THE WAIAPU ELECTION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1582, 12 October 1905, Page 3

THE WAIAPU ELECTION.

MR H. H. WALL AT PATOTAHI.

A LIVELY MEETING.

The Fatutahi Hall was crowded to the doors last evening on the oooasion of the address delivered by Mr H. H. Wall. Being in the home of the Independent Oppositionists, there was naturally a great deal of hostility manifested towards the candidate, and from the outset interruptions were frequent. The. candidate followed obiefiy npon the lines of previous addresses, and by his remarks created a mast favorable impression. Referring to the question of no-lioense, the speaker stated that the carrying of no-license would be one of the greatest bleasings wbfoh bad fallen to the district. It bad proved a benefit wherever tried. Mr Wall expressed himself as strongly in favor of subsidising Oatholio sohools. A number of questions were asked of the candidate, and satisfactorily answered. Mr W, K. Chambers pointed out to the candidate the folly of two candidates standing in the Opposition interests, and against such a strong opponent as the Hoo. James Carroll. He thought the committees of the two candidates should meet and a decision in regard to one should be arrived at-

Mr Wall reiterated the argument laid down in his opening address at Waerenga-a-kuro, that there was a great difference in the polities of the three candidates. Mr Carroll was a follower of the Government, he was an Oppositionist and Prohibitionist, whilst Mr Clayton came between both parties. Replying to a question as to what was an “ independent oppositionist” Mr Wall stated that he oouli not answer the enquiry. In answer to farther questions the candidate said he was prepared to place the Maoris ou the same footing as Europeans in regard to the matter of no* licenee. , ~

A number of questions havmg been asked the meeting became of a lively character.

The Ohairman himself proposed a vote of thanks to the caadidate, and as the majority of those present considered the resolution rather premature no seoonder was forthcoming, with the result that the Chairman left his seat at the table and the meeting broke up in disorder.