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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 68, 23 August 1879, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF MANAWATU. Gentlemen — I have already announced my' intention of becoming a candidate for the houor of representing you m the General Assembly, and as the dissolution of the present Parliament is now a certainty, I hasten to place before you briefly an expression of my views. I am m favor of such an extension of the suffrage as will give a vote to every man who has given a guarantee of his inteLtion to make this Colony his home, and I am an advocate of Triennial Parliaments, but I object to the distribution of representation on a purely population basis, unless the towns are more heavily, handicaped than they are under the proposals of the present Government. With our general revenue, so rapidly increasing as*it'is proved to do, I am of opinion that- an energetic and economical administration should make both ends meet, but if further taxation is inevitable it should take the form of an income and proper Ly tax. I am. altogether opposed to the landjtax as be ing an unfair burthen on one class of property, specially injurious to the far-ming-interest, and tending to keep capital out of the country. The remission of the duties on grain and timber I regard'as a grave mistake, and as a serious blow io those two most important industries of the Colony which employ the largest amount of labor m proportion to the value of their products. The gradual extension of the Public Works Scheme, by means of further loans' carefully expended m the development of our great natural resources, is to my mind essential to the prosperity of the Colony. 1 shall strenuously advocate the immediate commencement and vigorous, prosecution of the West Coast Pailway simultaneously from Wellington and' Palmerston. I shall also urge that the Otamrfhapua Block be made accessible through the __iwitea*settlement ; and, with regard to all lands. which may be now or hereafter m the hands of the Government for sale; _ shall earnestly endeavor to establish the principle that they be opened by roads before sale, and that a large proportion be disposed of on the deferred payment system. I oan appeal with confidence to my career during a residence of 25 years among*, 'as a sufficient guarantee, that if you do me the honor to select me as your representative, the power placed m my hands will be'actively and unselfishly exerted for the furtherance pi all such measures as will tend_totlke general prosperity of the Colony, and the substantial progress of that important section of it m which I, m common with you all, am more immediately concerned. I have the honor to be, . Gentlexaen, Your obedient servant, A. FOLLETT HALCOMBE. P.S — I propose to meet the electors at Sanson, at the' Schoolhouse* on MONDAY NEXT, 25th inst., at 7.80 p.m.; Stoney Creek, schoolhouse, WEDNESDAY, 27th inst; at 7.30. TO THE ELECTORS OF MANAWATU. /~1 ENTLEMEN— I beg to offer my self for re-election for the representation of the Electoral District of Manawaia. Upon the political questions of the day I shaU take an. early •pportunfiy of addressing you at each of the centres of population, m the County. Meantime* if may mention that I will Ivo te- for an Extension ef the Suffrage . r for .Triennial! Parliaments, for the AboEtion efth> Land Tax and itsreL placement by at- Property or Income Tax, . I shall press, forward the immediate construction of the 1 railway from Manawatn to WelEagton* and with j regard to. where ii shall connect with the present line, T shaU advocate thai the route chosen be the one that will bemost beneficial to the Colony geaetally* talcing into consideration econo my ' land revenue, and settlement. I have the honor to-be,. ! Gentlemen, Ybun obedient servant, "WALTER W. JOHNSTON-