AT THE HUSTINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19436, 23 October 1925, Page 8

AT THE HUSTINGS

WANGANUI MR ROGERS’ CAMPAIGN. LABOUR AT KEITH STREET. Last evening the Keith Street schoolroom was over-crowded by electors to hear Mr. W. J- Rogers, Labour candidate for Wanganui. Mr. A. Clark presided. The candidate said that the power of the Press was great, and there was undoubtedly much misrepresentation in certain circles. But despite this Labour had a winning cause. No perMlities would be used, but a stern would be fought. The Labour Party stood for the useful people, but the exploiters did not relish them, which was natural when progress was being sought for the masses. Mr. Rogers spoke of the cost of living and the Arbitration Act, contend' ing that the -Government, backed by the then Liberals, had shirked its responsibilities when it had declined Labour’s request to appoint a commiwdoa to investigate the cost of living Mr. Rogers then showed how the Labour Party would tackle the housing question, reading much party literature to prove that the question was acute. The land plank of the Labour platform . ns outlined in previous speeches. wrs dircussed and the remarks of Mr. W. A. Veitch on that subject were aternlr criticised, the speaker contending that Mr. Veitch hfed misrepresented the case. Pensions, State med’.-'.®! service, motherhood endowment, proportional representation, and other plank 4 of ths Labour Party were also mvntira&d. Thcandidate was asked whether he weald JSpport 1 a proposal to extend fror?. th. r ee to five years. “Emno/’ was the answer. A notion of thanks and confidence was moved by Mr. Crabb, seconded by Mr. Kusman and carried unanimously.

A ROIL CALL MB. COULL AT CASTIECLIFF _2_ I THE “CITI" The following appeared in print yesterday evening:—“Mr. J. Coull ad- ! dressed a good attendance of electors I at Castlecliff last evening the number ' being swelled by a city contingent that i went there in motor -cars.” It is interesting to note that the “city contingent” consisted of Mr. Tancred Cooper, Mr. F. K. Turnbull, Mr. nnd Mrs. Cuthbertson, Mr and Mrs ■ Coull, and a Gonville resident, who re- ■ peated questions he had put at Mr. ! Coull’s Gonville meeting on a previous I evening. RANGITIKEI MB GLENN'S CAMPAIGN At 11 a.m. yesterday Mr Glenn ad 1 dressed a meeting at the Haunui •oldiers’ settlement. He had an atten- j tive audience. At 8 p.m. a record gathering greeted « Mr Glenn at Wangaehu. The speaker was in good form, and defended vigor ously the policy of the Government. Mr Dykes was in the chair. Mr 8. Woodhill moved a vote of thanks to the speaker, and confidence in the Government, which was unanimously carlied. MB. LYON’S MEETINGS. The campaign of Mr. A. Lyon, National Party candidate for Kangitikei, is creating much interest, and while he does not impress as an aspirant for Parliamentary honours, his meetings are all largely attended and the originality of his address gives rise to much amusement. .Following are a few jottings from his speech on Tuesday evening:—“The preesnt Government were defeated at the last election, but instead of picking up their beil toppers anu marching out they set out the cheese and ent.ced three rais over to help them.” “You have to be up at daylight and you have to i be a real old bird to bett the tricks of Ruform.” 4< The pen is mightier than the sword and the pencil at ite ballot box is mightier than either.” Referring the 11-form Government he said: “KLooj mom cut, smite them heavy, smite them hard! Begone with them. ” “Mr. Lysnar (Gisborne) was elected on a minority vote, but we have one consolation: he has been an unmitigated nuisance to the Reform Ptarty that created him.” “I never read the ‘Dominion.’ 1 would rather read the catechism.” ‘ • Anything that appears in the ‘Wanganui Chronicle’ must sound like sweet music to the cars of a Reformer.” Right through the candidate’s address was punctuated with cries of '‘cut out the comedy and give us politics. ” At one stage the chairman had to stop the meeting and appeal to the Interrupters to be quiet. • MB LYON AT TOBEBB On Wednesday Mr Lvon, National candidate for Rangitikel, addressed an attentive audience of electors at Torero where Mr McCorkindale (who lastj election opposed Mr Brady) acted as ehairman. He also spoke to the men at the Egmont Box Factory Mill. A number of questions were answered by the candidate, who was accorded a ▼ate of thankc.

CANDIDATES ON TOUR WANGANUI DISTRICT ELECTORATES DAILY NOTES OF PROGRESS

PATEA MB. DICKIE’S MEETINGS. RACECOURSE AND TAWHITL Mr. H. G. Dickie addressed meetings at the Hawcra Racecourse and Tawhiti on Wednesday evening and received a splendid hearing. The attendance was good at both places. At the former meeting Mr. Harry Spratt presided. After Mr. Dickie’s address a hearty vote of thanks to the candidate was moved by Mr. D. E. Scott, seconded by Mr. J. E. Campbell, and carried unanimously. Mr. J. B. Laurenson presided at Tawhiti. A vote of thanks to the candidate for his able address and confidence in the Government was moved by Mr. W. Reid, seconded by Mr. H. Somers, and carried by acclamation. Mr. Dickie will address the electors at Arumoho next Friday, October 30, at 8 o'clock. OROUA MR. ELLIOTT'S PROGRESS. Mr. J. Gordon Elliott, Reform candi- ' date for Oroua, pays a return visit to Hunterville next Thursday. The Hunterville branch of the Re- ! form League held a very enthusiastic I meeting on Saturday evening. It was ( repotted that Mr. Gordon Elliott wfas ’ having most successful meetings and confidence in the result of the forthcoming poll was generally expressed. , MANAWATU LABOUR MEETINGS. Mr. Ben Roberts, Labour candidate for Manawatu, will address the electors at the Town Hall, Bulls, to-night at 8 o’clock, and at the Parewanui School house to-morrow evening tat the same hour. TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME Candidates’ arrangements for tonight are as follows, each meeting being at 8 o’clock, unless otherwise stated:—Mr. W. J. Rogers, rally, Maria Place. Mr. W. A Veitch, St. Paul's Hall, i Nelson Street. Mr. W. 8. Glenn, Hamilton’s Woolshed, Parihauhau. I Mr. H. G. Dickie, Kakaramea. Mr. J. R. Corrigan, Ngamatapouri. Mr. Ben Roberts, Bulls Town Hall. STRATFORD GOOD HEARING FOR MR MASTERS STRATFORD, Oct. 22 . Mr. Masters, M.P., spoke at the Town Hall last night. The building whs crowded and a number were unable to obtain admittance. Mr. Masters was accorded a flattering reception. The Mayor, Mr. MacMillan, presided. Mr. Masters expounded at length the policy of the National Party, urging the formation of a new i party ■ consisting of the most capable . men, irrespective of party, to carry jon the administration. Votes of I thanks and confidence in Mr. Masters j and confidence in the National Party rwere carried unanimously. UNDIGNIFIED LABOUR REFORM MEETING SPOILED. AUCKLAND, Oct. 22. I Mr. S. Oldfield, Reform candidate for Auckland West had a stormy meeting last night. Time and again proi ceedings were uproarious. Several ■ policemen ware present but despite a I warning by the chairman that their services would be utilised, the interrupters held complete charge for ali mest half an hour. Every time the candidate attempted to speak there was a fresh outburst. The meeting ' concluded in a gale of tumult with which it opened, with yells and boos, and intermingled cheering for the candidate and for Mr. Harry Holland. LABOUR AND REFORM* THE PATEA INCIDENT INSTRUCTIONS .DENIED [P«r Press AraeeilUon.] WELLINGTON, Oct. 22. In consequence of a report emanating from Patca, tat not as alleged firctdated by tho Press Association, the Labour Party wish it to be known that wherd no Labour candidate is standing their supporters have a free I band to vote as they like, and have not 'been instructed Ifi fiSy way fie to hoW their votes are to bo east.