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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 997, 10 November 1881, Page 3

TO THE ELECTOBS OF THE EAST COAST DISTRICT. /"I ENTLEMEN —Being on the eve VJ" of a general election, vital questions of policy will be laid before the electors by the various candidates throughout the Colony, and it is the duty of one and all to use the power conferred under the present liberal franchise, whether in the position of an elector or candidate. In the latter position I come honestly forward to express my views, and use my most strenuous efforts in support of such measures as I deem essentially beneficial to the welfare of the electorate, and conducive to the future prosperity of the Colony at large. 1 hold strong views on many questions of moment, bearing directly upon our rights and privileges as free men, living under a free Constitution. 1 — lam a supporter of the present Ministry. 2 — lam opposed to the disintegration of the Colony as at present constituted. 3— I disapprove of such a retrograde step from assured progress as a reversion ta effete Provincialism. 4 — I advocate a curtailment of the extravagant expenditure under the present County and Boad Board system, substituting one uniform valuation, one rate, and one co-operative system of departmental administratian. 5 — I favor amendment of the Property Tax, or substitution of a more equable and less inquisitorial measure. 6— lam a supporter of Free Trade, and the promotion of local manufacturing industries by liberal bonus on value of products. 7 — I strongly advocate a better administration and more rapid settlement of our Waste Lands, by selection at nominal rates, free grants, and monetary assistance to farmers. 8 — I disapprove of the reckless alienation of the public estate to absentees and large capitalists. 9 — I propose equal rating of lands, including Government and Native. 10— -The laws relating to Native land tenure should be simplified ; all local and unnecessary Acts abolished ; giving extended powers under the existing Native Land Act of 1880 ; a •system of local registration introduced, and a regular circuit of the Courts established. 11— A modification of our present expensive system of primary education is necessary. 12— Districts geographically debarred from the benfits of Railway extension should in fair proportion be assisted in the construction of other public works of utility, such as Harbours, Roads, Bridges, &c. 13 — I should urge a remodelling a the Civil Service, by placing it on a non-political and bona, fide guarantee basis. The foregoing is a brief outline of my general policy. I shall, however, upon the public platform, more fully dilate upon these and the various local subjects touching the welfare of the whole electorate. In conclusion, gentlemen, I trust you will support my candidature ; as having served you faithfully in many public positions in the past, I seek your further confidence in my earnest desire to serve your best interests in the future.

I am Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, T. W. PORTER. Gisborne, 29th, Oct., 1881. lO3 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE GISBORNE RIDING. Z“< ENTLEMEN,—I beg to offer myself as a Candidate to represent you in the County Council. I claim to be a practical man, with a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the District, and if returned will spare neither time nor pains to promote the interests of our Riding. I will take an early opportunity of personally making my views known to you. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, CHARLES WESTRUP. Matawhero, Oct. 31st., 1881. 120 TO THE ELECTORS —OF—J TE ARAI RIDING. ENTLEMEN, —It is my intention to offer myself as a Candidate to represent you in the County Council, at the forthcoming elections. If you do me the honour of returning me, I will do my best to further the interests of your district. I would ask you to meet me at the School House, PATUTAHI, on SATURDAY, Nov. sth, when I will explain to you my views on the making of the County Roads, and other matters of local interest. I have .the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, 121 G. L. SUNDERLAND. Applications invited for the Agency of a FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, for the Town and Port of Gisborne. Apply to— H. W. HEATH, 101 Auckland.