TANGIBLE RECORD

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 303, 20 November 1935, Page 10

TANGIBLE RECORD

ADDRESS BY PREMIER. Per Press Association. GORE, Nov. 19. Air Forbes continued his southern tour to-day, having a good reception at Balclutha, Owaka, and Clinton. He was received in a very friendly manner, having large attendances at his meetings. To-night the Prime Minister addressed. a large public meeting at Gore, being accorded an attentive and appreciative hearing. A vote of thanks was carried with cheers at the conclusion'.

Mr Forbes spoke along the lines of his previous addresses, giving a vigorous defence of the Government’s plans to overcome the depression conditions, replying to criticisms of the exchange rate decision, and outlining the measures taken by the Government to give aid to the primary industries. The Government during the depression had a definite plan and carried it out, and as a result had achieved a certain degree of recovery which was now benefitting everyone in the country. The speaker referred to the establishment of the Reserve Bank and its benefit so far as both the country and the Government are concerned. The bank would be of very great assistance if the country had to pass through another depression. Air Forbes replied to criticisms respecting boards and commissions.

So far as the future was concerned the Government was not out to bid for votes, but asked the people to support a Government which had not been afraid to tackle the issue whether difficult or not but which had seen the country through the greatest crisis in its history. He claimed that the record of the Government would stand comparison with the record of any other the country has ever had. The speaker concluded by expressing the determination to keep the finances of the country in a sound state and to stimulate industries new and old. Its policy would be for the benefit of all sections of the community. The sneaker issued a final warning against the dangers of inflation which the policy of the Opposition implied. He was quite satisfied that the sane and sensible people of New Zealand would not be led away by glittering promises.