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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4987, 17 March 1877, Page 2 (Supplement)

Electoral Notices 0 THE ELEOTOES OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN,—As Mv. Pearce has now definitely expressed his intention to resign his seat for this city, I now address you as a candidate for election. My views on matters more immediately affecting the colony are as follows : I am not an opponent of the present Government, and should willingly assist them in passing any measures tending to good and economical administration.

I believe that many of the errors which occurred in the legislation of last session were caused by the embarrassment to which the Government were subjected by 'members of a party with whose views and proceedings I have no sympathy. I should utterly oppose any attempt to dismember the colony, the unity of which is, in my opinion, essential to its permanent welfare. I am prepared to support the extension of the Public Works scheme so far as may be requisite for bringing productive outlying districts into easy communication with the centres of population, this being, as I conceive, the best means of promoting the progress of the colony. , The laws of tho colony' admittedly require 1 revision and simplification; and I should support any measure for giving effect to this object. I think tho Civil Service Regulations need amendment. The temptation which now, exists to exercise patronage for party ends ought to be removed. Indeed, Go'.yernmeht itself should be protected against the impor-; tunities of those who urge the exercise of patronage as a reward for political services. With regard to the interests of this city my views are as follows : ‘ 1 Whilst its position and its noble harbor must necessarily secure for it a considerable measure of prosperity, that prosperity would be very largely.increased were .tbe construction of the railways intended to connect it with the country districts pushed on and completed with rapidity. I believe the resources of this provincial district would amply warrant the expenditure necessary for that purpose, and I should unhesitatingly urge it upon the Govern-, ment.' _ ; [ There are many matters connected with the municipal interests of the city which could be usefully brought under the consideration of the Assembly, and I should be happy to give them jmy best attention. . . . j In all matters in which the interests of the city are .concerned I should.be willing to meet you during the sessions, in order to hear your views in public meeting; but I should decline to occupy, the position of a mere delegate. If, holding these views, I can be ,uf service to you, I shall be happy to occupy the position of one of your representatives in the Assembly;

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, . WM. .THOS. LOCKE TEAYERS. | March 3, 1877. ’ '' : ■ ! TO THE’ ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN; —As ’ my views bn the subject of Education are persistently misrepre-i sented, I beg to refer to the following extract from the report of my speech at St. George's Hall on Friday night last,’ which contains my opinions on this subject. I am your obedient servant, WM. THOS. LOCKE TRAVERS. • Wellington, March 13. _ j The speaker then referred to, education in these terms:: —‘As -far ,aa education is con-j cerned I have to say that in these days I do • not- .consider it necessary to impress ; upon the people the expediency.of having their children ’ educated. We all know its- advantages. I be) lieve,there is scarcely any man in the community, who looks upon .education as being of no advantage -to the - community. My myp. opinion,istliat: tkc higher |hc education the bettpr the duties,’ 'of every j station'pf' life/are 'performed. It is the impression of a good many ’people that it is the duty of.the State to make provision for the education of the people, and my own impression is that So,. long as that -is the duty of the State the State ought'to make education compulsory. , (Applause). ’ There aro, however, a wretched few to be found in every community-who, if not called.upon to pay, will neglect -the advantages that are to be . derived from, education. Therefore every man without distinction. asto whether he is poor or rich should' be compelled tp. send his children to school in -order that they may receive that amount of. education, which is the absolutely- necessary- basis of- more extended knowledge. That is -the right of thd State. , I will.tell you why.' Therp are a’ large number who have Jived and’died uneducated, but who, had they been educated, might have exercised an influence, if not iri the world,-at all events in the circles in winch they moved. The State is interested to see’ that a foundation is laid :which is.calculated to bring put power that is latent in the' children. The .State should see that the children should have'that’amount of instruction which would enable them to develops the latent power within them. I am sure the day will come when it will hot be net cessary for the State to make education compulsory, and when the whole body bf the people will have seen the advantage of education',' and when nothing,but, inability to pa)y the necessary expenses will prevent them frpih'vbluni tarily sending their children ; to 1 school. But there; must be'iir every community, S class of people who have 1 not the means of educating their children,, and it is the duty of the State in such’ cases to provide for them. If ’there is one point upon which I have always held a decided opinion it is'that'no religious instruction should be given in the State schools.” i ■

£1 1 T Y' E■L- E 0 T I 0 'N. The following gentlemen have consented to give Mr. Travers their support and assistance in the coming election ' ' - ! J. 'ft. I Wallace : ’ ' - J. E. Coker j K. J. Duncan'' ' - C. Trin’gham _ D. Anderson ■ ■ ■H. Blundell, jun. E. T. Gillon - H Bunny S. Howard ■ . ~J. R.' Brown ,-- J.. Drahsfield • E. Valentino T. O’Loughliu, i . . . if. S. Petherick ■ J. Cattcll . ’ G. Moody • S. Drummond , .E. 0. Kreeft • P. A. Buckley , , M. J. Mulligan, .G. Hall .., • ■ C. Seagar,' , A. McLeod J. Holt W;Weir , J. Erankel ■. J. H. Pollock, , ... . T. K, Warhurton i IVLessington , T. W. Hall H. J. Goodman ■ G. Cooper , T. W. Hall, jun. • D. Drake ' ; ■T. Green : G. Boulton Y. S. Aston W. R. Roundtree ‘ L. Dixon . H. Ereemaii-., < S. Dawson T. Redmond ! Thos. Nidd Henry Anderson R. Orr ,J; Blundell John Smith Wm, Rex A. l do B, Brandon C. A. Kniggo John Stevopson H. E. Liardet E. A. Krull, H. J. Erecman W. Jamieson PI. E. Cohen T. J. Tolley H. B. Levy E. Tolley : J. McDowell J. Walker J. Retford John Mooro J. Watt O. Gopdison C., T. Richardson ' Thomas Ballinger J. Marks H. Moore J., Henderson A. McDonald , M. Hoare ' T. Bowie O. Mitchll i J. Livingston W. Potter I , J. W. White D. Susans , J. Burko : J. W. Kcrby' , E. Somerville J. B. Harcourt j Jas. Hammond J. Bertie . Morton Quin , W. Hickson I W. Bishop Leonard Parrant' j W. D, Nichols H. Waters t David Bell : C. Swinoy T. Windley E. Taylor W. W. Jordan ~ G. Nash G. Tonks W. Strachan, S. Atkina L. P. Blundell i J. Turner ‘ H. Otten. ; Allan Lewer. ■ . r . ■ ’ Wellington, Slth March