PUBLIC WORKS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 290, 2 August 1932, Page 6

PUBLIC WORKS

EMPLOYERS' VIEWS ADVISE GOVERNMENT TO RECOMMENCE ACTIVITY. NOW THE TIME TO SPEND. WELLINGTON, Thursday. The opinion that the Government should set ari example by letting go its purse-strings and pushing ahead with public works in the meantime was expressed in the annual report of the Wellington Employers' Association, presented at the annual meeting today. "The world-wide economic and financial depression still continues to overshadow all other interests, and is seriously affecting the commerce and industries of the Dominion," atated the report. '"Although many industries and businesses have been disorganised, and are experiencing desperate times through the unfortunate circumstances prevailing, resourcefulness and energy are prominent factors, and the difficulties consequent upon the lack of business and finance are being grappled with by the Government to the best of its ability. The prevailing conditions are unique in the world's history, and the legislators of our country have been called upon to face unprecedented problems which necsesitate drastic measures calling for great sacrifices by the people of New Zealand. "It is time for sane optimism and supreme courage, and great comfort is

to be derived from the manner m which Great Britain is overcoming her multiplicity of difficulties and problems. The balancing of its financial Budget, despite the adverse conditions, calls for the highest admiration, and speaks volumes for the courage and loyalty of the people in the Homeland. Despite the many accusations as to the decadence of Britain, her statesmen are rising to the occasion and proving to the world that the Mother Country is an important factor not only in creating confidence, but in the restoration of financial stability, which is so vital and necessary at the present time. The fact that British manufacturers are, in many instances, reporting increased business will do much to restore confidence and to bring about normal conditions of trading. It is generally recognised that the circulation of money is of paramount importance in the encouragement of trade and enterprise. If

people could only be persuaded to let go their purse-strings and circulate their money the present outlook would qndergo a rapid change and a buoyancy" in the spirits of the community would soon be apparent. Set a Lead. !It is claimed that the Government should set a lead in this direction by immediately pushing ahead with numerous public works which have been shelved in the meantime.