Election Items.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 73, 7 October 1890, Page 2

Election Items.

It is thought that Vincent Pyke will defeat Scobie Mackenzie for Mount Ida. To the Tuapeka Times, a corresdondent writing from Clyde says of the contest: —" Political matters are now the chief topic in this district, and great interest attaches to the coming fight between Messrs Pyke and Scobie Mackenzie for Mount Ida. The balance of opinion is decidedly in favour of Mr Pyke heading the poll, and by a very considerable majority, too, it is thought. In the Dunstan district he is certain to get a block vote; while throughout Mount Ida, which is new ground to him, he will divide the votes and carry off much the bigger half. The old warrior is expected up this way next week, when, I have no doubt, the magic of his voice and his persuasive eloquence will win him votes on every hand."

Mr Fergus is almost sure to have a walk-over for Wakatipu, and Mr Bryce for Waikato.

Wi Pere is to oppose the popular "Jimmy" Carroll for the Eastern Maori district.

In Timaru so far the only candidates publicly announced are Mv J. M. Twomey and Mr S, F. Smithson. It is reported, however, that Mr W. HallJones will again contest the election. The Government have definitely fixed the date of the General Election for Friday, sth of December. Owing to a number of carnivals held in the Colony during November, and the necessity for the revision and purging of the rolls, it was found inconvenient to fix an earliar date,

Mr Seymour addresses the electors of the Wairau at Blenheim on Thursday next. • It is stated by a contemporary that a requisition is being signed, asking Mr John Duncan to contest the WaimeaPicton seat.