POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 519, 28 November 1899, Page 3

POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

DR. HOSKING AT KIHIKIIII

Dli. HOSKINU addressed the electors in t'ic Town Hall, Kihikihi, on Fiiday night last, there was a very fair attendance, the absence of very many of the local electors being made up for by the presence of the usual contingent of th? Tc Awamutu Liberal League, who appear to follow their chosen candidate about most faithfully. Mr J. G. Elmsby (Chairman of the Town Board) presided./ Dr. Hosking's announced that he had received that evening the acceptance of his resignation as a Minister of the church. He next commenc d a loug tirade of vituperation and abuse of The Waikato Anaus for having as he alleged,srossly misrepresented his speeches, etc., and drew for his audience an imaginary picture of an ARGOS conespoiu'cnt sitting to report his speech, and writing down, at intervals, " bunkum," " question," " dissent," "no no," etc., etc. when in reality no interjections etc. occurred. The Doctor then went on to dismember Mr Lang as a politican, accusing him of wanting to deprive the old people of bread and butter, and of desiring legislation for the English Capitalist instead of the New Zealand farmers, and soon. Dr. Hoskingsc mod to be wonderfully self-confident and pleased with himself generally, and spoke of his return to "Parliament as certain ; in fact, quoted what favoms and improvements this and other parts of the electorate were to receive during the next three years. He drew a vivid picture, of his warm welcome when v'siting the Paemako Village settlers a few days previously, of their prosperity and bright future, of their anger on hearing how grossly they had been misrepresented by the " Opposition " newspapers and of their determination to support the presuit Governmen*. Beyond these matters and telling the fanners how the Government had brought them such prosperity as they did not yet fully realise, and that only the "fat" man and the " large estate '' man were taxed at present, the doctor's speech did not contain anything of importance, and he concluded it with another outburst against The Waikato Akgus and its Editor.

No questions were asked. The uattal vote of thanks was passed, and after a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting broke up, the League members calling for three cheers for Mr Secldon. which they themselves very heartily gave—(A Correspondent). MR LANG AT BLUNTLY. Mr Lang addressed a well-attended meeting at Ralph's Hall, Huntly, on Saturday last. Mr J. P. Bailey was voted to the chair, and asked the audinee to extend a fair hearing to the candidate. Mr Langin openinghis address repeated that as hia independence in the House had been challenged he had been at the trouble of ascertaining how many times he had voted with the Government, and found that they totalled thirty. In no single instauce had he voted against his convictions. The address was on che lines of tnose already reported. At the conclusion of his address he was asked the following question : "It is rumoured that you tried to get Wcstpovt coal used on this line. Is this true ?" , Mr Lang gave a most emphatic denial to the statement, and on some commotion ensuing, he added. " I give you my word of honour, it is uttetly untrue."

This declaration was received with much applause. A vote of thanks was moved by Mr Tattley, seconded by Mr R. R. Ralph, and carried with one or two dissentient voices.

Thee cheers were given for Mr S<?ddon and three counler cheers for Mr Lang, evidencing that the candidate will poll a considerable number of votes in Huntly, which the Government party look upon as their principal stronghold.

DR. HOSKING AT NGARUAWAHIA

Dr. HoskiMg addressed a moderate meetiug here on Saturday evening. Mr E. Fitzpatrick was in the chair. The address was very much the same as those already reported. He denied having been sent into tho King Country in company with Mr Shaw, the Govern ment expert. He went to the district as a candidate. He had resigned his po3ision as a Minister of the Uospel and had taken this step, as, if elected, he would represent people of all kinds of religious beliefs. At Ihn conclueion of his address he was asked if ho was in favour of a Colonial scale of teachers' salaries. This question the candidate declined to answer, stating he had answered it in writing to the New Zealand Educational Institute. A vote of thanks was accorded. THE PREMIER AT WiiARATANE. On Friday the Premier had an audience of about 400 hundred, 100 hundred of whom were ladies. His address was on the usual lines. At its conclusion a vote of thanks and confidence was proposed, to which an ameudment was moved : " A vote of thanks and no confidence in the Government." On the amendment being put, about 90 put up their hands; The motion was then put and carried, a great may did not vote. The Premier, in returning thanks, called those who had voted for tho amendment " Roughs. _______ THIS PREMIER AT WAIHI. The Premier addressed a meeting at Waihi on Satur.lay. Iu the course of his address he said the Opposition had no men to match either Mr Cfcdman or Mr J. McKenme. The Premier asked support on the grounds of tho great assistance the Government had rendered to the goldfields. A vote of thanks and confidence in the Government was passed. THE OHINEMURI SEAT. (by telegraph—press association). Ohinemdrt, Last Night. The Liberal Federation delegates met at Paeroa, when 1200 members were represented by 10 delegates from six branches of the federation. Later the Hon. R. J. Seddon and Hon. A. J. Cadman met the delegates and discussed matters. A vote of tho delegates was taken ou all the candidates. It was considered impossible that the members of the league could vote owing to the shortness of time at their disposal. The delegates rejected all the candidates but Messrs Jackson Palmer and E J. Drumm, and the matter of selecting one of these is left to the Federation Executive. It is stated that Mr Jas. Mackay, exCivil Commissioner, will contest the seat. MANAKAU ELECTORATE. /my telegraph.—press association). Auckland, Last Night. The Rev. Findlay Wilson addressed the electors of Franklin at Tuakau. He received a vote of thanks and confidence. He stated that he was a strong supporter of the Government.