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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 161, 19 June 1884, Page 2

Mr. S. Locke proceeds to Wellington per first steamer, the same which will probably carry the writ announcing his return as a member of the House of Representatives for the East Coast district. If this be the case Mr. Locke will take his seat, and although the opportunity will be small and the time short, Mr.’ Locke may still be able to be of some service to the district. Mr. Locke intends standing his election for the new Parliament. Whether he will be opposed is not altogether certain. Rumour has it that Mr. DeLautour will oppose, and Mr. Gannon has expressed his intention of again contesting the seat. This, however, is likely to depend in a great measure as to the probable or possible chances of his success. Nothing is said of Mr. Rees’ intentions. There is much mysterious talk as to the influence which is to be brought to bear on the new elections. The Grey party in the House may be said to have been completely snuffed out. Neither Sir George Grey, nor M.. Stewart, nor Nir. Sheehan are likely to be asked to accept a portfolio. A strong Ministry, with Sir Julius Vogel and Major Atkinson working in concert, is likely to be the outcome of the dissolution.