SUCTION CAMPAIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17333, 3 December 1919, Page 10

SUCTION CAMPAIGN.

mm- MINISTER'S TOUR. ; ENTHUSIASTIC MEETINGS. requisition OF PRODUCE. PROFITS ON WOOL CLIP. [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] KTJROW. Tuesday. The Prime Minister, Mr. W. F. Massey, J eft Wairaate yesterday morning and motored through the Steward Settlement to Duntroon, where he addressed a meeting in the Drill Hall. Despite the inclement and wintry weather the hall was filled. In the course of an address lasting an hour and a-half Mr. Massey reviewed the political position at present existing in the Dominion, and emphasised the danger of the revolutionary Labour Party holding the balance of power ea a result of the forthcoming elections. Dealing with the question of the requisition of New Zealand produce by the Imperial Government, he stated that the present meat requisition would expire on June 30, 1930. Although the Imperial authorities had intimated their willingness to consider probably a three months' extension, no definite decision'on their part had been arrived at, and he was not sanguine that a further extension would bo agreed to, although he thought an extension of one year might be desirable in the best interests of the Dominion. Wool Still in Dominion. In regard to wool, practically a quantity equal to the whoie of last season's clip was still in the Dominion. New Zealand producers, by an arrangement arrived at with tine Imperial Government, would receive half the profits on all wool which, not being required for military purposes, was placed on tho open market by the British Government. Owing to the lack of shipping facilities and the large amount of wool belonging to the Imperial authorities remaining in New Zealand, it was cot yet possible to ascertain what the sum coming to the producers in New Zealand under this arrangement would amount to, but he had reason for thinking there would be a considerable sum available later on for distribution. To enable the Dominion -to meet its war liabilities there was an urgent demand for national industries, maximum production, and economical administration. x Question of Taxation. Regarding taxation rendered necessary owing to " the war, Mr. Massey stated ! , that relief would be afforded at the earli- : est possible opportunity, and be thought i the financial position, provided production was maintained, would have sufficiently improved to enable proposals to be submitted next year in this direction. Mr. Massey retuted, at some length, charges that had been made ' regarding land aggregation. The increase in the number of large holdings was due to the fact that many large runs, the leases of which had fallen in, had been subdivided into smaller runs, notably in the case of Benmore and Omarama, The increase had not been due to aggregation, as alleged by hostile critics, but 'to subdivision. The Prime Minister said he proposed to call together a conference of those interested in the wheat-growing industry to consider the best means of encouraging increased production, and whether this should be done by fixing & minimum price, whether by way of* subsidy of so much per acre, or whether by the Government taking over the whole output at a fixed price. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried unanimously, and enthusiastic cheers were given for Mr Massey at tins conclusion of the meeting. ■; .] Warm Welcome at Kurew. r Mr. Massey afterwards* proceeded to Kurow, where he addressed in the evening "an overflowing audience. The meeting was one of the largest and most enthusiastic held in the township. - ' At the conclusion of a vigorous address a vote of thanks and confidence in Mr. Massey's administration was carried with acclamation. .... The Prime Minister travels to Oaroaru to-morrow, where he delivers a public d , ■ address in the evening. - GREY LYNN. Miss E. Melville, Government candidate for Grey Lynn, gave an address at St. Barnabas Hall, Mount Eden, last evening. Mr. C. Hudson, Mayor of Mount Men, presided. The building proved all too small for the large gathering, and a number of people were unable to gain admittance. The candidate dealt in a clear, straightforward manner with the various questions of the day, and was accorded an attentive and enthusiastic hearing. there was not a single interjection. The • Reform Party, Miss Melville said had a strong and trusted leader, and'he had never been stronger in the trust of the people than he was to-day. (Applause.) Referring to the necessity for immigration, the speaker said that if we did not bring in white people we would have difficulty In keeping out coloured races. At the conclusion of the address manf questions were asked, and a vote of thanks and confidence was carried unanimously. ROSKILL. The committee which has in hand the campaign in support of- the candidature of Mr. J. H. Gunson for the RoskilJ seat will be in a position very shortly to announce the planks in the candidate's political .platform. He is expected back in Auckland by the Niagara, from Vancouver, due here about December 16, and, should the vessel arrive on that date, he will deliver an addrus to the electors at the Town Hall in the eveir.r.g. Pending the return of the candidate, his committee is arranging for a series of addresses expounding his platform to be delivered by prominent citizens. They will take the platform throughout the electoral*. The committees of Mr. Vivian H. Potter, Government cand : date for Roskill, in the Epsom and Dominion Road sectors met on Monday evening,, and last evening respectively. The reports received were of a satisfactory nature. Mr. Potter will address a meeting of business men of the electorate at the Chamber of Commerce at 1.30 p.m. to-day. Mr. John Dawson, will preside. WAITEMATA. Mr. A. Harris, Government candidate for Waitemata, addressed the workers at the Chelsea Sugar Works yesterday, Mr. Albert Hat.leld presiding. He explained the housing proposals of the Government and the anti-profiteerin 0 legislation. He met with a ordial reception, and received a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. A. E. Greenslade, Opposition candidate for Waitemata, addressed the electors in the Bilk dole school last evening. Mr. E. C. Walton presided. Th candidate was freely plied with questions, end was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks. Mr fireenslade addressed the electors at CSlenficld on Monday, when there was a good attendance. Mr. A. Oeddes presided. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried without dissent. .. NOMINATION LODGED. VeSrd?v n - Arthur M - ve ™ waß nominated East y S a " diflilto *"«• Auckland