MR LYSNAR OR SIR JAMES CARROLL?

Gisborne Times, Volume LI, Issue 5344, 3 December 1919, Page 7

MR LYSNAR OR SIR JAMES CARROLL?

(To the Editor.!

bn-, A* we are approaching the eve ol such an important election, permit me a little space in your valued column:;. Now that the relative value ot tlio candidates is boinj’ so lrcely discussed by the public, it is to be hoped that every elector will realise his or her responsibility in returning to | Parliament a man capable of keeping | this very important district out of sucii j a wretched state of isolation. The | dogged determination of our southern people in securing railway comunication throughout the South Island, where so much of the country is of but little value compared with this fertile district of ours, shows clearly the inactivity of one who has represented us for a quarter of a century. Every responsible thinking man or woman must admit that no one has done as much for the advancement of Gisborne and the surrounding districts as Mr W. 19. Lysnar, in fact, as Mr John Clark put it, “lie is another Dick tfeddou.” Now, sir. it is inconceivable that Mr Slierratt, who so recently held the position of Ma.vor of this town, should suggest to friends the lack of necessity for a change of repres- j entation. He was, in fact, greatly concerned recently as to whom should be the selected candidate. And now lie continues to be Sir James Carroll’s supporter! I sincerely trust, it is not a case of “sour grapes" and that Mr | Slierratt will at least see the evil of bis wavs, and do a little to bring about a more progressive policy, as far as this district is concerned. It is not sufficient to bring a Parliamentary partv to tour this isolated and much neglected part of the North. Me must he represented by a man of Dir Lvsnar’s calibre—a man with force and determination and energy, and one who does not know (be meaning of the word “can't." and who will carry through successfully everything lie undertakes. No doubt Sir .Tames Carroll deserves a seal in the Upper House, and it. is to be hoped be will see Ins way to withdraw from the contest, as the Times suggested to him. It might mean a little sacrifice to his party, but T am sure both lie and Mr MacDonald will admit the risk we run in the three cornered contest, if by aiU chance a stranger and an extreme La fieri te were returned, it would be a retrograde step and would be the means of retarding progress in this district for many a day to come. I am. yoms etc. An^„pc

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