TO-MORROW’S ELECTION.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 453, 27 April 1909, Page 2

TO-MORROW’S ELECTION.

It should be unnecessary to remind our readers that the election of nine councillors takes place to - morrow. The, candidates, with two exceptions, have placed their views before the burgesses, and on those views, they are prepared to stand or fall. We believe that every candidate for Municipal honours should state either through the press or from the public platform his views on municipal affairs. To record a vote for a candidate without first ascertaining his policy is voting blindly. Each elector should record an intelligent vote. The majority of candidates may be considered to favour a progressive policy for the borough and their platforms i.iclude water and drainage, construction of footpaths, fire brigade, election of Municipal Hall, etc. Three ot the candidates, namely Crs Coley and Jeuks and ex-Cr Speirs are not new to municipal life. The first named is pledged to a water supply scheme and his election is looked upon as a certainty. Cr. Jenks although he has not made any pronouncement should no the overlooked. Ex-Cr. Speirs who will not staud committed to any scheme until its details are fully unfolded, champions good footpaths and economy of administration. He is a canny Scot, a man with large interests in the borough, and should prove a brake on any suggested extravagance. He is a useful man to have on the Council and ratepayers should not overlook his name on the voting paper. Messrs Rimmer and Rae-Howard were candidates at the last election and on that occasion were comparative strangers, yet they polled very well. Their progressive policies should stand them in good stead at to-morrow’s poll. The rest of the candidates are making their first bid for municipal honours. The two medical candidates should not be overlooked. Dr. Adams’ programme, as outlined elsewhere, is evidence that he has the welfare of Foxton at heart. His suggestion re state-subsidised hospital, although good, would not be entertained by the higher authorities for reasons which we need not now detail. We regret that Dr. Mandl, whose • services while on the Chamber of Commerce were highly appreciated, has not made a pronouncement. We feel sure the electors will recognise the ability' and sterling worth of Mr Writ. Ross, and we particularly urge'his

claims as a councillor. Labour should find a worthy representative iu Mr P. T. Robinson, and if he can put as much energy into the Council as he has displayed in union matters, then he should make a useful member. Our respected ex-schoolmaster, Mr W. S. Stewart, whose progressive programme appears in this issue, should secure a good hearing. We desire to put in a special claim for Mr J. T. Levett, a citizen for whom we have a profound respect, and can conscientioosly recommend to our readers. Mr Gibbs, although a newcomer, is not unknown, and has displayed a keen interest in Foxton > s welfare. He is a levelheaded business man, and may be relied upon to discharge his duties in a fearless and conscientious manner. Mr Ball is a well-known tradesman and is anxious that Foxtou should be served with an efficient water supply and good lootpaths. It now remains for the burgesses to make a careful selection and record an intelligent vote, and may the best men be elected.