Political Addresses.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 118, 29 April 1884, Page 2

Political Addresses.

[Per Press Association.] MR. H. S. FISH AT DUNEDIN. Dunedin, April 29. Mr. H. S. Fish, M.H.R. for Dunedin City South, addressed his constituents last night, and there was a crowded meeting, which was held in the Princess Theatre. Mr. Fish criticised Major Atkinson’s recent address. He laid down the following as his programme for the future, specially explaining that it was in no way to be considered as that of the combined Opposition platform, viz., (1) financial separation of the two Islands, and proper local government; (2) abolition of the Property Tax ; (3) imposition of a progressive Land and Income Tax; (4) reform of the Civil Service; (5) reform of the Upper House; (6) bona fide settlement of people on the land of the country. The address alone, and without any questions being put, lasted for two and a-half hours. After a number of questions had been answered, a vote of confidence was carried unanimously. COLONEL TRIMBLE AT NEW PLYMOUTH. New Plymouth, April 29. Colonel Trimble addressed his constituents last evening. He referred to the Bankruptcy Act of last session, and said he believed the country would be better without it, or any Act of the kind. He was opposed to Annexation and Federation. He spoke at some length against protection, and in favor of free trade. He supported the present Ministry, because there were no better in the House to take their place. He should continue to support them, reserving the right to oppose them on questions with which he differed in opinion. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed. MR. SAUNDERS AT RANGIORA. Christchurch, April 29. Mr. Alfred Saunders met some of his friends at Rangiora yesterday, and after a lengthened discussion he arrived at the decision not to contest the Kaiapoi eLection with Mr. Richardson.