THE PENINSULA SEAT.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 838, 10 January 1883, Page 2

THE PENINSULA SEAT.

Bishop Moran a Candidate.

Bishop Moran, who has announced himself as a candidate for the vacant Peninsula seat, in his address to the electors of the constituency, after referring to the unsatisfactory views of both Mr Larnach and Mr Donnelly on the education question, says;- “It is difficult to say which of these two candidates is most unjust and tyrannical in his principles and policy, and most opposed to the equitable claims of Catholics and others who think with them.” He proceeds : —“ Under_ these circumstances I offer you my services. Ido this to afford all just men an opportunity of giving effect to their disapprobation of the principles and policy of Mr Donnelly and Mr Larnach on the education question, and as a protest against the cowardice of some and the tyrrany of others. In the position in which I' now place myself I only c airn to be regarded as a man, a citizen, and an elector of the Peninsula, and as the advocate of • fair-play and even-handed justice. I shall canvass no man, I shall employ no agents. Such as are willing to vote for me will come to the poll at their own expense, and purely for the purpose of protesting against injustice and advocating what is equitable. 1 make no apology for assuming this position. lam as much entitled to offer my services to the electors as Mr Donnelly or Mr Larnach, or any other man. ” On all other subjects likely to occupy the attention of Parliament ho says his principles will be found fair and just.