Despard on the V.P.

Sir,—There are a few matters in the last issue in connection with N.Z.U.S.A. conference which need clarification. It is not correct to state that Salient's reporter was present for only 2-3 hours of a conference which lasted for 3½ days. I was present for nearly two complete sessions, between 6-7 hours of a conference which lasted for about 19 hours. It was not made clear how long Conference would remain in committee (over the Sharma issue) when Conference adjourned and other student activities were in progress.

Mr. O'Brien's statement over the policy change in Salient he foretold in Victoria's report to Conference is still rather unclear. Mr. O'Brien quoted the opinion of the Editor of the first issue of Salient which he and the majority of the present executive declined to re-appoint and ignored the contrary view expressed by the present Editor of the paper. The present Editor so far from envisaging a departure from previous policy has stated his willingness to adhere to it, at least, as defined in the terms of Old Timers letter in the first issue of this year. I cannot imagine his reasons for prefer, ring: the opinion of an Editor he and the executive had no confidence in to the one appointed in his stead.

"Despard."