ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
+ A nnmoroasly-signod requisition hat) been presented to Mr. Paul Coney, asking him to stand for the representation of South Wellington in Parliament. Mr. Coffey, in reply, asked for a day or two to consider the matter. The Hon. Walter Johnston has declared himself a candidate for Manawatn. The Palmorston Standard gives as a rumour that two, if not three, candidates will oppose him, but no names are mentioned. Tho advent of Mr. J. G. Wilson as a candidate for tho Foxton seat has created Borne alarm in the Foxton Township, and with s view of avoiding splitting the votes it is stated that one of the two Foxton candidates (Messrs. G. Russell and Bookstrow) will withdraw. The Wanganui Herald thinks that Dr. Bullor will receive a large proportion of votos at each oontre, and that the oleotion is practically safe for him. Mr. G. G. FitzGorald, who was rocontly dofeatod by Mr. Weston for Grey Valley, has announced himself as a candidate for Mokitika, in oppo?ition to Mr. R. C. Keid.
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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 90, 14 October 1881, Page 2
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173ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 90, 14 October 1881, Page 2
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