REPLIES TO MR HAYLOCK.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 669, 16 May 1914, Page 6

REPLIES TO MR HAYLOCK.

The Editor. Sir, —Re Mr u. Haylock's letter m your issue of May Gth, I have no mis-statements to correct. The only interpretation I can put on it is an excuse to introduce innuendo. His comparison about the ccs£ of mail is ridiculous. Fojr pack horses are heavily laden leaving Te Kuiti, whilst a sugar bag that can be strapped on a riding saddle is all thai is required for the Waitomo service. The close settlement question which ha refers to is also a gross imputation. His reference to Mr Newton King's run, which is situated on the coast between Marokcpa and Awr.kino, ia remotely contiguous, and cannot be classified as being in Kiri-fchere. With regard to my own personal interests, the statements are also highly misleading. We happen to have two sections, one of whiah belongs to my parents, and the other to my brother and myself. Anyhow, all combined, we do not hold a very grGat deal mora grezing country than Mr Haylock himself. I have at all times specifically stater] that both routes to the Main Trunk were essential. Marokopa, which is situated at the apex of oar triangular roading system has had a section of the community who have engaged themselves for some time in trying to cause dissension aa regards these routes, and have openly boasted of their actions. They have r.ot been content to stir up strife at home, but have gone further afield and the object of my letter which unfortunately involved Mr Haylock, was to remove falsa impressions that I know authoritatively gained currency. I never for a moment associated Mr Haylock with such contemptible tactics and indeed hold that gentleman in high esteem. The trend of his letler, I am pleased to note, is that he, with many cf us, believes acce-a v to the railway is our recognised goal, and in conclusion I must add that when Mr Kaylock expresses a definite opinion, I alway3 regard it with tha highest respect. —I am, etc., *• E. P. HALLY.

The Editor. Sir, —With reference to Mr Hsylok's rsply to-Mr Hally's letter, I am of the opinion that the latler's letter was very much justified, in the face of the sheer misrepresentation contained in Mr Haylock's .letter. Besides his personal attacks were very unbecoming, and of the gnarled variety. A number of settlers in Mr Haylock's locality seem to have a most persistant manner in forgetting that thsre are settlers at this end who want an outlet, and I am unaware of word or deed being offered by ua in opposition to anything being done for the benefit of their part. Misrepresentation, like hens, comes home to roost.—l am etc., KIPwETEHEPvE SETTLER.