Our Auckland Letter.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3990, 12 October 1881, Page 2

Our Auckland Letter.

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Auckland, Yesterday. "■-

CAMBRIDGE AND BOTOHUA . LINB. The Directors are net quite'unanimous with regard to the route' for tliis under- ■ ■ taking, and as there are so many conflict* ing interests to serve, it is a matter of conjecture as to when the undertaking is ~- likely to be started. As the Directors have power tolet contracts subject to' the approval of the Government, and as such contracts may be advantageous or otherwise to those interested, it appears to be pretty generally admitted that the success of the scheme and the • profits of the undertaking will very largely depend ' upon the promoters being in perfect , accord m connection with the whole matter. • -

i GENEBAL". Mr.Sheehan is expected here at the , end of next week, and in all probability the Cardinal will accompany him. Until Mr Sheehan's arrival nothing will be absolutely known, but everything points to the fact of his auuouuciug himself to the

free and independent electors of Coromandel. ♦ MrDargaville may yet contest Marsden, and it is quite on the cards that pressure may be brought to bear on Mr Mitchelson to announce himself for Rod ney, but I do not think, from what I know, that Mr Mitchelson will acquiesce, as I hare good grounds for stating that both Mr Seymour Thome George and the former gentleman have come (o an arrangement between themselves as to the political positions they will lake up and fight for during the coming electioneering campaign. For Auckland North, Mr T. Thompson, one of the Borough Councillors, is a likely candidate, and I doubt very much, should he consent to be placed in nomination, whether any opposition would be powerful enough to defeat his election. Major Jackson has now made up his mind to go to the poll for Waipa, notwithstanding that he has been interviewed with a contrary effect by a very high personage connected with the Bank. Should both the Major and Mr Whitaker contest the seat, there is no reason to doubt but the member for " my papa " will be left out in the cold, and should a good Liberal stand in the interests of the Liberal party forftfe district, he would in all probability Blip in between the gallant Major and the Captain. I am of opinion that Sir Gaorge Grey will stand for City East, and that both O'Rorke and Swanson will have to fight opponents. It is rumoured that Mr J, A. Tole, the former member for Eden, will elect to woo the favors of the new Eden electorate, notwithstanding the manipulating proces3 developed by the " Engineers" in the alterations of the boundaries in the new Representation Act. Honi Mohi Tawhai, one of the native members has gone on an electioneering canvass for Mr Lundon, and with his well-known influence, is certain to score many points against Mr Hobbs before he reaches his home at Hokianga. "Mr Hamlin's action during his last < week in Parliament, was such that I think he is looked upon as having gone over to Mr Hall, and he in all probability will be opposed by new blood in South Franklin and defeated, in consequence of it being now generally acknowledged that he has left the Grey side of the House. Accounts from Tauranga go to prove that Mr G. V. Stewart is veiy popular, and will command a very powerful following in Tauranga and other districts. He is likely to be more acceptable to electors as he has announced himself an ' independent member. A w.ell informed correspondent, writing about Mr F. A* Whiiaker's Te Awamutu | meeting, says althoug the time wag announced, the hour was not stated. There were over thirty electors present, and although the Herald stated that a rote of thanks was accorded, its correspondent failed in his duty in his account of the meeting. It is, neverthless, a fact that Mr Whitaker's party moved a vote of • confidence, which was rejected by seventeen votes against seven, and sereral abstained from voting at a 11..' .' . "'■ ,11 Both the Herald and Siar, especially the latter, have been quietly " sold." It appears that both proprietors tendered for printing of the rolls for the whole of jj? ■Cpjjle ! j£s elector^ district, and both felt certain tl/l&'etther one "or tfffief^otucT be the successful tenderer, bufc judge of their surprise to find that Mr Wickhiim of the Lance passed the post first, and won the stajies, which.,are worth over two hundred and twenty pounds. Gradually both Herald and Star will realise that although unseen and unheard the Lance is gradually gaining a power and support which at all events the Slar never contemplated, and which is likely to imperil a portion of the large profits calculated upon' by Mr Brett for this and other heavy pieces of fat during the ensuing three months. Uo one acquainted with the run of the political ropes, however, is astonished at the termination of the printing of the roll business, but that one of the gentlemen, who has been disappointed has been "sold " is unquestionably acknowledged.