Mr Massey at Pahiatua.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7815, 6 May 1905, Page 3

Mr Massey at Pahiatua.

HfS REPLY TO THE PREMIER.

(Per Press Association.) PAHXATUA, -May 5. Mr Massey, Leader of the Opposition, delivered a political addic-ss here to-night in reply to that ol the Premier on the occasion of his recent visit to Pahiatua. There was a packed attendance, many in tho bacfc of the hall having to remain standing. Mr Massey traversed the Premier'* recent speech at Pahiatua, a resume of which Mr Massey said Mr Soddon Had seat to ft few Government newspapers at.'the colony's expense, Mr Mass«y flwied having stated, as alleged by Mr Seddon,. that the country was going to tho dogs. He (Mr Masaey) admitted that tha country was prosperous, but that prosperity was not due to tlte Government's administration, but tof the excellent prices ruling for the colony's products in the leading markets of the world.. Mr Massey was frequently applauded, and there was not' a single interruption, lie said he hoped to be able to pay another visit to Pahiatua. On resuming his seat tho audience loudly applauded him, a portion cheering. lie ansr wered several 'questions, to the evident satisfaction of those present, and was accorded au unanimous vole of thanks.