THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4044, 8 July 1884, Page 3

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Woodville, This clay. Mr W. C. Smith addressed a large meeting of electors here last night, aud met with an enthusiastic reception. A vote of confidence was passed unanimously. Auckland, This day. Some time ago Sir George Grey was solicited to stand for Egmont, but declined. He has since been asked to support a local candidate against Major Atkinson, but that also he declined to do, and has sent a telegram to the effect that, as he is not to be opposed as tho leader of tho party for Auckland City East, he -will not countenance an opponent to Major Atkinson. Mr Charles Atkin is out for Eden. Mr Peacock addressed the electors of Newton last night, and received a vote of confidence. He avowed himself a supporter of Major Atkinson's administration. Mr DcLautour has definitely decided to contest Newton. At tho nomination for tho Northern Maori electoral district, the following four candidates were proposed:—lhaka Hakuheno, To Toi, Raniera Wharerau, Hirini Taiwhanga, and Rai Pangari. Hamilton, This day. The nomination for the Western Maori electoral district took place yesterday, when the following eight candidates were proposed :—Henare Kaihau, Hcmiora Mangakahia, Tiki Karama Ngatipavo, Meiha Keepa, Tan toko Te Apukc, To Ao Wotore, Te Rerenga, Mciha Te Whcoro and Sydney Taiwhanga. Tho show of hands was in favor of Henare Kaihau, and a poll was demanded. Major Te Whcoro and Major Kemp, of Wanganui, arc two of the candidates. Hawera, This day. Mr John Jackson, a sawmiller at Ngaie, has offered to oppose Major Atkinson. He proposes a House consisting of four members, two for each Island, and that, as the Premier should carry on the whole of the Government business during the recess, there should be no Native Minister, no Armed Constabulary, and that tho present waste lands of tho colony should be distributed gratis amongst the present inhabitants, who have had all the hardship. He also proposes other radical reforms. Wellington, This day. Mr Browne, a candidate for Foxton, received a vote of confidence at Karori on Saturday night. It is stated that Mr F. S. Fraser will be a candidate for Te Aro in the Good Templar interest. Mr Hutchison, a candidate for South Wellington, and Mr Shaw, candidate for Te Aro, addressed meetings last night, and received, votes of confidence. Blenheim, This day. Mr W. H. Eyes addressed the electors at Tuamarina last night as a candidate for the Picton scat, and received a vote of confidence. Ho favors the coalition of Sir Julius Vogel, Major Atkinson, and Mr Bryce, Kaikoura, This day. Mr Lance addressed a crowded meeting last night. If the late Ministry were in a majority he would support them, but he anticipated that Sir Julius Vogel would become Premier, and he would support him so long as not to commit the country to an extravagant policy. He characterised Sir George Grey as a dangerous leader. A vote of thanks was carried. Nelson, This day. Mr G. Talbot, of Richmond, is a candi • date for Waimea iv opposition to Mr Shcphard. Mr Hursthouso met the electors at Motueka on Saturday evening, aud received an unanimous Yotc of thanks. Greymouth, This day. Mr Joseph Petrie addressed a very largo meeting of the electors at the Public Hall last night. The greater portion of his address was devoted to explaining why ho voted against the Ministry. He declared himself in favor of a progressive land tax. He received a vote of confidence There were no dissentients, and no amendment was proposed. Christchurch, This day. Mr Wakefield addressed the olectors at Selwyn last night. He said he would assist in the formation of a new moderate party, with Sir Julius Vogel as leader, and including Major Atkinson and Sir George Grey. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried by an over-whelming majority, an amendment of thanks only being negatived. Mr Ohissold is to be asked to contest Lyttelton against Mr Allwright and Mr Webb. Mr Joseph Jebson, a candidate for St. Albans, addressed a fairly attended meeting at Merivale, and received a vote of confidence. He avowed himself an opponent of Sir Julius Vogel. . Mr Dunlop addressed a large meeting of the electors of Avon last evening at Papanui, and received a vote of confidence. _ Ho said he would support tho leader of the Liberal party. At the nomination at St. Stephen's, Kaiapoi, for the South Island Maori electoral district Hori Kero Taiaroa and Tare Metere Te Kahu were proposed, aud a poll was demanded. Captain Toswell is announced as a candidate for Collinge. Timaru, This day. Mr E. G. Kerr addressed the electors of Timaru last night. Ho said he would follow Sir Julius Vogel, who be believed would have a strong following. ! At the conclusion of the meeting the chairman declared that the votes "for thanks only" and for " thanks and confidence " were equal. The contest between Mr Kerr and Mr Turnbull is likely to be a most exciting one. Mr A. E. Rhodes has retired from contesting- the Gladstone seat. : / : Dunedin, This day. Mr A. H. Ross addressed the Roslyn electors last night, and received a vote of confidence. . He said ho was in favor of a re-construction of the Ministry, with Major

Atkinson and Mr Rolleston as members of the new one. Mr Hodge at South Dunedin declared himself a strong Oppositionist. Mr James Green received a vote of thanks only at Waikouaiti. _____«»»_