The Coming Elections.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 221, 11 August 1905, Page 2

The Coming Elections.

From a reliable source we learn ? that tbe_electioa in November next will he noted for the strong rote cast in favour of Prohibition right throughout the colony. It is estimated that No-License will be carried in quite a dosm more doctorates. WAIKATO. A meeting of Mr Lang’s Kawhia Committee -will be held on Monday evening next at 6 80 p.m. (before the ball) in the Settler Office. Mr H. J. Greenalade, the Government candidate, although he has not yet openly commenced the campaign, is making good progress in the vicinity of the railway, and has made quite a host of friends since last election. Some electors predict that the result of the voting will be very close. Mr Lang’s supporters are working well in the yarious centres, and assert that the old and tried member will be returned with a larger majority than before.

MEETING OF TE RAU-A'MOA SETTLERS. . (Communicated). < A meeting of settlers was held here I recently in connection with the coming election. Mr A Symons (Kawhia), who kindly delayed bis journey to attend the meeting, was voted to the chair. Mr J. Randall (convener) said that al the request of a large number of settlers residing in the district he bad called the meeting to form a branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation, so as to take united action to secure the return of tbeir candidate at the next general election. The Chairman, in a fsw well chosen words, urged upon those presort to sink all private differences and to work together for the of the cause. A branch of tbe Federation was then formed, all those present joining. The election of officers resulted in Mr J. Randall being appointed chairman, Mr E. Easy secretary, and Mr James Shaw treasurer. When thanking the members for the honour accorded him, Mr Randall said that on his part no effort would be spared to help their candidate, and thus assist the district. The meeting was concluded by a hearty vote of thanks being accorded to Mr A. Symons for presiding and for the valuable information and assistance he had given. FRANKLIN. Thus the Observer :—“ Even worms will turn. If is not, of course, suggested that W. W- M'Oardle, candidate presumptive for Franklin, is a worm, but King Dick treats his satellites somewhat as worms, and W. W. being one of these, turned. Mr Massey told the Premier the other day that he could easily beat tbe candidate he was putting up against him, and Richard (in bis baste again, like David) said, “You may, but that’s not saying mueb.” When W. W. Cardie saw‘this he very naturally “ turned,” or perhaps it would be nearer the truth to say that he “ bucked.” The wires were set in motion, tnd Dick had to explain that what he meant to say was, “ You may ; time will tell,” which is a lame and impotent remark, and not at all like what Richard is in tbe habit of making. But Mr M'Cardle accepted tbe explanation and resume I tbs Franklin campaign ”