The Coming Elections.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 231, 20 October 1905, Page 2

The Coming Elections.

MR GBEEKfiLADK AT KAWHIA On Wednesday evening, Mr H. J. Grcenslade, the Liberal candidate for Waikato, addressed a meeting of residents in Scott’s Hall, Kawhia. Mr Pearson was yoted to the chair, and in a few appropriate werds introduced M- Greendade, who on coming forward was mdst enthusiastically recei ved, find was frequently applauded during the progress of his speech. "The candidate pref reed his remarks by expressing bis pleasure at meeting so many electors, and stated that while he had the health and strength, and time permitted, he was determined that no place, however small in the electorate, should be neglected, at his hands. Mr dealt with various matters, supporting the free hold tenure, also the leasehold with option of purchase on the pari; of the settlers. The speedy opening up and settlement of the large blocks of native lands now locked up was much needed fo satisfy the desire of those wishing to go on the laud. Better roading was absolutely essential to the prosperity of the back country, and this would mean more production and greater prosperity to the towns. The people of the colony owed much to the Seddon Government for having intro duced the Advances to Sattlers and the State Fire Insurance, which latter had the effect of reducing insurance rates by one half. The Government grading of produce and flax for export had his utmost approval, and was respon «ible for the splendid position which our exports occupied to-day on the London markets. The loans to local b idies- was a splendid measure, and he was amazid that the local bodies of the Waikato had not availed tbemselvas more readily of the assistance which it offered. In connection with local matters the speaker remarked that be wax suri prised that more bad not been done for Kawhia. The qaatter of telephone communication between Kawhia and the districts surrounding the harbour Weis a very important one and should be attended to at once. Thu wharf accommodation was insufficient for the requirements of the place, whilst necessary improvements to the harbour and foreshore were very necessary. The historic pohutukawa trees near the township were becoming undermined and would soon disappear, unless prompt measures were ukeo to preserve them. There was silll only water communication between Oparau aud Kawhia, whilst the bridging of the ferry and the creek near Crotty’s were also national works which should be immediately undertaken. The road to the wharf was also a necessity, and he was surprised to see that notwithstanding the Premier’s promise the work had not been undertaken. He was pleased to note that there was a medical club in existence, but considered that the Government to give £125 per year for attending the Maoris, instead.of £5O. Thei County Council had been recently formed, but little work could be done on account of the shortness of funds, and he would move in the direction of securing a grant of £lO,OOO or £15,000 for road construction. He did not know whether the neglect was the fault of their member or the Government, but these matters needed strong representation, and he promised, it elected, to do his best to have these important matters given effect to. (Applause). After a very interesting speech, touching on many subjects and occupying about an hour, Mt Greenslade resumed 15is seat amidst very hearty applause.

Mr R. M’Cardle moved a vote of thanks for the able address and a vote of confidence in Mr Greenslade, which was seconded by Mr Crotty, and carried unanimously, accompanied with loud applause, A vote of thanks to the .chairman brought a very successful meeting to a close.