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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 23, 13 December 1919, Page 3

Massey's Manifesto.

In announcing the Government programme on bautfwy, 11th October, 1919, the Prime Minister said: "Various political policies have been put forward recently, and in publishing mj ideas-of what the country requires, I want it to be distinctly iderstood that I have no intention of attempting to outbid other competitors for the favour of the electors. 1 take-ine opportunity of submitting a policy which, in my judgment, will be required by this country during the difficult period ot reconstruction and development upon which we have entered. THE GOVERNMENT POLICY. 1. A sound Government with strong administrative City, clearly recognising its duty, and, without fear or tavour, party motive or personal interest, conscientiously doing its best for the good of the country and all its citizens. .2. Careful and economical administration by avoiding waste and extravagance, though without parsimony or the arrest of progress, thus ensuring to the taxpayer full value for his expenditure. 3. An immediate and a thorough reform of the system of both direct and indirect taxation so as to make it more equitable in its incidence, with a substantial reduction of taxation at. the earliest possible date. 4. Symßathetic and generous treatment for our returned soldiers, witti'special attention to the needs and interests of incapacitated and partially disabled men and the dependents of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great VV ox. A board to be appointed who will deal with special cases ot hardship. ' 5. DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMINION by(a) The speedy completion of railways and extension of transit facilities. (b) The construction and improvement of ROADS and LIGHT RAILWAYS for opening up back country; and (c) A comprehensive utilisation of national waterpower for electrical purposes in. order to accelerate industry and improve civic conconditions. 6. Increasing the Dominion's output artd exports by energetic land settlement of both Crown and privately-owned land, and providing facilities for increased production, including the encouragement of wheat-growing in order to make New Zealand'independent of other countries for its ■foodstuffs, and the profitable cultivation of -waste,' swamp and arid areas, Mj}ig)| make, the fullest possible■ use of >at present tbry;' This will/involve taking such i measiires by legislation or - prevent the holding of lands, fit ;for tural pii^o.ses.,,'in anunproductive condition;* '4 j '\' 7. State assistance in malting products by securing the best possible transport arrangements,, either J>y State-Owned Ship or Otherwise, thus preventing exploitation, of ducers and; consumers. . , , • i [||[; .-..• ,{;! 8. Encouragement of industries in every possible way, but especially by—(a) Using up our own raw materials; "(K) Encouraging' the es.tabtfsn'meni. p'f ironworks, shipbuilding, and other secondary industries, with a view to providing employment - ■ , ; for our people and avoiding a disadvantag- ;,,; " eous trade balance; and r(c) Encouraging the fishing industry by financial assistance, for the purpose of ( providing -"V." ! •■''■.'.'.',.,/' cold storage and up-to-date fishing vessels , :i', and gear—repayment to be oil the instalj •,"■; ■■'"t'lr- -;■'■ merit system'. The''fishing, iriterestsof the. : iyu v':...■:: Dominion to-be placed under one Miinster. SHIPPING FACILITIES THE PANAMA CANAL ROUTE. 9 Up-to-date shipping and mail services between New Zealand and Great Britain through the Panama Canal. 10. Development and encouragement of New Zealand trade with the islands of the Pacific. 11. Strengthening Imperial unity and relations by doing our share in a sound scheme of Imperial preference, which will give British citizens in British countries the commercial and industrial advantages to which they are indisputably entitled, the principle of Imperial preference to be applied to immigration in order to eliminate as far as possible dangerous alien interests and influences. 12. A vigorous and extensive housing schema intended to abolish Slum areas and to effect a national improvement in the housing of the people both in town and country. More assistance to local authorities with the same object, and the limit of loans under the Advances to Workers Act and .the Workers' Dwellings Act to be increased to at least .£Boo* in each case; at least £1,000,000 per annum to be provided for this purpose.'' , ' . '■*■■• 13. Maintaining the approved principle of free, secular, an# compulsory education, with full opportunity for our young people to take advantage of a thorough educational system, which must provide the best available technical, vocational, domestic, and hygienic training facilities and equipment. The existing methods to be co-ordinated and simplified, and encouragement to be augmented by an increase of bursaries, especially in subjects of practical importance. More encouragement to be given to talented young men and women to induce them to enter the teaching profession.

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STRATFORD ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. FISHING SEASON, OCTOBER Ist, 1919, to APRIL 30, 1920. T ICENSES—Men, whole season, •*-■ available all over Dominion, 20s; women, and boya under 16 years of age, ss. Day Licenses (available for Stratford District only) 2 S 6d; half-season licenses from December 20, 1919 (available for Stratford District only) 12s 6d. Licenses may be obtained from the secretary. R. F HARKNEKS, Secretary.