PREMIER’S THANKS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 285, 5 November 1925, Page 11

PREMIER’S THANKS

GRATIFIED AT RESULT. STABLE GOVERNMENT ASSURED. APPEAL TO SINK" DIFFERENCES. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Nov. 4. The Prime Minister (the Hon. J. G. Coates) has issued the following statement to the electors:— I desire to express to the electors of New Zealand my sincere thanks for the support they have this day given mo and the candidates who stood in the interests of tho Government Party. I had no lack of conlidenco in the determination of the people to do the right thing, but for all that the result is very gratifying and the size of the majority particularly comforting. I have implicit faith in the future of New Zealand and it will be my aim and that of the Government to servo it with all the energy, industry and ability in our power. Now that the people have given their verdict I appeal that all sections will sink their differences and pull together lor the sake of tho country. United, we can do much; divided, we will accomplish little. I. will lose no time in putting my policy into operation, knowing that it will be for the benefit of the whole of the people. I will push on with it with all reasonable speed. Tho result has ensured what has been the earnest desire of the people, namely, a stable Government, With gratitude I acknowledge what is due to the thoustunds of electors who have supported the Government candidates, and especially do I thank those who, in addition, have given their time'and energy to the cause. Supporters and opponents can rest assured that no stone will bo left unturned to manage and develop New Zealand for the good of tho community as a whole.