MR JORDAN IN LONDON

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 267, 24 August 1936, Page 5

MR JORDAN IN LONDON

“FINE FIGURE OF A MAN.” LOOKING UP OLD FRIENDS. United Press Association —Copyright) LONDON, August 22. Interviewed by tho “Manchester Guardian” on his arrival in London, Mr W. J. Jordan (High Commissionerdesignate for New Zealand) said he was certain that the Labour Government in New Zealand would not go out in our lifetime. All were now confident that it could be relied upon to develop its programme on political lines. If another election were held, its majority would bo increased. The “Manchester Guardian” describes Mr Jordan as a fine figure of a man with a sense of humour and genial dignity which will he most appropriate to tho ceremonies during the Coronation year.

Mr Jordan spent a busy morning receiving official callers. He will accompany Sir James Parr to Geneva, after which ho intends to travel extensively in Britain, inspecting marketing conditions. His mother may also go to Geneva if her health permits. Mr Jordan confessed that ho was very excited at the prospect of looking up old friends next week, including tho postal workers at Mount Pleasant, where lie was once employed.