REFORM'S CHOICE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17234, 14 April 1930, Page 7

REFORM'S CHOICE

UNANIMITY AT PARNELL MR. JENKINS TO STAND ASIDE In selecting Mr. W. P. Endean as its candidate in the Darnell by-election the Reform Party made a very popular choice, ami its prospects of regaining the seat look, at the moment very bright, writes an Auckland correspondent. Eighty-live delegates were appointed to attend the recent conference, and the roll-call revealed only one absentee. . Mr. .J. B. Paterson was elected to the chair. Mr. A. M. Samuel, M.P., representing the Reform Party in Parliament, and Mr. P. P. Hockly, representing the divisional executive, briefly addressed the delegates on matters affecting the party. A motion was unanimously carried expressing continued confidence in the Reform Party, and assuring the Leader, the High Hon. .1. U: Coates, of the loyal support of the conference. The delegates pledged themselves to abide by the decision of the conference and loyally to support the selected candidate. Fli lEN I) L Y ASPIR AN TS Ten minutes were allowed each nominee to address the meeting, and questions were subsequently asked. Then nominees withdrew from the room while the voting was conducted. A friendly spirit prevailed among the aspirants, who jokingly discussed their prospects outside while their fates were being resolved within. Vigorous applause in the hall at last ended the period of suspense, and the four nominees were recalled. Mr. Endean was hurriedly notified of his success, and he received the handshakes of the other aspirants OS they filed back into the hall. Air. Endean thanked the meeting for the honor conferred on him, and gave an assurance that nothing would be lacking on his part to ensure 'Reform's success at the poll. The other nominees again congratulated Mr. Endean, Mr. Dickson saying: "I hope you will have as long a run in Parliament as 1 had." Interviewed subsequently, Mr. Endean expressed his pleasure at receiving the. official endorsement, and added that he intended to "put his best foot forward to win back the seat for Reform." ' < PERFECTLY DEMOCRATIC '' Mr. Jenkins .said that he had no regrets. He was satisfied the selection had been made in a perfectly democratic way, and he was fully prepared to abide by that decision. He did not contemplate entering politics again. A native of the Auckland province. Mr. Endean is about 46 years of age. He is a son of the late Mr. .John Endean, a well-known Thames and Auckland resident. He was educated at the Auckland Grammar .School, and later gained his LL.B degree at Auckland University College. He commenced to practise as a barrister and solicitor in Auckland about 21 years ago. For a time he practised on his own account, but'in 1910 he and Mr. J. A. Holloway joined in partnership, from which Mr. Endean retired about six months ago. During the-war Mr. Endean joined the Royal Navftl Volunteer Reserve and saw service in European waters. He has never previously sought political honors, but he is known as a capable speaker and successful member of the profession from which he recently retired.