CHAOS AND STAGNATION.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 269, 13 November 1928, Page 8

CHAOS AND STAGNATION.

REFORM'S ADMINISTRATION.

MK. MUNNS FOR ROSK3LL.

In absolute silence between 300 and 400 people listened to Mr. G. C. Munns last evening, when he expounded the United patty's platform- and- policy in the King George Hall, Mount Albert.! Mr. L. E. Rhodes, Mayor of the borough, .presided. - ,#,' - \ ; "^t-ihe ojitset of hit remarks •Mγ.? : Munns said he felt Jijoijbured at the; Prime Minister having Spoken in the , , Roskill electorate' twijge -in Like in the Wairarijia' '4Jjti| ,|?efgrnji party thought their chances were very shaliy' - and /so the Prime Minister had answered SXXSV calls, and after addressing* half: a dozen meetings in the city he would; .finish up at Avomdale. (Laughter.). -Mr J Miinns mentioned that Mr. J. N. Massey, **that grand old nian; W* (&'• Maesey,", had even decided to contest" the seat as an Independent signifying that he was ashamed of the Reform party as at present constituted. As a matter of fact it was run by squatters for squatters. Mr. Munns proceeded to explain the United party's borrowing proposals and what would be done with the money. The. United party contended that Reform had been borrowing money at a greater rate than was proposed by Sir Joseph Ward and had not done any good with' it. The Advances to Settlers Act was a Liberal measure and yet Reform was patting itself on the back at the amount of money they were spending under that heading. The United party had a definite policy and Reform had not. That was why Reform was eo bitter in their criticism of the Uniteds. Mr. Munns said by completing long distance through railways and thus assisting to develop the country a remedy ,was found for unemployment problems, especially in regard to 9/ and 12/ a day for relief works which were unproductive. The business, commercial and labour world had lost all confidence in the Reform Government. He was an advocate of the free breakfast table. Reform was a Government of broken promises and their State trading ventures had been failures, particularly the Maui Pomare, dairy control, honey control, etc. It was a Government by Order-in-Council which was killing the, country and causing, a state of chaos and stagnation. It was a scandal and a shame that buses had been taken off suburban runs by an Order-in-Council., Both' Labour and Reform were afraid of the Uniteds, and they had cause to be, because the Uniteds would give them a shock to-morrow. (Applause.) He would vote with any party to put Reform out, but would not vote to put Harry Holland on the Treasury benches. "The United party is holding out prosperity to the people of New Zealand with both hands," said Mr. Munns in conclusion, "don't miss this opportunity. Vote United for Auckland." (Applause.)

On the motion of Mrs. Shearer seconded by Mr. Grange, the candidate was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence.