Political News.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 125, 7 May 1884, Page 2

Political News.

THE CANDIDATES. Wr. hear that Messrs. Locke and Gannon are actively engaged canvassing the Wairoa, and expect to see them in town shortly. Mr. Locke’s friends are showing commendable activity, and circulars arc being issued asking for electors’ suffrage. [Per Press Association.] MR. SEDDON AT DILMANTOWN. Kumara, May 7. Mr. Seddon, M.H.R., addressed his constituents at Dilmantown last night, and received an enthusiastic greeting. In the course of his remarks he made a strong attack on the Government Insurance Department. He said as regarded parties he should remain true to the Opposition. Mr. Montgomery lacked firmness and it took a lot of provocation to bring him to fighting pitch, but with the exception of his weakness for Canterbury, there was not much to find fault with. lie was afraid a majority of both Islands members in Opposition would not follow Mr. Montgomery. Sir George Grey was their fighting chief, and the natural leader under whom, the Opposition would best succeed, and as Premier he would be acceptable to both Islands. Sir George Grey, Mr. Montgomery, and Mr. Macandrew, and other leading members of the Opposition would no doubt settle their little differences amicably. As one of the rank and file, his place was to look on and vote straight. MAJOR ATKINSON AT WELLINGTON. Wellington, May 7. The Hon. Major Atkinson addressed a crowded meeting of ladies and gentlemen at the Theatre Royal last night, Mr. J. Duthie in the chair. He spoke on various subjects, including property tax, income tax, federation, the general condition of the colony, national insurance, charitable aid, and hospitals. At the conclusion he was awarded an unanimous vote of thanks.