THE ELECTIONS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 171, 1 July 1884, Page 2

THE ELECTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —You have had a good bit of correspondence about the election, but does not the whole affair now lie in a nutshell. If the two Liberal candidates, —Mr. Gannon and Mr. Rees, both contest the election, Mr. Locke is certain to keep the position. That’s what is the matter. Pretty nearly all wish for a Liberal, and it is clear enough that Mr. Locke cannot be one, no matter how they may try to put it, he has been too long mixed up with the Conservative class, and must hang on with them. Well, then, why not try and manage for only one Liberal candidate, and let the working Men put him in, as they can if they like. Now is the time for every man who has got a spark of principle in him, to come to the front and support the candidate, who has declared himself truly a Liberal. Never mind the faction whether it be Grey, Montgomery, or Sir Julius Vogel—only let him state he is truly a Liberal. Mr. Gannon has done so, and more has shewn a fair open front, which stamps him as a fearless and faithful candidate for the votes of all. All admit his ability, and as he possesses a thorough knowledge of all Parliamentary business, and has youthful health and strength to assist him, should be the one chosen. At any rate, the working man should make his mark this time, and shew that he cannot be influenced. Wealth and position are very good, but brains and the active good health to use them is what we want—l am, &c., Country Elector.