WELLINGTON CENTRAL ELECTION

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 6, 2 October 1918, Page 6

WELLINGTON CENTRAL ELECTION

(Published by Arrangement.)'

LABOUR SUPPORT FOR MR. M. J, MACK. From branches of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants . resolutions have been published which purport to express the opinion of the members of Mr. Mack's 1 organisation. Other Labour bodies have also forwarded 'to the Press resolutions which have condemned Mr. Mack's action in becoming a candidate for the Wellington CentraL seat The Labour sympathisers haye been asked to believe along with tho public that Labour all over New Zealand disapproves Mr. Mack s" cancliIdature. That this is untrue and '.hat sano Labour from every part of tho I Dominion is delighted at the fact tliat | Mr. Mack lias had the courage to face the terrorism that has beeu dommatiii" Labour ever since 1911 is evidenced by°a sheaf of letters from Labour presidents, officials, and members, all o whom wish him the best of luck ana a great win. We quote from some of the scores of letters received:—. ' . "Ota«o motion engmeereu' by coterie of extremists. I am satisfied from inquiries made that there is strong.support- of your candidature. Use tins as you like Good luck." . , •V Wellington Labour president - 'writes: "Seeing that our branch » bracketed as a-supporter of the socalled official Labour candidate, Mr. 1. Fraser, I feel that ... I ought to d«ny and protest at such a statement, as tha same is absolutely unu-uc i.ucl | Incorrect. . . '• However, permit mo to congratulate you on your platform. You have my sincere wishes for success."' . . ~ Tho Wainukurau branch ot . l.e 4.5.8.5. writes: "This branch wishes. Mr M. J. Mack success in Ins Wellington" .Central campaign, and prate its against the treatment he is receiving from irresponsibles.' 1 Another branch member writes, l am suro you havo the best wishes of all sane Labour for your success. JC is only tho extremists who are agitating " ' This opinion as to the combim - tioii of forces operating against Mr. Mack is confirmed by several correspondents, writing from widcy.sepan.Jd localities/ From the north theie is this expression of opinion- 1 ilia" consider it a great honour if, as on chief executive officer of the good old A.S.R.S., you are returned to iarua""f'secrctary writes: "I very much having to forward the extreme resolution passed by the branch pi your candidature. I wish you luck. Whangarei wires: "Resolution passed last night approving your actions and wishing you success. Hillside, Dmiedui. wired: Motion carried last night largo meting Hillside branch that, having regard to to success that has attended the. efto. to of Mr. M. J. Mack during lus. tci,n of Office, extending over the period of ten years as general secretary of _tHo Amalgamated Society of *£ vantsT also his work in tho luuuation of the- Transport Federation, wo collider he is admirably fitted to ropr - sent Labour in Parliament, therefore congratulate him npon his candid. - ture antf wish, him every success at tho poll, and further, knowing Mr. Mack to be a man of high character, poising abilitv and resource, we stronglv uric the electors of Wellmgton Central to record their votes in his favour en Thursday .liext.-Melvile, Secretary, Sano Labour mis spoken trom every auarter-of tho Dominion to their fellows to vote for Mack. He represents the best interests of the- workers, and tho real Labour will welcome lu.s victory, as the dawn of a better day for democracy in New Zealand. Workers, vote for progress; for full civil and political rights, and Whorl? or speech. Vote for Mack. Vole early, and do not forget to seo that- your friends vote.—Tho Protestant Political Association of N. 2. (lucorp.).