THE ELECTIONS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 143, 29 May 1884, Page 2

THE ELECTIONS.

MR. LOCKE AT ORMOND. Mr. Locke addressed tne electors at Ormond last night in Bruce’s Hall, which was crowded, about 100 being present. Mr. A. Skillicorn occupied the chair. The speech was just a repetition of the one he delivered in Gisborne, the subjects being the same. He spoke on two local subjects there, viz., The River Preservation, and periodical sittings of the R.M. Court at that place. He said with regard to the former, that if elected he would use his utmost en deavors to get that work gone on with. Referring to the latter he thought if proper representation was made to Government they could get the Court to ait there periodically, which would save much expense and time. After he had concluded his speech a number of questions were put, which were answered satisfactorily. Considerable amusement was caused by Yankee Guss and General Chute, who both stood up together, and kept putting questions, each trying to out-vie the other. Mr. W. King moved a vote of confidence and thanks to the candidate, which was seconded by Mr. R. D. McDougall. Mr. 8. C. Caulton moved as an amendment a vote of thanks only, which Mr. Anderson seconded. The Chairman put the amendment, which was lost, and the original proposition was unanimously carried, amidst cheers. Mr. Gannon left for the Wairoa last night to address the electors there. He will call a meeting immediately on arrival; therefore we may expect to hear the result shortly. Mr. Locke leaves for the same place to-day for the same purpose. Mr. Rees is still up the Coast, and is not expected to address the electors of the outlying districts until next week. By our telegrams we find Sir George Grey is to leave Auckland for this place by the Te Anau to-night. He will arrive to-morrow, and will most probably deliver an address to the public, in support of Mr. Rees’ candidature, on Saturday night. The N. Z. Herald of May 20, says : —Sir George Grey will not have time to deliver an address at Napier, as he is anxious to get back to his island home and spend a short time there ere leaving for the session. Already in that town a paper has been started called, the Ahuriri, which is to be run in the interests of the Opposition, so it would seem as if Mr. Sheehan, M.H.R., meant to contest the scat with Mr. Ormond. [Per Press Association.] New Plymouth, May 29. Mr. Kelly addressed his constituents last evening, when a vote of confidence was carried. Dunedin, May 29. Mr. DeLautour has intimated that he has no intention of seeking re-election for Mount Ida.