Political Notes.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7985, 23 November 1905, Page 2

Political Notes.

Oil Tuesday evening Sir, K. ■ M. Smith addressed the Electors of Hell Block, -and consklerinj; the I'renier's meeting at New t'ly month, there was a .goad at tendance. After an inter:\sting speech, which Was frequently applauded, a 'hearty vote of thank:, was accorded to tiie candidate.

Oil Wednesday evening Mr E. M. Smith addressed the electors of Frankley Road, and received an attentive hearing. Mr Smith gave an account of his stewardship, and outlined the (lovernment policy. Several questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. Mr liutier proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the candidate for his able and instinctive address. This was seconded by Mr W. Grift'en and carried. M Downs was in the chair. MR SKI) DON'S LOYAL CONST I. TUENTS. (Per Press Association. 1 HOKITIKA, Nov. 22. An enthusiastic meeting of Mr Seidell's supporters was held this evening at the invitation of the Mayor to omil'ise committees to promote the Premiers candidature. liegret was expressed that there was an Opposition put tip, and u large and influential committee was appointed, including many ladies, and sullicient money ivss guar-i-anted in the room to defray the cost of the election without making a call on Mr Seddon. The proceedingc. concluded with three cheers for the Premier. A similar meeting is being held in all other centres of the constituency.

WINTON, Nov. 22. Sir Joseph Ward addressed a largo meeting of his Wintou constituents tonight, aud was very favoui*al>ly received. He defended the legislation df the Government, and urged that the administration of the progressive measures of the Liberal party'should not be put into tho hands of"the Opposition. lie belived it would be better to build one line at a time, and thus cease borrowing by carrying on the work out of surplus revalue. He referred to further ooncessious on the railways and the institution of wireless telegraphy. He hoped that at the next Postal Conference universal penny postage would be adopted. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed.