WORKING MEN'S POLITICAL ASSOCIATION.

Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2925, 29 August 1879, Page 2

WORKING MEN'S POLITICAL ASSOCIATION.

A meeting -was held last evening in. the Albert Hall with the view of forming a Political Association for thepnrpose of watching the doiugs of representatives iv Parliameut, and forming juster opinions upon represeutativonienaiut things. RJ. Moss, Esq., was"voted io the chair, Iv his remarks, Mr Mosssaidhe was not conscious of havingany special claim upon the meeting, still he accepted the position of chairman with pleasure. He could see no objection to such an association as that contemplated by the present meeting. It was neglect on the part of past peoples that had led to political evil and bad legislation in the past, and especially in England. Mr Moss went on to particularise some of the more prominent of these evils, but would not occupy too nmcb of their time, as the chief object of the meeting was the forming an association which should have for its main objects attention to legislation with a view of protecting the interests of its members. (Cheers.) Mr Hunter spoke at some length oa the immediate objects of the projected association, viz,, a central place for meeting, the discussion on the qualifications of candidates, in order that the best mea may be se»t to Parliament, interviews with the same, and gatherings, iv which opinions might be expressed on jsopular questions of the day. Mr Stark followed with a resolution, to the effect :■ "That this . meotiug, having b,eari> with pleasuro the various statements ! made of tbe objects of the Working Men's Political Association, heartily agrees with the promoters as to the necessity of the same, nnd will give them tba warmest support," Mr,-Stark spoke r.'t length in snppovt of his resolution, end, although a candidate for City West, could not omit an» i opportunity of say a few words. He them proceeded to speak upon local industries and the probable future of Auckland, and advocated their increase, which would add to the wealth aud prosperity of the Colon)'. He would like to. see the poor lands on the banks of the Waitomata smiling with, numerous factories, associated with high wages and an abundance of labour. Mr i Stark [spoko against Chinese immigration, aud of prevention in the matter being better than cure.

Mr Self had much pleasure i» seconding Mr Stalk's resolution, aud sjjoke in favor of local industries of all descriptions, which ought to meet with literal encouragement at the hands of citizens.

Mr Nay lon spoke in support, and the resolution was carried unanimously. Ms-Hampton next moved : "That it is desirable the Association should use its utmost endeavours to. bring forward from time to time working meu candidates, and, failing that, tvx select the candidate that most fair\y represents their views in Parliamoar." Mr Crouch seconded. Messrs Speight and Kelly spoke in support, aud the motiou was carried. A number of those present gave in their names «s members or the Association, and with a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting separated.