NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 261, 3 November 1928, Page 13

NEW ZEALAND LEGISLATION.

(Published by Arrangement.)

POISOXLXG AT THE FOUXTAD?.

The preservance of the British character and the influence of our traditional and political ideals have slowly brought us to a deeper insight into cpiestioiis of democracy, till to-day the Rritir-h Commonwealth is becoming alive to the real nature of its taskthe extension and consolidation of liberty. Any encroachment upon thosi ideals must be rigorously checked. The New Zealand political administration is part, and parcel of the democratic system, which prevails in all parts of the Empire. That system now lies iu danger in this Dominion, so much so that unless drastic exposure is immediately made, the damage may be irremedial. Hitherto, Parliament has governed the people, but a grave situation ha» arisen which will mean that a handful of outsiders, representing a minority coterie, will run the country in spite of the wishes of the people. The New Zealand Alliance acknowledges having pledged certain members of Parliament to carry out the rejected prohibition policy of the Alliance, in direct opposition to the ballot. During last session a majority of members supported the "demands" of the Alliance! This body recognises the fact that popular vote will never advocate prohibition, and so it attempts to thrust its fanaticism in the face of the people by gaining the adherence of the people's representatives! Legislation is thus being poisoned at the fountain. Away with "Super-Government!" Protect your own interests by voting against the prohibition menace and voting for Continuance.