THE ELOQUENCE OF MR GLOVER

West Coast Times, 27 June 1912, Page 4

THE ELOQUENCE OF MR GLOVER

"CHEQUERED AISLES OE TIME.” iPEII PRESS ASSOCIATION. COPYiIIGUt. ; AUCKLAND, June 20. Tho member for City Central, Air. A E. Clover, wav one cf file Members of Paliamont waited upon by n deputation of temperance people in respect to amendment which, it eras urged were required in the licensing law. in an eloquent reply. Air. Clover, iafomed the deputation that ho was not there to got votes nor to acquiesce in anything which he did not believe but was there to play a good and noble part. Later on, when the wheel turns mum!, ho might have to alter his opinion in seme respects. Referring -to the question of h.irm: i;ls, Mr. Clover paid a tribute to the good qualities cf many of these women. “Every mam and woman has a. right to live,” he said, “and would yon iil-ro me to take down tho chequered ailes of time the knowledge that. 1 have deprived these good women of their livelihood ? ” To emphasise the fact that he was in the hands of tho people, and would support the will of tho people, Mr. Clover said his only object in life was to work for tin: good of the people and this beautiful city of Auckland. Referring to two specific eases where ho was able to render assistance, the member said: “If I can be the means of saving two human lives, Cod will bless me.”

Concluding a vigorous speech, Mr Glover drew attention to a pathetic picture of the fact that some of his best friends in this beautiful city had suffered through over indulgence in liquor, and ho strongly advocated tho appointment of an inspector to see that the quality of the liquor served in hotels was good.