Lies Syndicated

Maoriland Worker, Volume 13, Issue 30, 25 July 1923, Page 4

Lies Syndicated

A portion of Sir John Binoon/B contribution to the House of Commons debate on Philip SnoAvden's Socialist motion raises a problem oi the most serious importance to Australasian Labour Parties. To demonstrate ibe impracticability and wrongfulness ot Socialism he (cable, 16/7/23) "tiuoted Queensland, where the Labour Party had introduced :i. wide scheme of nationalisation, and the railways, alter five years, showed a deiieit of £1,500,000, while in 3921 Queensland had more unemployment . than any other country in the vvor'i'd." In New Zealand Aye have had an opportunity only recently of hearing iheee slanders refuted, and we realise their baselessness and malice. The point, however, is that exactly the same lies as were retailed by Tory candidates in j the New Zealand elections are made 'to do service in the House of Commons, .Avhich suggests that they have been syndicated and broadcasted throughout the capitalist world for no other purpose than to prejudice and misrepresent Labour. Apparently, Labour will never he allowed to administer power e.veept. under it. bombardment of mendacious abuse at the hands of those who own wealth anil therefore- control the. agencies for the dissemination of "ik-ws/" How will Labour retort upon these vilifiers? It. is not permissible to adulterate a. foodstuff. Are mihti poisoners to be. allowed carte blanche?