AFTER THE ELECTIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 147, 18 December 1911, Page 8

AFTER THE ELECTIONS.

«. ! WELLINGTON EAST. I All but twenty-five of the absent permit votes in the Wellington East second ballot have now come to hand (states the Wellington Dominion), with the result that the return now reads:— McLaren. Previous total 3656 Seamen 6 Absent voters 9 3701 NEWMAN. Previous total 3710 Seamen 13 Absent voters 43 3766 Dr. Newman's majority is thus increased from 26 to 65. THE NEW CABINET. A "FORECAST." Auckland, December 15. The Herald publishes the following forecast of a new Cabinet:— Mr. Massey, Prime Minister and Minister for Lands. Mr. James Allen, Finance and Defence. Mr Herries, Railways and Native Affairs. Mr. Eraser, Public Works and Labor. Mr. Herdman, Education and Justice, j Mr. R. Hcaton Rhodes (Ellesmere), Postmaster-General. { •Mr. Buchanan, Agriculture. Among other probable Ministers the names of Messrs. Lang and Fisher are mentioned by the Herald. It is considered probable, however, that representation irt the new Cabinet must be given to Taranaki. It is also probable ; that Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C., will receive j the Attorney-Generalship, also that Mr. ■■ Massey may appoint a Maori member as member of the Executive. STRENGTH OF THE RESPECTIVE PARTIES. I On a no-confidence motion, the very best the Government could hope for (states the Wellington Dominion') would be as follows: GOVERNMENT. Pledged votes 33 Doubtful votes 2 Very doubtful B Native votes 2 Less Mr. Speaker 1 1 33 REFORM PARTY. Reform votes 37 Labor votes 3 ; Native votes 1 41 Majority against Government, 3. " MENTAL ABERRATION." Auckland, December 15. Hon. George Fowlds, in the course of an interview, said, "My own defeat is merely the result of a passing wave of mental aberration. If the new Parliament could only unite to pass into law a proportional system of representation, and then dissolve, it would make itself memorable in the history of New Zealand. The condition of parties gives one no hope of a stable government except by means of political deals and intrigues which would be dangerous to the country. Personally, lam neither sad nor downhearted at the result of my own election contest, or at the result o"f the elections generally. I intend to join at oiK-e with others in organising a real Labor-Liberal party on the democratic basis of a bare majority." SIR JAMES CARROLL. Auckland, December 15. Sir James Carroll, in an interview, 1 said he accepted unreservedly the expression of the will of the people. Still, he 1 was convinced that confusion of the true issues and an inherent desire for change were contributing factors. In trying to read tho signs of the times one could see on tho horizon growing forces struggling to find expression, forces that once concentrated must outdistance anything yet accomplished in the way of reform. Meanwhile the other side had its ranks strengthened by forces that could only be regarded as ephemeral. He anticipated a settlement of the differences that had arisen between Liberalism and Labor in the protection of the common interest. The political situation was unquestionably serious, but the bonds uniting Liberi'lisra and Labor were so firmly knit that no passing wave of discontent could in any way sever them. SIR MAURICE O'RORKE'S VIEWS. Auckland, December 15. Sir Maurice O'Rorke, interviewed, said lie had known instances at Home where the Government of the day, having a sweeping majority against it at the elections, resigned immediately before Parliament met, but where the margin between the two parties was small, it was tho custom to wait till Parliament reassembled. The first business was to elect a Speaker. He had known that appointment used for a trial of strength between the parties. In view of Sir Arthur's Guinness' popularity, however, be thought Mr. Massey would take the first opportunity subsequent to the Speaker's election to challenge the Government's position on a no-confidence motion. THE MAORI ELECTION. SUPPORT FOR DR. POMARE. About 150 natives, mostly Te Whittles, attended a meeting held at Mr. 1 Newton King's buildings on Saturday morning, to discuss matters in connec-' tion with to-morrow's election of a member for the Western Division. This was the first meeting of the kind held in New Plymouth. Mr. W. J. Gray presided. Mr. Okey, M.P., was present bv invitation, and there were several other Europeans present. _ The chairman explained that the meeting was convened for the purpose of inducing the natives of this district to interest themselves in the forthcoming election. It was not intended to intro" cluee party politics or to ask the natives to support any party. ■Mr. Okey said that the natives of this district were supposed to be represented >y Mr. llcnure Kaihau, but their member _ had not attended Parliament last session; therefore they were not represented at all. If they wished to be represented they .should take an interest in the election. He did not propose to suggest what party they should support, but they should support someone who would attend to their interests On the motion of Margaret Neha, seconded by Rangi Watene, it was unanimously resolved that as Mr. Henare Kaihau had not advocated their interests m Parliament they should all support Dr. Pomare. Thirty shillings was subscribed in the room for the purpose of sending telegrams all over the country, advising Te Wluti s people to support Dr. Pomare Dr. Pomare is a brother-in-law of Willie Te Wliiti. the only son of the late "prophet." The candidates contesting the seat are:— 'Hennre. Kaihau jr. Keri Toke to Abu i,

Pepene Eketone M. Dr. Pomare I. \ Ngarangi M. There is no second ballot in connection \ with the Maori elections. I