ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19440, 28 October 1925, Page 8

ELECTION CAMPAIGN

WANGANUI MR JOHN COULL GLOUCESTER STREET MEETING St. Andrew 's Hall, Gloucester Street, was the venue selected last evening by ■ John Coull, the Government candidate for Wanganui, for his address to the electors. Mr J. G. McNaught presided over a very large attendance and briefly introduced the candidate as standing for stable government. Mr Coull commenced by stating that he felt it a great honour that at last election he, as the Government candidate, had polled over 3,500 votes—an honour indeed, both to himself and to the late Mr Massey, particularly as in 1922 he was reconstructing the finances of the country after the war period. Discussing the present triangular contest the speaker emphasised the fact that Labour was growing, and growing at the expense of the once great Liberal Party. Reform had not been weakened, and the three-party system might put Labour in power; but if the electors were earnestly .anxious to prevent that they would eliminate the Nationalists altogether. That was the only way.

The speaker gave an illustration of the value to the nation of a good system of education, and said that the Government, through such an enthusiastic educationist as Sir James Parr, had established one of the most perfect systems of education in operation in any part of the world. All political parties eulogised the present Minister’s work; even the Labour Party had added its quota in a fine appreciation by Mr J. McCombs. Quotations were then made from Government figures to show that the Reform Party had improved on the legislation enacted by the old LiberalLabour Party, particularly in relation to workers’ compensation and the Factory Act. This beneficial legislation gave clear proof that the administration of the Reform Government had been more helpful to the workers than that ever given by the Liberals. Various other points were mentioned in an address that was listened to with close attention by the enthusiastic audience. In answer to a question as to whether he believed in extending the life of Parliament from three to five years, Mr Coull said he did not favour any alteration. Mr Coull also stated he was opposed to the system of proportional representation. Mr D. D. Mackie moved, and Mr D. G. Strachan seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Coull and confidence in him, and this was carried with acclamation.

THE LABOUR CAMPAIGN. MR ROGERS’ MEETINGS. Mr W. J. Rogers addressed a well attended meeting of the employees of Bassett’s timber factory during the lunch hour and was well received. At 4 p.m. he addressed a well attended meeting of the inmates of the Jubilee Home and received a Cordial hearing and was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. In the evening Mr Rogers addressed a good meeting at the Kiosk at Castlecliff. Mr Bogers dealt exhaustively with the main features of the Labour Party’s platform. : The candidate was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence at the conclusion of his address. RANGITIKEI

MR GLENN AT WORK < MARTON JUNCTION MEETING Mr W. S. Glenn addressed a good meeting of electors in the Marton Junction Schoolhouse on Monday evening, Mr J. A. Bush in the chair. At the conclusion of his address the candidate answered a number of questions satisfactorily and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and confidence. During yesterday Mr Glenn received

a number of deputations, and also visited a number of electors on personal matters. ■ ENTHUSIASM AT TUTAENUI Mr Glenn addressed the electors at Tutaenui last night, Mr W. Hawkins presiding. The chairman referred to the services rendered to the district by the candidate during the six years he had been in Parliament. Mr Glenn gave a stirring address, and emphasised his remarks in a very forcible manner. He shattered the Labour Party’s land policy and demonstrated the work of the present Prime Minister. At the conclusion Mr Sutton moved a hearty vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Glenn, which was seconded by Mr Kelly and carried with acclamation. Three cheers were given for the candidate. MB DUGGAN’S MEETINGS At Marton Junction School Mr C. J. Duggan, Labour candidate, addressed the electors, Mr T. A. Wilson presiding. After a short address the candidate was asked a number of questions, and a vote of thanks terminated the meeting. TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME Candidates’ arrangements for tonight are as follows, each meeting being at 8 o’clock unless otherwise stated: Mr John Coull, Opera House. Mr W. S. Glenn, Mt. View School. Mr H. G. Dickie, Whareroa. Mr W. J. Rogers, branch rally, Labour rooms. Mr W. A. Veitch, Gonville. Mr C. J. Duggan, Mangamahu.

ELECTIONEERING UNDER DIFFICULTIES MINISTER’S BOUGH TBIP. HAMILTON, Oct. 27. On Saturday the Hon. R. F. Bollard had an exciting experience. From Tuakau he set off for Port Waikato in Walter Diven’s launch. Helavy rain was falling and the wind on the river was blowing to a gale and tho tide flowing at a terrific speed. Off Wairoa tho little craft struck very heavy seas and nearly stood on end providing involuntary baths for the passengers. The speed per hour was little, and the launch was a perfect switchback railway. The unenviable experience was heightened when the launch stuck on a shoal and was there for a» brief space. She was hashed by waves romping in from the heads. At length the splendid seamanship of Mr. Diven prevailed, and tho launch was floated off the shoal and again tackled her journey until she reached the jetty. She was heavily buffeted, and berthing was accomplished only by the deft handling of the boat. Mr. Bollard, speaking qf the experience of tho party, paid a high tribute to the seamanship of Mr. Diven, who had worked wonders with the launch in the heavy weather.