Election Intelligence.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5956, 8 October 1890, Page 3

Election Intelligence.

A movement is on foot in W«lUnßton mnboth tho Anglican and the Romish Sc having for its object to take advantage of tbo coming elections with a view to advancing tbe canto of denominationalism A committee of tho former body have sorted to the synod in favor of taking ZVtom'So all church members to vote oXfor those candidates who will support 'a bill similar to Mr We. Private Schools Bil The Roman Catholics have decided _ te ask the trades unions to alter their pub- * fished programme, which include* support LJX fondng committees to f urtbor their purpose. Tbe Hon E. Richardson informed his supporters 0 at Chriatcburcb ** his health would not permit him to uter upon the severe contest for the Kampoi seat, and bis retirement is considered piob--ablo. Mr W. W. Tanner, labor candidate for "Heathcote, addressed a large moeUnrf at Woolston last night, and received a umui - TOO us vote of confidence. His speech vas moderate in tone. Ho did not refer to the resent labor troubles. Ho advocated v fand tux and increased facilities tor settlement. [PBB PEKBS ASSOCIATION.] Nmv Plymouth, rhis day. ' Mr Clinton Hughes addressed the electors last night. Ho did not indicate which party fl would support. Ho was opposed to Arrowing, favUd retrenchment, would mL tbe Sobool age from five to ««ven years' and stop State education at the Jjourta Standard. Ho advocated tho in roduUon 'of immigrants, and would support bed a- - X tion. He thought there was no need ot a strike in HewZoaknd. A vote of thanks was accorded him. Mr Snow, County Chairman, ifi definitely out for Taiei i. Auckland, This day. Mr Richard Hobbts. who first entered the House of Representatives iv I»7S has definitely decided to retire, aud wnl not contest the Bay of Islands. GisnoENH, This dayMr Arthur, M.H.K., addressed a meeting last night reviewing the past Mission. .and announced his intention to ttnnd tor the .East Coast sent.