THE ELECTIONS.
We hear that Mr. H. J. Finn has received a communication from his old constituency of Wakatipu, asking him to again stand for that constituency. Mr. Finn has not yet decided as to what course he will pursue, but we think it likely that he will accede to the invitation, and wc trust to see him again in his old seat on the re-assembling of Parliament. [Per United Press Association.] Mr. Brown, a candidate for Foxton, received a vote of confidence at Karori on Saturday night. It is stated that F. S. Fraser will be a candidate for Te Arc in the Good Templar interest. Some time ago Sir George Grey was solicited to stand for Egmont, but declined. He has since been asked to support a local candidate against Major Atkinson, but that also he has declined to do. He has sent a telegram to the effect that he is not to be opposed. As leader of the party for Auckland City East he will not countenance an opponent to Major Atkinson. Mr. A. H. Ross addressed the Roslyn electors, and received a vote of confidence. He was in favor of the re-construction cf the Ministry with Major Atkinson and Mr. Rolleston as members of the new one. Joseph Jobson, junr., candidate for St. Albans, addressed a fairly attended meeting at Merivale, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He opposed Sir Julius Vogel. Mr. Dunlop addressed a large meeting of the electors of Avon at Papanui, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He will support the leader of the Liberal party. Mr. Joseph Pettrie addressed a very largo meeting of electors at the public hall last night. The greater portion of his address was confined to an explanation why he voted against the Ministry. He declared in favor of a Progressive Land Tax. He received a vote of confidence with no dissent, and no amendment.
Mr. E. G. Kerr, addressed the electors of Timaru last night, He said he would follow Sir Julius Vogel, who he believed would have a strong following. At the conclusion of the meeting the chairman declared “ votes for thanks only,” and for “ thanks and confidence,” equal. Mr. H. Feldwick, late member for Boraugh, addressed the electors last night. The candidate was listened to with great attention. He declared to follow Sir George Grey, and was in favor of granting aid to Roman Catholics for schools. A motion of confidence was met by an amendment, that Mr. Feldwick had forfeited the confidence of the electors by his views on the education question. On being put, the Mayor who presided declared the amendment and motion both lost. A show of hands being demanded for the motion, the Mayor declined to decide, and asked for the appointment of tellers. It being resolved that the Mayor should decide, he declared the motion carried. The proceedings were very lively, and considerable opposition was shown to those known to be against the candidate.
Mr. Peacoclc addressed the electors of Newton last night, and received a vote of confidence. He avowee^himself a supporter of Major Atkinson’s administration. Mr. Hodge, at South Dunedin, declared himself a strong Oppositionist. Mr. James Green received thanks only at Waikouaiti. Mr. W. Smith addressed a large meeting of electors at Woodville last night. A vote of confidence was passed. Captain Tosswell is announced for Coleridge. Mr. Lance addressed a crowded meeting at Kaikoura last night. If the late Ministry were in the majority he would support them, but he anticipated that Sir Julius Vogel would become Premier, and would support him so long as he did not commit the country to extravagant policy. He characterized Sir George Grey as a dangerous leader. A vote of thanks was carried. Mr. John Jackson, a sawmiller at Hawera, has offered to oppose Major Atkinson. He proposes a House consisting of four members two for each Island, and that the Premier should carry on the whole of the Government business during the recess. That there should be no Native Minister, and no armed constabulary. That the present waste lands of the Colony should be distributed free amongst the present inhabitants who have had all the hardships. He also proposes other radical reforms.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 177, 8 July 1884, Page 2
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708THE ELECTIONS. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 177, 8 July 1884, Page 2
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