POLITICAL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11111, 28 November 1914, Page 4

POLITICAL.

Pec Press association. 'Wanganui, Nov, 28. Mr J. T. Hogan, Liberal candidate for Wanganui, opened his campaign to a crowded audience at the Opera House last night. The candidate vindicated the policy of the Liberal Party and criticised the Reform Administration. He was given a capital hearing, accorded a vote of thanks and appreciation of his services during the six years he was in Parliament, and confidence was expressed in him as the Liberal candidate. The meeting concluded with cheers for Hogan and Ward. THE OROUA ELECTION. MR W. VEITOH, M.P., AT PELIDING. There was a large audience at Feilding last night when the member for Wanganui gave an address in aid of the candidature of Mr Morrison. The Mayor Mr Ongley presided.

Before tbe introduction of Me Veitoh, Mr W. A. L. Bailey said he wished to explain that Mr Morrison had decided to contest the seat at the wish of the members of the Liberal and Labour Federation in the constituency. They were going to fight the battle with the cleanest hands possible. As regards Mr Guthrie he was acknowledged to be a good fellow, but they did not recognise that he had the necessary ability to fill tbe position he occupied. In fact, since the death of Mr Macarthur, no man of ability had been a representative of the district. But now hla Party wanted to put one in, one who would do some good for the district and the Dominion ; and if they returned Mr Morrison he would do his best, not only for the small farmers but for every man in the district. Mr Veitoh dealt with party government, which he condemned, he said the Massey Government had got into power' by questionable methods and broken pledges of members, and thought there was no party more deserving of defeat. He objected to the repeal of the second ballot. He said that an agreement had been come to by the Liberal and Labour parties, and they were going to work together to displace the Massey Government. Land aggregation, he alleged, was going on as fast as the subdivision of land.

In reply to questions, Mi@ Yeitch said proportional representation was in operation in Tasmania, but in no part of Australia. Voting on the system was simple and few informal votes were made. He did not believe in a country quota, A motion of thanks to the speaker and also confidence in the Liberal Party, under the leadership of Sir Joseph Ward, was passed by a large majority. A vote of thanks was given to the Mayor for presiding.

MR NEWMAN AT KAIRANGA

Mr Newman addressed the electors of Kairanga last evening and despite the rough weather there was a large attendance.

The Chairman, Mr Lancaster, said it was hardly necessary to introduce Mr Newman. He was so well known, having represented the district for the last two periods, Being a farmer he was well fitted to represent the district. Mr Newman was attentively listened to throughout, and his defence of tne Massey Administration was frequently applauded. He clearly proved that the present Government was the best for the workers'and farmers of the Dominion, and that they had fulfilled all their election pledges with the exception of three. The candidate quoted from Hansard and the Financial Statement to prove his statements in regard to the Public Debt of the country, and also to show what the Government had done for the workers ,and civil servants. QUESTIONS.

What do you think of baby bonns? The candidate replied that he had not been able to make up his mind about that. They bad it in Australia and in going through the figures he found it a very expensive item. He could never make up his mind who ought to /get the bonus.

You stated that those German warships would have been capable of destroying every town in New Zealand. Are wo to understand our ports are supplied with obsolete guns? Mr Newman: No, I don’t say that. Some of the towns are not supplied with guns—Wanganui, Napier and New Plymouth. This is the position. The warship guns are so powerful that they could shell any town at a distance of three miles away. . Don’t you think in cutting up the land the tendency is to cut it into too small sections, and not being enough for a living induced aggregation?—He quite agreed that it was so. The Lauds Commission referred to that very subjecot. The evidence clearly showed that sections were cut into too small areas and he. favoured cutting into larger areas, Dont you think the mortgage tax should he done away with?—Yes. He thought the present Government would have done away with that. He didn’t think one could argue in its favour except for revenue it produces. , A Voice: The revenue comes from the wrong quarter.

Mr Newman: I should like to see the mortgage tax done away with very much.

A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Newman for his audress, and was carried with applause, which continued for several minutes. MEETINGS TO-NIGHT. , Mr Newman at Parawanui. Mr Morrison at Sandon Block. Mr Speed at Raugataua. Mr Horn blow at Clydesdale. Mr Guthrie at Golytou. Mr Hornblow will address the electors of Huuterville in the Argyle Hall on Tuesday next. Mr Hornblow’s Marton Committee is to meet on Monday evening next.