THE KAIKOURA STAR KAIKOURA, SEPT 16, 1902.

Kaikoura Star, 16 September 1902, Page 4

THE KAIKOURA STAR KAIKOURA, SEPT 16, 1902.

t’nouGH Mr George Forbes is rather nebulous in some of his reasoning —and unconvincing regarding the .grounds upon which he advocates legislation in certain directions—there is nothing undecided as to his political belief. Generally speaking, his platform is sound in the eyes of Democrats, who have no occasion to doubt his sincerity or the flag under which he sails. W ere he the only Liberal candidate seeking the command of the barque Tlurunui he would stand an excellent chance of obtaining the appointment, but under the existing order of things, and in face of the circumstances attending the choice of captain to sail the good ship during the voyage she is to start on two or three months hence, we feel satisfied that the sqyners will not entrust the vessel to his care this time. MjJaen he has had further exptjience and there is no one else in* he field possessing more decided ability, or having greater' title to consideration, his claim to the office will meet with recognition. Until then his opportunity will not come. From the sense in which were we regard him, Mr Forbes has ample time ahead to fit himself as a political master mariner. At presenthe is not fully qualified to obtain such a certificate. He is an honest, manly, straight-forward

young sailor on the sea of politics, imbued with laudable aspirations calculate! to advance him in his public career, but the hoisting of his penant is not yet.