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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 335, 22 December 1875, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST COAST. GENTLEMEN, —Before I can expect any of you to pledge me your support it is only natural that you should be placed in possession of my political opinion on some of the most leading topics of the day. Abolition of Provinces stands out first in bold relief and demands a decided opinion one way or the other. I feel no difficulty in stating that I am strongly in favor of the abolition of the present system of Provincialism, but until I know what measures will be brought forward to replace that system, I cannot be expected to pledge my support (if elected) in favor of any particular scheme ; suffice it to say that every measure shall have my most earnest and careful attention and that which I consider will be productive of the greatest good to the greatest number shall have my support irrespective of any political party or clique. If elected I will not go into Parliament bound to support any particular ministry or opposition nor will I be clogged and hampered by promises to support this or that immature measure. As you are free and independent electors so must I be a free and independent Representative. I will not be a mere deputy, nor the blind supporter of any man or body of men, nor will I content myself with giving a silent vote on any important measure ; but you and the country at large shall know my reasons for the vote I give. LOCAL GOVERNMENT. I am in favor of Local Self Government such as County or Shire Councils and Municipalities, such governing bodies to be largely endowed from the proceeds whether arising from sale or lease of the Waste Lands in such Shire or County, also from receipt of all fees and money received for licenses. In considering the question of Shire, or County Councils, I am not prepared to state that such Councils should not have the entire control of the Waste Lands within their respective districts. This, however, opens up a very large debateable question, and One not capable of discussion within the limited space of an address. EDUCATION. I am in favor of a law making the education of children .compulsory on the parents or guardians, and with that view, I would support some system whereby education should be absolutely free from one end of the Colony to the other without any education or other special rate for the purpose. UPPER HOUSE. I consider a nominee Upper House very objectionable, and would be prepared to support an alteration in the Constitution in that particular. NATIVE LANDS. I am in favor of greater facilities being given to private individuals to purchase or lease lands from the Native owners, and with that view will endeavor to get the present laws affecting Native Lands amended. PROVINCIAL LAWS. Many of the Provincial Ordinances, suchasrelatetoPublicans, and Auctioneers’ licenses, Impounding, Education, Dog tax, &e., I consider should be repealed, and that these matters should be regulated by Colonial Legislation as early as possible. TAXATION. Should it become necessary to raise revenue by increased Taxation (and I believe such a course will have to be adopted) I would support a Property Tax in preference to an Income Tax. I should like to see a re-adjustment of the Customs Tariff, so as to admit of reciprocity with the neighboring Colonies. LOCAL. So far as the requirements of this District are concerned, I shall, if elected, use my best endeavors to obtain a fair share of the money voted for Public Works expended on the erection of buildings and bridgesand the construction of roads and tramways. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, 898 W. WILFRID WILSOTT — P°J £MPcH . * By® - ihv livß . * Btfy ■ H ]i Pw- V. Xv£:-*'>*. Bay (tH-'.*' • ’.£* ■*-' .‘X ? Tlio ab-lB '> ’ ■ ■■. ' -f, MukaW 910 TO Tl®. . ENTLEMEN, —Having ” the bush for a week* and unable to cross the Motu Biver, I have returned here, and shall proceed to Gisborne by next steamer ; on the arrival of which I shall redeem my promise of addressing you on the subject of the coming election. I am Gentlemen, Yours Obediently, G. B. MORRIS. Opotiki, Dec. 13. 892 notice’ IF the Red and White Heifer impounded at Makaraka on September 21, branded (conjoined) off rump, <ID (conjoihdd),*off. shoulder, heart off ribs, is not taken out within seven (7) days from date, and all oKpenses paid, she will be sold. R. M. SJEGGALL, Poundkeeper. Dec.