WAIKATO POLITICAL REFORM ASSOCIATION.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2343, 16 July 1887, Page 3

WAIKATO POLITICAL REFORM ASSOCIATION.

With a view to currying out the objects of the above association, a meeting was hcM in the Borough Council Chambers, Hamilton, on Wednesday, the Kith inst., the outcome of which was that the secretary was instructed to write to the various local bodies on the matter. He has sent the following letter in accordance with these views Hamilton, loth July, 1887. Tn the Chairman Km,—l am directed by the general cmnniit>—, of the Waikato Political Reform A-*--,elation to request your active assistance in carrying out the programme of the Association. With this object the committee suggest that you convene a special meeting of your Board at theearliest possible date, to take stops for holding a public meeting of the electors in your district, at which the resolutions might bo discussed. The committee heed hardly point out that it is only by combination and determined action on the (tart of the country districts that they can hope to be relieved of the burdens which now weigli so heavily upon them, and which if continued and increased must inevitably result in depopulating the country. The cry for retrenchment is universal, and we must sen that in carrying out this policy the interests of the country districts are imt hist sight of, or jeopardised. The residents of the towns are combining, and unless we follow their example, we shall bo placed at a serious disadvantage. The committee would add that in view of the near approach of the elections, prompt action is of vital importance. Candidates are already addressing the electors, and it is in the highest degree necessary before the campaign is over, that they should bo required to pledge themselves to carry out as far as possible, tho platform laid down by tho association, together with any additions thereto that may be resolved on by tho electors. The prime object of the association is to secure a substantial and permanent redaction in tho enormous coat of the Civil Service. In conclusion lam directed to request you to be good enough to appoint a delegate to attend meetings of the general Committee of which duo notice will begiven, and also to try and induce electors generally to become members of the association. The fee for membership has been fixed at the low fee of one shilling, in order’to make it open to all at a reasonable coat. —I am, sir, yours obediently, T. 0. Saxdkh. Secretary, W.IMI.A.