THE PARNELL ELECTION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14809, 12 October 1911, Page 4

THE PARNELL ELECTION.

Sir,—-The doctors of that quite ancient borough of Parnell will presently have a golden opportunity of giving pointed effect to that most delightful of characteristics in the human race—independence! If they return Sir John Findlay to Parliament, this humble but independent elector reckons they will fall in their own estimation of themselves when they come to quietly reflect on their action afterwards. Sir Joseph Ward stated a few weeks ago that " Sir John !,, 5" would contest a seat, and would win. Mart that, sir—win! Shakespeare must have had such cock-sure personalities as the Prime Minister. in his mind when he make one of . them say in " The Merchant of Venice : "I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips let no dog, bark !" That is just the position regarding Parnell. • I! Sir Joseph Ward, approve of Sir. John Fihdlay's candidature for this particular seat—he has the hall-mark of my favour—and he will win! The conceit of tho man! I reckon for this reason alone the ■ electors should assert their independence, and send Sir John back to try his luck again down South. This domination of our Prime Minister Just about over-steps the mark sometimes, and is getting a bit nauseous. Parnell has a good, straightforward, honest man .in Mr. Moss: let them look to it that he gets in; he will prove an acquisition to the House. • - F.T.J. .