Mr. JENKINS WILL SUPPORT Mr. COATES
TO SECURE RETURN TO TWOPARTY SYSTEM. Auckland, Last Night. A large meeting at Remuera Avas addressed by Mr H :R. Jenkins, M.P., who gave his reasons for leaving the United Party. He said its election' policy, such as income .tax revision and customs taxation had not been carried out. It had failed to recognise the Public Works Department, and its railway policy had been violated. The Party hacj supported Labour legislation last session as the price of minority Government. He intended to sit as an Independent until a two-party system was evolved. He would support Mr. Coates to bring this system into force.
Replying to a question, he said, if the meeting indicated by a majority shoAv of hands its wish that he should resign and contest the seat again he would do so. Only Parnell electors should vote. The- chairman said he could not distinguish Parnell voterSCMAFW distinguish Parnell, voters from others, and the matter Avas allowed to drop.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4423, 6 March 1930, Page 3
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166Mr. JENKINS WILL SUPPORT Mr. COATES Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4423, 6 March 1930, Page 3
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