THE COST OF LIVING.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 February 1931, Page 6

THE COST OF LIVING.

(To the Editor). Sir,—The Labour Party claims to be sincere in its effort to reduce the cost of living, and I think that, in the face of the present state of the country and the number of men who are idle, the time now comes for the party to show in a practical form some evidence of its sincerity. Will one of its members, then, at the meeting in Levin on Thursday evening, move the following resolution:—“That, although we are not of the same opinion as Mr Forbes on most political matters, this meeting extends its congratulations to the Prime Minister for the fearless way he has tackled the problem of the country’s finances ; and while we deplore the necessity for a reduction in wages, if Mr Forbes will remove the duty on wheat and flour and assure the workers of this country a cheaper loaf, we will do our best to carry on till conditions improve and living is reduced to an equitable level or wages again increased.” This spirit would go far to establish confidence in our Dominion and would be a fair example of sincere effort to every working man and employer in the country.—l am etc., JUST A WAGE EARNER.