SIR JOSEPH WARD

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 2 April 1930, Page 3

SIR JOSEPH WARD

'To tho Editor)

Sir,—Thousands of those throughout New Zealand who voted for the United Party (and thousands of others who did not, hut who also possess an appreciation of what is fair and sportsmanlike) will. I am sure, he glad to note that Sir Joseph Ward (like the gentleman he has ever proved himself to be) is quietly ignoring the attempts that are now being made in certain interested quarters to induce him to resign. It is true thai- the veteran leader is not in robust health, but the answer and. in my humble estimation, a very complete one--as In whether the country is suffering or benefiting from his administration should be shown clearly next week in the financial statement for the year ending on 31st March. I am personally unable to forecast the financial results from Sir Joseph Ward's administration, hut if he can succeed in wining out the Reform deficit of over half a million pounds and commence the year with even a small credit balance, lie has surely shown that he is still the highly capable administrator as of old. If he succeeds in doing this in spite of the unparalleled opposition, and obstructive tactics adopted by his opponents during the session, ho should surely effectually silence the critics. May I respectfully point out to your numerous readers that Sir Joseph Ward is not the first Prime Minister to be temporarily laid aside during office, but he is certainly the first against whom a move of this sort has been made. In common with many thousands throughout New Zealand, I sincerely trust that these attempts to depose one of our most able statesmen and Finance Ministers will not succeed. His lifelong noble service to this country should command the silence, if not the .charity, of his most hitter opponents. I am confident in saying, Sir, that when Sir Joseph feels that it is no longer in the interests of New Zealand for iiim to continue in office, he will he the first to insist on giving up. Until then, I and many thousands of others in NewZealand can surely, say, "Carry on with your good work. 1 ' —I am, etc., NEW ZEALANDEIt. Wellington, 291 h March.