THE MAYORALTY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2457, 23 March 1909, Page 5

THE MAYORALTY.

MR. »W. MILLER S CANDIDATURE.

A largely-attended and enthusiastic meeting of Mr. W. Miller’s committee was held in the committee rooms, -Lowe Street, last evening. Mr. A. F. Kennedy was elected chairman, and presided over ihe meeting. Mr. Ben. Hird was appointed vice-chairman, and Mr. J. F. Sheridan lion, secretary. • Important work was done, and thirty six gentlemen present were appointed to act- as an executive committee. Mr. Miller gave a brief outline of his proposed municipal platform, and ex- , pressed himself as strongly of opinion that- drainage should receive prompt- .... attention, and favored the adoption of , the valuable suggestion of Dr. Mason that the schemes should be submitted ■ j to a committee of independent experts. He thought that a small loan for thepermanent formation of arterial roads could be raised with advantage, and ~-j prior-to Mr. Lysnar’s accession to the . - Mayoral chair bad supported such a ; proposition in the Council. He coil— , sidcrcd that all proposals for the expenditure of large sums of money should. be submitted to experts; lie was not? “ an opponent of an ’outer haroor, but considered that great care should be ex-' ercised by the ratepayers , before com-. mittin°" themselves to any scheme that, was in the least degree problematical. Bo was of opinion that judicious ex- , penditure on river improvements should continue, but he did not beheveHhat an outer harbor could at present be coiu ; .vfcructcd without extra rating, but' - would address his committee more fully ; on the subject at a later date. He • particularlv asked all those who supported his candidature to'; do all ia . their power to prevent tlio importation of any bitterness into the" contest. The committee will meet, again tomorrow evening.; : ' - ■•