WILL & WAY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 July 1940, Page 8

WILL & WAY

UNITY IN WAR EFFORT. MR HAMILTON'S CIRCULAR TO PARTY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. “Where there is a will there is' a way. If ever there was a time in our history when inflexible will—the will to unite and work and fight to achieve victory—was a first essential, it is today.” With these words the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Hamilton, prefaces a circular to members of the committee of the National Party, in which he appeals for unity in the war effort. “The task confronting the new War Cabinet is great and is extremely urgent,’’ the circular continues. “I know cur people are aware of this and. will stand up unflinchingly ana loyally as they have always done in support of myself and my colleagues. “I could say much concerning the innumerable problems that must be disturbing all of you wherever you are in New Zealand, but this is a time for action and decision rather than for words. Let us get down to practical consideration and real effort. I know that it is in this spirit, too, that Mr Coates enters this newly-formed War Cabinet, and it is in this spirit that we claim the support of our members. “I said in the House one night, in discussing the vital need for unity, that it is fatal to dither in a crisis. To avoid that danger here the will of all of us to attempt to weld complete unity among the loyal people in this country must be firm. “This War Cabinet is at least a realistic approach to the ideal of unity and action which we all cherish in our hearts. We have ‘the will’ to work and unite: we have to find ‘the way.' “I would make a special appeal to our people everywhere now that we have representation in a body in complete control of the Dominion’s war effort, to leave no stone unturned to make their support 100 per cent. Let our example shine in this Dominion. “Remember that the final responsibility for government in this country, governed in a democratic way. rests on the electors. Each elector must play his part and carry his responsibility for the good .government of his country. “Our country, in common with the rest of the Empire is seriously threatened. The enemy is at our gates. Don’t let us quibble over minor issues. Let us take a wide view. Let us place country and Empire before party. In this testing hour let the quality of our loyalty find complete expression in our actions. Wo who are in the forefront of the work, will do our best to help guide the nation's affairs. Let us therefore say—Each to his job with willing hand and heart till victory is won.”