THE GOVERNMENT AND PROGRESS

Southland Times, Issue 23647, 24 October 1938, Page 9

THE GOVERNMENT AND PROGRESS

To The Editor Sir, —In my letter of October 20, I said that it was deplorable that 400 people should applaud Mr Hamiltons apparent wish. Now deplorable means regrettable, lamentable, and I did not mean anything harsher. That is the way, sir, that I hope to be judged. The reason why I signed my name was that I mentioned the names of two persons, but I certainly did not miscall either gentleman. I simply regret that according to The Southland Times, Mr Hamilton said something to the effect that money was scarce now, would become scarcer, and things would get rather “sticky.” I am sure there was nothing to applaud in that, but according to your report, it was applauded. This was his expressed reason for being glad that Labour was returned for another term. I was pleased that J.D.M. did not find any fault with any other part of my letter. I am better pleased, however, that he reads his Bible. There is hope for him yet.—Yours, etc., H. FOX. October 22, 1938.