Parr said the Reform Party would oppose as long as it could the socialisation of every industry, and communal ownership of every acre of land in the country. A Labour member: “You won't have to wait long.” Mr Parr: “This is the clear issue between ourselves and the Labour Parly. 1 would like to see the lion, gentlemen opposite (the Liberals) come over to our flag and tight for it. (Liberal laughter). . . . There are gentlemen over there who think the same as we do.” Mr R. MTOen (Wellington Smith) “The whole lot of them." Mr Parr: “They ought to be here lo resist the advances of Socialism." Ah D. G. Sullivan (Avon): “Do von recognise them as brothers'? ••Oh, certainly,” replied Mr Parr, amidst laughter, “and I think the bon. gentleman docs so too.-’
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2765, 31 July 1924, Page 2
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350REFORM AND LIBERAL BROTHERS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2765, 31 July 1924, Page 2
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