LABOUR'S SCHEMES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20088, 27 October 1928, Page 15

LABOUR'S SCHEMES.

"WE WILL GET THE MONEY."

SCEPTICAL INTERJECTORS.

EDEN CANDIDATE HECKLED. Labour's intention to establish a State bank camo in for sharp criticism by electors who heckled Mr. W. T. Andertou, Labour candidate for Eden, during an open-air address at the corner of Alba and Manukau Roads last evening. Outlining proposals for motherhood endowment, free schoolbooks and unemployment insurance, Mr. Anderton was proceeding to a criticism of Sir Joseph Ward and his £70,000,000 loan scheme, when he was interrupted by a man who shouted, "You will want £270,000.000 at that rate. ' I thought wo were against borrowing." "Don't bo silly," replied Mr. Ander ton.

Tho questioner, however, was serious. "How are you going to get the money 7" ho persisted. Mr. Anderton: This country is productive enough for all our needs—

Tho Yoicc: Don't you realise the production will not pay the interest on our debts ?

Pressure on Wealthy Squatters.

Mr. Anderton: It will, if the land is used for productive purposes. Tho Voice: Well, where, are you going to get tho money to put men on the land ? Mr. Anderton: From the .State bank, which will bo the first thing we will set up when we get on the Treasury benches. Another Voice: Oh, come, how are you going to do that ? Mr. Anderton (somewhat ruffled): 1 can tell you how wo will do it, but I'm if I can get you tho brains to understand it. (Uproar..) It is all empty-headed nonsenso about where wc will get the money. Where does the money come from now ? It comes from you, my friends. Tho Original Interjector: Well, what are you going to do about' it ? Mr. Anderton: Wo will bring pressure to bear on tho wealthy squatters and set up a State bank. We will get the money all right. Confiscation Denied. The Voice: You cannot get money simply by setting up a State bank. Mr. Anderton: We shall utilise the note issue. Tho Voice: You will depreciate tho currency if you confiscate what is in tho bank for your issue. Mr. Anderton: It lias nothing to do with confiscation. The Voice: Well, you cannot conjure up a State bank and deposits out of the earth like that. . What aro the other banks going to do about it? , Mr. Anderton: I tell you the State bank in threo years will be the dominant bank in New Zealand. At this point the subject Was abruptly changed by a man who insisted that education was quite free enough under the present Government-, and during an altercation in tho crowd the candidate climbed down from tho ladder on which he was standing and ended the meeting.

TEST OF HARD WORlt

CARRYING BAG OF FLOUR.

SIR J. GUNSON'S CHALLENGE.

"I feel I have Lad the honour of putting Water view ou the political map," said Sir James Gunson, Government candidate for Auckland Suburbs, in opening last evening the first political address even given in the district. The candidate, who was in excellent form, received a vote of confidence at the conclusion of his meeting. When the speaker referred .to family allowances a woman in the audience interposed that in her opinion the allowance for a woman with 12 children was not sufficient. A Voico: A woman who has 12 children should receive a medal. (Laughter.) . Sir James Gunson: She should receive something better than a medal. (Applause.) Referring to unemployment • Sir James insisted that every man had a right to work. A Voice: Have you ever worked? Sir James: Yes, .harder than you ever worked. The Voice: Have you ever done hard work ? Sir James: Yes, and I will carry 2001b. of flour with you any day. (Laughter and applause.) Asked for his view of the old ago pension Sir James said that, if he was returned he would advocate the pension being increased to £1 a week.

THE BAY OF ISLANDS.

ADDRESS BY MR. HORNBLOW

LABOUR SUPPORTERS' PLEDGE

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] OKAIHAU, Friday.

Mr. R.. E. Hornblow, Opposition candidate for the Bay of Islands seat, opened his campaign at Okaihau last evening before a large and enthusiastic audience. At the conclusion of his address tho following resolution, moved by the secretary of the local branch of the Labour Party, was carried unanimously : " In view of tho fact that no official Labour candidate is standing for this seat tho meeting expresses entire confidence in the candidate and pledges itself to do its utmost to secure Mr. Hornblow's return."

BOTOKUA COUNTRY AREA.

MR. F. F. HOCKLY'S CAMPAIGN

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN COIt I! ESI'OM) EXT. ] TIKAU, Friday. The Reform candidate for Rotorua, Mr. F. F. Hockly. is conducting a vigorous campaign in the Waikato portion of his electorate. He lias addressed within the past week, largo and representative meet; lugs at To Poi, Hinuora, Waionio and Tirau. 110 is being very cordially received everywhere.

MORNING SIDE DEVIATION.

MR. BARTRAM'S ADVOCACY.

A largo number of people were present at an'open-air address given by Mr. F. X. Bartram, Labour candidate for Grey Lynn, at the corner of Waiinai Street and Great North Road last evening.

The candidate, who received a good hearing, dealt at length with his party's platform, and criticised the policy of the Reform Government. He strongly advocated proceeding with the Morningside deviation, which was recognised by the Government as ;i very important work. The deviation, he said, would prove a valuable traffic outlet for places north of Avondalc, and the work would absorb a large number of unemployed. A vote of confidence was carried by a Inrge majority and, before the gathering dispersed, cheers were given for tho condioate.