MR J. A. LEE ON SOCIALISM

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22519, 29 September 1938, Page 15

MR J. A. LEE ON SOCIALISM

REFERENCE TO NEW B^NK MB HOLLAND’S qOMMENTS The book on “Socialism in New Zealand.” shortly to be issued by the Under-Secretary in Charge of Housing, Mr J. A. Lee, was mentioned by Mr S. G. Holland, National candidate for Christchurch North, during his address on the Government social security scheme in the St. James’ Theatre last evening. There were references in the book, quoted by Mr Holland, to the socialising of medicine. Mr Lee had made some amazing statements in the book, Mr Holland said.

Some voices objected to this. “Give us your policy,” a man called. Mr Holland: Your policy is in this book and you do not like it. I see where Mr Lee says that the social security system would completely socialise health and medicine. 1 And is anyone here going to quarrel with me when I say that the object of the Labour Government is to socialise the medical and health system? Mr Lee’s book is a frank exposition of unadulterated Socialism. Mr Holland said that Mr Lee also wrote about broadcasting in his book. He wrote that the commercial stations in New Zealand had been amazingly successful (some cries of “Hear, hear,” from the audience), and that there was no doubt the stations would become substantial money-earners for the Government. But, Mr Holland said, unfortunately for Mr Lee, he had sept his manuscript to London before the annual report of the commercial stations had been submitted to Parliament, showing that the stations were operating at a loss. They had had to send to Australia for experts to advise the Government about the loss. "I commend everyone read this book," Mr Holland said. Voices: We will read it.

“Yes, I bet you will; but I bet you will not be prepared to pay the 13s Mr Lee is asking for it," Mr Holland retorted.

AUCKLAND WEST ELECTORATE NEW NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE (PRESS ISSOCIRTION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, September 28. The candidature of Mr J. W. Kealy, jun., to represent the National Party in the Auckland West electorate at the General Election, was decided upon by, financial members of the party in the electorate to-night. Mr Kealy takes the place of Mr H. M, Bagnall, who was previously chosen but recently decided that he would not be able to undertake the campaign. Mr Kealy is aged 38. He received his early education ' at Auckland Grammar Schdfil and Auckland University College, where he qualified as a barrister and solicitor. He is a former member of the Avondale Borough Council, and in 1927, at the age of 25, he was elected to the Auckland City Council, being the youngest member who has held a seat. He was later defeated, but re-entered the council again, this year. NORTHERN MAORI SEAT THREE NOMINATIONS RECEIVED - (r&xsa msocirtiom tbuwiuu.) AUCKLAND, September 28. Three nominations have so far been received for the northern Maori seat, these including the present sitting member, Mr Tau Henare, who 'is a Nationalist. The other nominated candidates are Mr Hoori Taretamna, of Kaikohe, and Mr Paraire Karaka Paikea, of Wellington, who is secretary of the Maori Adivisory Council of the Labour Party. MR R. M. ALGIE AT KAIAPOI In his lecture tour of the Dofninion, Mr B. M. Algle, organiser of the Auckland Provincial Freedom Association, addressed a meeting of about 300 persons. in the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, last night. The Mayor (the Rev. W. H, A. Vickery) presided. Mr Algie dealt with the need for democratic freedom, on the lines of his previous addresses, and was given an enthusiastic reception. A vote of. thanks, proposed by Mr J. H. Blackwell and seconded by Mr W. Ashe, was carried by acclamation. Mr R. M. Algie, organiser for the 1 Auckland Provincial Freedom Association, and until recently - professor of law at the Auckland University, addressed a large audience at the Olympia Hall, Waimate, on Tuesday evening. Mr Algie spoke on similar lines to his previous addresses, and a motion of thanks to him, proposed by Captain N. A. Rattray, chairman of the W.aitaki Electorate Committee of the National Party, and seconded by Mr P. G. Berry, was carried by acclamation. The Deputy-Mayor (Mr W. G. Paul) presided. MB G. C. WARREN’S MEETINGS Two meetings were addressed ’ by Mr G. C. Warren, National candidate for Kaiapoi, last evening. About 100 electors met in the Orange Hall, Hornby, where Mr Williams presided. Mr Warren answered a number of questions and was heartily thanked for his address. There was an attendance of about 50 in the school at Yaldhurst, and Mr T. A. Guy presided. After his address, Mr Warren was given a hearty vote of thanks and confidence. CAMPAIGN IN OTHER CENTRES (muss Assocurioir teleo*4,Mß.) ) Thames Mr W. A. Clark, National candidate for Thames, addressed more than 300 electors on Tuesday evening. He strongly criticised the Government policy, particularly the housing and social security schemes. He gave a comprehensive survey of the National Party’s policy. At the conclusion a motion was carried unanimously expressing confidence in the candidate, and the National Party. The Mayor, Mr S. Eusor, presided. Wellington West The provisions made for the sick, aged, and needy in the social security scheme of the Labour Government were discussed by Mrs C. Stewart, Labour candidate for Wellington West, at an ' election meeting. She claimed that there were few people able to own houses on the time-payment system, and Lie Government’s scheme of building houses to let was better than the eld. syatctn.