GOVERNOR-GENERAL MAKES APPEAL TO COMMUNITY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17995, 4 November 1926, Page 5

GOVERNOR-GENERAL MAKES APPEAL TO COMMUNITY.

INDUSTRIAL TROUBLE WOULD AFFECT N.Z. FARMERS SERIOUSLY.

Per Press Association. PALMERSTON NORTH, Nov. 4. “ When I speak of scientific agricultural education in the Dominion, and of the proposed Agricultural College I am on dangerous ground. I do hope, however, as the matter is of such intense importance that local interests will be set aside, and that the common good will be the deciding factor in the decision arrived at in respect to the proposed institution,” stated the Gov-ernor-General when speaking at a dinner tendered him by the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association last night. “ If we are to compete successfully with other countries,” continued Sir Charles, “ we must go in for the scientific study of farming. Some of our competitors have a lead on us, and we must try to catch up with them.” Proceeding to deal with the industrial trouble w’hich is threatening the farming industry of the Dominion just now, Sir Charles said: “ I -would like to appeal to the country at large to meditate seriously before any grave steps are taken, which might throw New Zealand back at a time when we cannot afford it and which would place us in the unfortunate position of some other countries. It was time, as stated by Mr Baldwin, that there was no hope in a policy of hatred. Mr Baldwin had advanced as the watchwords of the hour, Faith, Hope, Love and Work—faith in each other, hope for the future, love for one’s fellow neighbour, and work, work, work. I hope the country will take those words to heart,” he stated.

Sir Charles alluded to the wonderful Empire spirit of New Zealanders and the circumstance that they referred to England at Home. Evidently they were seized of the kinship and pride of race which kept us together as a nation. That above all things made New Zealand a delightful place to live in.