The Feilding Star. THURSDAY, Feilding Star. Wellington Members

Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 36, 27 March 1884, Page 2

The Feilding Star. THURSDAY, Feilding Star. Wellington Members

In writing of the resignation of Mr Levin of his seat for Thorndon, the Wellington Post says: — "A strong feeling is gaining ground in this city that advantage ought, if possilbe, to be taken of Mr Levin's resignation to obtain the services of some prominent and leading man in colonial politics as representative of the Thorndon constituency of this city. It is especially important at this crisis in the history of the colony to secure men who, if returned, would he able to take a foremost part in political affairs, even to assume the leadership of a party if necessary. The gentlemen -whose names have been"mentioned in

connection with the present vacancy are clearly entitled to be aspirants for election. They all have already fought out some well-contested battles for seats in Parliament, and not a word can be said against their right tt come forward at this juncture. They all may fairly aspire to attaining Parliamentary honors. But just now, above all things, we need leaders. We want men who have the advantage not only of natural ability and educational training, but also of personal and practical experience in political warfare Several names have been mentioned as possible recipients of a requisition to contest the seat. Among these is the well-known name of Mr Gisborne, who returns from England shortly, and who would be a worthy and desirable representative of a Wellington constituency, if he would consent to stand. We understand it is intended to communicate with Mr Gisborne by cable, and ascertain whether he would be willing to stand." While we admit the perfect justice of the views of the writer, yet it must be a ''subject of regret, or almost pity, that in ti city of upwards of 20,000 inhabitants, a man cannot be found who is fit to represent a vacant electorate, and that it is necessary to cable to Europe to secure the services of a time-worn politician like Mr Gisborne. If this gentleman accepts the invitation and offers himself for election, the number of opponents who will stand against him will not be limited, and we doubt very much if he would not be defeated, even single-handed, by the present Mayor, Mr Geo. FiSHER^-who is certain to contest the seat.