THE HAWKE'S BAY SEAT.

Hastings Standard, Issue 125, 19 September 1896, Page 2

THE HAWKE'S BAY SEAT.

[To the Editor.] Sib, —I see by to-night's issue of your journal that another Liberal candidate will announce himself in a few days. I sincerely hope this is not correct. The evil of dividing the Liberal vote was only too evident last election, and it would be madness to adopt similar tactics this year. I hope the Liberal camp will act in unison and with one candidate in the field. There is far too much petty dissension in Hastings, and scarcely one elector has the backbone to acknowledge his opinions straight out. Liberals have nothing to be ashamed of—they have a cause worth fighting for ; but it does seem ridiculous that most of the men who should be leaders are really afraid to express a single opinion because they think they may offend their neighbor. This is what has kept Hastings playing second fiddle to Napier for so many years. Until people have the courage of their opinions it is needless to look for reforms. As it is with other matters, so it is with politics. There is a want of unity, except perhaps in the National Association, where aHf work as one man for the one object. The Liberal candidate should be decided upon at once, and before a week is passed it is essential that committees be formed right throughout the electorate. —I am, &c., Elector. Hastings, Sept. 16, 1896. )