FINAL MESSAGE

Waikato Times, Volume 132, Issue 22151, 24 September 1943, Page 4

FINAL MESSAGE

LEADERS OF PARTIES A LABOUR’S CHIEF POINTS (By Teierrapn—pres. Association) WELLINGTON, Thursday “There are many reasons why the Labour Government should be retained in administrative control of New Zealand, but there are three in particular which make labour's victory at the general election poll on Saturday thrice assured,” said the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. P. iTraser, in a final statement to the electors tonight. “The first of these reasons is the vital part the Government, with the full co-operation of the people, has played in developing and maintaining New Zealand’s magnificent war effort. “Secondly, the Government’s record of legislation and administration, which before and during this war established and held a standard of prosperity and social security enabling the nation to wage war with vigour, efflicency and unsurpassed success. Thirdly, the pledge of the Government and the Labour Party to make the post-war future of New Zealand better than even the best of the past, to rehabilitate all exservicemen and ex-service women back to the highest possible standard of civilian life, and to give the whole community absolute security against slumps and ruinous economic depression. These are plain, honest words, epitomising the Labour Government’s deeds in peace and war. “I confidently ask for the support and authority of the people of New Zealand to enable the Government, firstly, to direct and carry on New Zealand’s 100 per cent war effort until victory is won; secondly, to proceed with a complete scheme for the rehabilitation of our servicemen; thirdly, to maintain the high standard of living of our people, including social security, during the war, so that further progress in social justice can be made in the post-war period. As Leader of the Labour Government and the Labour Party, I face the issue of the election poll with the utmost confidence.”

MR HOLLAND STATES ISSUE

(By Telegrapn—press Assoct&tlou) WELLINGTON, Thursday “The people of New Zealand will have on Saturday the responsibility of choosing their Government for the next three years,” said the Leader of the National Party, Mr S. G. Holland, in a pre-election message. "The responsibility should be exercised with a sense of duty and with a knowledge that important issues are in the balance. Upon the result of the voting may depend in large measure the way of life of New Zealanders for many years to come. “The privilege of being a citizen of a democracy demands that every elector cast his vote. I therefore urge that, whatever his political opinions may be, every voter should go to the poll so that the result may truly reflect political opinion in the Dominion. We should remember that if it had not been for the valour of our fighting men we would not be in a position to exercise the privilege of voting at a general election. We therefore owe it to our fighting men to vote wisely. “The issue before the electors is clear,” continued Mr Holland. “The contest lies between two major parties, National and Labour. The National Party stands for the largest possible measure of freedom for the individual citizen, while the Labour Party stands for absolute State control and domination. On the one hand, we offer an end to red tape and regimentation and scope for initiative, energy and ambition. The Government, on the other hand, merely offers increasing instalments of the socialistic controls with which it has surrounded the lives of New Zealanders during the last eight years. “After eight years of Labour administration a swelling volume of disapproval of the Government is reported from every quarter of the Dominion. The National Party does not promise something for nothing, but it does promise better government in the interests of the people as a whole. We leave the decision to the good judgment of the’people and will accept their verdict.”

DEMOCRATIC LABOUR APPEAL

(By Telegraph—Press Association) WELLINGTON, Thursday The Leader of the Democratic Labour Party, Mr J. A. Lee, in his message to electors, says: “On one day in three years—indeed, sometimes on only one day in five years —is the elector given an opportunity ot passing judgment upon Parliament. two verdicts are given. One for and one against. “The National Party has its aspirations in yesterday. The Labour Party, which once possessed transforming zeal, is now only a tired group of paid caretakers of the status quo. Neither of these parties has any solution for the problems of the morrow. As tor the Independents, it is at once obvious that they cannot win a new order but only build a Tower of Babel. “Democratic Labour will face the problem of winning a credit and currency technique which will make financially possible that tpeasure of national building and standard of welfare that is physically possible. We would build housing and new industries, and engage in land development with credit supplied at nominal rates. We are determined to ensure a substantial income for motherhood. “The Labour Party justifies its excessive manpower commitments. Mr Holland dissents, but in evasive terms. No one knows which division he intends to maintain, although at the Christchurch East by-election he was against the return of the Middle East Division. Democratic Labour is straightforward. We would not send the New Zealanders on to Europe. It ,s three weeks since there was a Democratic Labour broadcast. In the interim I have talked to immense audiences everywhere. Whom the Fraser-Labour Party fear they exclude from the microphone. May we ask all electors to disregard abuse and fear and vote for their faith as New Zealands die for faith, and not for fear, on the battlefield.”

PERSONAL

The Governor-General Sir Cyril Newall, attended by Major C. J. Holland-Martin, returned to Wellington yesterday afternoon from a visit to certain Pacific islands. During his absence the Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, acted as deputy-Governor-General.

Mr C. Campbell, of Dunedin, it visiting Hamilton. Mr H. H. Setter, of Napier, is visiting Hamilton. Mr S. A. la Roche, formerly a member of the staff of the Auckland Grammar School, has been appointed chief instructor in agriculture to tha Canterbury Education BauA