Political Notes.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7992, 1 December 1905, Page 2

Political Notes.

Mr H. Okey had a hearty reception from a fairly largo number of electors at Pungarehu on Monday evenitig, when lie addressed them in the public hall, Mr M. Fleming being in the chair. Mr Okey's address, which was j delivered in capital sty le, was mainly on the evils of party government, and the need for getting the waste lands of the colony into profitable occupation. Ihe speaker, out of consideration for tho ladies, who had to arrange the hall for the reception of Sir Joseph Ward after lie had finished, made his address considerably shorter than would otherwise have been the the At tho close of tiie address, the candidate was heartily cheered, and complimented by the chairman and others on the improvement in his stvle of speaking. Mr J, Umgess announced that the executive of the Farmers' Union, being perfectly satisfied with Mr Okey's answers to the questions put, recommended the brandies to support him as their candidate, A unanimous vote of thanks to the speaker and the chairman closed a Very successful meeting. On Thursday evening Mr E. M. Smith addressed the electors of Upland Road in the school. There wrs an appreciative audience present, the candidate being well received. Several questions were asked and answered satisfactorily Mr Martin moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Saiifch for his address, which, was seconded by Mr Giddy and carried. Mr Smith speaks at Westown tonight. Mr Mills addressed the electors at Westown on Thursday evening. Mr Wills occupied the chair. 'jjhe address was well received, and on its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks, proposed by the chairman and seconded by Mr Hughson, was passed to the speaker with acclamation. A similar vote was accorded the chtmman. M r Mills' address at Fitzroy advertised for to-night will not be held on account of Mr Massey's meeting in New Plymouth, but the Fitzroy electors are invited to meet tho candidate at the Thontio Koyal on Monday evening, as another Hiitnbie night is not available i) hold the mooting at Fitzroy.

Mil JENNINGS IN THE KING COUNTRY. (Special to Daily New*.) RAURIMU, Nov. 80. Mr W. T. Jennings, the member for Egmont, lias leen giving addresses through the King Country portion of the electorate, and great enthusiasm lias been shown towards the candidate. Packed meetings have greeted him at Taumarunui and Oio, many being unablo to obtain admission, and at the former place, after the candidate's address, a social was held in his honour, at which a beautifully illuminated address was presented to him on behalf of the citizens of Taumarunui. At Oio the candidate's address met jiecejjtance, 011 .two occasions the'audienco~mng-and calling for cheers for good old Dick and Jennings." Indications point to the candidate receiviig a, heavy poll in the King Country. ----- --- . The candidate has spoken each night for over one month, and at some places tour addresses have been given in one day. Some idea of tho electorate may be gauged when it is con.sid -red that it extends from Cardiff, near Stratford, to Oio, a distance of 270 miles, the greater part of which has to be done 011 horseback.

(l'er Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Nov. !)'. lxev. F. W, Isitt Ims teleghaphed tlic withdrawal of his candidature for Motueka as, on account of Mr O'Kelly going to Uie poll, there is no necessity for tlio iS T ew Zealand Alliance to take steps to secure a liconsing poll. (Per Press Association.) CHHISTCHUUCII, Nov. 80. A crowd estimated at about 5000 filled the (Jolo.seum skating rink last night, when Mr T. E. lay lor to the speech delivered by the Premier on the previous evoning. The proceedings were very lively, and, duiing the earlier part of the meeting, noisy, hut became more orderly as the speech proceeded. The spouker expressed •surprise that the I'rjmier had not answered the questions to him by the Women's Institute. On the voucher question he said Mr Fisher was p»rfectly justified in demanding the information he asked for, He regretted the matter had not been cleared up. At the close of the address a motion was cariied deploring the treachery displayed by tho Ministry in its abandoment of the cardinal principles of the Liberal party in regard to land settlement, and expressing the opinion that the interests of tho colony and the Liberal party demanded a change of administration.