THE LICENSING POLL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 138, 6 December 1911, Page 2

THE LICENSING POLL

THE POSITION IX OTAGO. By Telegraph—Press Association. Duiiedin, Last Night. Bruce. Clutha, Oanuru. and Mataura will remain steadfast to their belief in the advantages of prohibition, but Central Otago and Wakatipu will maintain their "wet" attitude. The Prohibitionists are making a strong attack on the outposts of the] Trade by means of rallies, no-license I meetings, in which university students are taking a leading part, and stirring addresses from the Rev. Hammond, of Sydney, who has a most effective manner on the platform, and by local clergy. Though the Trade disavow all connection with Saturday's proceedings, there is no doubt it was an organised attempt by larrikins to prevent the Prohibitionists speaking in the Octagon, and the meeting broke up in confusion, Mr. A. S". Adams having to accept police protection to his home. The Trade have wisely refrained from repeating the tactics adopted at last election, and confined themselves to lavish use of advertising space in the local papers. There will be a heavy vote in South Dunedin, which is a separate licensing constituency, but a majority for continuance is anticipated. In Dunedin proper everything points to the silent moderate vote controlling I the situation and retaining the status quo. Neither will Port Chalmers revert I to dryness. j On the other hand, Oamaru will remain dry by an increased majority, which result is anticipated both in Bruce and Clutha. Mataura, it is expected, will give a decisivo vote against Dominion Prohibition.