VINCENT COUNTY ELECTION.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1105, 29 June 1883, Page 2

VINCENT COUNTY ELECTION.

So far as is yet known, of the seven members out of the eight who formed that body, and who resigned in consequence of their inability to settle the Chairmanship difficulty, thiee have been re-elected to their seats, viz. Mr Macginnis, Karnscleugh; Mr Maokellar, Garrick; Mr Jollv, Clutha; whilst for the Dun stan and Hawea Mr Wm, Fraser and Mr M'Carthy have been returned unoppo-ed. For Matakanui and Lindis there is to be a contest, and unless rumour belies itself, it will be particularly keen one in each instance. For Matakanui the old occupant of the office, Mr John Stronach, is opposed by Mr J. C. Chappie; and for the Lindis Mr Charles Colclongh haste cross swords with a Mr M'Kersie. The eighth member, Mr J. PL dies, it -vi)] be remembered, declined to pursue the course of resigning as did his con freres, and still holds his seat. Tomorrow (Saturday) iu each case is the day fixed upon for the polling at the disputed electorates, and few words respecting the candid ites will not be amiss. Of the old members we have not a word to say against them, As Councillors they were indefatigable in their attentions to the duties of their office, and each honestly stuck to his party whether right or wrong, and during their tenure of office opportunities have arisen to test their several abilities as del ators, and each has shown himself able to adduce arguments worthy of attention. One thing in their favour, and which should weigh well with the voters is that each now has an intimate knowledge of the routine of the duties of Councillor, and, therefore, less liable to be caught tripping,or to fall into the artful traps baited for the unwary. It should be remembered that the Council at the present time, with so many things holding over from past meeting, and some of which are' of an intricate a d delicate charactei’, and which would take more than ordinary aptitude to master the details of, is as an unfinished plan, of whom none so competent to complete it as the original architect, and we hold that as Messrs Stronach and Colclongh were instrumental in bringing about the present' stase of affairs tin y should, as they haveexpressed their willingness be sent back to reduce chaos again into order. Of the opi osing candidates we have little to say,we do not h-lieve in “ycu are another” argument,nor do the we say that because Messrs Stronach and Colclongh are fit for County Councillors, that Messrs Chappie and M'Kersie are not, we merely say that at the present juncture they are not, and that unless it is the wish to make confusion worse confounded, we in ost unhesitatingly say tiny should, on this occasion at all events, be given second honors. Other vacancies than these will occur, in the interim both candidates will be able to educate themselves up to the proper standard. And in the case of Mr M'Kersie, he will by that time perhaps have gained sufficient confidence in himself to woo the constituency among whom, he lives, lather than try to steal a march upon those who know him not.