Political News.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 128, 10 May 1884, Page 2

Political News.

THE EAST COAST SEAT. In answer to a telegram, asking whether he would contest this seat at the ensuing election, Sir Julius Vogel has replied to Mr. Percival Barker that, providing there is a reasonable probability of his being returned, he will stand. At the same time Sir Julius informs his friends that he has no intention whatever of entering politics with a view of remaining in them for any length of time, and that it is only the present exigencies of the time, and the critical position of the Colonies, which induce him to come forward for a short times. He also says that it would be impossible for him to come amongst us at the present time, and all he could do would be to send us an address. In no case is his friends to nominate him, unless secure of his return. The import of the whole is that Sir Julius Vogel is willing to stand with a view to getting a seat for the ensuing session, but beyond that he cannot go. Mr. Locke is expected to arrive by tomorrows boat, when further information may be looked for.

[Per Press Association.] Hawera, May 9. Mr. George Hutchinson has intimated to those gentlemen who were getting up a requisition asking him to contest Egmont seat, that he should not be able to accede to their request, as he has decided to stand for Wanganui town. Ashburton, May 10. J. Ives, M.H.R., addressed an enthusiastic meeting of electors last evening. He announced himself as a candidate at the next election. A vote of continued and sincere confidence in him was unanimously passed. Dunedin, May 10. Mr. Larnach, M.H.R., addressed his constituents last night at South Dunedin. He expressed himself as strongly against further taxation, and was of opinion that the present expenditure on education should be greatly reduced, by the reimposition of fees, and a large reduction in the cost of secondary education. A vote of confidence in him was carried unanimously. Oamaru, May 10. Mr. Shrimski, M.H.R., addressed his constituents last evening. His address was limited to an hour, as he was to be followed by Sir George Grey. At the conclusion of Mr. Shrim ski’s address, a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence was passed. Sir George Grey addressed a large mooting at the same place last evening. His speech was in effect the same as delivered in Christchurch, and at its conclusion a number of questions were asked and answered. A vote of thanks for his address was carried unanimously, and three cheers were given for Sir George Grey. CiißiSTcnußcn, May 10. Mr. A. P. O’Callaghan addressed his constituents last night at Lincoln. He announced his intention to vote against the Government on the want of confidence motion, though generally agreeing with their policy. They had lost his support because of their action regarding the grain tariff, which was unjust and unconstitutional. He was awarded a vote of thanks.