THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES. “The spirit of the times shall teach me speed.” KING JOHN, ACT IV. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1873.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 119, 22 October 1873, Page 3

THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES. “ The spirit of the times shall teach me speed.” KING JOHN, ACT IV. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1873.

The nominations for the Provincial! Council election take place to-day. Up to the present time there are only two “Hichmonds in the field,” both of whom are well known to be “ honorable men,” and cither of whom would, we believe, favourably represent the constituency. The electors appear to be placed rather in a difficulty, like the boy in the pastry cook’s shop, who, surrounded by good things, could not make up bis mind what to choose ; or, like Captain Mach oath, who sang, “ How happy could 1 be with either were t’other dear charmer away.’’ It is our intention during this election to give fair play to each candidate, and not to attempt by comment in this journal to influence a single vote. "We wish to see the best man returned ; wo believe that such is the feeling of the entire constituency, and that the welfare of the district will take precedence of all other considerations in the minds of electors at the polling booth. It is barely possible that at the eleventh hour

another candidate may make Ids appearance. But of link's there is no positive information. Vde shall Maud bv ;uul watch the contest with feelings " el: no ordinary interest. AVo shall regard ii net so much as a struggle of opposing principles as of the exercise by a small and intelligent community of a great const tuidenal right, and, whatever mav bo t!io resultshall entertain a feel hug of pride that: the ropresenlnt ive uf Tauramra will bring no discredit on the district" : uav, will rather do honour to the Coua.ai C hamber oi the province, \\ e bupe t hat no elector will be absent on the fmlhug day. The decision uf that due cannot be reversed within four years, and those who may, from pressure of engagements, or trout indifference, refrain from attending to record their votes, will have no grounds to complain if hereafter they should ho dissatisfied with the member who is returned. There is wisdom in making use of occurrences when they oiler, and futl v in allowing them to pass, and rcphmv when it is too late. ° i UK friends of Captain Morris, and their name is legion, will be glad to learn that that gent leman is expected to arrive iu Tauranga very shortly, when ho will immediately call a meeting of t lie electors at Tauranga iu order lo give the public anctaer opportunity of Injuring his views on provincial matters, and to answer any questions that may be put to him. It is rather unfortunate that Captain Morris will unavoidably be absent at t ho n animations t vday, but this very fact will, doubtless, strengthen the ardour of the supporters of his causey Captain Morris will, we learn, also visit the outlying districts on his return iu order to make himself personally acquainted with the electors.

" ——■«— —. Me hDGCniBi. met t.bc electors ot Tunranga on Monday night, and in a brief but able speech proclaimed his views on “ the greui topics of lae day.” r lhe candidate was listened io throughout with marked attention, and at its conclusion satisfactorily answered several questions by electors. Mr B.idelS occupied the chair, and there was a large and respectable attendance. We shall publish a supplement on Saturday next, containing a full report of the proceedings, A vote of confidence was passed to Mr Edgeumbo by a very large majority.