THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 137, 12 May 1941, Page 6

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

‘ (To the Editor.) Sir, —One hears a good deal now ! about Air Mansford and Air Teruicnt both. contesting tlie same seat, but one wonders if AH- Alansford ever intends to give another good citizen a chance for the position. He does not even say tjiat after the war lie will give it up; does he intend to hold that position all his life, and not let another man have a chance? AA’c have I had three Mayors in 20 years, and Mr'Mansford has had ten out of that period and now wants another three, as well as a “shot” at Parliament. All 1 wish to see is fair plav. —I am, etc., PASS IT ON. Palmerston North, 12/5/41. (To the Editor.) Sir, —Mr Mansford is a good fellow. Ho has done good work. He is an old campaigner and has learned a lot while in the service of the city. AA’e enjoy listening to him when he “goes off the deep end,” but when he becomes personal I don’t like him at all. Our Mayor has to be above that sort of thing. Could you tell me, sir, what has caused the change in our Mayor during the past three years? He used to bowl fairly and bat hard. Sir, we want a Mayor who is not trying to run with the hares and hunt with the hounds. The Nationalists know Mr Manslord too well to be: sidetracked by him. There is only one! thing we can do at the present time if we don’t want a Labour Mayor: A’ote for the man with the best balanced outlook. As I have said, sir, I don’t know why Mr Mansford has changed, but changed he has. AA’ould it not l>c wise for him to give way while there is yet time for him to retain the goodwill and admiration of his fellow citizens? —1 am. etc., DIGNITY. Palmerston North, 12/5/41. (To the Editor.) Sir, —1 like “En Avant.” He sees tilings so clearly. Neither am I intcrcsteu in politics. The trouble is, "En. Avant,” that Mr Mansford seems to be. "Nationalist” has pointed out that Mr Mansford is evidently going to make a convenience of the Mayoralty as a stepping stone to national politics. That, sir, is what many of us object to. AA’e want to elect a Mayor who has given us his word that lor the next three years the whole of his time will be given to our city. , Air Murphy is naturally a good man. Labour would not have chosen him hadi, he not been, but experience in affairs has not macie him known to I ns, nor our city affairs to him, bul|' Labour is strong and lias unity. So i 1 the fight boils down to a choice between a Labour Alayor or Air Tennent. '

A vote for Air Alansford will really bo a vote lor Labour. Palmerston North wants a change; it wants a man who can grace our city affairs, while our councillors continue to do their good work. Air Tennent is not seeking political honours, is not under the jurisdiction of a Trades Hall, but is free to give us his leadership. Yes, “En Avant,” his name is last on the ballot paper, but on Saturday it will l>e another case of the last once again being first. —I am, etc., " __ DIGGER. Palmerston North, 12/5/41.