MAORI ELECTIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 December 1919, Page 1

MAORI ELECTIONS

I .PEE Pit CHS ASSOCIATION.— COPYBIGHT. J

SOUTHERN MAORI SEAT. CHRISTCHURCH, Dec 16. The final returns for the Southern Maori elections were:— Uru 376 Taiaroa 169 Erehana 97 Matu 46 When asked by a reporter how he would vote on a no-confidence motion, Mr Uru said, “I am selling my vote to the highest bidder, I am independent, and I believe this should be the attitude of every Maori member.” ‘‘ln tlfe past,” lie continued, “I-have supported Mr Massey and I will do so again if he will promiste to give the Maoris what they want. If Sir Joseph Ward will give us a promise that Mr Massey is not prepared to give then my vote will go to the former. That is my attitude.”

WESTERN MAORI. WELLINGTON, Dec. 16. The complete returns for the Western Maori election will not be received until to-morrow, but the twelve returns still to come in cannot effect the result. The figures are:— Pomare 2550 Ivtitia v 1258 Short 566 Patent ....; 542 Kaihau 208 Taniwlia 157 Kewene 47 Ahu 44 Paora • • 28 Chase '• 24 Whatanui 12 Ton of the candidates lost their deposits Their political leanings are not known. Dr Pomare is a member of tho present Cabinet.

NORTHERN MAORI. AUCKLAND, Doc. 16. The Northern Maori election resulted:— Aperahama Reupene Tuoro ... 57 Anaru Ngawaka I®° Nau Paraone Hawiti 982 Tau Henare 2604 Wiri Henare There are five small booths to come but these cannot effect the result .