COALITION POLICY

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1931, Page 5

COALITION POLICY

LONGER LIFE SUGGESTED (By Telegraph—r Per tress Association)

WELLINGTON, December 0

It i.s generally understood .in political circles that there is every prospect of the life of the present parliament being extended to a term of four years.

This, it is believed, will he one of the questions to be discussed if u.. early session is held in February. An opinion gained ground among members of last Parliament, that the three-year period is not . adequate for policies to be put into proper operation.

It is stated the election campaign did not reveal any marked hostility to this proposal, whenever the question happened to, be raised and that the public opinion, is believed to be generally favourable. Should the life of Parliament be extended to four years there would be no licensing poll until the year 1935.

THE PRIME MINISTER

CHRISTHCUROH, December -5

On his way to borne at Cheviot, today, the Prime Minister called at Rangiora, and received congratulations from a good number of supporters. Mr Forbes, speaking to- a crowd of one hundred, thanked the electors of Huranui for the fine support accorded him. He expressed gratification that the Coalition Government bad received a mandate to continue on the lines it had adopted, for the purpose of ensuring national stability. He referred to difficulties to be faced, and gave an assurance that, as Prime Minister, he could continue to do his part, unpleasant though it might be. At the conclusion, Mr Forbes was cheered and “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” was sung.

MR HOLLAND’S RECEPTION

WESTPORT, December 5

Mr H. E. Holland, Leader of the Opposition, returned to Westport yesterday. He was met several miles out by a large crowd, by whom he was escorted into town. At night he attended- the Buffer Labour victory ball, at which there was a large attendance. On his entry he was greeted with cheers an-d the singing of “For- He’s .Tolly Good Fellow.”