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

;>«•, 14. Every possible assistance by the State to m** 6 ™ l ** patients, such assistance to include expert treatment in the maternity hospiais and nursing homes, and the services of trained nurses for mothers who cannot attend maternity institutions, with special instruction in the proper treatment and care of infants by methods such as those successfully adopted by the Phuket Society, and an extension of the system Of DISTRICT NURSES for BACK-BLOCK DISTRICTS. 15. In order to encourage thrift, industry, energy, and enterprise a consistent observance of the principle that every section of the community should receive its fair share of the community's earnings in proportion to the value of its services. 1G No reversion to political control of the Public Service, and more frequent reading to bring wages and salaries of Government servants into line with the increased cost oi living. 17. Extension of the principle of exempting from income tax the heads of households in proportion to the number oi children in each family. 18. Amending the system of military training to provide that it Shall not interfere unnecessarily with the industrial operations of the country. : 19. An arrangement with Great Britain and other British " countries concerned for the proper naval protection of the Pacific. " ' 20. The provision of such legislation as may be necessary to make impossible the operations of trusts and combines, either foreign or local, or any form of profiteering intended for the exploitation of either consumers or producers. 21. A vigorous immigration policy with substantial encouragement and assistance to citizens of the United Kingdom who desire to emigrate to New Zealand and .make their home here. 22. The Small freehold policy to be maintained with sufficient safeguards against aggregation. 23. In the case of old-age pensions the bonus to be added to present rate, and this amount to be made statutory and permanent. 24. A reading scheme to be brought into operation by which within a reasonable period good roads will be provided in every part of the Dominion. 25. The telephone systenV to be extended and made specially available, for settlers in the out-district^. 26. Re-afforpstaticn and ihe-planting j .., i oii-«Rn<|-dunes with timber trees so as to provide future requirexouptry.; \;'. J . l ; „ ' 2?.' Practical, State r - PH§)f civic nh(l ; niunicipii[l bodies ami; organisations. 'X%yi%'sß' The Consistent encouragement;.,by educational and other means of practical patriotism, lovfeof.oountry, apprecia- ■ tion of British citizenship, pride in. IMr'aiirs: record m peace and warV determination-to make New Zealand amodel British community,. 'to keep it progressive and' Prosperous, /enlightened aho\ self-reliant, self-respecting, industrious, and independent, and always ready to do its duty in maintaining the principles of British nationhood. ' THE COAL MINES. ''There are many other subjects that might be mentioned. For instance, the proposed nationalisation of coal mines. Let me say that on this question I have a perfectly open mind, but I have never yet had a clear explanation of what nationalisation of the coal industry means, even from its most enthusiastic advocates. What lam thinking of is this: There are vast coal-bearing areas in this country,;and it is.quite certain that, in years to come there will be many times the.numberof mines there are at present. Is the take over all this coal-bearing country and create a great State,mi)nopoly? If so, I have. r n6'hesitation in" saying private enterprise will be a crippled, and ihe last state of things wilfebe; worse than the first. From the miners' point of view;..undeß private enterprise there are many mines willing to'compete for the services of good m'en. Under State ownership there would be no competition, vbut great possibilities .for intrigue and favouritism. That tlie present state of things is not satisfactory goes without saying, but I believe improvement should go in the direction of providing better housing for the miners, better living conditions, and of giving the miners some consultative voice in the control of the mines, especially where safety and comfort in working are concerned. UNDER WHICH FLAG? "Then with regard to party matters, there seems to be "a section of people both in Parliament and outside of it who are anxious to get back to the old demoralising party system, with all its iniquities and drawbacks. I know well no Government can carry on without the support of a majority of Parliament. I know, also, that except under abnormal conditions- such as were-experien-Ged during the war period there cannot, with satisfactory results, be two parties in the Government. ' There need not be anything of the sort. There should be only one party, a National'Party—and I am not suggesting a name—a party working and held together with one object—that of promoting the welfare and prosperity of New Zealand. I know perfectly well that the Bolshevists and I.W.W.'s, mid others of that ilk, will fight me and those associated with me for all they are worth. Ido not want the support of such people, and would not hold office if I were dependent upon them. But, speaking for those who, as well as myself, have lovallv and faithfully worked with me during seven strenuous years,"! cto want the support of patriotic and right-thinking citizens, whether their incomes are ten day or ten thousand pounds per annum, and I am quite satisfied to leave our political fortunes in their hands."

FINNERTY, LAND AND COMMISSION AOENT. LEWERS' BUILDINGS, BROADWAY, STRATFORD. 85 ACRES, freehold, nil level and all trees stumped and ploughed, vel! fenced and subdivided. Situated on good metal road, close to school and factory, and $-mile to railway station. Carrying 35 cows and dry stock. Very good buildings, house, cowshed and outbuildings. Price, £ls per acre. 112 ACRES, freehold, all ploughable and subdivided into 12 paddock*. Situated on good road* about one mile from dairy factory and school. Will carry 30 to 40 cows. Good house and cowshed and outbuildings. Price, £26 per acre. Cash required £6OO. 122 ACRES, Dairy Farm, fenced and subdivided into 11 paddocks, all been stumped and ploughed but 18 acres. Situated on good metal road, 200yda to school, and factory adjoining farm. Will carry 40 to 45 cows and dry stock. Good house of 7 rooms and outbuilding*, cowßhed and trapshed. Stock at valuation. Price £4O per acre.