ELECTORAL NOTES.

Evening Star, Issue 3989, 7 December 1875, Page 2

ELECTORAL NOTES.

Parliament was dissolved yes'erday, and the new parliament summoned to meet on February 2, on which day the writs are made, returnable. At the Thames Mr 0. F. Mitchell, M.P.C., is being brought forward as a candidate. Mr C. O’Neill announces Lis Intention to seek reelection. Colonel Harrington, who is at present in Melbourne, has withdrawn from the candidature of the East Coast on account of his son’s illness.

Mr T. L. Shepherd will shortly address the electors of the Dunst m district “ with the view of consulting with them on the present political situation, as well as to review the action of the expiring Parliament,” but he does not say he intends coutestiiu; his old seat. < hir Lawrence correspond'nt telegraphs:— “The Abolitionists are still seeking fora cand date. Mr W. J). Moirisen, of Morrison and Nicoll, is now spoken of as likely to come forward. Any politician of known integrity would receive the support of non-Brovincialists, and Mr J. C. Brown not thdaring, leaves the field open for anyone who would carry the confidence of the people.” Mr S. P Andrews addressed the electors of Christchurch la-t night. He said he agreed with abolition, but not in Centralism, \ and hoped to see a good form of local government repl ic • Provi cial institutions. He advo-

cated free, compumory, and elementary education, and the sarm 1 allowance to municipalities out of the land fund as to road boards. The Hon, E. Richardson and Mr Ji. C. J. Stevens are strong favorites for she city. Mr Wakefield is not supported at all. Our Wellington conespundont telegraphs : “Mr Travers's’ speech on Saturday night created a v * ry powerful impirsdou among the electors, and his prospects have greatly improved. Since Mr Gisborne stands separato’y, his chances, though somewhat inpivci, are but slight.. Messrs Pearce and hunter have a strong conunitt.ee They address the electors on the 15th. There are three candidates in the field for Waiiarapa— vi es-rs Bunny ami Beeves and the Hon. C. Pharazyn. Mr Bunny’s prosp- cts are now good, aud much impr >ved since lie announced his return to the platform of 1868, when he supported Mr tafford and the leading member of the “toorallooral ” party. Dr Buller is likely to beat Mr Walter Johnston for Manawatu. The ‘ Post’ to night is very severe on Messrs Peaice aud Hunter for neglecting the interests of their constituents, and says—‘We -consider Mr Travers’s political platform satisfaci ory, and as the present representation of the City partakes much of a class character, we shall give him in the public interest our streuuom support during the present contest.’”