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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4019, 15 November 1881, Page 2

The great need of the country, a comprehensive system of Local Self Government, was well ventilated last night at Hauraki Hall by Mr Carpenter, the President of the Liberal Association. Mr Carpenter's views involve very nearly a return to the old Provincial system. He would have counties with greater powers than now, but attached to them Highway Boards in outlying districts with powers to rate and spend their own rates in their dis* tricta; the whole to have endowments of land whose revenue should help out any deficiency in the rates. The Municipal systam Mr Carpenter would leavo as ib now is, but with an increase of land endowments. There was an animated discussion at the close, and a gaod attendance of the public. Much interest also seemed to be taken in the debate. This is as it Bhould be, and thai interest ought to increase if any good is to be done in the Liberal cause.

Mb "BtTLt had a well attended meeting at St. GeorgeVscliool-room last evening, to hear his address to the electors of Kauaeranga. Mr R. T. Douglas was called to the chair. Mr Bull reviewed Kis' brief career since his election, instancing the works which he had assisted to push forward, some of which had been completed and others were now in pro* grees. If he should be returned at the coming election he vroud exert himself to secure an equal distribution of attention all through the riding. He believed that all works costing more than £20 should be let on contract, the contractor to find good sureties for the due fulfilment of the undertaking. The expenses of management could be considerably reduced. He had not been a consenting party to the increase of the't/nairman's salary, and would pledge himself if returned to use every effort towards it reduction. In answer to questioriß, Mr Bull said he was opposed to the increase to the Chairman's salary.; He waß in favor of reducing the Engineer's salary. A vote of thanks and confidence was accorded to the candidate with only four dissentients, and after a -vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting dispersed.

We learn that, a certain construction has been ■ put -on the Registration Act, which renders it probable that the Registrars will be authorised to receive names for enrolment upjoifhe day of election: 1 -^ ■

A gentleman telegraphs from Auckland to-day to say that he had an interview with Mr Clarke (Mayor) to-day, apd he will contest City.Eaßt against Sir George Grey if ha gees uhyVckiance at all. He has been requisitioned' to itfftK^for Eden and V^aitemata, but declined Jbbtlfrequisitions.

A peitaie telegram informs us that Mr A. J. Cadtuun, one of the candidates for the Coromandel electorate will arrive on the Thames in a day or,two, and; tb,at he will then probably address this portion of the electorate. . ; ■

Mb James McCosh Clarke has declined a requisition to stand for Eden, as he has not yet made up his mind concerning City East.

The Working Men's Political Association sent a deputation lo Sir George Grey assuring him of their support in his candidature for City East.

Msa Pebby, who jumped from the first storey of Mr Sloane'o house tit the recent fire, with her babr in her arms, is in a dangerous state. The baby has died.

A TELKftBAH says the Th mes volunteers are expected lo leive Opuuake to-morrow morning. We hope our citizens will arrange some reception for them. Since the above was written, Major Murray has had a telegram from Government to the effect that the Thames men have not received orders for borne yet, nor may they for a week or two.

Before the Warden's Court adjourned yesterday afternoon, Mr Cuff asked His Worship if it were not possible to hold sittings of the Warden's Court at Paeroa for the convenience of the Upper Country miners. His Worship replied that it was necessary that the plaints should be made out here, but they could be heard at Paeroa on the day of the sitting of the R.M. Court —once a month. He also promised to see to the gazetting of the Court, if it was necessary.

Mb C. S. Bbottn, one of the candidates for the Waiotahi, addressed the electors in the School-houae last evening. Mr Henry Cooper was called upon to preside, and the candidate spoke at some length on the County system, and its extravagant admiaßilration, with special reference to the Thames Council. On the motion of Mr Baird, seconded by Mr Johns, a vote of confidence was passed in the candidate.

Mb Scanlau'a tender for driving in the Emily claim at Waihi. 'lhe loweßt tender for driving in the Martha whh at the mte of 7e per foot. Mr Yaughun hud a telegram to that effect from' the legul manager to duy.

The Thames Scottish and Mavals were inspected by Major Withers last'night.

The Parawai ratepayers assembled at tho school-house last night to hear Mr Wm. Murdock, a candidate for the riding. Mr Hume was in the chair. After some introductory remarks Mr Murdock said," I base my claim for the right to represent Parawai on three grounds, one of which is that I am a bona fide freeholder of Parawui; the next is that of being a leaseholder of Parawai; the last, and mo«t important of all, is tbat I am a resident of your district. And aa local matters should bo the principal business that should take up the attention ot Councillors and the Council, 1 shall try and describe how, in my- opinion, the business of the Council should be conducted shall be my duty." He was in favor of the gold revenue being spent on roads aud tracks, that all works should be let by contract, and a reduction made in the cost of administration. He said the 6o»ti of the latter was twice the amount of rates received. 'The speaker touched on all questions of interest to the ratepapera, and answered a number of questions satisfactorily. After which a' rote of confidence was carried.

Mb Comer notifies that he ha 3 retired from the candidature of the Kauaeranga riding. He will however, address the electors at the* Kauaeranga Boys' School to-night.

Mb W. S. Gbeenvili-b will address the electors of Kauaeranga at the boys school this evening. ,

The County elections take place to-morrow, the hours of votiug being from 9 a.m. to 6 o'clock p.m. " !

We are pleased to learn that Mr Thomas Bawdon is much better to-day.