The Manawatu Seat.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3579, 30 September 1905, Page 2

The Manawatu Seat.

MR JOHN STEVEN'S’ CANDIDA* J TURE. STRONG COMMITTEE FORMED IN FOXTON. Mr John Stevens’ polflfcal sup* porters mustered m strong' fojee at the Masonic Hall last evening for the purpose of forming themselves ixtfo * working committee to secure the GO* vernment candidate's return. Mr G* A. Simpson was voted to the chair, and ultimately was chosen Ohaiman of the Committee appointed, with Mr F. W. Frankland as secretary. All those present handed in their names as willing to act. . . Mr Stevens briefly addressed the meeting, pointing out that .combination meant success, and if they expected to regain the’ seat it would mean a lot ot hard work and endurance. It had been said that his defective sight would naturally affect him as a ponti* cian, but he could assure those present that both physically and mentally be was quite well —otherwise he would not have entered into the campaign. In all his political career, he had never descended to personal abuse regarding candidates, neither did he intend to adopt those tactics in the present fight. The speaker claimed that while in Parliament previously he bad represented the district to effect (ap* plause.) He offered himself for elec* tion because he bad as much interest as any other elector in the district, id he could assure them that if ied at the top of the poll nothing r wanting on his part to further Tu ■“JSwi * " consideration. At the ST.S’"a-**. » va. «- present member)' Wa than that if returned he tw®u d . / 30,000 at least would be district. Had that £30,000 fc.een B pfM? Continuing, Mr Steven* *«m» that str'tfffg committees had l«eta formed at Shmma, Awahuri, tea, Sanson, Birite sod Marten, and all these were working hard. felt sure the Foxton Commtftef could be on to look alter the ffltefferts of the paity, In conclusion, the csKMWf date paid A special tribute to Mf FW. Franklancf, who, in the interests ofe the party, had voluotarilv stood flownr from the contest. TO* gentleman had acted in a true spirit when he offered to render all possible assistance to the remaining candidate representing liis side' £>i politics. He called a hearty vote of ttiaoks to Mr Franfc* land for the true spirit adopted, which was carried by acclamation. Mr Frankland thank.-! the meting for the honour they had done biro, contending that his retirement had been in the interests of good partisan* ship. They could rely on him to do» his utmost in securing the return of their nominee. Personally, he coUld not help thinking that the contest would be a hard and exciting rate. They needed combination to secure- a victory, and he hoped all would worfe with vim' and vigour to attain that . end. , r MrG. A. Simpson made a few r«* , marks relative to committee working, and urged all to do their level best. In reply to a question re the fla» .industry, Mr Stevens assured those present that he would always pay special attention to any benefits to be derived from that industry. If the condilions could be bettered in any way, he could, be relied on to lend his support. A ~ Votos ot thanks and cheers to the candidate and chairman concluded the meeting.