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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1676, 17 December 1873, Page 3

Election Notices, lOLECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. JUJ TO THE. ELECTORS OP THE PBOVINpE OF WESTIiXND. Gentlemen" — It has already been notified through the Press that I am a candidate for the JSuperin tendency. I have been induced to offer myself at the solicitation of many Electors throughout Westlaud, . and my claims for your suffrages are baged in some degree upon my past services in various political capacities since Westland became recognised as of sufficient importance to take part in Legislative and administrative affairs. r l he subjects to be discussed at the forthcoming contest are so numerous that I must confine myself in this address to those of the greatest; importance. The chief of these, and upon which, in my opinion, the future prosperity of Westland depends, is the opening up of its lands, and to that end, should you elect me, I shall adopt every means to en« courage the construction of roads, tracks, and railways, to afford communication and induce exploration and prospecting, and by judicious subsidies to vessels aid in developing the re-ources of 'the. Province in every possible way consistent with economy. The construction of water-races is generally . recognized as a necessity by every well wisher to Westland, • and 1 am convinced that every facility should be offered by both General and Provincial Governments tc-proceed with the constz'uefcion of the most urgent works of the kind as speedily as possible, and that the Provincial Council at the earliest date, should charge itself with the duty of affording substantial aid to the construction of the Mikonui Water-race and such others as ' may be thought advisable for the general good. • I am of opinion that the claims of Westland for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which the Province in the geneial " scheme of the (lovernment is held responsible, should be forthwith urged so as to secure the benefit of increased population, Mid thus conduce to the general prosperity of the Colony as a whole. In connection with this subject, it is a matter of regret that no efforts have yet been made to settle the blocks of land set apart for special settlements under the Westland Waste Lands Act, to obtain which I introduced the same, and took a leading part in my place in the Council arid as member of the Waste Lands Board, to make it a measure which since has obtained imitation elsewhere. Financially, I fear the Provincial Government will be emharassed, and that economy will be necessary in all departments, and ways and means will have to be devised to maintain the efficiency of Government, and at the same time to advance Westland politicaUy, commer. ially, and industrially. Thisihow---ever, 1 am persuaded can be accomplished, inasmuch as during the last three or four years New Zealand has become known, and. has attained, through its present Colonial Ministerial administration, that confidence and. importance abroad which will henceforth be enjoyed unchecked. One of the questions which will early engage the attention of the Provincial Council is that of education. The sparse funds hitherto devoted iv aid will in the future have to Le augmented, and means must be devised for the purpose. In dealing with I this important question ray substantial aid and support will be given to existing schools throughout -the Province, and should it be decided to levy an educational rate, a policy which has been adopted in other parts of the Colony with success, I should, advocate subsidising existing institutions from the funds raised iv proportion to results, as I have reason to believe that- the present schools, through the combined efforts of the clergy and laity of the various denominations, are iv such a state of efficiency that if fostered and encouraged by material aid from without, will best secure the wants and requirements of the community. In conclusion,. I cannot refrain from re- ' f erring to the successful working of our |late Couuty institution during the brief period of its existcrice, and I take credit to myself for the partial inauguration of the County system, as it will be remembered that 1 was the first elected County Chairman, and as such was intrusted with the solution of difficulties which surround all new and untried institutions, and, although it would be impossible to have claimed the merit of performing that office with satisfaction to political opponents, on the whole my ; administration was marked with approval of a very large section of the community, and should I be selected to fulfil the position of first Superintendent of the, Province, my endeavors will be to so conduct affairs in every way conducive to the general welfare of the whole without fear or favor. I. am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, A HOOS. Tobacconists. A MERIOAN TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, jIX . Mawhera Quay, ■ Greymouth. A. M. HUNTER, Proprietor. TTARVELL AND M 'KISTNEY, Oigajr. Manufacturers and Tobacconists, Near Albion Hotel, Mawhera Quay, 11. and M'K. have now commenced business in that Shop lately occupied by Mr O'Oallaghan, Saddler. Their Stock of Goods is all of firat-class quality, and warranted to give thorough satisfaction. Cigars from Pure Havannah Leaf manu factuied on the premises. HARVELL AND M'KINNEY. Tobacconists. QIGARS. CIGARS. CIGARS. CIGARETTES. CIGARETTES. ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND CIGARS. 100,000 real Havannah Cigars will be landed This Day, Ex Sea Bird and Sarah and Mary, from Melbourne. To Storekeepers, Publicans, and the public in general • The Undersigned announces that these Cigars are the best shipment as regards ' brands and quality ever imported to the West Coast of New Zealand. Trade supplied at reasonable prices. J. BASCH, Tobacconist, . Mawhera Quay. A Very fine sample old IRISH and, SCOTCH WHISKY, at Duncan Miean'g, Boundary' street. /