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Gisborne, February 2nd, 1909. .0 THE RATEPAYERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK. f ' A DIES AND GENTLEMEN,— iJ. Having consented to become a candidate for one of the seats on the Harbor Board for the County, I beg co lay. before you the main points of i policy which, if elected, I shall support. 1. The construction of an Outer Harbor, without loss of time, and for that purpose to (submit to the ratepayers either one or all of the plans now before the Board, so that" the iecision of those interested may be iirectly obtained on the question. 1 consider that the public safety and convenience' are involved in the nonexistence of a safe harbor. _ The authentic figures miblislied by the Harbor Board, and quoted before Parliament, show that under the least favorable circumstances no permanent rate would be required for the payment of interest and sinking fund, uul I know from my business experi-•:-ueo that ah immense saving can be made to the people of this community by the making of Gisborne a .discharging port for imports from abroad. Considering the progress of this district arid the port of Gisborne during the last quarter of a century, and having in view the very great ■ possibilities of the future, I believe in lieu of any increase in rates, charges or fees, that they can be steadily reduced by the building of an outer harbor, until Gisborne becomes nearer to a free port than any other harbor in the Dominion. 2. I am decidedly of opinion that the waters of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers should be retained at full tide by means of locks or weirs, and discharged from time to time as necessity or convenience advises. This would turn the mud banks of these rivers into a very pleasant expanse of clear water, bbt'h good to look upon and for the purpose of pleasure, and at the same time ridding the town and suburb from noxious smells olfcen arising at low tide, and adding to the health of a rapidly-increasing district. Besides these advantages, the scour would be useful in clearing the river bed. 3. The Tauwharaparae endowment wlil shortly bo in the hands of the Board. There will* be probably a contest on the Board itself as to whether that endowment shall be leased in large areas or cut up for the best value and in allotments for as close settlement as possible. I shall be strongly opposed to dealing with this in any other way than that conducive to profitable settlement and monetary results. 4. As regards the general conduct of the Board’s business, I shall use my best efforts in the direction of economy, subject always to an efficiency of service. Having undertaken the candidature, I shall be glad of your support of it. T. ADAIR

HARBOR BOARD ELECTION THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH. Ladies and gentlemen,— I beg to offer myself a- Candidate for tlie Harbor Election on Monday Next, and as I have had the confidence of the Electors for so many years I shall he pleased if we can renew that confidence. The Outer Harbor requires the most careful consideration, not only the first cost, but the working expenses and upkeep will be very great. These important questions have not been i onsidered yet. I note that it has been stated that the Harbor can be constructed in six years. 1 have great doubts on this point, judging of other works in the Dominion. I am as anxious as anyone to get a good workable Harbor, but I fear there are many doubts about the- present plans, that we ought to know more about them before embarking with a work which may land us with all the loan.spent and the work only half completed. If returned, I will give the- above important questions very careful consideration. Your obedient servant. J. TOWNEEY. HARBOR BOARD ELECTIONS. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF COOK AND WAIAPU COUNTIES. T A DIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I -9-J 1 beg to offer myself as a candidate at the Election for two members of the Gisborne Harbor Board to be held oil February Bth. In regard to the proposed outer harbor, 1 am of opinion that neither of. the schemes brought forward have sufficient data behind them to justify us in borrowing such, a large sum of money to spend upon what can only be at the best an experimental work. One of the engineers in bis report admits that the proposed work can never be relied upon as a harbor of refuge, owing to the fact that it would be unsafe to attempt to enter it in bad weather. This admission coupled with j the fact that the generally expressed j opinion amongst shipmasters is that | at best it would be only a fine weaI ther harbor, should be sufficient to convince all prudent persons of the j necessity of caution before finally I committing ourselves to a work of i such magnitude and' such doubtful | utility. • | As the river is likely to be our only harbor for some time to come I consider it essential that a more up-to-date plant should be acquired for dealing with the silt question. . I do not consider the policy of placing heavier burdens upon the shipping is a wise one, as it tends to limit tbc number of vessels coming to the port, and if pushed to extremes may result in an increase of freight being charged. If you do me the honor to. elect me ‘as oiie of your representatives you may rely upon my doing my best to further the interests ,of the district generally. ' „ - ’ Yours Faithfully, ■ * J. B. KELLS. 1