THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5741, 23 August 1879, Page 2

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

(PBR PRESS AORNCT.I MasterTON, Friday. Mr. Bunny held a crowded meeting at Maste'ton last evening, and was listened to with attention. A unanimous vote of thanks for his address was accorded to him. Dunedin, Friday. Mr. Simpson has withdrawn from the Roslyn contest. It is rumored that Mr. Cutten will retire from Taieri, in favor of Mr, James Fulton, R. M. t and that he will contest Caversham or the city. Captain Baldwin is mentioned for Wakaia, the nominations for which take place on the 29th instant, the poll being fixed for the Bth September. Mr. James Fulton has announced his intention to stand for the Taieri, at the ensuing election. As he is a local and influential man he is almost sure of success. Mr. James Macassey and Mr, Thbs. Dick publish a programme of their meetings in Dunedin. James Bennett, a farmer at Crookston, and Mr. A. D. Johnston, a settler at Waki, announce themselves as candidates for the Waikaia district. Captain Baldwin will stand either tor Caversham or the Wakaia district. Christchurch, Friday. Sir George Grey arrived at 1 p.m. to-day. He was received by a small crowd of the populace, and afterwards entertained at lunch by his Worship the Mayor. Mr. Moorhouse is pretty safe to be returned for Ashley, and Mr. Bowen for Kaiapoi. Westport, Friday. The Liberal Associationdelegates held a great meeting last night, and got a unanimous vote at Andersons and Charleston. Dr. Henry is working covertly, and the election will be a struggle. Mr. O’Connor is most likely be the choice of the Liberal Association. Many of the oldest residents are disgusted not to find their names on the roil. Waitara, Friday. Colonel Trimble addressed the electors here last night. There were about 200 present. In an exhaustive speech the colonel reviewed the whole action of the Grey Government, and severely censured them for the manner in which they had conducted the native affairs. He strongly advocated the making of good metal roads throughout the country, more especially through the disturbed districts, and the immediate survey and occupation of the Waimate Plains. He expressed himself strongly in favor of secular education. A hearty vote of thanks, and a pledge to support him at the coming election, were carried unanimously. Auckland, Friday. It is rumored that the Hon. John Sheehan will be a candidate for City East. Swanson has been asked to stand for City East, but he decided to stick to his old constituency at Newton, Committees in support of the Grey Ministry have been organised throughout Waikato. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Mechanics' 1 Institute to-night, convened by the central .committee, which numbers about 150 influential citizens. About 1200 were present, and 500 were unable to obtain admission ; Mr. McKenzie in the chair. The following motion WSs carried unanimously amidst loud cheers, — 44 That this meeting appoint a general central election committee to aid in returning members to the new House of Representatives who will act in concert with Sir George Grey in carrying the Liberal measures enunciated in the Governor’s speech.” The seconderacoused Mr. Whitaker of recently purchasing a block of land in the Waikato district, containing 80,000 acres, for three and sixpence an acre, which will shortly be worth £2, and if the proposed railway was made it would be worth £6 to £l2 per acre. It was also unanimously approved that a central committee be formed, and the meeting passed a unanimous vote of confidence, and pledged itself to support Sir George Grey. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Speight, Dr, Wallis, Mr, Moss, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Hurst, and others. The whole proceedings were very enthusiastic. Subsequently the central committee met, and appointed an executive committee of fifteen. A subscription list was opened, and a large sum for expenses was subscribed in cash in the room. Mr. Whitaker addressed the electors at Panmure last night, and received a vote of thanks. Lyttelton, Friday. Mr Murray-Aynsley addressed a meeting of the electors to-night. A vote of thanks was somewhat tardily passed.