WHARVES AND FREEZERS

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21336, 6 February 1941, Page 9

WHARVES AND FREEZERS

(To the Editor) Sir, —As “King Henry V” appears to have dropped out of the discussion on the subject of wharves and freezing workers, “Old Soldier” seems to be my only opponent. I feel that the end of this wordy warfare is well in sight, and look on this as my last reply to “Old Soldier.” He has brought up two subjects, and refuses to keep to either. “Old Soldier” came into this discussion by elbowing “King Henry V” out. Once established, he immediately changed the subject to conscription and added a personal question whether I had joined the Home Guard. My answer that I had joined brought him no comfort. My views on conscription of wealth must have displeased him more still. He never referred to conscription and ihe Home Guard again. His last letter contains two personal references to myself, both inaccurate and they would not help his or “King Henry V’s” case if they were. I made it clear in my first letter that everyone should make a genuine wartime effort. Surely that is clear enough for anyone 1o understand. Apparently “Old Soldier” does not understand. I have hurt my opponents by giving part of my experience in works and my duties as a port official. The fact that high officials on the wharf who lack ability and tact are chiefly responsible for the wharf trouble is not accepted with a good grace by “Old Soldier” or “King Henry V. ’