GENERAL ELECTION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 23 November 1922, Page 5

GENERAL ELECTION

THE NELSON SEAT MR H. ATMORE'S CANDIDATURE' Air Harry Atmore spoke at Tasman last evening, when Air Larval was voted to the chair and 28 electors were present. The speaker was well received and frequently applauded. He dealt with the main questions of the day, including the party system, and showed how the latter militated against the best interests of the people. He had tried to represent all ids constituents and he believed he had met with success- He referred lo the grants for the apple lands, the grants for metalling, and of the loyal assistance he had received from the Eruitgrowers’ Associations and Council. He said they wore entitled to more help as tlm industry required careful nursing at present, even as the frozen meat iu'dustry and the dairying industry had | been nursed at a critical period of then: i history. (Applause). He reiterated _ t.us |statement that the times were too serious ! fm; extreme partyism or personalities 'and lie wished to be judged on his pastservices and possibilities for usefulness in his native district. He directed attention to the fact Unit Ids opponent, had been spoken for by leading party men ami was to he further supported by the Prime Minister. He (Mr Atmore) preferred to fight his own battles (applause) for the people of Ins constituency and did not require any outside, help. At the conclusion of Ids address several questions were answered and then an unanimous vote of thanks and confidence was carried for Mr Atmore. A committee was formed, to further Mr Almonds candidature.--Communicated. Mr IL Atmore addresses the electors at the Wood Sunday School, Milton ■ Street this evening (Thursday) at 8 i o'clock. !mR, a. GILBERTS CANDIDATURE j Air A. Gilbert will address the ciec!tors at Brook Street to-night, Wakcj field to-morrow and T asman on oati urelay evenings. ( motueka seat I MEETINR AT DPPEK MOOTEM! TO-MORROW EV ENTNG I Mr R. P. Hudson will address the doctors »t Dppcr “I.*” p.m. to-morrow evening,' at Wooastocn ;at 2 p.m. Saturday, and at Pokororo at 17.30 p.m. Saturday. OTHER ELECTORATES (United Press Association.) AUCKLAND. Nov. 21. The Prime Minister addressed a gathering of 1500 at Dominion Road tonight, many hundreds being unable to gain admittance. The speech covered little new ground, and there were some interruptions from a noisy element at Hie outset,, but Mr Massey soon had the interjectors quiet. A vole of thanks and confidence, and one of confidence in Mr Potter as a member, for Roskill, were earned almost unanimously. __ In Ins address at Papatoetoe, Mr Massey said that if New Zealand could increase the value of its exports- to fifty million pounds, we would pay our way, meet all our heavy liabilities and have something over. The country could do it and the. Government would do everything possible to help forward such an achievement. The arrears of land and income tax and death duties were fairly heavy, winch showed that the people on the land were having serious difficulty in paying ’2os in the pound. There was no doubt, however, that the worst of the slump had passed and that the country had again turned to prosperity. NAPIER, _ Nov. 21. Mr Vigor Brown, the sitting member, and official Reform candidate for Napier, opened his campaign to-night, addressing a Targe audience in the Municipal Theatre. He gave an account of his stewardship, and instanced matters in which h'e considered he had been of service to the district. A large number, no doubt present to get fun_ out of the meeting, fired numerous interjections, mostly humorous, at the speaker. In reference to his change of party Mr Brown said in answer to an interjection that he had not turned his coat; Mr Massey had come his way. He broke away from the Liberal Party, but had not changed his views. He could not follow Mr Wilfonb A vote of thanks was carried.

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 21. Mr Wilford, Leader of the Opposition, to-night attended meetings of electors addressed by Liberal candidates at Beckenham (Dr Thacker), Aranui (Hon. G. W. Russell) and Papanui (Hon. D. B l1( ldo) and delivered very brief speeches. He stated the Libera ILabour Party had candidates standing in almost every electorate. In, Parliament the party was “the; contemptible little army,” but. now it had recruits all round New Zealand, and had a force to build on. He said he desired to welcome the Hon. G. W. Russell back to politics. There was no abler man in Parliament to-day, and there was not a Reform editor in Christ-' church who was capable of criticising Mr Russell on finance. If the electors realised that the country was taxed to its utmost capacity, they would realise it would be of infinite benefit to have Mr Russell back into Parlianienf. Mr Wilford stated it was exceedingly inspiring to see old campaigners of the lion, Mr Biuldo’s type coming forward to fight in the interests of the Liberal flag. Mr Wilford was well received at all meetings. . DUNEDIN, Nov. 21. Mr T. K. Sidcy addressed a large meeting in the South Dunedin electorate to-night. He referred to (lie heavy borrowing of the Masses- Government before and after the war, in spite of Mr. 'Massey *s promises to the contrary before he assumed office. The Reform Party, he said, had promised the reform of the Legislative Council, but when Mr Massey found he had the privilege of appointing members to the Upper House he viewed the matter in a different light. Electoral reform was also promised, including proportional representation. but the Government Party, last session, opposed proportional representation. He gave examples of (he Government doing what its members had formerly condemned, notably rushing legislation at the end of the session. A vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Sidev was carried. DUNEDIN, This Day. Mr J. J.. Clark, Independent Reform, has been nominated for Dunedin North. INVERCARGILL. Nov. 21. Mr H. J. Far rant, the Labour candidate for Invercargill, addressed a meeting at the theatre to-night. He dealt with the Labour platform in detail, and affirmed himself a supporter of xur Holland. The candidate had an attentive hearing. and was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. “BILL, COME HOME!” There was, as it seemed, a persistent heckler at one of Mr Massey’s enthusiastic meetings in his electorate this week. ' The interjections were something of a mystery. The Prime Minister is not easily disconcerted on a platform, but clearly in this case he was If yon are seeking a really good temperance drink try Kola-Nip. Its keen delicious flavour will delight, yon. Contains all the excellent qualities of the Kola Nut. Hotels and stores.

nonplussed. The interruption was exasperating, it was peculiarly shrill find 'indistinct, but so frantically eager that the audience rocked with merrimentNo one could locate exactly the source of tho “small voice” that was not “still.” It was like ventriloquism. Mr Massey courteously asked if it wen; a lady who desired to put a question, but it was not a lady in distress. He wont on again until, during a pause, the audience was once more convulsed, ami the mystery was solved. The niter jednons had come from a, sma hoy outside yelling through the wall ventilator. -Jlis trouble was not p (| h tical. “Bill,” he had yelled to a pal inside, “your mum says you have to come homo at once.”

“Why' did you turn your coal, Vigor?” asked an intcrjector at Mr Vigor Brown’s meeting. Mr Brown : “I haven’t turned my coat. Mr Massey has come my way.” (Huighter.) The speaker went on to explain that in an interview with a reporter two and a half years ago, he had stated 'hat he had broken away from the Liberal Party, but had’not changed his political views. Mr Wilford to him was not a Liberal, hut an Opportunist. He could not follow Mr Wilford. A Voice: “You would only he a nuisance to him, anyhow. (I mud laughter.) Mr Brown: “He tried hard to get that nuisance with him alt the same-’ ' During question time a member of the audience said: “Three years ago you were elected to the House as a Liberal and now you say Mr Massey has come to you. Which of you lias twisted?” Mr Brown: “Mr Massey changed lus'ihirid and now has come to me. He brought, more Liberal measures before Parliament than any Liberal Govern memt.” ' The questioner: “Mr Massey, then, twisted towards you?” Mr Brown: “Mr Massey has not twisted. Ho has only changed some of his views, with which I agree.”