MR BRYCE'S CANDIDATURE.
Orii Alexandra correspondent writes as follows :—During last week, in common with the rest of the Waipa district, the sole topic of conversation has been the proposed nomination of Mr John Bryce, for the scat of our late respected and lamented member Major Jackson, notwithstanding the Herald's statements that Mr Bryce's nomination would render it useless for anyone else to be brought forward to contest the seat with him, in this locality at least publie opinion differs. Although it is thought Mr Bryce would be a good man in the House, it is said by many here, the district itself would be politically sacrificed by returning him as its representative. It is said, however able an administrator of the affairs of the colony in general he may be, we also require a member who would watch over our own local wants and interests in particular, and that in the latter respect Mr Bryce v/onld bis about the most unlikely man we could elect for that purpose. One thing is pretty certain, unless Mr Bryce is prepared to pledge himself to the satisfaction of the electors, to give his vote in accord with the elector's views, in regard to the Property-Tax Rail way Reform, sweeping reduction in the Civil Service and drastic retrenchment throughout the Government, unless he does this in public meeting with the electors of Waipa, his election is far from a certainty, and any good local man would have the choice here. It is said that Mr Bryce will givo no pledges, but elects to be returned unfittered by anything of the kind. Surely, if this is true, a man will be found to come forward and oppose him. It is generally thought here that more than one local gentleman is to be found who would suit the position, having both the ability and confidence of the electors, and who only require a proper requisition to come forward. All are woudering who are the "prominent settlers" who invited Mr Bryco to come forward and be welcomed by the whole of the Waipa electors. It is thought they, at least, should have called a public meeting 011 the matter and consulted the electors before consulting with Mr Bryco so confidently. There were, up to Saturday evening last, eleven names signed to Mr Bryce's requisition here, many of whom, however, will not hold themselves bound by their signatures unless Mr Bryce holds meetings in the district. "At a meeting on Saturday evening last, a proposal was made to ask Mr J. D. Hill to come forward, which was most favourably received. Mr Hill would receive the support not only of his own immediate locality, but from all parts of the Waipa, should he consent to be nominated. Mr T. W. lillis, of Kihikihi and Otorohanga, writes to a correspondent in Hamilton I shall have the greatest possible pleasure in signing the requisition to Mr Bryce, and doing what I can to secure his return, but there will bo nothing to do ; he is as sure of the seat as Grey was of the City JOast. Mr Bryce's traits that causo his unpopularity locally, make him all the more valuable a man, especially as the colony is situated at present. TO THE KDITOIt. Sin, —1 think that in electing Mr Bryco on the present occasion, the Waipa electors will help to retrieve a public wrong; they will also serve and honour themselves and benefit the colony ; but if elected I do hope that Mr 13ryce will not commit himself by joining any of the present elements of political complications with their unfavourable antecedents and anticipations, but will bo in to form a new and independent party, not controlled byli ngs or misled by fads. I am aware that Mr Bryce made one great mistake when he actively, for a short time, suppoited Sir Julius Vogcl. but I believe lie now deplores as much as I do the mischief inflicted on New Zealand by that scheming politician, For honesty and ability I esteem my old friend and political ally, Mr Bryce, as one «f the most trustworthy and reliable of our prominent public men. —I am, Jfcc. W. A. Mukuay. October 11th, ISBO.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2693, 15 October 1889, Page 2
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704MR BRYCE'S CANDIDATURE. Waikato Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 2693, 15 October 1889, Page 2
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