MINISTERS AT TIMARU.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 370, 26 February 1937, Page 5

MINISTERS AT TIMARU.

Emphasis on Efforts Towards Humanitarian Policy.

Press Association—Copyright. Timaru, To-day

The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, and the Hon. H. T. Armstrong, Minister of Labour, arrived at Timaru this morning and at noon received a civic welcome at the Council Chambers. There was an exceptionally large assemblage, all the public space available being fully occupied, and the reception was very cordial.

The Mayor, Mr. P. C. Vinnell, extended a warm welcome to the visitors, and this was supplemented by the member for the district, the Rev. Clyde Carr. The Premier, who was very warmly received when he rose to speak, delivered an address dealing with the ideals, aims and intentions of the Government. He said that during his southern visit he had been accused of being an idealist, but that was certainly a portion of his political equipment which he would not throw overboard. The policy now being carried out by the Government was. emphatically endorsed by the people at the general election, and Cabinet had no intention of modifying its plans, but . woul|d go straight ahead, being confident in the knowledge that in humanitarian and uplifting efforts it had the full support of the people. The ministers met deputations during the afternoon, and in the evening will be entertained at a social by the Labour Party.