General Elections

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 139, 8 December 1911, Page 5

General Elections

TARANAKI iffi. 11. OKEY RETURNED. Splendid weather greeted voters yesterday morning, and those taking' an active part in the fray were about early. Before nine o'cloek motor-cars, cabs, buggies, pony carriages and fanners' traps were on the roads taking voters to the poll. The streets were crowded all day with pedestrians, more particularly between the hours of two and four o'clock. It was noticeable what a large number of women were seen in the streets, and the tea-rooms came in for a large share of support. When the fair oifes had re- . corded their votes they formed little groups in front of the booth, and whether they were discussing the political situation or the latest style in gownswe don't know, but a smiling policeman occasionally drew their attention to the fact that they were obstructing the pathway. One day in three years every adult is "somebody," and they seem to realise their importance when they emerged from • motor-car to record their vote. Some of the public smile when they hear voters say "Is this my motor?" when they come out of the booth. Everyone was in a good humor, and when the doors closed at the Courthouse at six o'clock there were fully 250 people in front of the building. A few minutes before six the candidates were seen chatting to various people. FIRST RESULTS. At half-past seven the people commenced to congregate in front of the Imperial Hotel, opposite which the Taranaki Herald had a large screen, and showed the results as they came to hand, much to the delight and satisfaction of the patient crowd. The first five returns which were announced for Taranaki included Westown, Vogeltown, Kaimero, Okato and Fitzroy, which gave Mr. Okey a lead, when cheers were given for him. It was then realised that the Government candidate was on shaky ground, and subsequent returns proved this to be correct. At nine o'clock there were about five thousand people in the street, who were kept amused by results, pictures and advertisements thrown on the screen. Then the pictures of the three candidates were alternately shown. Mr. Okey's picture was the signal for great cheering, mixed with a few boolioos from a small section. Mr. Bellringer's picture was similarly received, while Mr. Forbes' was received with cheers and laughter. Mr. Okey's majorities were received with great enthusiasm, and cheers were also given when Mr. Bellringer had a victory at a booth. When returns from other electorates came to hand there was renewed cheering, particularly for Mr. Wilson (Taumarunui). but when Hon. T. Mackenzie was announced as being elected for Egmont there was great excitement, proving that there were two enthusiastic parties in the crowd, prepared to do justice to their respective sides. The advocates of No-License also expressed themselves when they saw that they were making strides. When figures were shown announcing that continuance had been carried in some places there were shouts of joy, while others gave expressions of surprise. The crowd was as good-humored and orderly as anyone could wish to see. CANDIDATES* THANKS. Mr. H. Okey. from the balcony of the Imperial Hotel, returned thanks to his numerous supporters. He was received with cheers and applause. He said there were only a few small returns to come, and as he had a sufficient majority there would be no necessity for a second ballot. (Cheers.) He thanked them heartily for the splendid vote they had accorded him. especially after having been their representative for five years. He kiiew they did not want many remarks from him on that occasion, but he felt grateful to his workers for again returning him. It had been a strenuous ■onth of wort, and those who opposed him had worked like men; he could not have worked against better candidates. Taranaki still retained four seats. (Cheers.l He was sorry that Mr. Dive was defeated for Egmont. There was a chance of Mr. Wilson being returned for Taumarnnni in place of Mr. Jennings. That would prove that there was a want of confidence in the Government. If Mr. •Jennings hid been on tiie side of the Opposition (here would be no doubt but that he would have been returned, but lie hail been slaughtered at the hands of the Government. Hp said someone in the crowd said something about :>s a day for men. No one could sav that lie had tried to reduce wages; lie had voted for the increase of them. All would adroit that the election had been fought in a fair spirit. He had nothing but his liest thanks to offer his workers i and supporters. Ringing cheers were then ► given for him. Mr. Bellringer heartily thanked those who had supported him. He had been fighting for the principles of the people which would ultimately triumph. (Cheers.i The battle had been a strenu oils one. end there had been no unfaii fight in p. He thanked his supporters, having no regrets. He hoped tliev wouV all now pull together and work in the interests of Taranaki. He felt no bit ferne-is after the defeat. (Cheers.) AIV. Forbes -lid he was a defeated man. but he hf>d had a hard row to hoi'. Tie ' -IV-vi-i' th» voung men of to-day wouM h- t'm slaSsnien of to-morrow. He t.'in'.eil h'-supporter-, and said they would have another chance of voting for j him. He h->i! retired from the Taumarunir onte-f in favor < f Mi'. Wilson. wht> was elected, a- he rcali-ed there was no use of two Opposition candidates standing acainst Mr. Jennings. Tie thanked the people for the excellent hearing, courtcsi- and respect that lnd been given him. He,then called for three clieers for his opponents, which were lustily given. Rellringer Forbes Okey

Government Disaster. Many Second Ballots. Ministers in Danger.

STRATFORD VICTORY FOR MR. HIXK. Stratford, Last Night. Hin-e. McClug-

Majority for Hine, 432. For 1908 returns see page 8. The results started to come in early, and by seven o'clock some hundreds of people were in the streets. The results were shown on a large screen on the County Hotel balcony manipulated by Messrs. McAllister and Clayton for the Stratford Evening Post, 'hie first return came in from Koliuratahi and Kiore at <>.3o p.m.—very prompt work. With four or five booths in McCluggage took the lead, but the Stratford Courthouse vote was a disappointment to him. So was the Town Hall result. McCluggage's party had expected a majority of at least 200 in Stratford, but their reckoning went astray. It is thought that there was a big Hine and no-license combination amongst the •women folk, and they only had a majority of 24. From this out it was seen there would be no change of representation for Stratford district. When the poll was declared at just after nine o'clock there was a great outburst of cheering as Mr. Iline and Mr. McClugL'age appeared on the balcony and shook hands witii numerous friends. They were greeted with cheers and boos alternately. Mr. Hine returned thunks for the great honor again conferred on him. "Here we are together as friends." he said, referring to his opponent, "as we ought to be friends, as we always hope to be." lie called for cheers for Mr. McCluggage, which were heartily given, and then the latter spoke. "We are beaten and fairly beaten. T may tell you this: I tun going to start from now for next election." He thanked all his supporters and called , for cheers for Mr. Hine. the response being enthusiastic. During the whole evening cheers were, given for the eandi- [ dates at intervals by a very good humored crowd.

MP.. J. B. lITKE, M.P. | Stratford, X'ipht. Mr. .1. I!. [line was born ;it Culmbridge. Devonshire. in JSIiS. He came to Xew Zealand with his parents wlien ten Tears of ujre. His parents settled at lie entered public life as a member of the Stratford County Council, and was the fust chairman of the Stratford Ho-pital and Charitable Aid Board, and was captain of the Stratford Mounted Rifles. He stood for the House, first in 1905, and was first elected in 1!M)R. and has lived at Toko, six miles from Stratford, for a number of years.

PATEA. MR. PEARCE EASILY RETAINS HIS SEAT. Tlio contest for tho Patea scat resulted in an easy win for Mr. Pearce, the Opposition member, who scored 3205 votes, against the Oovemmcnt candidate's (Mr. CVDea's) 2273, Mr. Train scored 530. Oa« smalt return i« still to come.

EGMONT A WIX FOR THE MINISTER.

TAUMARUNUI. MR. jexxint;s defeated.

ELSEWHERE THAMES. *E. H. Tavlor (G.) 2467 T. W. Rhodes (1.L.) 2535 (Several returns to come. Result still in doubt.) WAIPAWA. G. Hunter (O.) 3326 A. E. Jull (G.) 2703 RAXGITIKEI (formerly Jlanawatu). *E. Xewman (0.) 3030 \V. Meldrum (G.) 2001 C. B. Collins (0.) 283 OinyEMURI. *H. Poland (G.) 2703 N". Meßobie (0.) 1506 I'. H. Hickey C. Fletcher (I.) 48 VATTCATO. *IT. J. Greensladc (G.) 2322 J. A. You Tig (1.) 3486 ASHBt'RTOX'. *\V. Xosworthv (0.) 2777 tJ. MeLaehlan (G.) 395 W. S. Maslin (I.) 1243 •T. Kennedy (G.) 1468 ELLESMERE. *R. H. Rhodes (I.) 3(V!0 G. Armstrong (I.) 1352 F. Rowell (G.) 691 DUXEDIX CENTRAL. C E. Statliam (O.) 3950 M. F. Arnold (G.) 24G5 D. Maepherson (Lab.) 1437 I (Absent voters to come, 103.) PAHTATUA. •T. H. Escott (0.) 2244 *R. B. Ross (G.) 2075 fV. 11. Hawkins (I.O.) 858 HAVRE'S RAY. 11. >f. Campbell (O.) 2'581 H. I. Simson (G.) 1730 G. Spencer Clapham (Lab.)... 007 tA. L. D. Eraser (li.) 8.53 E. Lane (I.) 378 (Three small results iu come.) GISHORXE. •Sir .lames Carroll (G.) returned unopposed. KAIAPOf. R. Moore (0.) 2281 •lion. D. Buddo (G.) 2174 J. 11. Blaekwell (I.) 1432 AUCKLAND VEST. ,T. H. Gradnev (0.) 4*227 *C, 11. Poole (G.) 3093 GREY LYNX.: •Hon. Georjfe Fowlds (G.) 3081 •I. Payne (U) 2183 V. 11. Murray (0.) 1505 OAMAIU". # Hon. T. Y. Duncan (G.) 1705 R. Million (G.) 1200 E. P. Lee (O.) _3I2G (Absentee per mite to come, 70.) PALMERSTOX. .1). Buiek (O.) 3324 tR. McXab (G.) 2507 V. Thomson (I.) 741 V. Milverton (I.) GO (X<i second ballot by ten votes.) XAPIER. *.T. Yiiror Brown (G.) 3858 11. Hill (L.) 2825 MARSDEX. * F. Mander (O.) ' 2561 1 E. C. l'urdlo (G.) 2300 | VAIRAIL 1 *.T. Duncan (I.) 2002 R. McCallum (G.) 2440 A. Wifi'en (G.) W<S2 (One small return to come.) BIJLLRK. ! M. Colvin (G.) 3080 F. F. Mum-o (O.) 2038 (One small return to come will not 1 affect result.) V- #

OTAKI. *W. 11. Field (G.) 1>721 J. Robertson (Lab.) 1260 C. A. Monckton (O.) 1145 Byron Brown (1.0.) 1012 WELLINGTON CENTRAL. *F. M. B. Fisher (0.) 2099 R. Fletcher (G.) 2909 W. T. Young (Lab.) 1317 F. Freeman (Soc.) 1'76 AVON. *G. W. Russell (0.) 2999 J. McCombs (I.) 2787 W. R. Smith (Lib.) 802 J. 0. Jameson (O.) 1051 WELLINGTON NORTH. *A. L. Herdman (0.) 3697 Dr. Izard (G.) 2112 E. J. Carey (Lab.) 1065 DUNEDIN NORTH. *G. M. Thomson (0.) 3689 J. Loudon (G.) 1715 R. K. Douglas (1.L.) 2408 WELLINGTON EAST. *D. McLaren (Lab.) 2910 tDr. A. K. Newman (0.) 3280 F. G. Bolton (G.) 1206 J. Brodie (I.) 125 OROUA. *D. H. Guthrie (O.) 2859 E. R. Hornblow (G.) 1838 (Other returns cannot affect result.) AUCKLAND EAST. *A. M. Myers (G.) 4419 A. Withy (G.) 2461 DUNEDIN WEST. 'Hon. J. A. Millar (G.) 3879 11. D. Bedford (I.O.) 3571 J. W. Munro (Soc.) 765 WELLINGTON SOUTH. *R. A. Wright (0.) 2987 A. 11. Hindmarsh (Lab.) 2635 fW. 11. P. Barber (G.) 1226 Dr. A. E. Couzens (I.O.) 179 MASTERfIm *A. W. Ilogg (1.L.)...' 2327 G. R. Sykes (0.) 2258 A. H. Herbert (0.) 1309 DUNEDIN SOUTH. *T. K. Sidey (G.) 4092 J. E. MacManus (Lab.) 3370 CHRISTCHURCH NORTH. *L. M. Lsitt (1.L.) 4089 J. D. Hall (O.) 3066 J. E. Petherick (G.) 733 CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. *'H. G. Ell (G.) 3658 G. R. Whiting (Lab.).. 3082 1 E. Howard (Soc.) 535 (45 absent voters' permits to come; second ballot unlikely.) WANGANUL W. A. Veitch .(Lab.) 2269 *J. T. Hogan (G.) 2182 tG. Hutchison (0.) 1648 C. E. Mackny (L.) llfll PARNELL. Sir J. Findlay (G.) 2917 J. S. Dickson (I.) 3531 M. J. Mock (L.) 1537 OTAGO CENTRAL (Tuapeka.) *R. Scott (0.) 3150 J. Bennetts (G.) '... 765 W. D. Mason (G.) 1438 BRUCE. M. Allen (0.) 3020 P. McKinhy (G.) 2393 (Three small returns to come.) INVERCARGILL. *J. A. Ilanan (G.) 3084 H. J. Farrant (Lab.) 2034 T. Fleming (0.) 2071 AUCKLAND CENTRAL. *A. E. Glover (G.) anil M. J, Savage (Soc.) iB6O J. C. Gleeson (I.) 1125 W. Richardson (P.) 597 EDEN. *J. Bollard (0.) 3540 tW. J. Speight (G.) 2919 (Five small returns to come.) CHRISTCHURCH EAST. Dr. 11. J. T. Thacker if.) 2.562 *T. 11. Dnvey (G.) 2537 H. Hunter (L.) 2315 F. R. Cooke (S.) 40S WESTLAND. *T. E. Y. Seddou (G.) 3351 11. L. Michel (L) 3078 (Four small returns to come.) WAIRARAPA. *W. C. Buchanan (0.) 2910 tJ- T ,M. Ilornsby (G.) 2776 C. W. Tanner (G.) 84 (75 absent voters' permits to come.) WAITEMATA. A. Harris (0.) 2731 E. W. Alison, jun. (I.) 1317 fW. J. Napier (G.) 2984 MANUKAU. *F. W. Lang (0.) 3928 J. B. Morton ([.) 1414 R. D. Stewart (I.) 1645 WELLINGTON SUBURBS. W. H. D. Bell (0.) 2373 F. T. Moore (L.) 1279 J. E. Fitzgerald (G.) 119S *-L I'. Luke (T.) 1009 GREY. *Sir A, R. Guinness (G.) 3">28 P. C. Webb (L.) 2502 RICC'ARTON. *G. Witty (G.) 2915 C. H. Elisor (I.) 1951 D. G. Sullivan (L.) 1479 T. Druminond (I.) 144 MATAURA. •Anderson (0.) 3083 Mac Gibbon (G.) 2215 TIMARLT. *J. Craigie (G.) 3105 J. H, Moore (0.) 1879 J. Reader (L.) 1608

CLUTIIA. | *A. S. Malcolm (0.) 2610 G. Livingstone (1.L.) 2230 HUTT. *T. M. Wilford (G.) 3398 M. J. Reairdon (L.) 1540 J. W. McEwan (I.) 896 R. W. Short (0.) 873 AWARTJA. "Sir J. G. Ward (6.) 2850 .T. R. Hamilton (0.) 2232 W. A. Morris (L.) 149 WAITAKT. F. H. Smith (0.) '1720 J. A. Macphcrson (G.) 1545 W. G. Paul (L.) 1450 LYTTELTON. *G. Laurenson (G.l 3800 C. Cook (1.L.) ' 1897 lIURUNUI. *G. W. Forties (G.) 2758 D. D. Macfarlane (0.) 190(5 WAIMARINO (formerly Rangitikei). *R. W. Smith (G.) 2737 F. F. Hockley (0.) 2344 J. Ivess (G.) 449 (A few more returns to come.) KAIPARA. *J. Stallworthy (G.) 2276 J. G. Coates (I.) 1829 E. F. Field (I.) 847 NELSON. H. Atmore (I.) 1778 W. J. Moffatt (I.) 1324 G. MacMahon 784 W. S. Hampson (0.) 578 G. Bishop (0.) 375 WAIKATO. H. A. Young (I.) 3751 *H. J. Greenslade (G.) 2674 TEMUKA (formerly Gcraldine.) *T. Buxton (G.) 2848 W. Jeffries (0.) 1496 G. W. Armitage (0.) 897 MOTUEKA. •Hon. R. McKenzie (G.) is leading over R. Smith (0.) by 700 rotes, with 28 returns to COIIH'. SELWYN. ■ W. <T. Dickie (G.) 2141 *C. A. C. Hardy (0.) 1757 CHALMERS. *E. H. Clark (I.) 2804 J. T. Johnson (I.) 1368 J. Dickson (0.) 1364 A. McCarthy (L.) 643 TAURANGA. *W. H. Herries (0.) 3696 R. King (G.) 18W BAY OF PLENTY. *W. D. S. Macdonald (G.).2550 31. De Lautour (0.) 2030 (Incomplete.) MARSDEN. *F. Mamkr (0.) 3093 E. C'. Purdic (G.) 2555 FRANKLIN. *W. F. Massey (0.) 3665 J. W. McLarin (G.) 1793 WAKATIPU. •Fraser (0.) 2521 Horn (G.) 2370 RAGLAN. *H. Bollard (0.) 2424 Allan Bell (0.) 892 J. C. Drumgool (G.) 745 W. Duncan (G.) 73i7 Basil Hewitt (I.) 405 j .WALLACE. •Thompson (<3.) 3061 Carmichael (0.) 1216 King (0.) 082 AFTER THE BATTLE. IN WELLINGTON. Wellington, Last Night. Great interest, probably much greater than usual, was shown by the public to-night in the results of the. general election. Many thousands of people assembled at the different newspaper offices, where the results were posted' as they arrived. The night was beautifully fine, inducing a large number of women to mingle with the croud. The people wore orderly, though there was the usual banter. The candidates addressed the public from the balconies, returning thanks for the support given them.

12. Koni 12 1 30 13. Oak lira 12 Hi 49 14. Tataraimaka .... 24 8 41 16. Okato 98 8 112 Ii6. Westown fio 5 Go 17. Frankley Road ... 10 11' 70 18. Carrington Road.. 9 1 15 19. Up. Carrington Rd. 12 — 31 20. Egmont Village.. 49 6 73 21. Korito 15 1 31 22. Albert Road 9 6 11 23. Lower Kent 6 — 38 24. Upper Mangorei . 8 1 34 25. King & Upland Rd. 9 — 65 20. Bell Block 37 8 85 27. Egmont Road 19 1' 40 28. Fitzroy 160 13 191 20. Vogeltown 74 3 1X1 30. Pnniho 5 — 33 31. Kaimiro 10 4 36 32. Lower Mangorei . 25 5 50 33. Waiongona 8 7 37 '.14. T>epperton 27 10 55 35. Hursthoiise Road. 5 — 20 36. Inglewood 128 18 175 37. Tnglewood 139 10 182 Totals 2 533 343 3,286 Informal 55. For 1908 returns sec page 8.

J. Courthouse 180 20 222 9 " i<m 21 247 3. " in-2 20 158 4. H.I n 152 5. " 170 15 151! f>. East End Xo. 1. 274 45 332 7. East End Xn. 2. 126 21 103 8. South Raid 1 " — J-69 12 145 9. Moturoa 81 7 43 1ft, Om&ta 32 16 49 11. Harford Botd .. 13 3 29

Dive. Mackenzie. Rawliitiron .. 60 53 Manaia 176 369 Meremere ... . 15 19 Opunake m 24G Kaponga 151 205 Matapu 07 <57 Mangamingi .... 35 20 Optra 23 19 Rahotu 122 85 Inaha 70 76 Atiroa Ml 95 Mata 33 24 Otakcho 135 ■ 105 Kahui Road 34 13 Riverlea ....... 68 67 Mangahume 44 7 Xewall Road 18 20 Okaiawa Iftl an Manga toki 10S 80 Te Roti 7<» 47 Oaonui 50 83 Warea 00 36 Pungarehu as 53 Kltham 094 806 Other places (not telegraphed m 254 Totals 2633 2972

gage. Stratford! Courthouse ... 169 184 Stratford Town Ilall 577 m Midhirst 108 134 Waipuku 23 12 Tariki 146 00 Xorfolk Road ' 61 22 Inglewood 113 53 Durham Road 43 42 Dudley 53 11 Lincoln 43 10 Huirangi 30 7 Kaimata »1 20 Waitui 44 2 Kaimiro 29 4 Pembroke Road 17 29 Denbigh Road 24 8 Ratapiko 43 39 Salisbury Road 43 11 Stanley Road 48 30 Acldand Road 21 ie Kahouri Bridge 31 15 Bird Road 43 25 Pukengahu 24 15 Ngaere 158 61 Cardiff 84 31 Rowan 44 15 Toko 124 120 Donglas 49 25 Raupuha 35 21 Puniwhakau 2!) 15 Tututawa 37 10 Te Wera 27 87 Huiroa 49 33 Kiore 30 9 Pohokura 9 82 Makahu 28 16 Strathmore 22 38 Whangamomona Tunnel.. 12 70 Tajrata 96 16 Purangi 30 6 Matau 30 13 Whangamomona 58 216 Kohuratahi 03 35 Moki Road 13 10 Whangamomona Road 22 3 Tahora 20 16 llangare Road (Whangamomona) 7 97 York Road 32 28 Skinner Road 5 50 Mahoe 72 51 Totals 2986 2554

Jennings. Wilson. Waitaru 341' 378 Brixton 12 25 ITuirangi 5 12 Sentrv Hill S 47 Tikorangi 24 ■124 Onaoro 16 17 Fruti 30 71 Tongaporutu ro 20 Tongaporutu Ferry . 17 0 Okau G 33 Mokau Kiver 30 3 Mokau 41 22 Awakino 34 47 Te Kuiti 376 398 . I'renui 54 94 Otorohanga 120 126 Taumariinui 220 ICS Other places not tele graplied) 1168 1026 Totals 2539 263-2