Wellington Independent THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1871.
No greater indignity could be passed on the Hon. Mr Fitzherbert than to institute any comparison between him and ihe other candidates who stand for election to-day. The very fact that such men should ever have been nominated is nothing short of an ailVont to the gentlemen of all shades of politics who, in the present crisis agreed to sink all differ, uncos with a view to secure for the province a Superintendent of comprehensive views, of large political experience, and commanding iniluence. But the disparity between the merits of the candidates ought not to induce a feeling of too great security, lleccnt elections throughout the colony have shown what a parly, if only well organised, can do, even although despicable both in numbers and character. The Christchurch election is a case in point. The ex-Mayor of that city was so generally respected, and his competitor (what shall we say?) so well known, that no efforts wore considered necessary by the former or his friends, and the latter to the shame and humiliation of the whole ciiy now freely expressed, was elected by a large majority. It is the duty therefore of every elector to vote to-day who would save Wellington from a like disgrace. We are aware that many think that politics is only the concern of a view, and that they had belter, to use
thetrowu words, mind their own business. We say most distinctly that every man who does not vote to-day for Mr Fitzherbert is not minding his own business. Me is grossly neglecting it. If through his apathy Mv Fitzherbert is not returned, he will learn sooner or later, and IN ITS EFFECTS ON HIS OWN BUSINESS TOO, that ho has committed a blunder he will never cease to repent. The city of Wellington is rapidly rising in reputation throughout the colony through the increased attention now given to civic improvements and reforms; but it will become the laughing stock of every hamlet in Now Zealand into which Hansard has penetrated, if it does not by an overwhelming majority of votes to-day show that it can draw a wide distinction between a gentleman of colonial reputation and tried ability and two nondescripts whom we do too much honor by mentioning in the same breath. Electors, sink all past differences, regard the reputation of your city and province, prefer ability to bounce and bullyism, protect the interests you have at stake, and mind your own business by voting to-day for Mr Filzherbert, whom only in your heart of hearts you must believe to be fit to be Superintendent at the present crisis. If any are apathetic, arouse them. Be yourselves in earnost, and your earnestness will spread and prevail. It will be a great assistance to Mr Fitzherbert's committee, if you poll early. Too late in going into the field to have any organisation, they rely mainly on the excellence of their candidate and the common sense of the electors. Let the watchword be then " Vote for Mr Fitzherbert, and vote early! 11
Wellington Independent THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1871.
Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3178, 20 April 1871, Page 2
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