MR WILSON'S INCONSISTENCY.

Manawatu Herald, 25 November 1893, Page 2

MR WILSON'S INCONSISTENCY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE MANAWATO HERALD. Sib, — As an elector I was much disappointed with Mr Wilson's speech and also with his answers. Mr Wuson iB inoon> sistent. Daring the whole of big speech he condemned the Government, and Govern*ment measures, yet he wished to prove before the' attdiende that 8£ per cent on £610,000 amounted to ,£BO,OOO, and when asked to explain he quo'tedlMr Ward as an authority. I think Mr Wilson woujd make . an excellent Minister of Finance, the mereist schoolboy who has passrd the. fourth

standard would have known beHer without quoting an authority that Mr Wilson did not believe in. Mr Wilson wishes us to return him with a free hand ; what is a free hand? I take it fo be unlimited power to act Independent of his constituents, it smells of the CSSar of Itiissltt. Ydd put. Mr Wilsdn In power aha M taatt&r tfhttt irieastirea ate oefiire' t«k House; wheltier for the bpriefit of his constituents or not, Mr \Vilson*will vote as he thinks proper, what remedy have yon if he votes contrary to your wishes and you ask him to resign he will say no, you gave me absolute power and L intend to nse that power. Mr Donald Fraser in his speech docs not wani, absolute power, he tells us that if he cannot perform his duties to the sat isfaction of the electors, he will retire and make room for a better man. Tins istraight forward, as also was Mr Donald Fraser's speech and answers. I hope the electors will give Mr Wilson a free hand to look after his own private affairs, but noi in the House of R»prpppntativos. - 1 am, <&c, Ax Elector. November 23rd, 1803.

*. . Mr H. P. Porstei* thanks the public for their support and announces that on Tuesday and Wednesday next he will have refreshments ready all day.