Political News.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume i, Issue 149, 5 June 1884, Page 2

Political News.

[Per Press Association.] Kumara, June 5. Mr. Seddon, M.H.R., addressed his constituents here last evening. A vote of confidence was carried unanimously. Kaikoura, June 5. The statement that Mr. H. Inglis intends to stand for Cheviot, is incorrect. He states he will not seek election. CONFERENCE OF THE COUNCILS. The members of the County Council, Borough Council, and Harbour Board assembled at the Council Chambers to meet Sir George Grey and Mr. DeLautour relative to the questions of greatest importance to the district at the present time, viz., the construction of external harbor works and of a district railway. The general opinion was that the two schemes should run concurrently, one aiding the other. Sir George Grey trade many very practicable suggestions, and said he would be quite willingito act for the district if so desired. Mr. DeLautour explained the best course to be pursued in reference to obtaining endow ments for the railway and harbor. The following rc olution was carried, “ That this confererce do empower Sir Geo. Grey and Mr. DeLautour to undertake the passing through the House of a suitable Harbor Bill, with the necessary endowments to enable the construction of external harbor works, and to act generally on behalf of the district in furthering this scheme; also the opening up of the country by railway to connect with the Port. The Chairman then thanked Sir George Grey and Mr. DeLautour for coming to the aid of the district at a time when it was virtually unrepresented. A telegram says:— Last night at Frasertown a vote of confidence in Mr. Locke was proposed. An amendment, that a vote of thanks only be given was carried. Only two Frasertown electors voted for confidence motion.

Another telegram says : —“ At the Frasertown meeting called by Mr. Locke last night, about 40 of the surrounding settlers being present. At the conclusion of Locke’s address a vote of confidence was proposed, this was followed by an amendment, proposing simply rote of thanks, the amendment was carried; only two present voting for confidence motion. Thereupon Mr. Locke lost his temper, and bitterly attacked Gannon, and quarrelled with his audience, and called them a lot of larrikins. Gannon’s chances at the Wairoa are considered better than Locke’s as the latter’s views upon the Native land question has not improved Iris position.” Mr. Gannnn will address the Makaraka electors at the hall there to-night at 7.30 p.m. At Patutahi, on Tuesday the 10th inst., at the School Room. At Tologa Bay on Saturday evening next, and at Waerenga-a-hika to-morrow (Friday) night. j