The Political Campaign.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 105, 31 October 1896, Page 2

The Political Campaign.

The number of candidates who have definitely announced themselves for the Ashburton seat has now been increased to seven, namely — Messrs E. G. Wright, W. Maslin, J. McLachlan, J. Ivess, J. McKeaguo, J. W. Sawle and J. Withell. It is understood, however, that Mr Withell will withdraw, leaving six probable starters in the field. The Government whips are going to have troublesome times. Mr Mills is said to be certain of defeat by Mr T. L. Buick, and at Major Harris' meeting at Mauku, a vote of confidence was negatived. Mr W. H. Montgomery told his constituents at Leeston on Friday night that " hitherto he had always voted against the Elective Executive Bill, but he was not at all sure that he would not change his vote, as the longer he was.in the House it became more apparent to him that, in the best interests of the colony, her best men should be on the Executive. There were some good men — they could not possibly get a better Premier in all New Zealand — but some members of the Executive would never have been appointed by the House, and were not satisfactory to the House."

(Per Press Association.* Auckland. Oct. 29. Mr Cad man left for the Waikato today. Mr W. F. Buckland got a vote of thanks and confidence at Onehunga. October 30. Mr Theo. Coopor is requisitioned to stand for the City electorate. Christchurch, Oct. 28. Mr T. E. Taylor, the Prohibition candidate for OhriHtcburch, addressed a meeting to-vieht. He declared biroseJf in favor of progressive .Liberal measures. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried without opposition. Napier, Oct. 30. Fitzroy, ex member for Selwyn, opposes Carroll for Waiapu. Wi Pere is likely to have opposition for Eastern Maori Electorate. Two Wairoa men, Maika Tarua and Taari Mete are announced. Dunedin, October 30. At the combined meeting of the Otago Prohibition Council and Dunedin Prohibition League it was resolved to recommend the electors of the city to support ] Messrs A. C. Begg, W. Earnshaw, and W. Hutchison for the city. Tho Women's Franchise held a ballot to selrct candidates for the city, the choico fell upon Messrs W. Hutchison, Millar and Pinkerton.