MR. SNOWDEN'S EXAMPLE

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 122, 19 November 1931, Page 15

MR. SNOWDEN'S EXAMPLE

"SAUL AMONG THE

ISRAELITES"

"I feel sure that the sweeping mandate given to the British National Government by the working men and women of Britain will he followed by a similar victory in New Zealand," said Mr R. DaTroch, Coalition candidate for Wellington Central, last evening. A voice: "They were sold.' Mr Darroch: "Mr. Snowden A voice: "A traitor; same as Ramsay Mac Donald." , Mr. Darroch said that our prosperity was inseparable from the prosperity of the Mother Country. To return the Coalition Government with a sweeping majority meant prosperity. To -elect a Socialist Government meant rum. n would reduce the value of our & to ss. He was quoting the statement of Mr. Philip Snowden, who stood out m the great contest at Home like Saul among the Israelites, head and shoulders above them all. . . In the emergency session on JNew Zealand, and in the session just closed, what did the Socialist Party do? he asked. "They put up a 'stonewall'," came the reply. , . Did they offer one constructive suggestion? asked the candidate. What a contrast to Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Snowden, and Mr. Thomas. An interjector: "They deserted. Why don't you get on to your policy?" "I did not come here to listen to a 'Red-fed,'" complained a supporter of the candidate's. "Sit down," yelled several voices. The chairman appealed for order. Mr. Darroeh said he did not want anyone to be put out. "By the time the meeting is over I shall have everyone with me." (Ironical cheer 3 and applause.)