NATIONAL LEADER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23631, 15 October 1938, Page 10

NATIONAL LEADER

ENTHUSIASM AT HAMILTON THREAT OF SOCIALISM “RUINATION OF OUR PEOPLE M (Per United Press Association) HAMILTON Oct. 14. A rousing reception was accorded Mr Adam Hamilton here this morning The Theatre Royal and a section of the main street was packed by an enthusiastic throng. On his arrival Mr Hamilton was accorded a civic reception by the Mayor (Mr H D. Caro), who expressed regret that the leader of the National Party was unable to spare longer In the town. He must, have been greatly inspired, however by the reception he had received. 11 It behoves everyone to-morrow to weigh their decision carefully.” stated Mr Hamilton, who was unable to speak for some time owing to the vociferous applause and cheering. “ The economic system which is being threatened is nrivate enterprise.” he said "and the threat comes from Socialism. We claim the right of the individual to control his own property and savings. On the other hand, the Socialists want to control all property and distribute the entire wealth of the nation.” Defence of Heritage

Mr Hamilton commended the wonderful organisation of the Nationalists and said that the spirit of enthusiasm throughout New Zealand was unprecedented. The people were clearly willing to put up a fight to defend the heritage of a good country. The party s oolicy had met with universal approval and was binding town and country emoloyers and employees. Mr Savage claimed that the mantle of Seddon had fallen on him. Mr Hamilton said, but such was not the case. The mantle was that of Mr H. E. Holland, and Mr Holland was a Socialist always and had the courage to admit it. The people of Ney would endorse Labour again had they legislated for the benefit of the peooie as a whole. The legislation was so drastic, however, that the oeople were fearing Labour to-day, “If the Government goes back. Mr Hamilton declared, “it will mean the ruination of our people.”—(Loud and prolonged applause.) “Many people who vote Labour." he continued, think that they have the Interest at heart of all tlie working people. They are wrong. The Labour Government has the interests only of the Trades Hall, the Federation of Labour and the extremists. Are we going to allow our free rights as individuals to be heVoices: No. neverl

“Foolish Legislation”

Mr Hamilton said the people never before had been asked to cast then votes in a more responsible manner He wondered why the Labour Party chose an early election, and he suggested that it was because they were reaping the consequences of their foolish legislation. His party would have liked to see Labour have another year so that the full results would be visible Enthusiastic acclamation greeted a resolution moved by Mr J. R- Fow, a former Mayor, and seconded by Mi T. Parker that the large and representative gathering of electors of Hamilton and surrounding districts should thank Mr ’Hamilton for his statesmanlike address and express entire confidence in victory for the Na tional Party under his able leadership to-morrow. , , On a show of hands the resolution was carried with only a dozen dissentients and the singing of For He s a Jolly Good Fellow ” followed. Mr Hamilton left soon afterwards for Auckland. MR HAMILTON CONFIDENT ARRIVAL AT AUCKLAND WARM WELCOME BY SUPPORTERS (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Oci. 14. Applaudeo and cheered by over 20U supporters upon his arrival at Otahuhu and then leading a long procession of motor cars into the city the Leader of the National Party (Mr Adam Hamilton) was warmly welcomed upon his arrival from Hamilton this afternoon* Speaking informally at Otahuhu and later on the steps of the entrance to the Grand Hotel upon his arrival in the city he referred confidently ,o the prospects of the party at the elections The majority of supporters who assembled at the monument at Otahuhu waited for nearly an hour before Mr Hamilton arrived. He waved cheerily to the crowd through the open roof of his car. and as the car stopped he was surrounded by people and accorded a prolonged ovation. .. . After greeting many of the National Party candidates for seats in the Auckland district and other personal friends who were present, Mr Hamilton said he very much appreciated the warmth of the welcome which had been extended to him upon his arrival at the outskirts of Auckland. “ we shall be pleased when the campaign is over," Mr Hamilton observed, “but the election fight, is going on and we are going victory Make no mistake about it.” “The other chaps are pretty woi ried," Mr Hamilton added when referring to the success which he said had attended the National Party Tam paign throughout the Dominion He had received wonderful receptions and it seemed that the spirit of victory was abroad. . , The conclusion of Mr Hamilton s remarks was again marked by enthusiastic cheering and applause, and when he returned to his car, the dnvei was obliged to make a path through the crowd before it could proceed on to Auckland, followed bv a long line of vehicles occupied by supporters. At the city boundary two traffic officers mounted on motor cycles took up their oost as escorts. The scene at Otahuhu was repeated d t the Grand Hotel, where Mr Hamilton paused at the entrance to the building to make an informal speech on similar lines to his remarks at Otahuhu He was again enthusiastically applauded by a gathering of several hurtdred people. MR SAVAGE'S THREAT ESTABLISHMENT OF CHAIN OF NEWSPAPERS DISSATISFIED WITH PRESS (Per United Press Association) PALMERSTON N., Oct. 14. Threats that he intended to start next Monday, if Labour were returned to power on work for the establishment of a chain of daily newspapers throughout New Zealand because he was not satisfied with the treatment accorded the Labour Government by the press, and also that it was a “mil lion to one" chance that to-night his voice would be heard over the air for a second time other than that origin ally arranged if his political opponents did not play the game, were made by the Prime Minister (Mr M. J. Savage) in an open-air address. the oamaru seat MR NORDMEYER’S MEETING On the eve of the election the Rev A. H. Nordmeyer addressed an enthusiastic audience at the Opera House Oamaru, last night. In contrast to Wednesday 1 '- meeting, the candidate was given an exceptional!} attentive hearing. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K Familton) presided. Mr Nordmeyer was accorded a vote of thanks and of confidence in himself and the Labour Party.