THE GENERAL ELECTIONS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 111, 3 October 1914, Page 4

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS

.LIBERAL MEETING AT ISGLHWOGD. The Inglewood branch of the Liberal Federation held its usual monthly meeting in the Druids' Hall last evening. There was a splendid attendance of members. Matters in connection with the Stratford and Taranaki «leatoTates were discussed, aid the newJyelccted candidate for Taranaki ia fee Liberal interest (Mr D. J. Hughes) was introduced to those present, ifr Hughes addressed the meeting, saying that lie wished it to be understood that he did mot take up his residence in New Plymouth Bimply to wntest the Taranaki seat, but because of his wife's health. He entered politics becanso ne was opposed to the present conception of politics as represented by the Massey Qovernment, and, having been selected as a candidate, he intended to go into the business heart and soul. He did sot claim to be an expert in oratory, but he had, as a dairy farmer, shew* interest is local bodies, and he spoke as a farmer, and a practical ome at that. As the interest of the, New Plymouth district largely depended en the Ben •» tho land, they could rely an getting a "square deal" so far as he was concerned. Several other speakers addressed the meeting, and considerable entknetftatu was shown.