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West Coast Times, Issue 112, 26 January 1866, Page 4

TO THE ELECTORS OP THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY. n ENTLEMEN,— Since I had tho honor to rccoivo a requisition inviting mo to stnnd for tho ofßco of Superintendent, Mher gentlemen have offered themselves as candidates ; and, as somo of tho friends of thoso gentlemen aro apparently determined to misunderstand me, it is necessary that, though an old public servant, I should hasten lo publish in plain terms my opinions upon matters of interest to tho Province. Of course I should desire to sco a careful and steady prosecution of Railways, Harbor Works, and other Public Works, and should oarnestty endeavor to avoid financial ombarrnssmont of tho Province. I trust that, if elected, I shall bo enabled by tho Provincial Council to deal with tho claims of Timaru, of Westland, nnd indeed of nil tho outlying districts of tho Province, in such n spiritof liberality ns will lend to remove thoso difficulties nud misunderstandings which at present exist. Gentlemen, 1 shall not either directly or indirectly interfere 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 independent men, I shall not promise that I will not endoavour to influenco tho Council, becauso I deem it to bo tho duty of n Superintendent, by fair and constitutional moans, lo inspire tho Council with confidence in his administration. It would bo to mo a matter of great anxiety that my Exoculivo Council should bo composed of tho best men in tho country ; they would always bo treated by 1110 with frankness and cordiality I am asked what aro my opinions on tho subject of Separation P Although this is not a provincial question, I nm not unpropared to express nvy opinion upon it. Gentlemen, I nssuro you I very much disliko the sound of tho word, and should regard tlio separation of tho two islands with tho greatest regret. I shall, however, bo willing to listen'! 0 nnd rcspoct the rational opinions of men of nil parties, reserving my final judgment until every pains has been taken lo oxhnust the question. Boliovo mo, that nothing short of tho most urgent- necessity would induce mo to nffitm tho wisdom of Separation. Tho self reliant policy has all my sympathy. Nothing could bo more consonant with my viows and wishes, than that the colony should rely entirely upon itself in all things.] Gontlomon, I trust I havo spoken out plainly. If you do mo tho honor to olect mo, I will servo j r ou with all my henrt. If, on tho contrary, j'ou decline my services X shall still in somo less exalted position «mdoavor to bo useful. Mnivy opportunities of fully explaining my opinions Avill occur boforo the olection. It will be my business, if possible, lo sco overy olector. In the meanwhile I romain, Gentlomen, Yours truly, 117 W. S. MOORIIOUSE. FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN REVELL STREET, FOR SALE. Til OR, SALE, owing to a dissolution of partnership, tho STAR HOTEL nnd American Bowling Saloon, Rovoll streot, opposite tho Bank of Now Zealand, at present doing a good trade. ' A magnificent silo for a wholosalo businoss. For prico and term's apply on the promises. 32