The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1887. MR McCARDLE'S ADDRESS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2624, 15 June 1887, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1887. MR McCARDLE'S ADDRESS.

Mr McCardi.e's set speech on Monday last was somowhat less pretentious than the oration of Mr R. S. Hawkins, which preceded it, but it leaves a pleasanter flavour in the mouth. Tho leader of the Liberal party in this district is genial and kindly in his politics, and is almost as popular with Lis political opponents as with his political supporters. We scarcely, however, look,to him for guidance on any leading public question, excepting that of Land Settlement. On this particular subject he may be regarded as a practical authority, but we attach less valuo to his opinions on financial reform, public works, taxation and education. On such matters ho is a fair reflex of the viows of the party with which ho is associated, and of the opinions of the settlers in the bush country. We are quite contented that what may be termed either the Liberal party or the Democracy of Wairarapa North should be led by a well-meaning, moderate man like Mr McCardle, and our only fear Is that he may desert us for the new Woodville electorate, and his place in his party filled by some other less desirable leader. If Mr McCardle crosses tho border, it will be abßiird to suppose for one moment that the support of his party will ke transferred to either Mrßeotham or Mr Hawkins. Anew candidate will beat once brought forward by the party, and we believe that it is pretty generally understood who is to play, if necessary, the part of Blisha, to Mr McCardlo's Elijah. We trust, however, toeee Mr McCardle fighting tho battle of his party in Wairarapa North. We are pleased to notice that oven on the land question he is becoming alive to some of the mistakes which aro being made by Mrßallanoe, and on the other hand, Mr • Ballance in his turn might correct some of the errors of judgment into which Mr McCardle appears to have fallen. To propose to use the Public Trust and • Govermcnt lusurance money to pay advances to settlers for improvements to the extent of 75 por cent would bo simply madness. Still there is no harm in Mr McCardle asking for all sorts of concessions towards settlers on new lands. Such-settlers:.want all they can get, and while Mr'McCardle is their mouthpiece, nothing will be lost for want of asking. If, however, Mr McCardle desires to establish a politiCBi.reputation ho would do well to draw, the line at Trußt money.