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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4989, 20 March 1877, Page 4

Electoral Notices T 0 THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY, OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN, —As Mr. 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 pf 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 the colony admittedly require revision and simplification, and X should support any measure for giving effect to this object. I think the Civil Service Regulations need amendment. The temptation which now exists to exercise patronage for party ends ought to be removed. Indeed, Government itself should be protected against the importunities 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 ; 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 the 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 Government. There are many matters connected with the municipal interests of the city which could be usefully brought under the consideration of £he Assembly, and I should be happy to give them my best attention. 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 of 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 TEAVEES. ! March 3, 1877. 10 THE ELECTORS OE THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN, —As my views on the subject of Education are persistently misrepresented, 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 TEAYEES. . Wellington, March 13. “ The speaker then referred to education in these terms :—‘ As far as education is concerned I have to say that in these days I do! hot consider it necessary to impress upon the people the expediency of having their children educated. We all know its advantages. I believe there is scarcely any man in the community who looks upon education as being of no advantage to the community. My own opinion is that the higher the education the better the duties of every station of life are per : formed. 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. There are, 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 as to whether he is poor or rich should be compelled to 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 the State. I will tell you why. There are a large number who have lived and died uneducated, but who, had they been educated, might have exercised an influence, if not in the world, at all events iff the circles in which they moved. The State is interested to see that a foundation is.laid which is calculated to bring out 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 not he necessary for the State to make education compulsory, and when the whole body of the people will have seen the advantage of education, and when nothing but inability to pay the necessary expenses will prevent them from voluntarily sending their children to school. But there must be in every community a class of people who have not the means of educating their children, and it is the duty of the State injauch cases to provide for them. If there is one poiut upon which : I have always held a: decided opinion it ie that no religious instruction should be given in the State schools.” G ITYELE C T I 0 N. The following gentlemen have consented to give Mr. Travers their support and assistance, in the coming election Wellington, 9th March