MR NASH’S ADDRESS

Southland Times, Issue 23513, 20 May 1938, Page 8

MR NASH’S ADDRESS

To The Editor Sir, —While listening to Mr Nash’s speech people must have asked themselves just what he was talking about. Figures set down in black and white are not so bad, but when you get a jumble of figures thrown at you over the air it is a totally different thing. Mr Nash cannot see how Labour is a minority Government. Let me explain to him this way. If there had not been three-sided, and in some cases foursided contests last election, Labour would not be in power today. Mr Savage’s name would not be going down in the history of New Zealand, as Mr Nash assures us .it will Now then, about Mr Nash’s attack against the Press. Why is the Press opposed to Labour rule? The Press is run by clever journalists who have a firm grasp on all public and private affairs, and perhaps the answer can be found there. They know what is best for the good of New Zealand. When commenting on the dairy producers’ side of the question, Mr Nash says: “Now let me take you back to 1931-35.” When he has us back there he tells us all about the prices the farmers were receiving in New Zealand for their produce. I admit prices were low. Then he quotes us 1935-38 prices. Now while he is on the 1931-35 prices, why does he not tell us what the overseas prices were for tha period? If Mr Nash would do that he would find the answer to what he blames the Coates Government for. Neither a Labour Government, National Government, nor Hitler’s dictatorship can control overseas markets and they are what New Zealand is dependent on. But I forgot. Mr Savage is going to insulate New Zealand against further slumps. Perhaps if he gets his'iron and steel works going and brings in 10,000,000 people with £10,000,000 each he may be able to make New Zealand independent. Still, like the Scot, I hae ma doots.

In conclusion, I would like to say that I thought Mr Nash was to reply to Mr Hamilton. There must have been a great burst of static while he was replying, as I have not heard his reply yet. Last but not least, the Labour Party should go in next election for Mr Nash offered a good prayer for them after he had finished rambling.— Yours etc., JUST A SENSIBLE TORY. May 17, 1938.