MR RUSSELL AT HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2341, 12 July 1887, Page 2

MR RUSSELL AT HUNTLY.

A CORRESPONDENT writesMr Russell’s meeting which took place in our hall here on AVednesday night, was well attended by tho miners and settlers,Avhoare fully aware of the present political crisis and the financial stateuf the country, and therefore are determined to give their support to a man in favour of retrenchment and railway reform. Mr Russell spoke in a very fluent manner, and went deeply into the present expenditure of the colony. Tho address was no doubt an able one, and well appreciated, and often aplauded by the audience, but Mr Russell’s real policy did not come out until several questions were put, when he candidly admitted that it returned and a vote ot no-confidence was proposed in the present Government he would vote for them. This of course is quite sufficient for the electors, as they have had enough of a squandering crew, and are determined to sever their connection with them, and support a good honest member who will cherish their right, and cut down expenditure. A vote of thanks concluded the meeting.

Mr G. W, Russell met the electors of Morrinsville in the schoolroom on Friday evening, the Bth inst, to lay his views before them. The chair was occupied by Mr John Smith, who, in a brief but neat speech, introduced the speaker. Mr Russell was received with cheers on coming forward, and was listened to throughout the meeting with the greatest interest. The meeting was of the most orderly nature, showing that the public are taking great interest in the forthcoming elections. The speaker dealt at great length on the principal topics of the day, namely, railway reform, education, village settlements, Legislative reform, &c. The speaker showed himself to be well informed on these matters. I. regret the time will not permit me to give a

more lengthened report. At tho close of the meeting the speaker was received with prolonged applause and a unanimous vote of confidence in him was carried. Several questions were asked and promptly answered to the satisfaction of all present. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close, after which a strong committee was formed to secure Mr Russell’s return.—(A Correspondent).