Rangitikei Election

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 153, 23 June 1892, Page 2

Rangitikei Election

MR BRUCE AT APITI. Mr Bruce addressed the electors in Mr Mackenzie's wool shed on the 17 instant, when he had the largest audience that has ever been together in Apiti. There were about 50 persons present. Mr Nix was voted to the chair, and introduced Mr Bruce who received a hearty welcome. He was frequently applauded during his speech. There were no questions asked and Mr Bruce received a hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Oldham seconded by Mr Mackenzie for his address. The meeting closed with the customery vote to the chairman. MR STEVENS AT CHELTENHAM. On Monday eyening Mr Stevens addressed the electors in the Cheltenham Schoolhouse. About 40 were present. Mr Jones was elected chairman and briefly introduced the candidate. The addregg was about the same as that given in other centres. He touched on the Simpson letter, and while disclaiming any idea of unfair play in politics any more than in private life, said that there was no doubt that Mr Simpson had made a most improper use of this letter. The candidate then touched on the principal questions of the day. In reply to questions Mr Stevens said that he was opposed to any further borrowing for any but special purposes which must be shown to be remunerative. He would be prepared to support a scheme for capitalising the thirds on perpetual lease lands. No more questions being asked Mr Taylor proposed and Mr Mcßeth seconded a vote of thanks and confidence. An amendment by Mr Colby, seconded by Mr Law was then proposed, That a vote of thanks but no confidence be given. The chairman called for a show of hands and then declared the amendment carried.