Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NUHA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, MARCH 8,1879.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXI, Issue 3384, 8 March 1879, Page 2

Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NUHA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1879.

" Ready to promise, but slow to perform," expresses most accurately on© of the distinguishing characteristics of the present Q-overnment. This we know to our cost, notwithstanding what may be considered by less favoured localities our fortunate position iv having a friend at Court. Wanganui has been promised that large reclamation works should be carried out on the foreshore, with the view of utilising the land so to be reclaimed for railway purposes, and making the terminus convenient for shipping. Plans of the proposed work were prepared, and tenders called for, and although the tenders received were reasonable enough in amount, they were one and all rejected, aud it was announced that the Government proposed to make certain modifications, and to call for fresh tenders. So far, there was not much to be said. Wanganui is not unreasonable, and is not inclined to cry out against moderate modifications in a large work, provided ouly that it is prosecuted with reasonable despatch. But as the Government appear to have forgotten all about their promise to call for fresh tenders, or indeed that such a place a* Wanganui is still in existence, it is well that they should get an occasional reminder, aud therefore we are glad that the Harbour Board yesterday took the matter into consideration, and instructed the Secretary to communicate with the Government on the matter, as, apart altogether from the element of doubt that has now arisen as to the intentions of the authorities, the Board are thereby prevented from proceeding with works which they are anxious to carry out. We trust therefore that they will be favoured with an immediate, definite, and favourable reply, and that the Government organs may, without any further delay, receive the gratifying noti-. fication calling for fresh tenders. While we are on the subject of unfulfilled promises, we may as well put in a word for the new Post Office. Perhaps the Hon Mr Fisher and Dr Lemon had better have another run up to Wanganui, for two or three hour?, just to refresh their memories with regard to the shabby old concern that at present does duty for Post aud Telegraphic Offices combined. It really is trying to have to do with people who require so much reminding ; but as apparently nothing is to be had without asking, we must perforce do as other places do, ask, in tones that cannot be misunderstood, and again and again reiterate our requests if necessary.