AT THE HUSTINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19437, 24 October 1925, Page 8

AT THE HUSTINGS

CANDIDATES ON TOUR

WANGANUI DISTRICT ELECTORATES

DAILY NOTES OF PROGRESS

WANGANUI THE REFORM CAMPAIGN MR COULL'S PROGRAMME After a week-end spell, so rar as public meetings are concerned, Mr John Coull, the Reform candidate for the Wanganui selt. will begin his round again on Moad&y. That night al 8 o’clock he will speak at Castieciift Town Hall. On Tuesday night Mr Coull will be at St. Andrew's Bail, Gloucester Street, and on Wednesday night at the Opera House. THE LABOUR CAMPAIGN MB ROGER’S OPEN AIR MEETING Amid the noise of motor cars, motor sycles, tramping people and tram cars. Mr W. J. Rogers addressed a meeting in Maria Place last evening. There was a fair gathering of the public, who accorded the Labour candidate an attentive hearing. Mr Rogers was in good, form and spoke vigorously, attacking the National Party with considerable force. He analysed a number of Parliamentary division lists, showing that the votes of the Nationalists had helped to keep thegßeforni Government in power. Mr Peter Fraser will visit Wanganui on Monday to speak on behalf of the Labour Party. He will address meetings on Castlecliff beach at 3 p.m. and Cook’s Gardens at 7.30 p.m..

THE NATIONAL PAETY ADDRESS BY MR W. A. VEITCH The National Party’s candidate for the Wanganui seat, Mr W. A. Veitch, addressed a fair number of electors in St. Paul’s Hall last evening. Mr A. T. Caveil presided, and briefly introduced the speaker. Mr Veitch urged the electors to take< a greater interest in political affairs, not only during the election campaigns, but also during the intervening three years. He appealed to them, to “get in behind” their member in the House. If his hearers were satisfied that he had acted hotfestly and with conviction, then he suggested there was no necessity of a change of their member. .He proceeded to outline his ichievements in securing concessions for Wanganui, and contended that experience had increased his usefulness in the House. His view of the other parties was only one of political principle. He was bound to confess that both the other candidates for the Wanganui seat had treated him with courtesy in the present campaign, and th»* absence of personalities, he said, was better both for the candidates themselves ami the constituents. A questioner asked why bread was cheaper in England than it was in New Zealand. when the Dominion was able to produce its own wheat. Mr Veitch said that the question raised an involved problem. In New Zealand the problem had been to produce as much wheat as was required for their own consumption. There were those who argued that they should rely on Australia for their wheat. That was done until Australia, realising that the Dominion must buy from there, charged prices that were higher than those ruling in New Zealand. The Government on that account was forced to subsidise the growers in their own country. On the whole it did not pay farmers in New Zealand to grow wheat, and, if they could make a satisfactory arrangement with Australia or Canada, that would ensure them a sufficient supply, together with quality, it was best to get their wheat in that way. Unless they were assured of a good supply, there was nothing for it but to grow their own wheat. An elector pointed out* that Sir Joseph Ward was standing in the Liberal interests and asked: “Is he the official nominee of the National , Party? ’ * Mr Veitch said that the National i Party was not going to turn down Sir Joseph because he classed hintself a Liberal. What they wanted was men who could stand together for the common good of New Zealand. There was no doubt that Sir Joseph would work in that direction. There was no difference of opinion between the Nationalists and Sir Joseph Ward. The latter was the official nominee, and the party accepted him as such for the Invercargill seat.. On the motion of Mr W. Dustin a vote **f thanks, and confidence in Mr Veitch was passed.

PATEA MR DICKIE'S MEETINGS Mr H. G. Dickie addressed the elec tors at Patea on Thursday evening, the Mayor, Mr Finlayson, presiding over a good attendance. After Mr Dickie's address several questions were asked and answered. Th? Rev. H. 1.. Goertz moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Dickie for his able address. This was seconded by Mr Locker, senr., and osrried by acclamation.

RANGITIKEI MR. GLENN AT PABEHOUHOU. • Settlers came from near and far to ! Pp.rehcuhou last evening to hear Hr. W. S. Glenn and accorded the Reform 3 ' candidate a splendid reception. Mr. . Hugh Hamilton presided. The usual * : vet» ' thanks and confidence was ac- ‘ turned Mr. Glenn. . Mr. Glenn speaks at Makohou, in the Tnrarina A alley at 2.30 this afternoon and in the evening at 8 o’clock he will L . address the electors of Pukeroa (Hunr if-rville). On Monday he will be at g Marton Junction. MR. DUGGAN AT TAIHAPE.

Mr. C. J. Duggan (Labour candidate for Rangitikei) addressed a fairly large meeting in the Taihape Town Hall last evening. He outlined the Labour platform, speaking along lines similar to those previously reported in the ‘ 1 Chronicle.” He was *accorded an attentive hearing and was frequently applauded. He was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence.

MR LYON AT MOAWHANGO Mr A. Lyon, National Party candidate for Rangitikei, addressed a good meeting of electors at Moawhango on Thursday evening. Mr Snelling acting as chairman. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the candidate. 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, St. John’s Hill. Mr W. S. Glenn. Makohau School 2.30 p.m.; Pukeroa 7.30 p.m. Mr H. G. Dickie, Makakaho 3 p.m.; Ngamatapouri. Mr J. R. Corrigan, Kohi. Mr Ben Roberts, Parawanui Schoolhouse.

Mr A. Lyon, Mt. View Schoolhouse 6.45 p.m.; Marton Junction School.