LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 552, 27 July 1920, Page 2

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THOSE UNPAID RATES.

Sir- My query as to why the Franklin County rales were unpaid was partly answered by the advertisement appearing in your issu?, dated the Kith inst., notifying those concerned that 10 per cent, would be added after July 31. Now. I believe a similar warning was given about. six months ago, but why was it not strictly enforced then? Apparentl" someone has neglected his duty in this matter, for to threaten legal penalties without intending to execute the threat is a sure method of bringing the law into contempt. I hesitate to condemn any individual, as more than one may have been re-

sponsible. Unpaid rates mean an increased overdraft, and that means

more profit to the bank. Unfortunately, few men in public positions seem to realise how dangerous haulmanagers are, for when the bankei begins flattering, it generally means that the flattered one is another victim. It is advisable in such cases for the latter to look round for the salt- or a gun, and either one or

both might he used with good effect. Although unpaid rates are bad, misspent _ rates are worse, but as the subjec't is extensive I shall, with your permission, refer to it later. "FRANKLIN REFORMER."