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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5735, 16 August 1879, Page 3

Electoral Notices TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENT'. ' :EN, —I beg respectfullly to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself as a candidate for the honor of again representing the City of Wellington in the Hon e of Representatives. Indisposition prevents my writing at any length; but it is my intention to issue a second address in the course of a few days, in which my views on the large questions at present agitating the public mind will be fully discussed. I will also make arrangements for calling my friends together and for convening public meetings in various parts of the city, in order that opportunities may be afforded of explaining my conduct during the past, and of indicating the course of action I shall pursue in the future in the event of your doing me the honor of re-electing me. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, GEORGE HUNTER. "Willis-street, 15th August, 1579. mo THE ELECTORS OP THE CITY X OF WELLINGTON. Gentlemen, — My political principles have been so frequently indicated and I believe are so well understood that they require little explanation. Whan I say that I am a Liberal i speak of myself as a Liberal who lots no dubious beliefs to explain away, no past history to hide under cover of specious phrases ; a Liberal who believes in a thorough and efficient representation of the people as a whole, and one whose only aim in political life would be to promote the advancement and prosperity of the community. This, latter point would be to mo at all times superior to party politics. These being the fundamental principles of my political creed, I need not say that I heartily approve of the policy shadowed forth in the speech delivered by his Excellency the Governor on the opening of Parliament. I believe that great necessity exists for the introduction of measures to secure a more equitable representation of the people, and a proper distribution of the burdens of taxation. I believe in Triennial Parliaments and in Manhood Suffrage with a residential qualification, and if elected I should actively co-operate in the passing of measures to give effect to these views. In order to facilitate the settlement of the people ou the land, I should support the establishment of village settlements, believing that, as in the case.of the i’\.tiding and Katikati Settlements, they would assist greatly in building up the prosperity of the colon)-. As to Public Works, I should urge the claims of the City and Provincial District upon the Parliament with the energy which I have exerted in a lesser sphere ; the first work to which my attention should bo directed being the West Coast Railway, the completion of which is of such importance to the whole Provincial District. I shall shortly have the opportunity to explain any points not touched upon in this short address. I remain, gentlemen. Your obedient servant, GEORGE FISHER. ff.O THE ELECTORS 3F ' WAIRAJL RAPA. Gentlemen, —I again offer myself as a candidate for your suffrages. I have now had the honor of representing you in Parliament for nearly three years, during which period I have, I ,believe, never lost an opportunity of furthering your interests, and have always endeavored to procure for your important district a fair share of the funds available for expenditure on Public Works. My previously formed opinions relating to Sir George Grey have lately been thoroughly endorsed by large majorities of both branches of .the Legislature. The maladministration of the present Government has seriously affected the progress and well being of the colony. The question of the settlement of a population on the waste lauds has not yet, in my opinion, received the attention its importance demands. A liberal extension of a deterred payment system is, I consider, the best method to encourage the settlement of an industrial population. The present circumstances of the colony do not warrant the continuation of Free Immigration, but I am prepared to support a liberal system of Nominated Immigration. A Property and Income Tax would, I believe, be the fairest means of equalising the burden of taxation, so as to ensure that all classes of the community should bear a just share of the burdens of the colony. The repeal of the import duty on Timber and Grain was a grave error. In some districts of the colony the effect has been most disastrous. Electoral Reform, with a view to the extension of the franchise, would meet with my hearty support. Fencing and Drainage are subjects of great importance to this district. Further legislation on these questions has become a necessity. ■ Important modifications in the system of County government are urgently needed, and many -difficulties in connection with this subject must shortly engage the attention of the Legislature. It is especially necessary that local bodies should be relieved from the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the main arterial lines of road in sparsely settled districts throughout the colony. The Rabbit Nuisance Act also will require careful amendment by the new Parliament. The system of personal government that has been established in the Native Department is eminently unsatisfactory. I believe that the time has arrived when the Natives should be treatedas reasonable beings, and not in an exceptional and unjust manner. While the colony, as at present, is able to borrow on favorable terms, I am convinced that it is a judicious policy to raise loans for expenditure on reproductive works. VI shall endeavor to meet you as soon as possible in the various centres of population. I shall then have the honor of addressing you more fully ou all matters of local and general import. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, GEORGE BEETHAM. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE WELLINGTON COUNTRY DISTRICTS. Gentlemen, — I once more offer myself as a Candidate to represent you in the House of Representatives, and will take an early oppor- ' tunity of addressing you. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, A. de B. BRANDON. fJNO THOMAS MASON. ESQ. August 12, 1879. Sns, —We, the undersigned Electors of the Hutt District, request that you will again offer- yourself as a candidate for the coming election for a member of the House of Representatives. In complying with this we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to get you returned. (Signed) R. PROUSE. (And 36 electors.) Gentlemen, —In compliance with your wishes, I have pleasure in again offering myself as a candidate for your representation. Whilst acknowledging the necessity for an extension of the franchise, a redistribution of seat?, ahd triennial Parliaments, I can place no confidence in the present Ministry. I would advocate greater economy in expenditure, progress in public works, and generally such .measures as will tend to promote the prosperity of the Colony. Yours faithfully, THOMAS MASON, , Taita, August 15, 1879. npo THE ELEOTOPvS OF THE HUTT. "JL Gentlemen, —Mr. Mason has received a numerous and influentially signed request to stand; for your electorate in the Opposition interest, and has con-onled to do so. Rather than split the votes, so as to facilitate matters for the Grey candidate, X reti-e, and take this opportunity of thanking m;. - Vends for the kind manner in which they ha\ supported me thus far. Mr. Mason’s opinions are decidedly Liberal, He is, moreover, under no man’s thumb. They who know him know him to be a man of his word. What he promisea he will perform. The interests of your district will be safe in his hands. I hope I may be pardoned the liberty of asking those who would 'dtherwise’hav'e supported my candidature to do their best for Mr. Mason. X am. Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, W. H. QUICK.