NEW ZEALAND LEADING.
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. AN AMUSING INTERLUDE. By Telegraph—Special to Times. WELLINGTON, Monday. “The phrase, “The mid.dle of the road,” used by the Leader of the >Opposition as a compliment to his party’s chances of securing the'reins of practical power, was adroitly turned against him by the Prime Minister last night. A South Island member, Mr J. G. Thomson (Awarua) was bewailing the economic condition of the country, particularly in regard to the aggregation of urban population and land speculation, when Mr A. D. McLeod (Wairarapa) interjected: “These conditions are world wide.” Mr Thomson: Why don’t we give a lead tc the world. Twenty years ago we showed the world an example by setting up old age pensions, State insurance and advances to settlers. Anyone who reads the book, “Wake up, Canada,” will see where the writer recommends Canada to follow the example of New Zealand in its advances to settlers legislation. The Prime Minister (looking at the Leader of the Opposition) : There is no more progressive country than New Zealand. It leads the way, and stands in the l middle of the road.. (Laughter).
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Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15274, 26 June 1923, Page 5
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