"THE BAG OF WHEAT."
To the Editor of the Globe.
Sir,—ln your issue on Saturday last, I was pleased to see the article touching the above question. Having known Mr Smith for many years, I may say a more efficient and obliging servant to the public could, not be found ; and that he should be dismissed without any. justification is a striking proof to myself and others that he is a " spotted man" on account of the late strike. Why has not the Secretary of Public Works carried out this strict and arbitrary discipline in some other cases. If Mr Smith had apologised and sent a letter full of soft soap to the Railway Manager, instead of the truthful and manly reply sent, saying he declined to pay for the bag of wheat, doubtless it would have been overlooked. I consider, should Mr Smith not be reinstated in his official capacity again, it will not only prove the gross mismanagement in the railway department, but also show the arbitrary power of the Government in dealing with those whose lot it iB to be in their service. Trusting I have not encroached on your valuable space. Yours, &c, FAIRPLAY. May 31st, 1876.
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Globe, Volume VI, Issue 608, 31 May 1876, Page 2
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