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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 108, 4 November 1881, Page 4

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TE ARO DISTRICT. /*N ENTLEMEN— The Representation Act IT havin? constituted To Aro a separate electorate. I have the honour to offer myself a3 a candidate for that District. My views npon some of the mo3t important questions are as follows :—: — I should oppose any legislation having for its object the separation of the colony by giving separate Legislatures to the North and t-outh Islands, and any attempt to 1 evert to the Provincial system. At tho same time, I think that the powers of County Councils should be increased. I am opposed to further taxation, because I think that by retrenchment the revenues of the colony will pay the interest upon loans and provide for carrying on the Government. If further taxation becomes necessary, I should support the Property Tax, exempting machinery and agricultural implements in use, and the present exemption of J2500, and an Income Tax on incomes above a reasonable amount. These taxe3 should be so arranged aa to ensure the burden being borne by all of us proportionally to our means. I am in favor of Free State Education, but under the present financial difficulties of the colony the expenditure is more than wo can afford. This should for a time be reduced consistently with not destroying the system itself. When the finances of tho polony are again satisfactory I should suppoit an increased sum being placed on the Estimates. I should support any measure having fcr its object tho introduction into the colony of small capitalist farmers, and their occupation upon favorable terma of tho waste lands of the colony, aud every measure which will enable persons to become bond fide settlers of small blocks of land on reasonable terms. lam in favor of taxing native lands. The Colony inenrs a large expenditure, specially applicable to natives and native land, and I think thoy and their lands ought to bear a portion of the taxation. I am a strong advocate for local industries snch aB the proposed woollen factory. Kvery effort must be made to keep within the colony the industrial population, which, unfortunately, has been for some time past leaving us. I think that by economy, by encouraging and promoting local industries, and by the development of the resources of the colony, we shall sopn overcome onr difficulties. Local industries cannot grow up or our resources be developed without both capital and labour, and care must be taken that both are encouraged. I should strive to obtain for this city and the adjoining districts a larger share of public money than they have received in the past. I consider th 9 complofion of tho WeEt Coast Railway an essential to the welfare of this city, and would do my utmo3t to fnrther any legislation to that end, as also to obtain for the Harbour Board endowments. Thero are other subjects of importance requiring legislation, which I will refer to whon I address you personally. If elected, 1 shall endeavour to do my duty as your representative. I have no grievances to redress and n:> personal end to serve. I will addresa you personally at an early date. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, E. STAFFORD. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAIRARAPA I SOUTH. J /GENTLEMEN,— The Wairarapa buing \JT divided into two Electoral Districts, 1 beg to offer myself as a candidate to represent tho Southern Division in the next Parliament. Having represented the Electors of the Wairarapa in five successive Parliaments, I, with confidence, aarain ask you to elect me. As soon as the Writs are out, I shall invite you to meet mo in the several centres of population. I am, Your obedient servant. HENRY BUNNY. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAIRARAPA SOUTH. ENTLEMEN— In accordance with my vUT already published intention, I now beg to offer myself aa a candidate for the representation of your district at the coming general election. I cannot but regret the recent division of the old electorates, aud in this expression I feel satisfied publio sympathy goeß with me — not only in this, but in the majority of other districts of the colony. Union, and not dissension, should be the watchword of all the sections of such a district as this, as well aa of all its settlers, whether living in town or country. Tho widespread feeling which has recently arisen that if we are to prosper as a coJony we mu-t unite in developing the many natural resources which lie in abundance around us, has found its expression in the prominence attained by the local government and other similar qnestion? during last session of Parliament. Since becoming a settler amongst you, any services I may have been able to render in this direction have alway3 met with the most generous recognition ; and I can only assure you that if elected, no effort on my part will be spared in assisting to place these all-important questions upon a satisfactory footing. The Native question requires more than passing notice. It is intolerable that the colony should ba called upon to maintain a standing army at such a ruinous expenditure, and Te Whiti should bo sternly told (iv deeds, and not in words), that his lato3t departure is in reality his last. Upon tlio other various questions which will engage the attention of electors, I shall be happy to explain my views at the soveral centres of population in the electorate While freely acknowledging the important services rendered by the Hall Government at a critical period of the colony's history, I shall decline to pledge myself to any party, but will givo my support in the direction best calculated to dcvelopo the material interests of the coantry generally. I remain, Youra faithfully, W. C. BUCHANAN. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. /~1 ENTLEMEN.— Some yeai-3 ago I had V?T the honor to contest the Manawatu seat with the present Postmaster-General, and, although defeated, I obtained a substantial majority of votes in the settlements now included within the new Electoral District of Foxton. On thanking my supporters for this expression of confidence, I promised to offer myself again on some future occasion. The approaching General Election affords mo that opportunity, and I have now to announce myself a candidate for the honor of representing your district in the new Parliament. It is my intention, before tho election, to visit the various centrps of population for the purpose of explaining to you fully my vicwa on the leading questions of the day ; and, in the event of my being returned, it will bo my earnest aim at all timea to prove myself deserving of the confidence and Bupport which I now solicit. I am, Gentlemen, Youra faithfully, WALTER L. BULLEE. Wellington, 26th Sept., 1881. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. fN ENTLEMEN,— I am a Candidate for the V?T honor of representing your district in Parliament, aud hope to have your support at the election. I purpose visiting tho chief centres in your district, to declare my views on political matters, at an early date. Youra obediently, A. K. NEWMAN. Hawkestone-streefc, Wellington. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. d^ ENTLEMEN— At tbe request of vTT numerous electors, I venture to offer myself aa a candidate for the Foxton seat in the new Parliament. I shall have the honor of stating my political views to the electors at meetings, to be held on early dates, of which due notice will be given. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obediont servant, WM. FRANCE. HUTT COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. /^ ENTLEMEN,— At the earnest request of several of the ratepayers that 1 should allow myself to be nominated as a candidate, I beg to return many thanks, and to state I shall be most happy to comply with your wish, I am, gentlemen, Your obedient seavant, FRLDSBICK E. DARBX". Ohariu Valley, 20th October, 1881. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HUTT COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT. /~S ENTLEMEN— At your almost unaniV?T mou3 request, I have much pleasure in offering myself a3 a candidate for election to the vacant seat in the Mungaroa Ridißg ; and, if elected, I trust to give the general satisfaction which I have always endeavoured to givo in the other offices of trust which yon have co generously hitherto reposed in me. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfnllv, THOS. COTTEB.