“BLOOD-SUCKERS” IN CITY

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 509, 12 November 1928, Page 7

“BLOOD-SUCKERS” IN CITY

DEFENCE OF MAN ON LAND MR. LYSNAR WITH GLOVES OFF '•Not one of you union men is game to attack the city man, because you are all frightened of your jobs.’* The red rag was dangled with great glee in front of 150 electors of City Central by Mr. F- J- Lysnar, in the Methodist Hall. Bright Street, on Saturday evening. This remark was made as the result of an interjection attacking some of the squatters of Hawke's Bay and other wool districts. Mr. Lysnar denied that incomes of £ 30.000 to £ 50.000 were being made off the land. The ‘ bloodsuckers” were in the cities. “I have been a Liberal all my life and I am proud of it. but I say that Mr. Coates is the best man for our country to-day.” said the candidate. Mr. Lysnar detailed his proposal for financing by means of State notes. He said the Dominion’s vast export trade was an assurance that the schome would be soundly backed. “When they receive our produce overseas they do not ship the gold back—it is kept to pay our indebtedness.” he said. “Otherwise we should not have these filthy banknotes.” Stringent control of the liquor traffic was advocated by the candidate. Anyone caught breaking the law should not bo fined, but should get six months in gaol. The candidate answered a number of questions, many of & facetious nature* Mr. J. B. Paterson presided.