THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1909 OUR ROADS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 194, 27 September 1909, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1909 OUR ROADS.

INour correspondence columns appears a letter which is deserving of the closest attention by every settler in the district. The subject is one which forces itself insistently on the notice of every man who goes back to carve out a home fur himself on the land. In the King Country particularly with settlement outrunning the roading, and with the whole subject complicated by the existence of the Native owned land?, it is of supreme importance that the settler should leave no stone unturned to win recognition for his just claims at the earliest opportunity. It is a well known and avowed Govern'ncnt dogma that the district which requires attention should raise its voice? on every possible occasion and keep on raising it even after its demands are acceded to. The doctrine of no'se may not be the highest or the most acceptable to many people, but considering that it is a cherished tenet of the Government creed our settlers will be well advised in subscribing to it. Noise is not always blatant, and it rests with out settlers to make their efforts not only clamorously, but insistently, and effectively. Incontrovertible arguments are to hand on every side,with which to support our demand for roads and more road». Not clay tracks dignified by the name of roads, but good substantial main thoroughfares, tapping our fertile country, and being fed by innumerable side road.t which can safely be left to the settlers themselves to metal. Such a policy has everything to recommend it ami is the only satisfactory scheme which can be projected in the interests of all concerned. Our settlers would thus be assisted to establish their industries and win their way to independence, while the Slate would reap a corresponding reward in increased wealth production, and a continually swelling revenue. Recognition can only be won, and a satisfactory scheme established by the united efforts of the people. It is gratifying to see our settlers espousing their own cause and seeking to co-operate for their mutual benefit. The occasion is of paramount importance, and it is to be hoped the people will accept their responsibilities and work hand in hand for the common good.