THE ELECTIONS.
Mr Jebson, junior, of the 'Working Men's Political Association, intends standing for St. Albans. . . ■■
Mr Harry Allwright, the late member, and Mr S. E. Webb, the Mayor,, have so far declared their intention to contest Lyttelton at the forthcoming election. Mr John Jebson, sen., intends to contest the Coleridge seat in the Liberal interest, against all comers. It is rumoured that the Rev. Charles Fraser also intends to contest this seat. Nothing is yet known as to Mr M'MUlan's intention?, but it is supposed that he will seek re-election. Ipbebs association tblsoeam.J NAPIER, June 24. It is reported that Mr Sydney Johnston will stand again for Waipawa, but the rumor is generally discredited. It is also stated that Mr Onnond may have several opponents for the Napier seat, but none are yet announced.
EEEFTON, June 26. Election matters are beginning to agitate the public mind here. Mr Beeves ha 3 just completed a canvase of the Grey already, and to-nkht Mr McLean, of Wellington, announces that he is also on the war path. Mr Menteith, solicitor, exmanager of the National Bank here, is also in the field, and other local names are mentioned. There is a strung current of feeling in favor of a local man. This rill probably gather strength as time wears on.
DUNEDIN, June 24. Those who were getting up the requisition to Sir Julias Vogel for "Dunedin Central have decided not to proceed further, as he is announced for Christchurch North.
The Good Templars denj that they hare pressed Mr M. W. Green to turn to Dunedin South. The Grand Secretary writes to the papers to say that they will rapport Mr Green even against Mr Stoat for Dunedin East.
Mr Driver and Mr J. McDonald are announced for Bruce, and the Hon. T. Dick for Dunedin West.
INVEBCABGILL,June34. A requisition to Mr G. L. Bichatdeon to oppose Captain McEenzie for Mataura is being largely signed in that district. Thomas Hodgkinaon, brick maker, Makarewa, has announced himself for Awaruii.
He thinks there are too few W»v"' *** in Parliament. vorkmg Mr George Lnmeden baa ium.A address accepting a requieition toS, J* InyercargiD. Hβ says-" I ■JilTf*** etate thaf for half a centuryiit taken an interest in the «ir?^ the growth and progress xn the wealth and the right of each ara and adopt its institutions to ite 0 «b if 0 ? 11 in contrast with the 'rest andbetbal?? , doctrine of effete Toryism, whi^Sj l has been pretty well ctdtured outotfclrf shape and form by the democrats tf*!* of modem times. So much so, in W Tw* old party lines are disappearing the operation of presenting the the State as the motto of all laSlf Legislation towards that end is bSI the chief concern. To principles of Libeaf ism I own my allegiance, whoever shoeST be king. w
THE ELECTIONS.
Press, Volume XL, Issue 5860, 25 June 1884, Page 2
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