STAND BY THE CIVIC LEAGUE

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 42, 13 November 1926, Page 10

STAND BY THE CIVIC LEAGUE

Sir, —I am quite confident that a l ar K® majority of people in Wellington will heartily endorse the action, of the Civic League in judging possible'Mayoral can- : didates on their public record and selecting the one whom they, consider will further the interests of sensible government, in this city. This method of selecting a candidate is infinitely better than the intriguing and unpleasantness which was the outcome in "papt years of allowing candidates to appear, before the league and give reasons way they should be the league's nominee. . - . Mr. James Mclntosh makes an, incorrect statement when he states that the league’s momentous decision - was hurriedly arrived at. ...Mr, G. Mitchell also lias made a statement which is riot in accordance with facts. Mr. Norwood has not been saddled with the Northland Tunnel bungle (at least not by any responsible persons), but he has been judged and found wanting, owing to his indecision for nearly twelve months in regal'd to having an inquiry into .the Northland Tunnel fiasco. If it had not been for a few of us insisting on an inquiry it would have been hushed up m exactly the same manner that far more costly blunders in this city have been smoothed over for' which the ratepayers have to find the money at the present time. Mr. Mitchell should have added to his statement "that the Mayor should have a second term’’ the words, "provided he has given satisfaction and secured the nomination of the peoples institution, the Civic league." ? Mr. Mitchell’s statement that he will stand if . the Mayor does not will only cause amusement. I venture to say that his colleagues in the Wellington Chamber of Commerce would provide very little money to further his candidature. The Civic League has acted promptly and decisively, and it now remains to select a good team of councillors who will grasp the wonderful opportunity that now presents itself to lay new plans to make Wellington a city that we can be proud of in every respect. We should adopt a more progressive policy. .1 suggest the following:— . . : 1. A thorough investigation by an outside tribunal into all our civic muddles and administration 'generally.” 2. A city plan. . . 3. Co-ordination between all our civic departments. .. . 4. Co-ordination between the City Council, Harbour Board, Railway Department, and the outlying suburbs. "Wellington has growed up," and only the best minds determined on a progressive policy will attain the ends desired by all citizens who have its best interests at heart. Councillor Troup is to be congratulated on receivirig the Civic League’s support. In my opinion he has given unquestionable evidence that he will make a good civic leader, therefore let us adopt the slogan, stand by the Civic ?League—Troup for Mayor.—l am, 6tC ” W. STUART WILSON.