Federal Elections

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 47, 16 July 1914, Page 5

Federal Elections

POLITY SPEECH BY THE PREMIER. A FULL PROGRAMME OK REFORM. By Cable.—Press Received 10, 12.30 u.m. ~ „ , Sydney, July 15. Mr. Cook, at Paramatta, delivered -i Policy speech, tlic chief points being the necessity for tin; preserving of responsible government by eliminating the interference with Parliament by outside agencies; proportional voting for t.lie benate and preferential voting for the House; restoration of the postal voteremoval of unreasonable restrictions un' on the I ress; securing adequate power over trusts and monopolies; rectification oi tarifl anomalies; an early first session; pushing forward reciprocal trade relations with other dominions; tiie steady development of naval and military defences; providing £150,000 towards additional assisted immigration ■ the appointment of an Export Advisory Hoard; repression of harmful combines'-, action to be taken against the Beef Trust if the Commission so recommendsand an increase of the old-age pensions to meet the increased cost of living. . FARMERS .SUPPORT LIBERALS. Received 15, 0.30 p.m. ■rr, „ , „ ®.«l»ey, July 15. Jhe Farmers' Conference decided to support the Liberals in the coming Federal election.