THE BYE-ELECTION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 4 May 1907, Page 2

THE BYE-ELECTION.

MR. JIALOXE AT JIOTVROA.

Jlr. Jlalone spoke at Jfoturoa last ight to a very enthusiastic audience, a.jor Coleman was voted to the chair, id, in introducing Jlr. Jlalone, dwelt l the number of years he had known in, and of his sterling qualities and of le strenuous life he had led and the lid work that was ahead of him when 'turned at the coming election, as he Major Coleman) was certain that he mild be returned, with a large ma-n-it v.

Mr. Jlalone spoke with much vigor, and in connection with the statement circulated that he was an Independent Liberal, he explained he was a Liberal and a supporter of the present Govern incut, but reserved (o hiinsrlf the right lo stand to policy when that was needed, as it was needed ill the ease of the present proposed Land Bill, and that if il came do a no-contideiiec motion on that account he would support that mo lion, lie traversed the lines of his previous speech, but broke much new ground, and al the conclusion was asked a number 'of questions. A vote of thanks was proposed bv Mr. A. George, and seconded bv Jlr. lioncrlichl, for his able and lucid address. Mr* Ceoi-ec wis],, ed lo make the vide one of co'nlidenco. but Mr. Malonc asked that the vote be confined to one of thanks.

MR DOCKRILL AT KIiXT ROAD.

Jlr Dockrill addres-ed a meeting at the Upper Kent 'Road schoolroom la it evening, livery seat >vns occupied, and Jlr Warren presided. The address was on similar lines to the one delivered at Xw Plymuh. d ws wll revdeoatn rloaec X r ew Plymouth and was well received. A number of questions were asked and answered. Asked as to his attitude on the licensing question, the candidate said that as the power was now in the hands of the people themselves, it should remain there. A hearty rote of thanks was accorded to Jlr Dockrill for his address.

Tnour report of Jlr, Dockrill's speech at Xew Plymouth, a misconception occurred as to the candidate's views on land assessments and valuations. Jlr. Dockrill was reported to have said "he considered the capital value of this country must lie kept up, to show the London money-lender that there was ample security for loans: but rental value was different altogether." As a matter of fact, Ihe candidate conveyed (hat he did not quite agree with this, adding, however: ''l am bound to say that eveiy Government has taken advantage of tlie inflated valuations for loan-raising purposes on the London market."