THE MAYORALTY.

New Zealand Herald, 12 March 1901, Page 3

THE MAYORALTY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — time is approaching when the people of Auckland will be called upon to elect its chief civic magistrate. The extension of the franchise will make it possible for the whole of the people to give effect to their wishes in that most important matter, under most unusual circumstances. The promised visit of the King's son to Auckland makes it imperative that the city should honour itself by making a wise and fitting selection. There would be something peculiarly touching and gratifying in such an incident, if someone could be found to fill that office whose very personality, innate modesty, manners, service, and connection with Auckland would inspire feelings, nay, command feelings, of gratitude and veneration for the man, as well as for his high office. We all know full well that it will be a time for doing and receiving honour. Let Auckland beware of what it decides to do upon this unique occasion. The people at Home give us credit for doing most things well, and at the right time. Let us not be misled, and display a lack of knowledge of the fitness of things. Casting around, then, for such a one, I want to ask, would it be possible to induce Dr.- J. Logan Campbell to fill that high office? Most men and women will agree with me that it would be a very great pity, and a matter for lasting regret, for us to overlook the possibility of Auckland securing the services of one who is by nature and training so eminently fitted to carry those honours with credit to himself and to the city, of which he can so justly claim to be the founder, or, since wo like it better, " the father." Those who can enter into the spirit that has prompted me to make that suggestion, will perceive that the proposal, is one that could not bo made the subject of a contested election.—l am, etc., " John Mitchell. Arthur-street, 'Ponsonby, March 8, 1901.