The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908. THE BAY OF PLENTY SEAT.
The second ballot for the election of a Parliamentary representative for the Bay of Plenty seat resulted in a fairly accurate confirmation of the result of the first count, Mr. MacDonald again heading jfiio poll by a fairly substantial majority. It was generally supposed that the voting at Rotorua would decide the issue, for there Air. London scored the bulk of tlie votes at the first ballot, and it Was recognised that, Air. Cow’s only chance of wresting the lead from ALr. MacDonald was in obtaining the hulk of Air. Lundoh’s support. The result showed that the Rotorua votes were fairly evenly divided between the Government and the Opposition candidates, and as the remainder of the electorate went much the same as at the first poll, the contest was virtually decided at Rotorua. AVe believe the constituency made a mistake in choosing All 1 . MacDonald in preference to Air. (low, but the former is a gentleman who is deservedly respected by all who know him ; and we should be the last to begrudge him his wellearned victory. As a district representative Air. MacDonald is certain to do thorough and conscientious work, and in the larger issues of political life it is quite possible that in the atmosphere of Parliament Buildings he may develop' a knowledge of the country’s requirements that has not been apparent during bis campaign speeches. Air. Gow put up a big struggle against heavy odds, and, fighting the contest as he did in a thoroughly fair and generous spirit, he deserves no less than the successful candidate the congratulations of all. Any candidate wlio- goes'to the trouble, expense, and worry of contesting a parliamentary election deserves the thanks of the community, but when his electorate is of such dimensions as the Bay of Plenty he is doubly entitled to the public gratitude.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2363, 2 December 1908, Page 4
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