Mr Ormond at Napier
[per united press association/ I ]'' Napier, April 7. Mr Ormond addressed his constituents in the Theatre Eoyal to-night, which was closely packed, a large number of ladies being present. He was warmly cheered on making his appearance. He explained that he would have met his constituents earlier were it not for his serious illness. After referring at some length to his action in connection with the successful initiation of the harbour schedule ■ he gave a detailed account of the events of last session, and said that ~; Mr Stout, by his action since he joined the present Ministry, had forfeited all claim to be the Liberal leader of New Zealand. He denounced Sir J. Yogel's recent proposals as being of a most reckless character,- and said he a determined opponent of Mr-Bal-lance's native policy, which he considered a retrograde one. As to the' future, he. said he had no idea what- r the policy of the Government was tobe next session. Mr Ormond spoke Ifor two and a half hours. Several* questions were asked. A -Vote of thanks and confidence was carried by acclamation.
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Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 128, 8 April 1886, Page 2
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