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Kumara Times, Issue 913, 3 September 1879, Page 2

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE GREY VALLEY. Q.ENTLEMEN,— As lam afraid it will be impossible for me to visit all the centres of population in tins Electorate, I take this means of communicating my views upon the principal topics of interest now engaging the attention of this district ami the Colony generally. I shall support the Grey Ministry, so long as I have reason to think it is their intention honestly to carry out the principal public works promised by them, and absolutely necessary for the prosperity The main line of railway, Brunnerton to Amberley, with continuation through Grey Valley and Reefton to Nelson, Groymouth Harbor Works. I shall support the Liberal Policy set forth in the Governor's Speech, viz. : Extension of the Franchise, Triennial Parliaments, Re-adjustment of Representation. I approve of the present Land Tax, and would support the introduction of a Property Tax, and other measures leading to the more equitable distribution of the burdens of taxation. I am an advocate for Liberal Lands Laws, I am in favour of a purely Secular, National System of Education. I shall support every measure offering increased facility and encouragement to Mining Enterprise, and am consequently averse to, and shall oppose, Taxation of Gold-mining Plant and Property. I shall favor measures placing every possible restriction upon Chinese Immigration. In conclusion, I beg to state that you may rely upon my supporting every measure, which, in my judgment, is likely to conduce to the prosperity oi the Grey Valley. E. MASTERS. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HOKTTIKA DISTRICT. QEEING that a number of influential Electors from all parts of the Electorate have done me the honor, by requisition, to ask me to become a Candidate at the forthcoming Election, I have very great pleasure in acceding to their request, and sincerely thank them fol 4 the 'expression of confidence and good will conveyed therein. I shall take an early ■opportunity of addressing the Electors on the chief political topics of the day. I am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, R. J. SEDDON, Kumara, August 2cS, 1879. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HOKITIKA DISTRICT. jHENTLEMEN,— Being now on the eve of a general election for the House of Representatives, I intend to offer myself as a Candidate for your Suffrages in seeking election to the General Assembly. I am a supporter of Sir George Grey and the Liberal Policy ; or any Government that will carry out that programme and do justice to the interests of Westland. I will pledge myself to urge on the speedy completion of the East and West Coast Railway, and the deviation of the Hokitika and Greymouth Line to Kumara, Goldsborough, and Stafford. ( While supporting the present State System of Educations 1 consider that separate schools are entitled to assistance on some equitable basis in the large centres of population. I shall support the Local Option Bill, and in altering the Licensing System as at present administered. I shall advocate more Liberal Aid for Prospecting, and a gradual Reduction Of the Gold Duty-. I shall urge the. more equitable expenditure of borrowed money in future, and greater economy ; Deferred Payment in Land to b„ n!l „,l e settlers ; and the Stoppage of ireo Immigration for the m-osent 1 purpose addressing you ;i t the different centres after the Nomination of which due notice will be given. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, H. CUMING. Kumara, 18oh A igust, lii, v.