A MEMBER’S SPEECH
TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS. Sir, —May I ask why a report of the speech of the member for Grey Lynn in last night’s session of Parliament did not appear in your issue to-day. I can understand you not reporting his humorous comments on a pamphlet entitled “Mr Adam Hamilton through a Woman’s Eyes.” His comparisons of articles in “The Press,” Christchurch, of R. J. Seddon’s time, with your comments of the present Government were worth recording. He showed that you condemned R. J. Seddon’s policy, nearly word for word, in the same manner as you do the Government in power now. May I ask if, in the light of events since the days of R. J. Seddon, you consider that the criticism made by “The Press,” Christchurch, of that time, were of any value. Possibly history may repeat itself, and in 40 'years time your present-day condemnation of the Labour Government may again be quoted to show you were wrong again. I consider that as “The Press” is the only morning paper available, you should report a speech, even if not to your liking. Mr Holyoake, who spoke after the member for Grey Lynn, was fairly well reported. The wisdom pf
broadcasting speeches from the House is obvious to all.—Yours, etc., t August 31, 1938.
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22496, 2 September 1938, Page 7
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