The Election.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 7 October 1890, Page 2

The Election.

Wk would recommend every candidate and every committee set np to promote the election of any candidate to carefully peruse "The Corrupt Practices Prevention Act 1H81," and "The Corrupt Practices Prevention Act 1882." We find that the provisions set out so t'ully as to what supporters and candidates may not do, that it is simpler and clearer to mention what it is they can do, without involving themselves within the meshes of the law. One scrutineer may be employed and paid for each ballot box in each polling place, and also one clerk- and one messenger for each polling place in an electoral district. The legal expenses are set forth ns (1) The personal expenses of the candidate. (2) The expenses of printing and the expense of advertising in newspapers. (M) The expenses of stationery, postage and telegrams. (4) The expenses of holding public meetings. (*>) The expenses of a number of committee-rooms not exceeding one committee-room for each polling-place in an electoral district. (0) Expenses in respect of miscellaneous matters not exceeding twenty-five pounds, so nevertheless that such expenditure is not incurred under this head iv respect of any matter constituting an offence umk>r the act or in respect of any matter or thing payment tor whicli is expressly prohibited by this Act.