AMERY’S TOUR.

Grey River Argus, 28 November 1927, Page 8

AMERY’S TOUR.

PROVINCIAL JEALOUSY. (Special to Argus.) ' WELLINGTON, Nov. 24. It appears that some provincial jealousy exists among representatives of the different districts which Mr Amery is to visit and those which he will not visit. Christchurch wants Mr Amery for more than a day prescribed in the programme yet it is admitted by those in the southern capital that Mr Amery is a very wise man in wishing to spend nine or ten days in the Southern Alps. Others join in a disappointed chorus:— “Why does not he come to us?” Members of Parliament were informed by Mr D. G. Sullivan (Avon) that the Citizens Committee in Christchurch were hurt that Mr Amery was spending only one day in the Cathedral Citv.

The Prime Minister (Mr Coates') explained that the visit had been arranged with regard to the personal wishes of the JJome Secretary, as well as with an eye to general facility for his comprehensive tour of both islands. The Government was anxious to meet his wishes. Mr H. E. Holland: How long will he spend in the Buller district? Mr Coates:’ He is to go right through there. He will not be able to go to Westport, however. Mr Holland: The principal part. Mr Coates: He will go to the beautiful city of Nelson. Mr Atmore (member for Nelson),: Hear Hear! Mr W. J. Girling (Wairaua): Will he go to Blenheim? Sir Joseph Ward: He does not go to Southland.

Mr Coates: No, and he does not go to the Northland (Laughter). Colonel Bell (Bay of Islands): He should.

The Prime Minister promised to consult Mr Amery, although was not sanguine upon the prospects of the Home Secretary wishing to stay in Christchurch longer than a day. VISIT TO MT. EGISftINT. NEW PLYMOUTH, Nov. 25. Mr Amery and party left the North Egmont Mountain House at 4.30 this morning. By 7.30 a.m., ire had reached about 7000 feet, when the guides advised the turning back on account of the treacherous nature of the snow and the high wind. Had time permitted, the summit could have been reached. Good views were obtained and the climb enjoyed. The party returned to won and left by train for Wanganui.