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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 252, 30 August 1879, Page 3

fjio THE ELECTORS OP WAIRARAPA. Gentlemen— I again present myself before .you as a candidate for your suffrages, I have now had the honor of representing you in Parliament for nearly three years, during wliidi period I have, I believe, never lost an ouportunity of furthering your interests, and have always endeavored to procure for your important district a fair share of the funds available lor expenditure on Public Works. My previously formed opinions relating to Sir George Grey have lately been thoroughly endorsed by large majorities of both branches of the Legislature. The maladministration of the present Government has seriously affected the progress and well-being of the Colony. •the question of the settlement of a population on our Waste Lands has not as yet, in my opinion, received fche attention its impoitance demands. A liberal extension of a dcfeired payment system is, I consider, the best method to encourage the settlement of an industrial population. The present circumstances of the colony do not warrant a continuation of Freo Immigration, but I am prepared to support a liberal system of dominated Immigration, ' _ A Property and Income Tax would, I believe, be the fairest means of equalising the burdsii of taxation, so as to ensure that all classes of the community should bear a just share of the burdens of the Colony. The repeal of the import duty on Timber "nd Grain was a grave error. In some districts of the colony the effect has been most disastrous, Electoial Reform, with a view to the extension of the franchise, would meet with my hearty support, Fencing and Drainage are subjects of great importance to this district, Further legislation on these questions lias become a necessity. Important modifications in the system of County Government are urgently needed, and many dilhculties in connection with this subject must shortly engage the attention of the Legislature. It is especially hecessary that local bodies should be relieved from the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the main arterial lines of road in sparsely settled districts throughout the colony. The Rabbit Nuisance Act also will require careful amendment by the new Parliament. The system of personal Government that has been established in the Native Department is eminently unsatisfactory, I believe that the time has arrived when the Natives should be treated as reasonable beings, and not in an exceptional and unjust manner, While the colony, as at present, is ?ible to borrow on favorable terms, I am convinced that it is a judicious policy to laise loans for expenditure on reproductive works. I shall endeavor to meet you as soon as possible in the various centres of population. 1 shall then have the honor to address you more fully on all matters of local and general import, I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 225 GEORGE BEETHAJI, THE ELECTORS 'OF THE WAIRARAPA, Gentlemen— After some years silence I venture once more to solicit your suffrages as a Candidate for a scat in the House of Representatives, I hope I shall not be deemed presumptions 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 now settlers who arc gradually taking the place of the old ones, and to whom I am personally unknown, I may say, I ask for the favor of opportunities to explain my opinions on the prominent political topics of the day, fooling assured I 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 tlio cflect 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 110 supporter 0f measures which I believe to be inimical to full andcompletcreform, retrenchment, economy, and the equal adjustment of taxation. The financial condition of the colony will be the crucial question. Its giant proportions dwarfs all others. Sensible men of all parties must see the gravity of the situation, To devise its satisfactory solution will tax their minds and energies to the utmost. This accomplished we 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 b 3 quickly carried on, so as to meet at their natural focus, Woodville. I decidedly object to the continuance of Immigration at a time when so many working men are out of employment. 1 hough 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 Bedistribution of Seats; but I am opposed to representation based mtrehi 011 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 tlio progress and prosperity of the whole colony. In conclusion, I wish the electors of the Wairarapa to clearly understand that in becoming a Candidate, I have 110 personal object to serve. I desire 110 paid office from any Government. lam not making a trade of politics (which I deeply regret to see has become tliß bftue of New Zealand), but having much spare time at my disposal I venture to oftci my services, and it will be for you to decide and say if you deem them woithy of aeceptance. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, ..., ■ C, R, CARTER. Wairarapa, August Kth, 1879.