The Feilding Star. Published Daily. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 1893. THE RANGITIKEI SEAT.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 88, 11 October 1893, Page 2

The Feilding Star. Published Daily. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 1893. THE RANGITIKEI SEAT.

There is no electorate iv the colony the Liberals are so aDxious to obtain possession of as that of Kangitikei. Already several gallant contests have been lost and won, and, although the cup of victory has, at least on one occasion, when Mr Arkwright ran in opposition to the late Mr Macarthur, been near their lips, yet their hopes have always been disappointed. At the coming general election another and bolder attempt than any previous one is to be made. It is not too much to say that every possible influence will be brought to bear by the powers that be to attain their end. But the more strenuous the efforts of that party, we confidently anticipate that those on the Opposition aide will be stimulated to greater exertion on their part to meet, and, if possible, overcome the forces to be brought against them. In this connection, at the present time, we would like to point out, in a friendly spirit, the Opposition party here are dwelling in a Fool's Paradise. They are too confident, and confidence begets indifference, which is the father of defeat. While their adversaries are up and doing, they should be also showing signs of activity, if it were only for the sake of self-encouragement. We anticipate that after the address of the Premier has been delivered on Friday next more life aud activity will be infused into them, but it seems a pity such an incentive should be necessary. On that occasion we may expect to be informed who is to be the Government candidate, whether Mr John Stevens or Mr Joseph Ivese. We expect that the Government will find a difficulty in making the selection, because both gentlemen have been chosen by 11 Liberal Associations " of some numerical strength, and it would never do to offend either of them. However, time will show.