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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 241, 18 August 1879, Page 3

THE POLITICAL SITUATION. (From/tho Wcstport Times.) I If our readers arc inclined FY towards deciphering the Ijft mysterious we offer them ) tlie annexed puzzle, and R. recommend it to the seriPAPB ous consideration of our B.PA readers who think it alYU hides to them. By careP _ ful and continued application for a'short time it may he solved and we can but think, when solved, a not very great length of time will olapse before the benefit of this solution will be felt in a way that we can really appreciate. This conclusion, however, maybe problematic, l)ut we shall anxiously wait its determination trusting that it may bo in our favor. ' SHINGLES. JOHN BBOOKLING, Shingle - Splitter, 0 POSTS, It AILS, Palings, House Mocks &c, at Papawai, Grey town, Agents;' Featherston.-Mr Cadcnhead. Greytown—Mr Witton, Blacksmith I. 0. G. T. A N OPEN LODGE MEETING will be J\_ held in the Foresters' Hall on TUESDAY. 19th inst,, at 7.30 p.m., when addresses will be given by Dr Beard and others. Songs and Eecitations will also be given. The public are cordially invited. 2,10 mO BULLOCK DRIVEBS WANTED immediately for the WestTaratahi Saw Mill, a First-class DRIVES, to whom the highest wages will be given, Appl at the mill lo 0,. ROBERT DONALD, THDUCATION BOARD, OF THE DIS--1 TRICT OF WELLINGTON. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. Notice is hereby given that the Competition for the Scholarships on the 27th instant will bo open for Girls as wel ! as Boys—recent educational arrangements allowing of this alteration to the former advertisment. ROBERT LEE, Secretary. 14th August, 1873. '230 THE ELECTORS OF THE WAIRARAPA. After some years silence I venture once more to solicit your suffrages as a Candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives. I hope I shall not be deemed presumpuous in expecting the support of those old settlers who, in early days, twice returned me to the General Assembly, and three times to the Provincial Council. To those new settlers who are gradually taking the place of the old ones, and to whom I am personally unknown, I may say, I ask for the favor of opportuni- {• ties to explain my opinions on the prominent I political topics of the day, feeling assured I L can do so to their satisfaction. \ \ Should I have the honor of being returned I will be no party to any policy which may have the effect of setting class against class. For in the present grave political, native, and financial crisis we are passing through, it is of vital importance that all classes should work together for the common good. At the same time, I will be no supporter of measures which I believe to bo inimical to full and completereform, retrenchment, economy, and the equal adjustment of taxation. Tho financial condition of the colony will be the crucial question. Its giant proportions dwarfs all others. Sensible men of all parties must sce';!the gravity of the situation. To devise its satisfactory solution will (ax their minds and energies to the utmost, This accomplished wo need have no doubts or fears of a great and prosperous future for New Zealand. I am in favor of the continuance of subsidies to Local Boards, and the amendment of the County Councils Act. I believe in the energetic prosecution of public works; but lam of opinion that our energy should mostly be confined to the completion of the main lines of railway now in hand. For instance, the lines from Napier, Wanganui, and Masterton should be quickly carried on, so as to meet at theft natural focus, Woodville, I decidedly object to the continuance of Immigration at a time when so many working men are out of employment. Though in favor of the payment of members, I consider the present scale of remuneration too high, and when the inevitable.

reduction of expenditure does occur it will be wise if members begin with themselves, I think an Income and Property Tax advisable. As regards the Land Tax, which I view as part of a Property Tax, I desire to see it fairly tried, and if, in its incidence, it is unjust to some, let the Act he amended, I am an advocate for Manhood Suffrage (with proper safeguards), Triennial Parliaments, and Redistribution of Seats; but 1 am opposed to representation based jnmljj on population, for it would tend to throw the balance of political power into the hands of great towns to the detriment of the country districts Plurality of voting in politics I regard with disfavor. lam still—as you know I have ■ always been—an advocate for the encouragement and establishment of Small Farm Settlements, believing as I do that they are essential to the progress and prosperity of the whole colony. In conclusion, I wish the electors ef the Wairarapa to clearly understand that in becoming a Candidate, I have no personal object to desire no paid office from any Govenudß lam not making ;i trade of polititjßßPr' I deeply regret to see has become tIiHRKe of New Zealand), hut having much spare time at my disposal I venture to offer my services, and it will be for you to decide and say if you deem them "worthy of Acceptance. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, C. E. CAETEE, Wairarapa, August 14th, 1879. J. VILE v, G. SPACEMAN. lEIZED for Debt, atMasterton, on Thurs- ) day, August 14,1879 — 1 Large four-horse Brake 1 Roan Mare 2 Tarpaulins 2 Sets of Brake Harness 27 Bagß of Chaff '' 71 Empty Sacks 3 Sacks Grass Seed 1 Bar and Swingletrces 1 Clipping Machine, The above lots will be sold on Wednesday, .20th inst,, at 12 o'clock noon, unless otherwise redeemed or replevied. PERCY COBB, Assistant Bailiff. Masterton, August 14,1879. 228