A Lively Electioneering Scene.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 197, 31 July 1884, Page 2

A Lively Electioneering Scene.

DEFEAT NOT KINDLY TAKEN. THREATENED PROCEEDINGS TO OUST MEMBER FOR WAIBARAPA SOUTH. [Per Press Association.] Wellington, July 31. A lively scene occurred at the declaration of the poll for Wairarapa South. Mr. Buchanan having thanked the electors, Mr. Bunny claimed the honor of representing the Europeans, pointing out that out of 79 Maori votes he had only received one, and he characterised Mr. Buchanan as a class representative, remarking that Mr. Beetham, whose chances were swinging in a balance for North, with his two brothers, had to come to Carterton to Mr. Buchanan’s assistance. Mr. Buchanan indignantly denied owing his election either to the native vote or Mr. Beetham’s assistance, and submitted that Mr. Bunny like Sir George Grey, assumed to represent working men, but had never worked a day in his life. Mr. Bunny retorted that Mr. Bachanan got his majority by throwing his money at libraries and other institutions, and that when he (Mr. Bunny), addressed the Maories, James Cooper, (Mr. Buchanan’s assistant), interpreted his speech to suit Buchanan. He promised to take proceedings if possible to oust Mr. Buchanan from his position.