Deaf Ear Turned To Trouble Makers

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6836, 18 April 1932, Page 7

Deaf Ear Turned To Trouble Makers

BY PALERSTON NORTH’S UNEMPLOYED SPECIAL CONSTABLES FOR EMERGENCY That an unsympathetic ear is being turned by Palmerston North’s unemployed to the endeavours of certain individuals of Communistic loaning to stir up unrest in the city, was clearly demonstrated ori Saturday when a complete refusal was given to participate in a demonstration ‘'to give heart to our comrades in Auckland.” A procession was to havo taken place on Saturday night, buf, it is reported that when asked to fall in, only seven—probably/ the agitators themselves—.w.ere prepared _ tq respond to

ib.6 appeal, with-the result that the ‘‘show” was off. Although the authorities have every confidence in the good sense of the great majority of the unemployed men in Palmerston North, they are ready to meet any disturbance that misguided individuals may attempt to create in the city, having enrolled a largo number of special constables, who will be available to assist the police in whatever direction is required. This is a precautionary measure only ns it is not anticipated Palmerston North’s unemployed will resort to violence. As a matter of fact, they have over and over again voiced their appreciation of the valuable work done by the Relief Committee, supported by the citizens.

Meanwhile, in accordance with tho request of the Government, no licenses are being issued for street meetings.

Press Comment in Britain REMINDER OF POVERTY AND HARDSHIP. "EUROPE’S CRAZY POST-WAR ECONOMICS” United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, April 15. The Manchester Guardian, in an editorial, says:— "The New Zealand riots are disturbin. They remind us of tho poverty and hardship brought by the economic crisis. Conditions must unquestionably be serious to lead to such a display of violence in a country no less law-abid-ing than ours. The Government has heroically tried to balance the Budget, but cannot by itself alter the world depression. "New Zealand, like every other country, is suffering from Europe’s crazy post-war economics.”