THE STAND FOR REFORM.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3405, 21 December 1911, Page 2

THE STAND FOR REFORM.

MR. MASSEY CONGRATULATED*

A GREAT BATTLE WELL FOUGHT.

Congratulatory telegrams have been received 1 ’by Mr Massey from all parts of the Dominion. The first day’s collection numbered many hundreds, and their cumulative effect was a splendid, testimony of the delight which the result of the elections lias created in the Dominion. Several cablegrams .have also reached Mr Massey. The majority of the peoole were so eager to transmit their congratulations that they contented themselves with brief messages, but a number of the telegrams were very elaborate. Several people selected Scriptural passages. “Awake awake, put o,n strength O arm of the Lord,” ran one message. “Awake, as ini the ancient days, in the generations of old!. Art thou not lib that hath cut Rabat and wounded the Dragon P Break forth into joy; sing together ye waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord hath comforted His people. He hath redeemed Jerusalem. A Christchurch telegram read: “For our sentiments see St. Matthew’s, chapter xxv. verse 21. ’’The reference is to the passage: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast, been faithful over a few things,. I will make thee ruler over many things. Entei thou into the joy of. the Lord.” Other telegrams typical of the public feeling were as follow: “Well done; we are all proud of you and of the success of the party. It is a great and well-deserved victory, achieved by ability, steadfastness, and earnestness of purpose, and by noble and patriotic advocacy and action. May the Reform (lag long remain in the ascendjant, and thus enable you to accomplish such reforms as will advance the highest interest of our country and' the prosperity and happinessi of its people.” “Heartiest congratulations on the country’s splendid victory. You deserve it all for the great battle you have determinedly fought against overwhelming odds. Has only been won by determination and genuine British pluck.” . , “Hearty congratulations self and party. A glorious victory. We want true' Liberalism, . progressive legislation, h'uiest administration, and a leader witii courage and backbone. Plain Bill always was a good fencer, and at weight-for-age beats Ward every time. “Patea Reformers congratulate you most heartilv on the reward so well and faithfully earned. May you lie spared many years to carry on the glorious work of Reform.” “Hearty congratulations. Waited 2<) years for tins. May now rely on having clean politics and justice.” A Maori supporter telegraphed: “'God help you. Thank you for your great work and power. Very glad.”