MR. COATES' TRIUMPH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19168, 6 November 1925, Page 10

MR. COATES' TRIUMPH.

WIDE CONGRATULATIONS.

TELEGRAMS " POURING IN.

GOODWILL OF THE "DIGGERS."

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COKItESPONDEST.} WELLING TON, / Thu rsd ay. An election is not generally regarded as a means of revenue, but in the present case the thousands and thousands of telegrams received by the Hon. J. G. Co it.es, and still pouring in from all quarters, must . mean something in revenue, although they -- mean a great deal more to Mr. Coatss. i From the moment his great victory was assured telegrams and cablegrams were flashed not only from all parts of the Dominion but from the United Kingdom, Vancouver, Sydney and Melbourne, representing many shades of thought. " You well deserve your victory." said one message, characteristic of thousands. " It gives a crushing blow to the 'Reds.' New Zealand recognises a leader." While many telegrams, warmly congratulated Mr. Coates on hfs success there were hundreds into which a novel turn had been introduced, such as: " Heartiest congratulations on magnificent victory.. Feel confident the good ship New Zealand will steam peacefully to calm seas of prosperity with your strong hand at the helm." Another read; "Good morning, Gordon. How's that, eh? New Zealand's chance." There was a fine tarn reminiscent of election night in the telegram that stated: "Good gracious, you do get things done/ 5 * and the admirer who wanted to show that brevity was the soul of wit with the four telegraphed words: "Thank God and you." The problem of Mr. Crates' huge majority of s&ats no doubt presented itself rather forcibly to the man who wired; "Good God, what are you going to do with them all?" - There were hundreds oi messages also from those who remembered Mr. Coates in France, and from some of those who had actually served under him. " Over the top and the enemy routed,'* said on© from what might be called the military category. " I said the diggers were with you, They have said it now. Tres bon, messieur," was the cheery context of another, and still another message from a " digger " ran: " Delighted at your success yesterday. Am sore my old O.G. will ran the Government as successfully and as fairly as he ran our company. Permit, me to send my heartiest congratulations." Enthusiasm knew no bounds with the "digger" who wired: " I feci as elated as when I came out of La Basseville. Heartiest congratulations."