THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 125, 26 April 1927, Page 7

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I cannot recall, after close on forty years’ residence in Palmerston North, a more unjustifiable attack levelled (by a would-be Mayor), Mr A. E. Bennett, against the late Mayor, Mr F. J. Nathan, in connection with his work during his term of office as. Mayor. Mr Nathan has left New Zealand for Sydney and‘is not here to defend the statements and give the public the true version of things, which he no doubt will do on his return. I have known Mr Nathan since boyhood, and I have-always found him-an honourable and conscientious man, whose word is his bond. He may have, made mistakes, which I doubt, but no matter what he did, he did it as he considered in the best interests of the town, and his administration was honest and above board. The attack made is characteristic of Mr Rpnnett, and such questionable tactics will be dealt with by the electors on voting day. I told Mr Bennett, before two other gentlemen, it was current report ho desired a seat in the Legislative Council, but was told he would have first to occupy some important public position.—l am, J. M. JOHNSTON.