Liberals and Labour.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13527, 8 November 1911, Page 8

Liberals and Labour.

to the- isnrrOß. . \ Sir,—Your correspondent “Democrat” lias informed us that. Mr v oitch has given no pledge.' Well, then* my contention is correct, viz., lie is a freelance, and will : be able to drop on .'the; most comfortable side of the fence. In reference to his statement that “Mr Yeitch is the elected representative of, the workers of Wanganui!” 'What presumption? Yes, lie may Have been chosen bv a semi-socialistic body : here.. Hut does “Democrat” mean to infer that only He and ins friends comworkers of Wiiaganni? Rather cool! Yes. I reiterate that there 'is no heed in this constituency for a “Labour” candidate, and your correspondent’s own words are, sufficient proof/ viz., “The socalled Liberals in nower have grubbed the most of theyjilahks of the Labour party”If so, having “grabbed’’ (as he terms it) their.platform, it ought to be quite satis; factory-. Evidently “Democrat” must have learnt parrot-fashion from the mis-namod deform- prirty, the cry of “grab.” No, ' Mr Editor, the answer is not satisfactory, as despite his sneers at the Government he . cannot but in fairness recognise that in the billing member we have a man /of the people, one who is and has beeil a diligent and honest worker for the best, interests of the people, and not for any . selfish section,—l am, etc,, ' , 'PLAIN BILL. :