THE NAPIER ELECTION.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3198, 28 September 1881, Page 2

THE NAPIER ELECTION.

[To the Editor of the Daily Telegeaph.] Sir, —There appears to have been lately a feeling of anxiety lest the forthcoming election for Napier should result in a walk-over for Mr Buchanan. The effect of this feeling has shown itself in the efforts that have been made to induce people to come forward as candidates. The names of Mr Tanner, Mr Colenso, Mr Vautier, aud Sir G. M. O'Rorke, have all been paraded before the eyes of the electors with the object of ascertaining whether one or other would stand a chance of getting near the head of the poll. The baits, however, have not been taken ; the fish have not risen to tbe skillfully thrown flies, and the prospect remains exactly as the supporters of Mr Buchanan would have it. They do not want opposition; another candidate means expense to them. They have had grim experience of what a contested election means; they have fought out two or three sharp contests, and have been badly beaten, and they would now fain be the victors without tbe trouble or

the expense. I'would a. whether I have uot touched the secret of that very re* m-trkable fulfiiment of the prophecy—the Hon shall lie down with tbe lamb—in tbe statement that Mr Biicbanan will work with Mr Ormond. When oil and water mix, theu I will believe that those two gentlemen will act harmoniously together. It suits Mr Buchanan to let that statement stand as it is ; it suits his own immediate supporters who think that it hoodwinks the other side. But it * does not deceive many. A very large j proportion--! will noteay the majority * —have never believed in Mr Buchanan, do not believe in him now, and can place no trust in him. Mr Buchanan is an out and out Greyite, but for election purposes his supporters have thrown one of Mr Ormond's old coats over his shoulders. Sir, the dodge is too thin altogether ; let the old party see to it.— I am, &c, Anti-Geet. Napier, September 28, 1881.