THE ELECTIONS.

Evening Post, Volume XVIII, Issue 49, 26 August 1879, Page 2

THE ELECTIONS.

MR. GREENFIELD AT THE PRINCESS THE ACRE. Mr. Greenfield last night made his second appearance before the electors at the Princess Theatre in Tory-street, where a large audience was assembled. Mr. James Russell acted as chairman. Ihe candidate's remarks were very brief. He confessed himself, like Othello, ' " rude of speech," but said that would not prevent him looking keenly after tbeir interests if elected. (Cheers ) He had been a large employer of labor in Wellington for fifteen years, and now gavo work to between 300 and 400 persons. The speaker then referred to the I topics of the day, but went over very little ground which he had not touched upon in his previous address. If further taxation was required, he was in favor of an income and property tax. The completion of the railways right through the colony was one of the most important requirements of the colony, and he should particularly advocate tbo West Coast railway, which would be a great thing for Welliugton. More attention should be given to the settlement of the land, and local industries should be fostered so that employment might be provided for the rising generation. He, believed if the Government had spent £50,000 on tho Parapata iron mines, it would have been possible to have obtained Irom them all the railway iron wanted for the public works., The remainder of the speech was de* voted to the importance of encouraging various local manufactures. Mr. " Con." Ryan was ia front, as usual, and appeared to have had his requisite priming. He asked some ridiculous quastioi s, which were received with howls of disapprobation by the audience. An Elector—" That's Con. Ryan." Mr. Ryan — "And I'm not ashamed of the name," (Laughter ) The same elector said it was a pity Mr. Ryan could find nothing better to do than go about disturbing meetings. In answer to questions Mr. Greenfield said he should advocate larger payments to jurymen. Should support a Te Aro Reclamation Bill. Was in favor ot offering bonuses for i prospecting. Was decidedly of opinion tbat if possible the railway iron should be produced in the colony ; and was in favor of secular education. Mr. Ryan here had a " barney" with an elector, whom- he politely .invited to "Come outside for five minutes." A Mr. Smith also created some confusion by his remarks, which evoked a cry of " Tarn him otit. J * Mr. Robertsoh proposed a vote of confidence in Mr. Greenfield. After some further pleasantries on the part of Mr. Ryan and others, ia which \',Con" expressed bis readiness to fight any of ttieiu7 Mr. Robertson imparted his views dn local industry. His remarks elicited a suggestion that perhaps he was a candidate himself. Mr. Batlißß seconded the motion, and in doing so made pointed allusion to Mr. Ryan and Mr. Smith, who, he said, ought to have gone to Christchurch with Sir George Grey and helped him out with his rowdy meeting Mr. Ryan — " You'd better get a new set of teeth before you say any moro. (Laughter.) There was now great confusion in the hall, and one man stepped up to the platform and gesticulated violently, but his remarks were quite inaudible. An Elector — v Are you in favor of all schools being inspected and payment by results in cases where the examinations aro up to the standard ? Mr. GrbbnfibiiD— No. Another elector asked if he would try and prevent a man who owed a few pounds going through the bankruptcy court ? Another Elector — Why should.not a poor man do it as well as a rich one ? (Laughter). The Sfbakbr— Fam not asking yon ; perhaps you are one of those who are going crooked yourself (Laugbter). The motion was put and carried unanimously. Captain Williams essayed to speak, but bis remarks were not heard' In the clamour, which continued until the crowd had dispersed. Con. JUyan had an audience to himself outside the door for ten minutes afterwards.