CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Herald, 1 September 1892, Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

J Vft 6x* not responsible. for the statements, . or opinions of correspondents. TO THB EDITOR OP THE MANAWATU HtRAIJ). • ' Sir.— Who ever could have expeoted to s«e' such an interest taken in public matters as what it being done at present. Seven ■, candidates seeking election when only three are to be eleoted ! It is. surprising ; .-.. to find the ratepayers wake up as they have i vdon<». Ar« they disiatisfied with, the retiring member* or do they want "new blood." The question is being constantly asked, Do the candidates intend addressing • the elector* ? ■ Now,' sir, the retiring mem • berg* have good grounds, to come forward, and "new blood " would help to defray exI I penses.. ..Could nbta meeting be: arranged ampngit all the candidates for qne evening, "As far as! havt heard, it appears as if the two. storekeepers are to fake, 'first and '■'■' pecoiid J place at poll day. Don't you think- :- the business pc pie could be induced, to closs on the Thursday afternoon instead of the Tuesday, so as to make a half -holiday ? If the candidates can only be induced to call a public meeting I feel confident there •'will 'be a good attendance. If the rate- ! payers will, decide not to pledge themselves before they hear the different, views it will . ,chepk ofinyagwng and obtaining promises

of support, as it were, in the dark. Knowing that your columns ate &\sr&fo open for thfe public godd;— l aWi &&;\ A [Ratepayer.