MR. G. FOWLDS, M.H.R.'S, WARNING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11365, 7 May 1900, Page 7

MR. G. FOWLDS, M.H.R.'S, WARNING.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l am afraid Mr. George Fowlds' letter of warning, which appeared in your Saturday's issue, comes rather Into to carry with it tho beneficial results which ho anticipates. Had he, as 'a representative of this city, spoken out before tho Premier and Commissioners left Auckland, after doing so much injury to our city and port, his protest would have been strongly supported by the whole community; but tho fact remains that our representatives who are entrusted with authoritative positions to be on tho alert to protect our interests, and prevent us from being diddled," liavo exhibited the weak apology of being only capable of making a fuss after the damago is done. Again, Mr. Fowlds evidently overlooks, or is ignorant of the fact that Professor Thomas, of tho Auckland University, had mado a lifelong study of tho very knowledge required, and gained high honours in the English universities for his ability in theso branches of his profession. Why Professor Thomas has boon kopt in tho background during all this hurry-scurry about tho supposed plaguo is a great mystery, and I would advise Mr. Fowlds to inquire into tho matter, and satisfy himself, before (as I believe) unintentionally overlooking the professional ability which our university is capablo of fulfilling.— am, otc -> Barney Maglone.