THE GENERAL ELECTIONS

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15100, 22 November 1922, Page 7

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS

CANDIDATES’ ADDRESSES

HAMILTON CAMPAIGN,

MR YOUNG AT HORSHAM DOWNS

A large and enthusiastic assemblage of electors gathered at the Horsham Downs school-house last night to hear the political address delivered by Mr J. A. Young, M.P. Mr Geo. H. Boyd was called upon to preside, and in introducing Mr Young said he was the man most of them were looking to be their new member.

Mr Young received a splendid hearing, and was accorded frequent applause, in which the (ladies, of whom there were a good number present, keenly *■ participated. Mr Young maintained that the affairs of the country were as a great business, conducted for the welfare of all sections of the people. The tasis of progress and prosperity was a practical recognition of the producer and the value of his work to the community. The proper marketing of his produce so as to bring into the country the full value of his labour, was second only in importance to his capacity to produce wealth of the best qualify at as reasonable a cost as possible. The dairy farmer worked hard, and should be assured of security in the possession of all he might accumulate as the result of his industry.-'' High taxation hindered investment and industry, and re-acted disastrously against the general mass of the people. Experience and commonsense showed that the only safe road to prosperity was along the line of industry, and the freest scope "for the development of individual character in the people. After several questions were satisfactorily answered, Mr T. H. Henderson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Young for his able and instructive address, coupled with thanks lor his past services, and confidence in him to represent the constituency in Parliament. He personally wished" Mr Young every success at the poll. Mr A. J. Dempsey seconded the motion.

An amendment of thanks only was proposed by Mr Bucket, and seconded by a gentleman who was a stranger to the district, and on being put to the meeting the amendment was valed out, while the original motion was carried by ten to one. The meeting was attended by over forty adults, and was most enthusiastic.

A vote of thanks to the chair closed the political meeting, when the ladies of the district entertained Mr Young as their guest to supper at the school-house.

A little music was enjoyed, and •three hearty cheers were accorded Mr Young as he took his departure for Hamilton.

MR A. S. RICHARDS’ MEETING

At Hamilton East last night Mr A. S. Richards addressed a large and most attentive audience, the building being well filled. Mr Watson took the chair, and, in opening, said he did not necessarily agree with all Mr Richards might have to say, but he believed in British fair play, hence he was pleased to preside. In opening, Mr Richards was well received. Before explaining the Labour party’s platform the speaker referred to a statement made by his opponent, who supports the present Government. The Massey Government had provided a free medical service to all those needing same, said the sitting member. This Mr Richards denied, and asked his audience if they could tell him who was the Government doctor for Hamilton. The speaker applauded Dr. Truby King’s splendid work and the Plunket service, such as it was; but challenged his opponent to prove that New Zealand had a bona fide free medical service. The speaker dealt clearly with the platform of the Labour Party, especially education, motherhood endowment, State shipping, land etc., and was frequently applauded throughout. As going to prove that the leasehold land system was the best, he quoted the Hon. D. H. Guthrie (Minister for Lands), who Introduced a Bill last session to allow the conversion back to leasehold, so as to help farmers who are hard hit by the freehold mortgage system, etc. Several questions were asked and answered to the .satisfaction of the questioners. A feature of the meeting was the intense interest taken in the policy of the Labour Party. The usual votes of thanks closed a very successful meeting. RAGLAN ELECTORATE. MR R. F. BOLLARD’S CAMPAIGN. At Huntly, on Tuesday evening, Mr R. F. Bollard, the Government candidate for the Raglan seat, addressed a large attendance of electors. Mr F. Harris occupied the chair. The audience gave the candidate a very patient hearing. A large number of questions were asked of the candidate, who answered them to the apparent satisfaction of tile questioners. A vote of thanks was passed to the candidate at the close of his address. This evening Mr Bollard will speak at Pukemiro, from which point he will go on to the northern end of his electorate.

MR S. LYE’S MEETINGS. Mr S. G. Lye is working the northern part of his electorate, good meetings and large audiences being the order. At Glenbrook, Aka Aka and Otaua he was especially well received, his addresses being frequently. punctuated with applause. At the latter place the meeting was most enthusiastic, and a vote of thanks and confidence was carried amidst cheers for the candidate. NAME REMOVED FROM ROLL. PAHIATUA, Tuesday. At a special sitting of the revision court, under the Electoral Act, yesterday, two Justices of the Peace, acting on behalf of the Magistrate, ordered the removal of a name from the roll. The person objected to was under twenty-one. ADDRESSES BY CANDIDATES. Candidates' will address meetings this evening as under: — Mr. A. S. Richards (Hamilton) Claudelands, 8 pirn. Mr G. Lafferty (Hamilton), Hamilton East, 8 p.m. Mr A. G. Dent (Waikato), Monavale, 8 p.m.