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Salient: An Organ of Student Opinion At Victoria University College, Wellington, N. Z. Vol. 24, No. 4. 1961

Mr O'Brien Objects

Mr O'Brien Objects

Mr O'Brien took exception to the references to "backstabbing" and "legal trickery." He didn't see why people who had stated quite clearly and openly what they intended to do should be accused of that.

"It is a reflection on myself and Mr Watts," he objected.

They had stated openly and repeatedly that they were opposed to this position and to Mr Hercus's stand. They had gone to the constitution, as they should have, to guide them. There was no "trickery." Mr Watts had discovered the rule that three unaccepted apologies could force a resignation and they had fought for the implementation of this constitutional measure openly and honestly.

They did so, he explained, not just against Mr Hercus, but because they felt the president must be working here. Mr Hercus had referred to himself as a spokesman for the student body: how could he be a spokesman if he was not here to speak?

"This executive is in a regrettable position: depending on who is here, you can predict what will happen. This is most undesirable."

Mr O'Brien concluded by agreeing with Mr Mitchell that it could perhaps be discussed with Mr Hercus. "But," he made it clear, "if Mr Hercus doesn't agree to a solution, then we will continue to fight this matter."