ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 325, 29 May 1878, Page 2

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

[We are at all times-ready to give expression to every shade of opinion, but in no case do we hold ourselves responsible for the sentiments of our correspondents.] ROAD WORKS. (To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sir, —As an election of Road Board Commissioners takes place shortly, itis to be hoped the members now in office will see that the contracts they have let, are carried out properly (as I believe they have an Engineer for the Board) for if that piece of work executed by Mr Clifford, on Ball Road, is a specimen of what we are to expect from Engineers plans and specifications, being passed as work done in a workman-like manner —I pity the ratepavers—also tlie members’ eyesisrlit. 1 am, &c, RATEPAYER. RE SCAB PETITION. (To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sir, —Bt-ittg at a loss to understand a portion of Mr E/ K. Morgan’s letter, wherein he states, “ 1 am undecided wether it would be right or not to hand ovgr the document to you for publication.” Now, if you will give me space, I will endeavour to ease his mind, bj r saying, “ most undoubtedly. lam one that signed the other petition, and I consider that, as I know there were a large number of signatures to it, it was public property, and wiien Major Atkinson said he was under the impression that this celebrated document was signed by a majority of sheepowners, it ought to have been published iu full, and as Major Atkinson has put it as an excuse to clear himself, by not according to the petition of a large number, give us one and all a fair chance to judge who was in favor of keeping or sacking Mr Hately, and let those gentlemen that signed this document, get the Major to forward them a copy of the other, and let that bo published also.” —I am, &c. FAIR PLAY. THE WHARF QUESTION. (To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sir, —As some correspondence has lately appeared in your paper about wharf accomodation, I must request to be allowed to have a few words to say on the subject. First, I notice “ Imjnirer ” makes insinuations respecting Mr Gibson’s interest on the “ other” side of the river ; but that, to my mind, as well as to many others, appears to be only another case of “ Kettle and Pot.” In the matter of the deputation, I think that if Messrs Bridge and Gibson had seen Sir John Goode and obtained his opinion on the best side of the river for the erection of wharves, &c., they would have been entitled to the thanks of the whole community ; and I have not the least doubt that both on the score of economy and utility, the “other” side would have been recommended.. As to the value of my opinion, it has the advantage of being entirely unprejudiced so far as private interest goes, as I have not a pennyworth of private property, either on the “other” side, or in the town of Carlyle, and I should decidedly say, ereet the wharves on tlie “ other” side. In the 1 first place, wharf accomodation' could be provided for half a dozen vessels, at the expense necessary to provide for one or two on this side, as on account of the deep water on the “ other” side, the wharf eonld run parallel with the bank—whereas on this side it would have to run nearly across the river to find the water. Much more might be said, in favor of the “other” side, but I hope that sufficient has been said to induce the public to demand that before the Harbor Board decides on a matter of so much public importance, ti poll should he taken throughout the County.—l am, &c., PRO BONO PUBLICO, o RAILWAY AGITATION. (To the Editor of the Patea Mail.) Sir, —At the meeting, on Saturday, in the Town Hall, Waverley, re railway—Mr Kenah informed the ratepayers that he intended to agitate against the next County rate of a shilling being levied. I hope to see the ratepayers all over the County supporting him—because, if we want our railway made, it is folly of us to put our hands in our pockets to keep the main road, when it is the Government’s place to do so. As long as we save them the expense,, they argue what is the use of their spending money for a railway. Our County Council bad no right to take over the main line, of road fiom Government, and saddle us with the expense, and I believe the only way to-get the railway pushed through here, is to throw them hack the main road to keep. As Mr Milne pointed out at the meeting, we are worse than other Counties for material to keep our road, and we have got nothing in the shape of railway works. Take Napier for instance. They have plenty of metal a few yards from, or in most cases, close on the sides of their roads. They have the railway right through the district, and a long way intd the hush, and likely to have more before Patea County has any. But, on the other hand, they do not go to Auckland, nor do they come to Wanganui, tolook for men to represent them. They chose men in their own midst, such as Ormond, who do not say they want such and such done —hut—it must bo done. Here we have, what some say is the finest County in New Zealand, and not a representative to its name. One part of it goes to Taranaki for shelter ; another takes refuge under the wihgs of Wanganui. What is the upshot?—No railway. If we are to be ruled by County.Councils, I think that the chairman of each County ought to be a member for that County in Parliament, If not, let Patea have one' that has some little interest some way or other. Should he not have a coat to his back—if he could uphold his rights and ours —I would give him my support before one that has no interest in the district. Rise up Patea, and shake thyself, and stand this foolery no longer. Tell those at the helm they have sugared and rubbed noses with the Maoris long enough. Let us have some of the money for our railway.—l am, &c., SETTLER. Waverley, May 28th, 1876.

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