FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 406, 13 April 1937, Page 5

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

RECENT ATTACKS. ATTITUDE OF LABOUR GOVERNMENT. Chambers of Commerce’ Unanimous Resolution Press Association — Copyright. Wellington, April 13. “Recognising that the freedom cf the newspaper Press is one of the principal safeguard* of Democracy, the Associated Chamber* of Commerce of New Zealand regard with apprehension the attacks that recently have been made on the Press of the Dominion, and urges upon the Government that, having regard to the many declarations made in the past by members in favour of the complete freedom cf public expression, it should at once disclaim any intention of interfering with the freedom of the Press.” This resolution was carried unanimously by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand at a meeting today. ” . The matter was raised by “-the Auckland Chamber, which askeH that the association give consideration to recent cfevel--’bprnents in the matter; of the freedom o£, the Press. . - - The members at the meeting ..commented on the * fact that • Democracy hid two safeguards:— (1) ITie judiciary, which had also been assailed in some quarters. (2) The’tree Press. It was an eloquent fact that visitors from other , co'inlries < '■ ”1“, ,wf i had found reason again and again to compliment New Zealand on the very high standard and dignity of its daily Press. A message relative to the ’ above will be found on page 7.