ELECTION GOSSIP.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1041, 21 August 1879, Page 2

ELECTION GOSSIP.

Dunedin, August 20. It is said that Mr. James Fulton will probably oppose Messrs. Barron and Snow for the Taieri. Wellington, -Vigust 20. Mr. Levin addressed the ratepayers at Newtown last evening, and received a vote of confidence. Messrs. Jackson and Mason, candidates for .theHutt seat, addressed the electors at that place last night, and each received a vote of confidence. The Good Templar and other temperance associations have decided to act unitedly, and to give their support only to those candidates who will pledge themselves to uphold their interest. Mr. Robert Greenfield, one of the candidates for Wellington City, addressed the electors this evening, and received a unanimous vote of confidence. Mr. Izard, one of the candidates for the Wellington Country District, addressed the electors at Pahautanui last night. He expressed himself to be opposed to the present Ministry. . A vote of thanks was passed. Westport, August 20. At the request of the residents, Mr. Woolcock, late M.H.R., addressed a public meeting last night on Liberalism. He refuted the arguments of the Liberal candidate at a meeting on Saturday night. Upon a motion for a vote of thanks, an amendment that "we don't believe a word of the address" was proposed by Mr. O'Connor. An indiscribable scene ensued. - Mr. Munro wished to speak in explanation of his remarks at Saturday's meeting, but the chairman (Mr. Munson) did not allow him. After a stormy time, Mr. Woolcock left, and also the chairman. Mr. James Suisted then took the chair, and Mr. O'Connor spoke at length. The Liberal Association have appointed delegates who will stump the electorate. Dr. Henry is canvassing, but it is not decided yet who shall oppose him. Nelson, August 21.

Mr. 0. Curtis addressed tlie electors of the city last night, and had a crowded meeting. He spoke strongly against the Grey Government. On the education question, he said he was not so pig-headed as to thrust his opinions down the throats of the electors. Consequently, he would not further support his amendment. On the subject of triennial Parliaments, he would bow to the decision of the electors. Ho received a vote of thanks. Mr. John Graham, a working man's candidate, announces himself in the field this morning. New Plymouth, August 20. The writs have not yet arrived ; therefore the Returning Officer has not been able to publish the election notice. It is expected they will arrive by overland mail to-morrow night. Mr. Cleary addresses the electors tonight, Captain Skeet on Saturday, Mr. Fookes on Monday, and Col. Trimble on Tuesday. 1 August 21. Mr. Kelly addressed a large meeting of electors last night. Fully 600 were present. He spoke very plainly on questions

of the day, and gave his opinions on them. He said he was a thorough Liberal, but? did not believe in the present Ministry. A vote of confidence in him was carried, all present but six holding up their hands for the motion. Chbistohukch, August 20. A largely attended meeting of the Reform Association was held this evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, Dr. Turnbull, President, in the chair. A proposition that the test clause of membership be rescinded was lost, and it was decided to retain the clause in its entirety. A resolution that Mr. S. P. Andrews be solicited by the Association to come forward as its candidate in conjunction with Sir George Grey for the representation of the city in the House of Representatives was enthusiastically carried. Mr. Andrews, in response to loud calls, came forward, and, while giving a general outline of his views, declared himself a strong adherent of Sir George Grey, and would assist him, if elected, to carry out the Ministerial programme. He accepted their invitation, and would take an early opportunity of addressing them. Mr. J. Gapes (late Mayor) was also asked to come forward as a candidate, but regretted to have to decline. It was resolved to meet Sir George Grey in a body on his arrival, and as many of the members of the Association as possible to be present at the Theatre Royal on Friday evening, to honor Sir George Grey, who had consented to be present that evening. Nothing has yet been heard of the dates of nomination and election. Mr. Murray-Aynsley speak will on Friday at Lyttelton, and Mr. Richardson at Christchurch on Thursday. Mr. Rolleston received a most unanimous vote of confidence to-night. His speech was the usual indictment of the Government, and contained nothing that has not already been said by the speakers on liis side. The meeting was a large one. The writs for Avon and Selwyn are issued. The dates for the former are— Nomination, August 28 ; poll, September 3. For Selwyn, August 29, and September 5. Messrs. Bowen and Stevens will address their constituents on Tuesday evening next. Auckland, August 20. It is rumored that Mr. Sheehan will contest City East with Mr. J. M'Cosh Clark. Captain Colbeck met the Marsden electors at Waipu, and received a vote of confidence. Mr. F. Whitaker met the electors of Eden at Newmarket. He received a vote of thanks. Mr. Reader Wood met the electors of Waitemata at Devonport. A vote of confidence was'passed. Mr. Robert Graham met the electors of Onehunga, who declined to accord a vote of thanks. Mr. J. B. Whyte, Mayor of Hamilton, announces his candidature. He adheres to the main features of Sir G. Grey's policy, but refuses to promise a blind adherence. Napier, August 20. The nomination for Napier takes place on the 29th inst., and the election on the Bth September. The Clive nomination is on the 30th inst., and the election on the 10th proximo. There is again talk of bringing out a Ministerial candidate to oppose Mr. Ormond at Clive, but it is difficult to select a man who would run well, Mr. Sheehan having declined. Mr. Sheehan was also pressed to stand for Napier, where his election would have been a dead certainty. Haweiia, August 21. Mr. M'Guire does not stand for Egmont, i and the contest now rests between Mr. Sherwood and Major Atkinson. It is feared that Mr. M'Guire has deserted the Liberal cause, and goes with Major Atkinson. Blenheim, August 20. The nomination for the Wairau Electoral District is fixed for Monday, the Ist September, and the polling on Monday, Bth September. August 21. Mr. Seymour held a meeting of the electors last night. There was a good attendance. A vole of thanks was accorded to Mr. Seymour for his address. Picton, August 20. ! The Electoral District nominations take place on Saturday, August 30, and the polling on Friday, September 5. The Cheviot Electoral District nominations take place on Friday, September 29, and the polling on Saturday, September 6. Mr. Inglis opposes Mr. Saunders for the Cheviot seat on Liberal principles, and will support the present Ministry. PiL.tiEKSToy Nobth, August 21. Mr. Snelson held a meeting last night. He stated distinctly that he would vote with Ministers as long as they carried out the liberal policy enunciated in the Governor's speech. Mr. M'Donald protested against anyone getting support who would give assistance to the present Government. Mr. Dungan rose and stated that Mr. M'Donald had asked him to support him as a candidate, and had showed him a letter written to Mr. Sheehan asking that the Government should make him their nominee. He denounced M'Donald as trying to hoodwink the electors. A vote of confidence was passed and a strong Committee formed.