Political News.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 131, 14 May 1884, Page 2

Political News.

We are pleased to hear that strong hopes arc yet entertained by many that an amicable arrangement will be come to, which will enable us to avail ourselves of the services of Sir Julius Vogel. We cannot possibly think that any one will be so obstinate as to oppose a movement which is solely for the general good, especially when such a course must lead to defeat and public execration. [Per Press Association.] THE THORNDON SEAT. Wellington, May 13. The election for the Thorndon seat took place to-day, and resulted as follows:— Newman, 636; Bunny, 379; Dwan, 121. There was great excitement throughout. MR, STEVENS AT MARTON. Marton, May 13. Mr. Stevens addressed a large meeting of his constituents here last night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He declared that during the ensuing session he would act as an independent member. Thames, May 14. Mr. A. Cadman, member for Coromandel, addressed his constituents here last night. There was a very large attendance. The member’s speech was mainly directed to giving an account of the proceedings of last session, particularly in reference to local matters and changes in the laws relating to mining matters. In relation to the future he saw no reason to shift from the position he had occupied in the past as an Opposition member. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously. Lyttelton, May 3. Mr. Allright, M.H.R., addressed his constituents at Lyttelton last night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He said he would not vote to turn the present Government out of office until a better Ministry could be substituted, though he thought that the present Government had deteriorated since the departure of Sir John Hall from its ranks. Nelson, May 14. Mr. Hursthouse, M.H.R., in addressing his constituents at the Upper Motuere meeting, advocated (retrenchment in all branches of the Government service, as the means of removing the present depression. He refused to pledge himself to any course or action during the next session, preferring to wait and see what was brought forward. He received a vote of confidence.