THE WAIPA ELECTION.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1873, 8 July 1884, Page 2

THE WAIPA ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Siß,— Major Jack&on announces himself a candidate for the representation of the Waipa in the next Parliament. His claim to that distinction is warranted by a life of warm patriotism. As a pioneer he encouraged settlement, and was ever ready to assist others, often doing so at great trouble and expense to himself. As a settler his sympathies were, and still are, with the farmers. As a soldier he served his country well, and by so doing obtained a thorough knowledge of native affairs. His military service was officially recognised, and gained the approbation of General Cameron. When application was made for the grants of land promised to the " Foiest Rangers" for extra service it was refused. A grant was offered the Major, which he declined to accept unless the claims of the company for extra service were recognised too. As a representative he always studied the interests of his constituents. His political sentiments are sound and geneious. To his efforts may be mainly attributed the present locale" of the railway, for it was strongly proposed to carry the line by a route that would have ignored the Waipa. Purest ethics His politics No progress will encumber ; His constant mood, The greatest good. Unto the gieatest number. In times gone by, With steadfast eye, He always stuck to party ; Let ethers •' rat," Too staunch for that, His faith was always hearty. The unjust state Of any rate He's sure to try and alter ; In measures leal For public weal He'll ncxer, never faker. For bridges free And railroads, he Will second ev'ry motion ; j He'll also aid Our " mutton" trade Across the s torm\ ocean. The Maoris too Will get their due, And soon their lolly see ; And then they'll trust, Because it's just His " Native Policy." On every hand 'Ihcii leased land Will bring in wealth to many ; And ev'ry lull Will echo shrill I heir grateful " Kapai tenet." Major Jack&on 'b worth may be analysed thus :—: — A Noble Pioneer. A Determined Settler. A 1-iravc Soldier. A Worthy Representative. With these merited attributes he must surely be deemed worthy of the position for which he is a candidate. ' Twill be confessed Self- interest Bespc iks a vote for Jackson ; For hi'Ml descry Attempts that try To foist another ta\. on. Then let us trust A mm so just, In wisdom no one riper , To free fiom cant, Or blcth'rniK rant, Ihe " bust" man for the Waipa. —I an., &c, Nemo.