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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 19, 26 July 1887, Page 3

With regard to the Crown Lands, I am in favour of the freehold tenure being given to settlers upon an easy system of deferred payment extending over a lengthened period of time, The main object should be to secure honafide settlement. lam also in favour of lessees and holders of land under the Perpetual Lease system having the right to convert their leases, if they so desire, into a freehold tenure on deferred payment system conditions. I should support the utmost reasonable concession in tha matter of time for paying for the land, as I look upon the revenue derived from that source as a very minor consideration compared with the advantages the Colony derives by getting genuine settlers upon the soil. As to Native Land matters, I am in favour of—in »emi*European districts like the East Coast—the Natives being placed upon, as far as practicable, the same footing, and with the same responsibilities as the Europeans. I believe such a policy would be acceptable to the Natives themselves, and have the effect of elevating the Maori race in the scale of civilisation. I should deem it the imperative duty of the Government to see that every Native had sufficient land for the maintenance of himself and those dependent on him, and that such land should remain an inalienable reserve for him and his descendants, As to the surplus Native Lands, the Native title over them should be extinguished as soon as possible, and individualised where practicable and Crown grants issued.' Subject to every safeguard the Legislature would deem neoes. sary for the proper protection of the Natives in their transactions, I consider that they should be allowed to exercise the same rights over their property as Europeans. The Natives should be encouraged to compete with ,theirl*European neighbors instead of being subjected to a policy of isolation. . I regard the question of Freetrade and Protection more in the light of a side issue, raised to distract attention from the ignominous defeat the Government recently sub. tained over their financial proposals. Nevertheless, it is one of the public questions on the tapis just now. I have no hesitation in saying that I consider the Prohibitory Protective tariff advocated by a member of the Ministry as disastrous in its bearing upon the great bulk of ths population, more espe eially in a country district like this. With wages low, employment scarce, and trade dull, the occasion seems to me to be a singularly cruel one for advocating a policy, however much it may suit large importers, that would increase the cost of clothing, food, and other necessaries of life—in fact, inflict additional taxation upon the people at the very time they are least able to bear it. I believe the true policy for a maritime country like New Zealand is Freetrade. Still, one cannot fail to recognise the necessity of industries being established so that fields for employment may be opened up to the rising generation. I should therefore be in favor of reasonable encouragement being given towards fostering those industries for which the Colony is specially adapted. Matters of detail as to retrenchment and other subjects of a local and general character I will deal with in the immediate future. For the present the above exposition will, I hope, suffice to acquaint the electors with an accurate view of the political opinions I hold. I have devoted a considerable time during the many years of my residence in this district to public affairs. It is not for me to say how I discharged my duties, I leave that to the public to determine. I have no desire to thrust myself on th e constitu noy. At public meetings throughout the electorate I will enunciate my views more fully. The issue, gentlemen, will then remain with you. I am, Gentlemen, j.uux Obedient Servant, M. J. GANNON.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST COAST DISTRICT. I sincerely trust that you will not pledge yourselves to any Candidate or Party until you have heard our respective views on the present situation of the affairs of the Colony. I intend contesting the Electorate and will express my views at an early date after the dissolution of Parliament. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, 6 ALLAN MCDONALD.

GISBORNE GARRISON BAND. A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, in aid of the Band Fund, will be given in Parnell’s Hall on THURSDAY, 11th August. Particulars in future Advertisement. Prices of Admission : Reserved seats, 3s; unreserved seats, 2s ; gallery, Is. WANTED —A Situation by a Scotch Shepherd. First-class references ; good dogs. Apply S.S., Standard office. WANTED KNOWN — Remainder of Ulsters and Jackets at Selling-off Prices. Ulsters from 4s. Must be sold, at J. LONGLEY’S. WANTED KNOWN—Great Bargains in Ladies’ Skirts, White Frillings, Ladies’ Collars, and Underclothing at J. LONGLEY’S. WANTED KNOWN—Just Arrived, one case of OVERCOATS, to sell at 17s fid, worth 30s, at J. LONGLEY’S. WANTED KNOWN —Now Landed and in Stock, 100,000 feet of Totara, Rimil, and Kauri TIMBER, suitable for Building purposes. Prices cheap. Contractors and others requiring Timber will do well >o apply to the undersigned. H. E. JOHNSTON.