THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 140, 9 December 1911, Page 5

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

(For revised and complete details of elections ' see page 0.) LABOR'S DESIGN". TO CAPTURE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COUNTRY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchureh, Last Night. The Lahor Representation Committee met to-niglit, and the question of the selection of candidates in the second foallots in Avon, Riccarton and Christchureh East, was discussed at considerable length. Ultimately it, was decided that Labor should take no action regarding the second ballots in any of these electorates. It was decided to initiate a strenuous three years' campaign on behalf of Lahor, in conjunction with the Labor Party in other parts of the Dominion, with the object of capturing the Government of the Dominion three years hence. It is unofficially understood that Lahor will support Mr. Elisor for Riccarton, and Mr. McCombs in Avon. PORT-CHALMERS SEAT. WHO WILL BE IN SECOND BALLOT? Duncdin, Last Night. The returning officer for Port Chalmers may be able to-morrow night to announce whether Mr. Johnson or Mr. Dickson will be in the second ballot. At the present the former is leading the latter by four votes. Nine absent voters' votes came to hand to-<iay, leaving nearly a hundred still to come. Several have to come from as far as Whangarei. THE PALMERSTON SEAT. POSSIBILITIES OF A SECOND BALLOT Palmerston North, ?,ast Night. There is much interest here as to the position regarding the second ballot for the Palmerston seat. The position is that Mr. Buick has a majority of ten. There are 177 absentee votes to come, and the returning officer has received telegraphic notification of the recording of 120 of these. The official recount will take place to-morrow, when the absentee votes will also probably be opened. THE CHRTSTCHURCH SEAT. OTHER SECOND BALLOTS PROBABLE Christchureh. Last Night. There is a possibility of a second ballot in South Christchureh. Mr. Ell has only polled 19 votes in excess of the absolute majority of valid votes, and 45 absent voters' permits were issued. In addition there were 106 informal votes cast. There is also some likelihood of a sec- , ond ballot in Christchureh East, between Mr. Thacker and Mr. Hunter. Of a total number of absent voters' permits issued the returning officer has received seventythree, and possibly these may contain sufficient votes for Mr. Hunter to place him second on the poll. The scrutiny of Christchureh East roll and recount take place to-morrow. At a meeting of Mr. Ansor's friends and supporters this afternoon, several prominent labor men were present, and promised to give Mr. Ensor what assistance they could.

Totals 2264 3220 532 EGMONT. Following are the complete returns for the Egmont electorate. It will be seen that the Hon. T. Mackenzie's majority is larger than given yesterday:—

TAUMARUNUI'S NEW MEMBER. Mr. C. K. Wilson, who fought Taumarunui for the Reform Party, is an Australian by birth. Arriving in New j 7.i aland at the age of seventeen without money or prospects, he turned his hand to any sort of country work. Later he acquired an interest in land at Levin, and remained in that district till 1900 — over twenty years. For a good part of that time he was associated with the firm of Abraham and Williams, and remained as manager and auctioneer for the West Coast. Mr. Wilson has represented his district as a county councillor and member of the road board, and also took ail active part in the formation of tho Fanners' Union. He was district representative at the first conference of j the latter. His interests are those of I tiie land.

PATEA Following are the details of the polling for the Patea seat:— \ 3 a! t a '3 Courtpouso. Hawera .. o 550 609 85 Oddfellows' Hall. Hwa. 234 351 86 Town Hnld, Xonnanby 80 210 10 Tokaora 30 42 4 2!) 33 1 Meremcre 18 28 2 30 53 9 Whakamara 17 32 3 Manutahi 20 63 3 Alton 24 81 6 Hurlevville 40 02 4 KaQcaramca 32 73 13 Patea 243 257 24 Whemiakura 27 64 2 Waverley 255 310 01 Waitotara 33 50 70 Nsrutuwcra 28 49 11 Mungawhio 4 15 10 Orangimea 6 3 3 Ngamntnpcmri 7 42 23 S. Helena, Mangaporau 8 6 12 15 37 3 Niikuliau, Waverley .. 10 12 0 MaswelltowM ....... 67 69 8 16 25 0 Kai Iwi 31 78 5 Westmere 15 89 8 Brunswick 9 79 3 Raptmui 23 20 3 Te Tuhi 12 12 2 Tokomaru E., Bruswk. 0 10 2 Aramoho 236 177 32 Mosetown, Wangamii 76 64 22 S. John's Hill, Wnsmii 13 31 3

Dive. Mackenzie. Riverlea 68 67 Rawhitiroft 50 53 Manaia .... 176 369 Mercmere 19 Opunake 166 248 Kapoiiga 151 205 Matapu 97 69 Mangamingi 35 26 Opua 19 Raliotu 122 85 Inaha 70 76 Auroa 81 95 Mata 33 24 Ota.kelio 135 150 Kalrai Road . 34 13 Miangahume 44 7 Newall Road . 18 20 Okaiawa 101 111 Mangatoki 108 86 Te Roti 76 47 Ararata 45 18 Fraser Road . 57 11 Kapuni 78 120 Pihama 02 102 Puniho 10 13 Te Kii'i '.... 69 60 Oaoirai 53 80 Warcai ... 56 46 Pungareliu 38 54 Eltham .... 447 653 Moeroa .... 17 18 Omoana 12 30 Awatuna 83 37 Totals 2638 3031 Majority for Mackenzie 399.