RANDOM REMARKS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 423, 16 December 1911, Page 5

RANDOM REMARKS.

By "Onlooker."

Political elections are exhilarating to some.; to others thev are at least of passing interest, for the man who would calmly look on while the political fabric of his country was being violently dealt with is a rarity. Election night at To Kuiti was full of incident, and fully sustained the timehonoured traditions connected with the most important, event in the eyes of free and independent electors. The fact that the declaration oi the poll did not take place at To Kuiti, but at a much less important centre was no deterrent to the local enthusiasm, and a wealth of eloquence was unfolded that surprised the most ardent of the local politicians.

The battle of the polls is over anil various things have hapened. At least they Irave begun to happen, for the first act in the drama is but enacted and we may look for exciting political situations in the Dominion tor some time to come. The popular voice, tie manded a change, anil as is usual with the public as with private individual.-", it will go on demanding in the vain hope of achieving the unattainable, which is progessive man s besetting affliction. It is this unconquerable yearning in mankind which has carried him forward in the march of progress, and made possible the accomplishment of stupendous tasks in the world, resulting in file uplifting oi the race from plane to plane ot civilisation. The Ward Government, has been forced to bow to it, and a like fate wii! descend in turn upon ing Governments, till the sands ot time run out.

It is always a cheering sight to see a multitude pleased, particularly when it is pleased to the extent of enthusiasm, and gives itseif over thot - oughly to the feeling of the moment. One cannot resist a responsive thrill to the hearty voicing of three times three, or the jolly rollicking strains of "For he's a jolly good feiiow.

with a good old "tiger' at the finish. The, recipient of such enthusiasm must feel his heart strings stirring when he realises that peopio mean it all ior him, and he can readily be forgiven for melting to the enthusiasm, and doing" his utmost socially to prove that hj« is a jolly good fellow. Our newly-elected member must have been a proud man on Thursday night- all the prouder indeed because he is in truth a "jolly good sort'" and deserved the, reception he got.

The result of the general election has given rise to some rather peculiar situations. It is said that; jlenare Kuihau has for the moment abandoned his intention of establishing a Maori Parliament at Ngaruawabia and intends devoting his eil'oris to securing his return to Parliament for the Western Maori electorate. in consequence of the shocking treatment meted out to him by the Ward Government the energetic Henare has deserted his old standard and is standing as a supporter of Mr Massey. Public sympathy will be unreservedly extended to lienare. His treatment has been dreadful. The session bet ore last he was rudely disturbed by a request to appear at Parliament tor at least a day, and last session strenuous attempts were made to again disturb his rest. I low ever, shining examples in all ages have been ioreed to wear the martyr's crown and the sacrifices made by Henaro for the good of b1 a country will doubtless be remembered.