THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5747, 30 August 1879, Page 2

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

(per PRESS'AGENCY). Nelson, Friday,

Mr. Richmond addressed the electors of the suburbs last night, and received a vote of thanks. Mr. Hugh Stafford and Mr. Wastney, a settler of long standing, are in the field for this district. Mr. Graham addressed the electors last night, and received a vote of thanks. He approved of the Ministerial programme, except the Representation Bill ; but said he would oppose the Grey Government on account of its Public Works administation. Westport, Friday. The following nominations were made today :—J. B. Fisher (Liberal) and J. Henry (Opposition). The show of hands resulted two to one in favor of Mr. Fisher. Hokitika, Friday. Mr. R. C. Reed addressed a crowded meetiog of electors in the Town Hall last evening, when he was well received. A vote of confidence was carried without dissent. New Plymouth, Friday. Major Atkinson addressed the electors of New Plymouth last night, and obtained a unanimous vote of confidence. He reviewed the history of the Grey Government. He denounced the land tax, and derided Sir George Grey’s assumption of being a heaven-born financier. He stated that the fault of Sir George Grey’s Liberal policy not being carried out rested with Sir George Grey himself. He argued that the charge made against the Opposition of reducing the loan of four millions to two and a half was groundless. He said that the Government had sent £317,000 to London to meet their liabilities. He blamed them for the present native difficulty, and said that Sir George Grey supposed himself a better diplomatist than Rewi, but was deceived; that Rswi was in accord with the King, and working for the King party. Major Atkinson advocated an income and property tax, the re-oocu-.pation of the Waimate Plains, making of roads, resumption of immigration, and the establishment of the law on the West Coast of the North Island. Invercargill, Friday. At the nomination of candidates for Invercargill Mr. Feldwiok was proposed by Mr. daggers, seconded by Mr. Miller ; Mr. Bain was proposed by Mr, Murray, seconded by Mr. Hughes, Both candidates spoke at length. Mr. Bain declared himself opposed to Sir George Grey, but favorable to Liberal legislation. Mr. FeUlwick’s address was Ministerial, halting, and disconnected. The show of hands, according to the returning officer, was in favor of Mr. Feldwick by three, the

numbers being 90 and S 7. A noil was demanded, which takes place on Monday next. It will be a hard fight, but Mr. Bain has made a capital impiesdoa.

At the nomination at M itaura to-day Mr. Shanks was retur..: ; d unopposed.

Sir George Grev's nir-t ting to-night was crowded. The Mayor was in the chair, and all the prominent democrats were on the platform. It had been arranged by the Conservatives and Reformers to give Grey a fair hearing, and accordingly there was no interruption. The Times advucat- d this course, but a similar concession was refused by the democrats when an amendment to the motion of confidence in Sir George Grey was proposed. Sir George Grey so <ke for nearly two hour* ; his speech was weak, but as usual he elicited great applause, gung over the ofn-n----travelled ground again. Tbon Mr. Harvey, solicitor, proceeded to move the amendment, and the scene of confusion commenced. Harvey stood his ground fur a l>ng rim*, and although at last Grey asked for a hearing for him, vet it was of no avail, and lie had to retire. The opposition was not general, beg persis'ent. The amendment and motion wt-re then put, and the former lod, although a substantial minority voted for it. It is not thought that Grey’s speech is likely to he of much influence on Mosul ay’s election. Bain’s party is full of hope and confidence. Napier, Friday. The nominations took place to-day, .Mr. Sutton, Captain Bussell, Mr, Buchanan, and Mr. Maney were nominated. The show of hands was in favor of Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Maney. Mr, Sutton demanded a poll. It is authoritatively stated tiiat Mr, Sheehan will be nominated to-morrow for Clive in opposition to Mr. Ormond, and that he will shortly arrive in order to address the electors. Timabu, Friday. It was rumored yesterday that Dr. Dean, 6ho Liberal candidate for Gladstone, intended to retire in favor of Mr. bloody ; but it is now authoritatively denied. It is expected that he anti Mr. Moody will split the Liberal votes. AncKßAirn, Friday. Mr. Stark has retired from the City West, at the request o! the Greyite Central Committee, thus leaving the committee’s nominees. Dr. Wallis and Mr. Hurst, unopposed, except by Mr. Newman. Their return is certain. Swanson received a unanimous vote of confidence from his constituents last night. Christchurch, Friday. ’ Mr. Saunders at Waikari last night received a unanimous vote of confidence.

At the Selwyn nomine.' ion. which took place to-day at Loeston, the Hon John Hall w;n the only candidate nominated, and was therefore declared duly elected. At the Lyttelton nomination, Messrs. Murray-Ay nsley and Ah -v : Jit were nominated. The show of hand- was in favor of the former, and a poll w■' demanded for the latter. At the Cheviot nomination. Tuglh .and Saunders were nominated. The 1 h > - .v of hands was in favor of the former, a : poll was demanded. A meeting of the supporters Ac George Grey and Mr. Andrews was held at the Gaiety Theatre to-night. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, said that the Liberal Reform Association had plenty of money, and would be prepared to fight. Dr. Turnbull, in a laudatory speech of Sir George Grey, proposed a resolution that those present form a committee to secure the return of Sir George Grey and Mr. Andrews, which was seconded by the Rev. Mr. Fraser and carried. Ashburton, Friday. There is likely to ha a hard fight over the election for Coleridge. Mr. Joseph Ivess has been invited by resolution of the Canterbury Liberal Association to stand, but declines, as he has pledged his support to Mr. Wright, who professes Liberal views, and is considered an excellent local representative. Mr. George Hart, the late member, has just commenced to stump the district. It is stated the Bank of New Zealand is using all its influence in his favor. Dunedin, Friday. Mr. C. S. Reeves, the principal Greyite candidate, addressed the Dunedin electors. There was a fair attendance. The questioning was very sharp, and at the close a vote was passed to the effect that Mr. Reeves was a fit and proper person to reppresent the city. The nominations for Rosiyn took place today. Messrs. Driver. J. Barr, and Henry Hoog were nominated, the two latter being the nominees of the Liberal Association. Mr. Driver addressed the electors at Mornington to-night, and received the usual vote. For the Waikaia scat the following gentlemen were nominated at Tapanui to-day ; Captain McKenzie, Messrs. George Ireland, James Bennett, and A. D. Johnstone. The first-named got the show of hands.