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West Coast Times, Issue 109, 23 January 1866, Page 4

TO rilK ELECTORS OP THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY. n ENTLEMEN,— Sinco I had tho honor to receivo 1 a requisition inviting mo to stand for tho oflico of Superintendent, nlhergenllonien have offered thomsolvcs as candidates ; and, as some of tho Montis of Ihoso gentlemen aro apparently determined lo misunderstand me, it is necessary that, though an old public servant, I should hasten lo publish in plain terms my opinions upon mailers of interest lo tho Province Of courso I should dosiro to sco a careful and steady prosecution of Railways, Harbor Works, and other Public Works, and should earnestly endeavor to avoid financial embarrassment of the Province I trust that, if olected, I shall bo enabled by tho Provincial Council lo deal with tho claims ol Timaru, of Wostland, and indeed of all fho outlying districts of tho Province, in such a spiritof liborality as will tend to romovo thoso difficulties and misunderstandings which at prosont oxist. Gontlomon, 1 shall not cither directly or indirectly intorfero with any of tho elections of members of tho Provincial Council. This declaration should bo sufficiently indicative of my desiro that tho public should have tho protection and advantage of a Council composed of entirely intlcpondcnl men, I shall not promiso that I will not endeavour to influcnco tho Council, becauso I deem it lo bo tho duty of a Superintendent, by fair and constitutional means, to inspire tlio Council with confidonco in his administration. It would bo to mo a matter of great anxiety that my Executive Council should bo composed of tho best mon in tho country ; thoy would always bo treated by mo with frankness and cordiality I am asked what, aro my opinions on the subject of Separation^ Although this is not a provincial question, I am not unprepared lo express my opinion upon it. Gentlemen, I assure you I very much dislilco the sound of tho word, and should regard Iho separation of the two islands with the greatest regret. I shall, however, bo willing lo listen' to and respect tho rational opinions of men of all parties, reserving my final judgment until every pains has boon taken lo oxhaust the question. Ueliovo mo, that nothing short of tho most urgent necessity would induce 1110 (0 aflinn tlio wisdom of Separation. Tho self reliant policy has all my sympathy. Nothing could bo moro consonant with my views and wishes, than that the colony should rely entirely upon itself in all things.] Gontlomon, I trust I have spoken out plainly. If you do mo tho honor to elect mo, I will serve you with all my heart. If, on tho contraiy, you decline lny sorvicos I shall still in some less oxalled position oncloaror to bo useful. Many opportunities of fully explaining my opinions will occur before tho election. It will bo my business, if possible, to soo every elector. In tho mcanwhilo I remain, Gentlemen, Yours truly, 117 W. S. MOOR.IIOUSE. FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN REVELL STREET, FOR SALE. TJ^OR SALE, owing to a dissolution of partnership, tho STAR HOTEL and Amoricnn Bowling Saloon, Rovoll stroot, opposito tho Bank of Now Zoaland, at proscnt doing a good trado. A magnificent silo for a wholosnlo businoss. For prioo and lorms apply on tlio promisos, 33 ■