PUBLIC OPINION

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19886, 15 May 1936, Page 9

PUBLIC OPINION

As expressed by correspondents, whose letters are welcome, but for whose Views we have no responsibility Correspondents are requested to write in ink. It is essential that anonymous writers enclose their proper names as a guarantee of good faith. Unless this rule is complied with, their letters will not appear.

FLAW IN FINANCE.

1 —,——— (To the Editor) i Sir,—-I have never made any Droiest about the methods of controversy ‘adopted by some of the many writers to the Times, but I must protest against the really misleading letter of 3111' \V. Holmes on May 12. The quotation he save from Cole was only part of a sentence. If the writings of others are to be chopped about in that manner, then anything can be proved. If Mr Watson will examine ‘it again he will see that it is not com;plete. and to quote part or a sentence iis hardly fair play.—l am. etc.. i J. CALSHORE. i Hamilton. May 13.

MAORI PLACE-NAMES.

—_ l ‘ (To the Editor.) ‘ Sin—l was interested in the letter‘ which “Te Kooti" contributed to your l columns to-day asking for a ruling on} the spelling of Nsahinepouri (or Ngn— l hinapourl). I am no authority on the i Maori language, but I \\‘as told some years ago by a Maori, educated at. Te‘ Ante College and living near Pironsia, 1 that the word literally meant “ihe‘ place of weeping women.“ lie \\'enti into considerable detail to show mel the historical significance of the name, l and pointed out that the word Ngahin— l a—pouri 'earrled an entirely different meaning. I forward this as a sug—gestion and not as an authoritative interpretation, but I feel sure that the correct spelling carries the “e" and not the “a."—l am, etc., . PUKEHOU. l Claudelands, May 14. l

THE PURPOSE.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—The interesting debate on defence policy conducted in your columns must have impressed many readers. The obvious earnestness of the advocates of peace, the natural anxiety of “Peter" and others, sfiord evidence of the value of an open forum such as you maintain. Along with some of the correspondents I have had experience of war and know its hideousness. but in this, as in all other matters, it is essential to see the issues clearly. I may ask permission to enter the controversy, but in the meantime would like your contributors to study the following, taken from “The Making of s State,” by ex-President Masaryk, the Czechoslovakian steiesmsn— ,

‘ “Neither morally nor, I think, psychologically, dld Tolstoy recognise the distinction between aggressive violence and self-defence. Here he was wrong. for the motives are dif—ferent in the ‘two cases, and It is the motive which is ethically decisiveTwo men may shoot. but it makes a difference whether they shoot in attack or defence. The mechanical acts are identical. but the two acts are dissimilar in intention. In object, in morality. Tolstoy once argued arith—metically that fewer people would be killed if attack were not resisted; that in fighting both sides get wilder and more are killed; whereas it' the aggressor meets with no opposition he ceases to slay. But the practical standpoint is that, if anybody is to be killed, let it be the aggressor. \Vhy. should a peace-loving man. void of} evil intent, he slain and not the man of evil purpose who kills?"—I am. etc.. J. CALSI‘IORE. Hamilton, May 13. ——-—- i

WELFARE LEAGUE’S POLICY.

(To the Editor.) Sim—Mr Holmes challenges us to prove—(l) That ln this present instance he has devlated from lhe subject. This would seem a rehash of the numerous letters. Uur llrst letter was a reply to a statement made by Mr Hunter that the only worli rendered by a bank apart from the interest on the deposlt was a “few seconds of a. clerk’s time in wrlting £IOOO on the credit side 01' the ledger.” \\’e pointed out that tax—atlon has to be paid on advances as well as on deposlts. The banks have to provide for this taxatlon—us well as bad debts and interest on deposlts. Therefore the “few seconds” of a clerk’s time is not by any means the only cost. Mr Holmes came into the correspondence. and we have wan< dered away "into the blue.”

(2) He asks if we have ever sup—ported or suggested a rut'urm Dene—liciul to the community. The answer is Yes, or mure' than one subject. during the last 15 years. The inter—encc that no one must criticise a prune-evil trim-1n unlwss he has one himself is illogical. .\ mun may criticise the iltlltllnlfill‘illioll nt' il puisuu tu UUI'I} :t t'uld m'rn though he run—nut suggt‘st a cure himsvll‘.

(3; 'l‘lml the, Jmaguo is true to ils litlc. This is nut ralmlwle of proof. The I.l‘ug'uu tries l 0 llil'l'l'l its ucli\i< lil‘h tn the Kmmml \\ell'urc of 1110 wmununily, L'L-gunlluss ul‘ puny 01' suction.

H) "’l‘hul the will tm'l, lly public Llclmlu is lUIHP." \\'o (la [ml Ullllli that public (ll‘l’illc is the avid lost. lmc slvmlu'r may Km :1 \'n'l'dirl. hcl‘m'u unn nudil'nm and his nmmnonl \\'iu lwt‘uru unullu-r. Publir :h-hulc. and Hm \l'l'divt, au'u nul pnml‘ ul' lllu soundness of Ihr ruse. but only [)l'lH'U Hunt 1110 ululivnru thinks il sound. The, snlmm‘L )1) un vluulul'ulu (11' u Imiivy (luvs nut pl'lm- 11> wumlnuss. .\|H) \\l- im‘llull' :1 I'I‘lll)‘ In “Advancu XXI”! ll' Ilml (‘Ul'l'l'hplnllh‘lli can s'in mnlvnrv ul' Hm "‘shm'lung "nu—{llliullfi I‘\i>llll‘.: in hunrll'mls or 1.10» Inx’ivs" Hm 140.1ng \\l” du \\llul ii r.ul In llu'lp. 'l‘ln' :Illvg’ulinn of “In "squ 01' the umn" pulcs inlu insig—nil‘n'unm‘ \\'lll'll Hun-w A'unrliliuns :u'u hmlwxl inln in lllllllll'wlh ul' I'm'lul'il's in sun-I) .1 gmw L‘xugprl'l'uliun. Hul- h-IH-r \\'ns nut in any “:13" against mining \\'ugcs. if it he possible In (In mu but u \\'qul 01' \\ul'ning' 11ml \\;l_‘—"|‘.\ I'.lX| will} mum» will ”1' indlhlr)’; Hu'rclnl'v I.» [nl'udLn-Huu davs noL \\ul‘— mm Hll‘ rist'. llh-u Mirth llllbl in< I'l‘mw‘. .Iml Ihv Illzhvr mnnv) \\‘xzw XII-'l_\ 1m AI Mlmllm' I‘m! \\,.:\x 'l'lh'w llnnus ‘IX'K‘ ultv'n ”\vx'lnnluwl. \\w .u't‘. PM", ,\ x’ \\l,l,l'\H|l 1.11.\Gl L'L \\ allmgluu. Ma; 13.

HAMILTCN ON THE AIR.

BANDS.

HAMILTON CAR MAIE.

{TO the Editor.) 1 Sin—There is one means of ndver-l tising our town which we have } neglected, and that is a fairly power— ‘ ful B-class.radio station controlled‘ by a listeners' club. Many other pro- 1 vincial towns have their own stations, including Gishorne, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Napier. It is time Hamilton had its own “voice on the air." and advantage should be taken of the Government‘s intention to encourage B stations. I understand that a radio club has operated the Palmerston North station successfully for several years, and it is now well established. 11' a club on similar lines. and inde—pendent of commercial interests, could be established in Hamilton. it would he an excellent advertisement for the town and give opportunity for the development of local talent. I would be willing to assist in establishing a. B—class station in Hamilton, and re—quest the courtesy of your columns to discover whether there are others willing to form the necessary organisation.—l am, etc.. A LISTENER. Hamilton, May 14.

(To the Editor.) Sim—“ Hamiltonian" in his letter states that his only knowledge of the trouble in the hand was what he learned through the Press. If this is so, what right had he to express an opinion? There has been so much misrepresentation of this trouble that it is time the public were more fully informed.

The plain facts are that the Regimental Band had had the use of £2400 worth of instruments that were paid for by the citizens of Hamilton for a civilian band. Mark this, the regiment never paid one penny for these instruments. When the amalgamation was suggested the Muni—cipal Band were in receipt or £SO a year from the council. had a bandroom, and were clear of debt. It, was understood that the Regiment would pay £75 a year towards the band. This would have ensured a decent salary for a conductor. This sum was never paid. to our knowledge. The second set was vested in the Hamilton Borough Council by Mr Buriey to prev vent a repetition of lile former trouble-

It is our opinion that demanding the resignation of the older members was a deliberate and considered iattempt to disi‘ranchise these mem—‘bers and cripple any attempt to re—‘form the Municipal Bond. We resented Councillor Bourne's re—marks. He was appointed to represent. the Municipal Band and protect their interests, and this he failed to do. In conclusion. why blame the bands—men for the trouble? Put it on the right shoulders. We are all New Zealanders. mostly born in Hamilton, and mostly ratepayers, not irrespons—ible schoolboys, as the authorities in the Regiment. would have people beiie\'c.-—-I am, etc., L. MACKENZIE. Frenkton, May 15.

(To the Editor.) Slr,—Presuming the vote for the removal of Garden Place Hill is carried and the Government. exchanges the old courthouse site for a site on the levelled ground opposite, I beg to submit the following plan for the termination of the car parking dimculty— 'i‘ile courthouse building to be re—moved, the ground prepared \\'lUl it slope to the river to drain rain water, and then lilill out in three lanes. each divided by at car stop about 2 feet wide, the whole surface to he laid down with bitumenl Each lane would accommodate about 50 curs, making a lolai of 150 cars, a small charge to be made daily, and all local cars to be prohlbilctl from parking in the following streets: Victoria Street, \Voodward Street and \\'ard street.

This would leave room for the country Visitors (the outside purchasing power) to draw up in front of the store at which the occupier wanted to do business, instead of. as now. having to lake the car out to the back streets, compelling the ladies and children to trump back into the main streets, and then, when the buying was done, lo carry the parcels and kiddies hack to the cur, wet or line. Sliopkeepers should have u think. in the old days, when friends came to Visit us, we used to meet them. give the horse a feed, and en—tcrlzlin them. not send lhem round lo lite llill‘k door dud let llu‘tu gel iu llu: best wuy they could. Is 11, sl‘ltirllnl‘ss uud Freed that are displuelng common Courtesy to your Visitors. or is 11. leek ol' umlerslumliu: of what is required to uulte llle lushle people willi [lie outside pui'eli:u>er>‘! ’l‘he our problem is exert-ism}; the minds or many, and il' llm ehanee of getting this r-ar stand in the eentre ot‘ the husiuess m'eu is not set-tired the husinem people have only themsele lo llllll‘lll‘. its in live, yeors' time you will have to go to till) limes the etml. to provide less eonunodious pee—uuses. Take the example ot‘ .~ laud. \\‘lli‘n the Ilivie Squure was pulled down .some \\'nnlml :1 rue ,Nldtill there. luxt it was lurued down. \\‘lmt would the people who llit‘ned lhe propoqitlon dowu give to have lhe site \'uenul now for ears"! 'l‘lutt Show site would he relueulng‘ lo the Auckland (lin tlouueil ulioul L'Tmllll per uere mul :JlYlllA' :1 semire to thousands of me lt\\ll(‘l',\ who would lie onl} too please-t to pork there/t iiurxleusiliuve the :ulvoedtes for garden.» on this site lulu-u into :teeotllll lliut the people who route iult» towu eolue in to do luisluess, dud would tuueh pi-el'er In Move :1 our stand llluu u lllillt‘ll ol‘ llo\\‘el':~'. us they edu get :11] lhey \\uut :tl llolue‘,’ , As this is no due ol' lllilil)‘ :tud ser» \'iee, iel the I':xlep.‘|,\el‘:<, \\'lll'll t'eeot'tl—in: their \otm nil lhe question ot’ tiurtlell l’luee, realise that it} lukiu: tui\.ml.ti-7e ol' ulilil) the} .iru ghlm; >er\i.~e. l uui. elm. tjltl‘x'l'llY \l>l'l‘lll'.. l'llllll‘lll‘ll. \la: 11.