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LABOUR IN EDEN

MR. ANDERTON'S SPEECH

GOVERNMENT CONDEMNED CURRENCY REFORM ADVOCATED A meeting without an interjection was the experience of Mr. W. T. Anderton, Labour candidate for Eden, opening his campaign last night in tho Centenary Hall, Dominion Road. Mr. T. McNab, Mayor of Mount Eden, presided over a large audience, which frequently applauded the candidate, and Mr. A. S. Richards, Labour M.P. for lto.skill, was on the platform. Mr. Anderton explained that his candidature was not a new thing, as ho had contested Eden for Labour on two previous occasions. In fact, he had been associated with the Labour movement ever since he had been politically conscious, and he was positive that its policy would be acceptable to the people of New Zealand. Yet it was four long years since he had advanced the same policy, and at that fateful election the Coalition presented a blank cheque policy which seemed to take a grip of the electors. "With all this, the Coalition—tho present Government —is still not 'around the corner,' even that one spoken of by Mr. Coates in 1928," stated Mr. Anderton. He said ho regarded the electors as intelligent people who had read and suffered, and he believed their feelings would be represented in their vote. The evolution of what was right for the people had not been rapid. It had taken 30 years to bring the people, or most of them, to a realisation of their position. It had been brought home that the great masses who prod raced the actual wealth were not obtaining even a portion of it. Key to. Situation v

Tho candidate said the key to the situation was the Labour principle of .State control of banking, credit and currency, and his contention was loudly applauded. Tho wealth of a nation was its power to consume the goods produced. Systems were made for men, and not men for systems, and he thought that fact would be clearly proved at the approaching election. The troublo was that the people had allowed themselves to be used by systems developed cn wrong economic foundations. The stage had been reached id New Zealand where a system must be made for the people.

"The present Government has missed its way in the financial mire because it has not taken a serious interest in the study of economics, and it has allowed its intelligence to lie usurped by vested interests," stated the candidate. "Production has increased, as Mr. Coates and Mr. Forbes asked, but the position is the same, even worse." Sole Remedy Claimed The only remedy, said the candidate, was Labour's policy. In making their decision, the people should remember the Government's actions, including the wrecking ol the Arbitration Court. The Government had been so "cruel in its despotic tyranny" that it assailed all classes, oven old-age pensioners, and he would not attempt to describe the anguish caused. . Then there was the distressing plight of the young people, who could' iiud no useful occupations. After Mr. Anderton had reviewed other Labour objects and had answered a variety of questions, a motion was moved by Mr. W. J. Gatenby approving the Labour policy and expressing thanks to the speaker and confidence in him as a candidate. It was carried without dissent.

OUT OF THE SHADOW \. *" RECONSTRUCTION FACED MR. FORBES AT CULVERDEN [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] CULVERDEN, Tuesday Another successful meeting was experienced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Forbes, to-night, when he addressed electors at Culverden. For the greater part of a • long speech ho reviewed the conditions and difficulties of the worst period of the depression and claimed that the Coalition Government's measures had brought the country out of the shadow into the sunshine. The Dominion's position was now a sound one and if compared with that of many other countries it could be said New Zealand was very fortunate, "The people," he said, "can now look forward to a period of reconstruction and sound progress with an experienced Government in the position to devote all its time and energy to restoring prosperity." Referring to the application of sanctions against Italy, Mr. Forbes said New Zealand was playing its part as a signatory to the Covenant of the League of Nations, which was being tested. If it failed they would all feel that the staff on which so many countries leaned had been broken.

After replying to several questions the Prime Minister received a hearty vote of thanks and confidence.

CANDIDATES' ADDRESSES

MEETINGS FOR TO-DAY The following election meetings have been arranged for to-day, the time being 8 p.m., unless otherwise stated:— Auckland East.—Mr. H. P. Burton, Parnell Library (7.45 p.m.). Mr. F. W. Schramm, Returned Soldiers' Hall, Parnell Road. ' Auckland Suburbs. —Mr. H. G. R. Mason, St. Andrew's Hall, New Lj*nn. Mr. W. J. H. Clark, Te Atatu Church Hall (1.30 p.m.); St. Thomas' Hall, New Lynn (7 p.m.); Picture Hall, Blockhouse Bay *(8.15 p.m.). Mr. W. A. Bishop, Massoy-Birchwood School (7.45). Eden.—Mr. C. E. Clarke, Centenary Hall, Dominion Road (7.45 p.m.). Mr. W. T. Anderton, corner of Charles Street and Arnold Street. Franklin. Mr. J. N. Massey, Takanini Public Hall. Mr. A. B. Fyers, Buckland Hall. Grey Lynn.—Mr. G. Wildish, St. George's Hall, Kingsland (7.45 p.m.). Mr. H. B. Arthur, Armstrong Hall, Point Chevalier. Hamilton. Hon. Sir Alexander Young, Te Rapa Hall. Hauraki. —Mr. S. Rickards, Ngatea Public Hall (11 a.m.); Maramarua (8 p.m.). Mr. C. R. Petrio, Howick. Mr. W. W. Massey, Waitakaruru Hall! Manuknu. —Mr. H. J. Wily, Greenwoods Corner, Methodist Schoolroom (7.45 p.m.). Parnell.—Mr. A. G. Osborne, Renniera Library (2 p.m.); St. Chad's Church Hall. Meadowbank. Raglan.-—Mr. D. S. Reid, Rotongaro Hall (1.30 p.m.); Rotowaro Hall. Mr. W. Lee Martin, To Pahu. Roskill.—Mr. T. J. Fleming, corner St. Leonard's and Mount Eden Roads (7.45 p.m.). Mr. A. S. Richards, King George's Hall, Mount Albert. * Taurangn.—Mr. J. B. McFarlane Tauranga Town Hall. Waitemata.—Mr. A. Donald, Nary ] League Hall, Church Street, Devonport. j

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22259, 6 November 1935, Page 15

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LABOUR IN EDEN New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22259, 6 November 1935, Page 15

LABOUR IN EDEN New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22259, 6 November 1935, Page 15