THE ELECTIONS.

Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 3200, 2 December 1875, Page 3

THE ELECTIONS.

MB WASON AT GBEENDALE. Mr Wason addressed the electors at Greendale on November 30th; Mr White in the •chair. Mr Wason, who was loudly applauded, spoke at some length, recapitnlating the opinions previously expressed by him. At the close of his speech, in reply to questions, he said that he was in favor of free trade, pare and simple ; that he saw no objection to the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill, and would vote in favor of it; he thought one system of works was applicable to both islands, as there was not so much difference between them as to necessitate a separate system ; that he wished to see the railway tariff as low as possible, as railways ehould not be regarded in the light of paying speculations, but as means of opening up toe coantry; wee of opinion that rune could be put up to auction, would vote for them being put up, and would, if no other member -did, bring in a Bill to effect that. He was decidedly opposed to letting them by tender. Mr Jebson next addressed the meeting at iflonae length. Iα reply to questions! he said that he advocated financial-insular separation, with Cook's Straits as the boundary. Hβ did not think that separation would impair their •credit; that he believed a fairer statement of the financial position of the province was sow made than that made by the Provincial 'Government now in office. Mr Toßswill having briefly addressed the , meeting, a vote of thanks to the candidates «nd chairman closed the proceedings. MS MONTGOMEBY AT PIGEON BAY. Mr Montgomery addressed the"electors on Monday night last, in the schoolroom, , Pigeon Bay. There was a very large Mr Pitcaith was duly voted to the chair, and in a few appropriate words ' introduced Mr Montgomery to the meeting. Mr Montgomery, who was warmly received, spoke at length. During his speech he was loudly cheered. Mr J. W. Marshall said, if in order, he -would ask Mr Montgomery what could be •done with regard to the mail, as nezt year they were only going to have it twice a week. -As the population was increasing fast its loss would be eeriously felt. Mr Montgomery thought a petition was the best way to secure their ends. It was agreed that the Boad Board apvpoint some one to go round with it and get it signed, and forward it to Mr Montgomery, who, on being asked, promised to do what he could. Mr Hemingway proposed, and Mr Firm'Ston seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Montgomery for his addrese, which was ■ unanimously -carried. Mr Montgomery moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was duly acknowledged,