CORRESPONDENCE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2161, 9 April 1908, Page 1

CORRESPONDENCE.

[Correspondence on public matters is welcomed at nil tiinos, but it must bo distinctly understood that this |oiirnnl is in no way associated with •bo opinions of its corrospondontß.] THE (MAYORALTY. [To ins Editor.] Sir, —While the No-License party are protending to take no pant in the coming Mayor il Election it is an. open secret that they are working unanimously in favor of l)r Williams. I should like to ask you, Sir, whether you consider this fair play and to ask them why they display such animus to one who lias never shown them any enmity, but only from time to time expressed his opinions on the no-licenso question in a mederato and fair way the..same as any other honest and moderate elector might? If they try to stop straight out criticism by boycotting those who do not.believe as they do, I for one will never associate myself with such a party. I suppose the President of the party and others will rush you with letters to sa'- that they are not opposing Mr Lysnar, .and will try to provo to you that'.‘the no-license league has never mentioned the matter at any of 'their' meetings because they arc afraid to be honest and express their opinions on any other subject- than prohibition; If they were only straightforward like Mr Lysnar they would admit that although they do not publicly talk of the Mayoral Election at their meetings they do privately, and are working all they can against Air Lysnar out of spite because at the last General Election lie proved their statements about prohibition were false. —I am, etc., “TEETOTALLER.”

[Tj the Editor.] Sir, —“Pro Patna,” with his high falutin talk of government by men of unimpeachable and incorruptible character, and the rest of the curious old work! allusions, is distinctly amusing. Actual experience of li'fo proves that to be “straight” and “abovo board,” means to be ridden over by those who are foxy and able to lio artistically. In this life, you have a choice set before you : be straight and keep underneath, or be unscrupulous and get to the top, admired and respected by all men. The difference is largely as to whether you are found out or not. What the world looks at is not character, but money : get that in plenty and the rest may go hang. I am not writing about tho mayoralty in this town. I know nothing about, .that, and have no interest in it; but these letters, full of old time notions about the success of honesty and so oil, are interesting survivals in these days and demand a little gratitude and attention.—l am, etc., “HERETIC.” April Bth, 1908.

[To the Editor.] Sir, —Of late the columns of tho Gisborne press has been deluged with the opinions of many as to who should bo our Mayor, and a difficulty seems to ho that the present candidates have enough to contend with in their professional duties. To obviate this, there is at present a gentleman avho has ben a resident and ratepayer of long standing in the borough, with the experience of a Mayor’s and Councillor’s duties. I would suggest t-liat if lie assents to come forward it will ease the embarrassment and the erratic minds of many. The old identities would be only too pleased to support the samo person.—l am, etc., JOSEPH PRICE. To Ivaraka, April 8.