THE ELECTIONS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2392, 2 December 1881, Page 3

THE ELECTIONS.

AVON. Mr 0. O. Bowen proposed, and Mr Judd seconded, the nomination of the Hon. W. Bolieston. No other candidates being proposed, the Returning Officer declared Mr Bolieston duly elected. Mr Bolieston, in thanking the electors, took the opportunity to refer to a letter from Mr Stout which appeared in the “ Lyttelton Times” of this morning, and also to the correspondence between himself and the Bishop of Nelson on the Native question, which was published in the same paper. He read the following telegram from himself to his Lordship, which was not published with the others Temuka, November 30th, 1881. To the Bishop of Nelson, Napier. I have received your Lordship’s telegram of the 20th inst. The whole correspondence wi'l be published on my return to Chiistchurch tomorrow or Friday. I have only to remark that it is not your opposition that I deprecate, nor should I wish to avoid fair and intelligent criticism. But no public man, any more than a private individual, can silently tolerate the slanderous imputation of base motives. His character is the propel iy of the pub> : c, and by the public he must be judged. He thanked the electors for the handsome way in which they had treated him, and expressed a hope that his public actions would continue to meet with their approve I. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer concluded the proceedings. OHBIBTOHUBOH NORTH. The nomination took place to-day, at twelve o’clock, at the City Council buddings. The Returning Officer, Mr G-. L. Lee, read the writ, and called upon those present to nominate the candidates. Mr Piper proposed Mr 8. P. Andrews. He had known that gentleman for many yeses, and considered that they could not da better than elect him. Mr Atkinson seconded Mr Andrews’ nomination. Mr Jameson had much pleasure in proposing Mr Henry Thomson. That gentleman bad been before them for a number of years in various official capacities, and was in every way worthy to be their member. Mr J. M. Thompson seconded. Both candidates then briefly addressed those present, after which the Returning Officer called for a show of hands, which he declared to be in favor of Mr Thomson. The proceedings then terminated. CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. The nominations for this electorate took place this day at noon ; n the Oddfellows’ Hall. There wr -■ a large audience present, a consideiable number of gentlemen being on the platform. The Returning Officer, Mr Alex. Lean 1 having read the writ and advertisement of polling, oaUed for nominations for one member to serve in the House of Representatives for the district of Christchurch South. Mr P. Cunningham proposed Mr John Anderson. Mr S. Clarkson seconded the nomination, Mr O. F. Hulbert proposed, seconded by Mr Nioholn Bowden, Mr John Holmes as a fit and proper candidate to represent Christchurch South. Both candidates having addressed the electors, a show of hands was taken, which was declared to be in favor of Mr Holmes. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. STANMORE. The nomination of candidates for this electorate took place at noon at the schoolroom, Bicgsland, Mr E. B. Wright being the Returning Officer. The following gentlemen were nominated : William Patten Oowlishaw, proposed by Mr Eph. Toomer, seconded by Mr Edwin Green. Walter Hippolyte Pilliot, proposed by Mr W. F. Hubbard, seconded by Mr John Jamieson. William Flesher, proposed by Mr W. R. Oooke, seconded by Mr Wm. Kerr. Robert Olephane, proposed by Mr R. Olephano, seconded by Mr Wm. Flesher. Mr Olephane, who nominated himself, and spoke in favor of Mr Pilliet, had some difficulty in obtaining a seconder. Mr Oowlishaw offered, but not being an elector of the district, was not eligible. Mr William Flesher then came to the rescue, stating it would give him much pleasure to contest the seat with that gentleman. Considerable difference of opinion existed as to whether the candidates should address the meeting or not. Mr Flesher advanced for that purpose, but the electors present did not care to hear any of the candidates, as they had all spoken several times in the district. The Returning Officer then took a show of hands, which resulted as follows :

Mr Pilliet 29 Mr Flesher ... ... ... 20 Mr Oowlishaw 18 Mr Olephane ... ... ... 6 A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr Oowliahaw. A vote of thanks for the Returning Officer, proposed by Mr Flesher, terminated the proceedings. SYDENHAM. The nominotions for the above took place at Sydenham Borough Council offices, Fifth street, at noon this day. Mr George Booth, Returning Officer, after going through the usual preliminaries, called for the nomination of candidates. Mr Thomas Henry Bono proposed Mr James W. Treadwell. Mr Treadwell seconded himself owing to his proposed seconder's name being wrongly spelt on the electoral roll. Mr Edward Pavitt proposed Mr Charles Clark. Mr William Bird Campbell seconded the nomination. Mr Stephen Powell proposed Mr J. R. Andrew. Mr E. B. Ballinger seconded the nomination. Mr Edward Jones proposed Mr William White, junr. Mr William Miller seconded the nomination. The candidates having severally addressed the electors, the Returning Officer called fora show of bands, with the following result:— Treadwell 6 Clark 8 Andrew 7 White,junr. ... ... 33 Two electors demanded a poll on behalf of Mr Charles Clark,

e Mr Charles Clark proposed, and Mr W. White, junr., seconded a vote of thanks to the Beturning Officer, which terminated the 8 proceedings. HE AXHCO lE. j The nomination of candidates for the Heathcote district took place at the Oddfel--8 lows’ Hall, Woolston, at noon, this day. 3 The Beturning Officer (Mr J. Grierson), 3 after going through the prescribed formula, called for the nomination of candidates. Mr H. A. Batrford proposed the late member, Mr James Temple Fisher. Mr A. Dunbar seconded the nomination. Mr Eiohard Vincent proposed Mr Alfred Hornbrook. Mr John Smith seconded the nomination. Mr William Neighbours proposed Mr W. H. Wynn Williams. Mr A. 0, Wilson seconded the nomination. The candidates having briefly addressed the , electors, a show of hands was taken, with the following result: Fisher ... ... ... 14 Hornbrook ... 21 Williams ... 4 A poll was demanded by Mr Fisher, who proposed a vote of thanks to the Beturning Officer, when the proceedings terminated. LYTTELTON. The nominations for the representation of Lyttelton took place to-day, in the Colonists’ Hall, when the following gentlemen were nominated :—Messrs B. Biehardson, H. Allwright, and 8. B. Webb. BBLWYN. [from our correspondents.] The nomination for a member of Parliament for the Belwyn district took place to-day at noon, when there were two candidates proposed—namely, the Hon. J. Hall, proposed by Mr W. J. G. Bluett, and seconded by Mr John Cunningham; and Mr Bobert Lockbead, proposed by Mr Simon Forsyth, and seconded by Mr Job Osborne. On a show of hands being taken, the result was— Hon. J. Hall ... ... ... 18 Mr Lookhead ... ... ... II A poll was demanded. KAIAPOI. _ The nominations for the Kaiapoi electoral district took place at noon to-day, when Messrs Isaac Wilson and J. H. Lee were proposed and seconded, after which a show of hands was taken, with the following re- 1 suit : Wilson 60 Lee 8 A poll was demanded. ( WAKANUI. The nomination for this constituency took place to-day, at noon, at the Ashburton County Saleyard. Mr J. P. O’.Reilly resigned in favor of Mr Joseph Ivess. Mr J. O. Wason was proposed by Mr John Lambie, and seconded by Mr Andrew Dawson. J Mr Joseph Ivess, proposed by Mr James 1 Brown, and seconded by Mr James Lowden. , Mr O. W. Purnell was proposed by Mr 0. * N. Mackie, and seconded by Mr James e Davis. The show of hands was— ‘ Wason 13 { Ivess ... ... ... 47 * Purnell ... 10 ASHLEY. < The following candidates were nominated ( to-day for the Ashley district : Messrs 1 Dixon, W. F. Pearson, W. Patterson, and J. Guild. The show of hands was in favor of v Mr Pearson. I CHEVIOT. I The nomination of candidates for this ' electorate was held on Thursday, at noop, at 1 the Amberley Town Hall. There was a large attendance of electors. o

Mr B. Foster, returning officer, stated the object of the meeting, and called on the electors to nominate the candidates. After a pause, ho again asked for nominations. Mr O. Ensor then came forward and in a complimentary speech proposed Mr William Saunders as a fit and proper person to represent the district. In the present state of public affairs a heavy responsibility rested upon the electors to return members who would not only do credit to the district but to the colony. He then referred to the actions of Mr Saunders at great length, and concluded by hoping that ho would be returned.

Mr H. W. Parsons, as an elector of Eaikoura, said be had pleasure is assisting Mr Saunders some years ago, and again in seconding this nomination.

Mr O. Ff. Pemberton proposed Mr Walpole Cheshire Fen dull as a candidate, stating he had identified himself with the pub’fo interests, and had worked night and day asja Road Board member to further the prosperity of that district. While he did not desire to detract from any of the other candidates, he thought when a gentleman of ability was to be found resident among them they ought to return him. He was sorry to say that many of the previous representatives had, for want of local sympathy, not helped the district as they might have done. He hoped that nil those who had small holdings would combine to return Mr Fendall at the head of the poll.

Mr John Hood seconded, pointing out that Mr Fendall had managed his own affairs with success, and would do the same by them in the Assembly. Mr J. Greig had to propose in Mr Hugh Mcllraith a gentleman who at one time was known and respected to every resident in the district. When the old and tried members were retiring from the Parliament, it was, he held, the duty of the electors to see that the best new men they could get were returned, and of such was Mr Mcllraith. If fortune should not favor him, he hoped he would be elected at another time. To bis mind, Mr Mcllraith had all the abilities necessary. A good man, however, [needed no praise, and he did not intend to do as Mr Bnsor did, and as the lawyers did when they had no case, abuse the other side. Mr G. D. Greenwood seconded. In Mr Mcllraith they had a good, honest, straightforward man, who would fight fairly, and deserved to be returned at the head of the poll. The Returning Officer—ls there any other candidate ; if not I will ask for the show of hands.

Mr Robertson—l was thinking of putting up Mr Hood. [Roars of laughter.] Mr Saunders—l suppose wo will address the meeting. Mr Fendall—l don’t care whether we do or not.

Mr Mcllraith—There are many here, I am told, who want to get away to their work again, and I don’t think it matters much about addressing before the show of hands. The Beturning Officer—Well, then, I’ll put the names for a show of hands. Mr S. Coleman protested that they should hear the candidates first. Mr Saunders protested that it was against British law or usage to vote for a man and then hear his views after. The Returning Officer Well, as the majority of the candidates wish it, I ask for a show of hands. Messrs Saunders, Courage, Douglas and others protested, the latter stating they should not show hands under such a proceeding. The Returning Officer —So far as my duties go I have nothing to do with the speeches of candidates. Igo by the Act, of which I will road the clause referring to this matter, which slates that after the candidates are proposed and seconded a show of hands will be taken, [Bead.] Mr Ensor—Then you mean to shut the .meeting up ? The Returning Officer—l have referred to the candidates, and two are against speaking. Mr Mcllraith again said he did not care to speak or yet feel concerned about the show of hands.

Mr Parsons thought Mr Saunders might be heard in explanation. Mr Fendall said many had come in at the dinner hour to show hands, and wanted to get away again. Mr Saunders said ho should come forward as a mailer of right to speak, and the returning officer had no power to put any proposition to the meeting or rule that the candidates could not speak. As an Englishman, he had a right to reply to unfair attacks, but if tho returning officer insisted ho would sit down under protest.

Mr Douglas asked what was the custom P The Returning Officer said he was acting under the now Act.

Mr Saunders—Then you go in for Jedbnrgh

justice—hang a man first, and try him after. 1 [daughter.] The Returning Officer again asked for a •how of handi, and, after some confusion, said he would take the tense of the meeting. Mr Gh-eig proposed—“ That the candidates be heard before the show of hand*,” maintaining it was only fair to allow them to reply to attacks made, and give explanations which might be reported. Mr Lewton seconded. At all the elections ho had attended itwas usual to adopt this course Mr M. Dalziel moved an amendment—- “ That the show of hands be forthwith taken. ” He pointed out that candidates had addressed the electors fully, and could do so after this.

Mr Greenwood seconded. The views of candidates were before them, and if, after the show of hands, anyone chose to waste their time by stopping to hear the candidates again, they might do so. [Laughter.] The votes for the amendment were thirtyfour against twenty-two, and the returning officer was proceeding to ask for the show, when Mr Saunders vehemently protested against the illegality of the proceeding. On the show of hands being asked for Mr Saunders, it was requested by some one in the hall that no hands be hold up. The show was declared by the returning officer to be for— Saunders 2 Fendall 25 Mcllraith ... ... ... 19 Mr Greig demanded a poll on behalf of Mr Mcllraith, and the proceedings terminated somewhat hastily. LINCOLN. The nomination of candidates for the Lincoln electorate took place at the schoolhouse, Prebblolon, at noon yesterday. The Returning Officer read the writ and called upon the electors to nominate a candidate. Mr James Maskery proposed, and Mr O. E. Leadley seconded, Mr Henry William Peryman. Mr J. Sharp proposed, and Mr J. Bell seconded, Mr A. P. O’Oallaghan. Mr Peryman addressed the meeting, and recapitulated the principal portion of hie previous addresses. He hoped that the election would be conducted in a fair and manly spirit, without chicanery or coercion, and claimed the support of the electors as the only local candidate.

Mr O’Callagban stated although not a local candidate he only lived a short distance outside the boundary of the district. He said that in general terms he agreed with Mr Peryman’s views.

The Beturning Officer called for a show of hands, which resulted as follows : Peryman ... ... ... ... 11 O'Callaghan ... ... ... 13

The Beturning Officer announced that the election would take place on Friday, the 9th of December.

A vote of thanks to the Beturning Officer, proposed by Mr Peryman and seconded by Mr O'Callaghan, was passed.

[PBBBS ASSOCIATION TBIBORAMB.] AUCKLAND, December 1

For Bay of Islands, Messrs Hobbs and Lundon were nominated. The show ef hands was in favor of Mr Hobbs.

For Eodney, Messrs Seymour George, Shepherd and Parnell were nominated. The show of bands was in favor of Mr George. For Waitemata, the nominations were Messrs Hurst and Allison. The show of hands was 29 for the former and 25 for the latter.

For Franklyn North, Messrs P. F, Buckland, Samuel Luke, Major Harris, and John Gordon were nominated.

For Manukan, Sir G. M. O’Borke and Mr Owen McGee were nominated. The show of hands was—O’Borke 36, McGee 6.

For City West, Dr. Wallis, J. M. Dargaville, W. C. Laing, and A. Fleming were proposed. For City Bast, Sir George Grey and Mr J. M. Clarke were proposed. For Eden, Mr Beader Wood and Mr Tole were nominated. The show of hands was— Tole 24, Wood 4. Mr Swanson was elected for Newton unopposed. For Parnell the nominations were, Messrs Moss (24), Monk (13). For Auckland City North, Messrs Bees (40), Garrard (9), Thwaites (4), and Peacock (15), were nominated. BUSSELL, December 1. The nominations to-day were Messrs Lundon and Hobbs. The show of hands was— Lundon, 3 ; Hobbs, 13. HAMILTON, December 1.

The nominations for Waipa were Messrs Whitaker, Jackson, Johns, and McMinn. The latter formally announced his withdrawal from the contest. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Whitaker.

Mr White was returned unopposed for Waikato.

NEW PLYMOUTH, December 1.

For Taranaki to-day Messrs Joseph Colesby and Colonel Trimble were proposed. The show of hands was equal, and a poll was demanded.

NAPIBE, December 1,

Mr Sydney Johnston announces his retirement from the contest for the Waipawa seat.

WANGANUI, December 1.

The nominations for Wanganui are—John Ballance and William Hogg Watt. The show of hands was —Ballance, 86 ; Watt, 45. Mr Watt’s candidature was decided upon at tho last hour.

WELLINGTON, December 1.

The nominations for Hutt took place today. Messrs Thomas Mason, Henry Jackson, M. L. Marks, and Duncan Sinclair were proposed. The show of hands was in favor of Mason, PALMERSTON NORTH, December 1. Mr Johnston addressed the electors at the Town Hall last night. There was a crowded meeting, and Mr Johnson received an unanimous vote of confidence. BLENHEIM, December 1. The nominations for Wairau to-day were Messrs H. Dodson and A. P, Seymour. The show of hands was in favor of Dodson. GREYMOUTH, December 1.

Mr Joseph Petrie addressed a very large meeting here to-night. His politics are ultra liberal. Ho received a vote of confidence, only two hands being held up against and hundreds in favor of the resolution. TIMARU, December 1. Messrs J. H. Sutter, Tbos. Fisher, W. J. Newton and David Anderson were nominated for Gladstone. The show of hands was in favor of the former.

WAIKOUAITI, December 1. Messrs James Green and A. O. C. Thompson were nominated. The show of hands were in favor of Thompson. DUNEDIN, December X. For Dunedin Central, Messrs Bastings, Bracken, Graham, Dickson and Cargill were nominated.

For Dunedin Bast, Messrs O. S. Beeves, M. W. Green and N. Davis were nominated. The hands were in favor of Davis.

TAIEBI, December 1. Mr James Fulton was elected to represent tho Taieri without opposition. MOUNT IDA, December 1. Mr O. A. DeLautour and Mr M. J. S. McKenzie were nominated. The show of hands was—DoLantour, 14 ; McKenzie, 28. QUEENSTOWN, December 1, Mr T. Fergus, A. Mcßride, and A. O. Thompson were nominated. The show of hands was—Fergus, 24 j Mcßride, 15; Thompson, 14. MILTON, December 1. Messrs W. A. Murray, James Adam, and James Rutherford were nominated. The show of hands was—Adam, 32 ; Rutherford, 28; Murray, 15. MATAUBA, December 1. Tho nominations to-day for this district were J. T. Thomson, Oapt. F. W. McKenzie, and George F. Richardson. The show of hands was Thomson 3, McKenzie 2, Richardson 5.

INVERCARGILL, December 1.

Messrs H. Feldwick and J. Hatch were nominated for Invercargill. The show of hands was in favor of the former.

AKABOA, December 1. Mr W. Montgomery was returned unopposed for Akaroa county. WELLINGTON, December 2,

The following were nominated to-day for Te Aaro :—J. H. Shaw, 0. Johnston, and B. Stafford. Mr Price retired in favor of Mr Shaw, whom he 'proposed at a Liberal candidate. The show of hands was largely in favor of Mr Shaw. A poll was demanded.

KUMARA, December 2.

Edwin Blake and Richard John Seddon were nominated to-day. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Seddon.

GREYMOUTH, December 2. Tho nominations took place at noon. The candidates are—Joseph Petrie, Frank Guinness, and James Madden. The show of hands was—Petrie, 71; Guinness; 39 ; Madden, 28. Mr Guinness demanded a poll.

O. AMARU, December 2. The following an' the nomination* for Oamaru : Samuel i ’dward Bhnmski and James Hassell, The »how of hands was in favor of Mr Shrimski. _ , ■pfAIT. AHI, December 2. John Reid and Thoi ias Duncan were nominated to-day. The »how of hands favored Mr Reid.

MAJOR HORHBROOK A'i " WOOLBTON.

Major Hornbrook addressed V *l® ?, Heathoote last eight, at the Oddi e ‘*° Wß Mall, Woolston. There was a large atfc ,^? ai ?. C0 ’ B ? d the chair was oeonpied by Mr York, who briefly introduced the candidate. . Major Hornbrook, who was teen ve “ wlt “ cheers, began by claiming thair ’once on account of ill-health. Ho had called. 1 together to express his sentiments on a®, me °‘ the leading political subjects that would . oome before the next Parliament. The first g. ' ie “' tiou was that of Native affairs. He tbwog “* they might congratulate themselves that ftl ' e present Government had brought the NaCtfvi difficulty to a close, and it was to be hoped that the final settlement wonld be based on justice 1 and fairness, so os to ensure a permanent ■peace. It wonld be a great saving to the colony to disband the large force at present maintained on the coast. He hoped the Government would grant to the Natives adequate reserves, which should be surveyed i and Crown granted, and held unalienably. ' [Cheers.] These lands might be retained by the Government in trust for the benefit of future generations of Natives, so that they would not become paupers. After reserving what was necessary for their own requirements, the Natives might be allowed to lease some of their lands to Europeans, and by that way obtain a living for themselves. Ordinary Native lands should be acquired by the Government and no land sharks allowed to get possession of them for trifling payments, the people afterwards having to spend money in making roads through those lands. By and by the Government would be able to sell the lands thus acquired from the Natives at an enhanced [ value, when of course they would have to open roads through them for purposes of settlement. The Government, as they were aware, had parcelled ent lands to be sold in areas of different sizes, some to be disposed of on deferred payment. But were where most of these deferred payment lands situated P Why they were utterly valueless. Ho agreed that the Government should sell land on deferred payment, but it should be of good quality, and in blocks ranging from 500 acres and upwards, and on conditions which wonld induce successful and permanent settlement. Referring again to the Native question, a great many of the Native troubles were attributable to the Native office itself, which before the advent of Mr Bryce to office was a perfect Augean stable. Those who had read the_ report of Te Whiti’s trial would have noticed that Mr Farris was on the Bench, that W. Hursthonse and W. Carrington were present, and that the latter bad admitted that he had not pointed out the reserves to Te Whili. He hoped the present Government would have courage to make a clean sweep of the present Native Office, and obtain entirely fresh blood. A question, of great importance to the district was that of local industries. The Government should give these industries every protection and encouragement, not to the extent of imposing thereby a tax upon the public ; but if a thing could be produced in the colony of as good quality and at as cheap a price os the imported article, the local producer should be protected to the extent of 10 or 15 per cent. [Cheers.] The people would be then disposed to give the preference to the local product. He wonld also be in favor of allowing raw materials for manufactures to oome in free. A desirable local industry would be the construction of a new railway station at Hillsborough. It would bo a great boon to those who were carrying on industries in the neighborhood, and might have some effect in inducing the establishment of others. Goals, firewood, timber, wool in the grease, hides, bark, and other things could be brought to the district direct. No exertions would be wanting on his part to accomplish this object. [Cheers.] Anothersubjeot he would like to call their attention to was the improvement of the navigation of the Heathcote River. He wonld propose that the space between Cave Bock and the beacon should be filled in, so that the river in its flow wonld scour out the bar, and that the whole of the mud flat opposite Monk’s house should bo filled in and used for wharf sites. He proceeded to give further details of a_ scheme for improving the navigation of the river. He would also propose that the railway should be carried from the Heathoote to Sumner. He would like to see the West Coast Railway carried out; but before it was undertaken, it would bo advisable to ascertain whether the proposed route was the best one obtainable or not, as it was the opinion of some people that a more suitable route could be found. Although all that was said about the richness of the mineral and other resources along the line might not be true, st’ll he believed the railway would bo of advantage to Canterbury, if only as affording a market for its produce. He was not, however, in favour of the Government itself undertaking the construction of the line in the present financial condition of the colony. He was in favor of giving the new Licensing Act a fair trial. It was right that the people should have the option of saying whether or not they would have a pnblio house in their district ; but if they dosed a well conducted house compensation should be given. No compensation should be awarded if the house lost its license through being badly conducted. [Cheers.] The question of taxation wss a very important one at the present time. The property tax was, in his opinion, the fairest. How were they going to ascertain a man’s yearly income for the purpose of an income tax? Some years ago a large firm in England—he thought it was Baring Bros.—returned their annual profit at till. Then, again, how were they to find ont what lawyers and doctors made ? Besides, those gentlemen paid a large amount of indirect taxation, and it would be hardly fair to tax them twice. Then some proposed a progressive land tax. This he did not think would be fair in its incidence, particularly if imposed on the basis of area. To be fair the tax should be based on the value of the land, and the difficulty then would be to get trustworthy valuators. He would like to ees a great reduction made in the railway charges, both far goods and passengers. The present tariff was very unfair to Canterbury. The charges in Otago should be nearly double those in this province, on account of the great cost of haulage there awing to the nature of the country. Ho was in favor of the present system of free, compulsory, and unsectarian education. [Cheers.] It had been proposed that the difficulty with regard to religious instruction might be overcome by allowing the school teachers to explain the Bible, but it was obvious that this would not answer. The only plan was to leave religious instruction to the parents or to the clergymen. He thought he had now touched upon all the subjects requiring notice, and would be happy to answer questions. [Loud cheers.] In answer to questions, Major Hornbrook said he would be in favor of making Native lands pay rates. He thought the Gaming and Lotteries Act went a little too far, and that sweeps at the races and lotteries should be allowed, gaming houses should be suppressed. He was opposed to permanent bridges over the Heathcote, as they obstructed its navigation. With regard to law reform, he thought the jurisdiction of the District Courts might be enlarged, so as to include many cases which at present were taken into the Supreme Court. If returned he would of course do his utmost to obtain measures of legal reform. He did not think however that he wonld have much chance. [Laughter.] Ha said this because he understood that about thirty lawyers were going into Parliament, and if that wore the case he would not have much chance. [Laughter.] Mr Wynn Williams here rose and said that he was a candidate for the seat, and with Major Hornbrook’s permission would like, witnout making a speech, to address a few words to the meeting. Would Major Hornbrook accord his permission ? Major Hornbrook —Certainly not—not to address the meeting. [Cheers and hisses.] Mr Wynn Williams—l must say I consider that is hardly fair play. At any rate, gentlemen, I (will say this, I am going to have a meeting here on Monday night, when I will have it all my own way, I hope. It is the first time in the whole course of my life—and I have been twenty-five years in the colony—that I ever met a candidate who refused to allow another candidate to address bis meeting. Major Hornbrook having replied to some further questions, Mr Wilson moved a vote of thanks, which was seconded. A vote of thanks and confidence wae proposed as an amendment and carried. A vote of thanks to the choir concluded the proceedings.