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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 110, 7 November 1881, Page 4

TO THE 3 ELECTORS OF THE TE AGO DISTRIQT. GEN TLEMEN— The Representation Act having constituted Te Aro a separate electorate. I have the honour to offer myaelf as a candidate for that Diatrict. My views upon some of the moat important que3tion3 are aa follows : — I should oppose any legislation having for Hb object the separation of the colony by giving separate Legislatures to the North and t-outh Islands, and any attempt to i evert to the Provincial Bystem. At the same time, I think that the powers of County Cauneils 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 ntcessary, I should support tho 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 taxes Bhould 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 ia more than we can afford. This should for a time be reduced consistently with not deatroying the system itself. When the finances of the colony are again satisfactory I Bhould support an increased sum being placed on the Estimates. I Bhonld support any measure having for ita object the introduction into tha colony of small capitalist farmers, and their occupation upon favorable terms of the waste lands of the colony, and 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 incurs a 'large expenditure, specially applicable to natives and native land, and I think they and their lands ought to bear a portion of the taxation. I am a strong advocate for local industries such as the proposed woollen factory. Every 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 tho development of the resources of the colony, we shall soon overcome our difficulties. Local industries cannot grow up or our resources bo developed without both capital and labour, and care must bo 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 the completion of the West Coast Railway an essential to the welfare of this city, and would do my utmost to further any legislation to that end, as also to obtain for the Harbour Board endowments. There are other subjects of importance requiring legislation, which I will refer to when I address you personally. If elected, I shall endeavour to do my duty as your representative. I havo no grievances to redress and na personal end to serve. I will address you personally at an early date. I have tho honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, E. STAFFORD. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAIRARAPA SOUTH. f^i ENTLEMEN,— Tho Wairarapa being ! XX divided into two Electoral Districts, I beg to offer myaelf aa a candidate to represent tha Southern Division in the next Parliament. Having represented the Electors of the Wairarapa in five successive Parliaments, I, with confidence, again ask you to elect me. As soon as the Writs are out, I shall invite you to meet mo in tho s&voral centres of population. I am, Your obedient servant. HENRY BUNNY. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAIRARAPA SOUTH. /~M ENTLEMEN— In accordance with my V7T already published intention, I now beg to offer myself as a candidate for the representation of your district at the coming general election. I cannot but regret the recent division of the old electorates, and in this expression I feel satisfied public sympathy goes with me — not only in thiß, 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 thia, as well as of all its settlers, whether living in town or country. Tho widespread feeling which has recently arisen that if we are to prosper aa a colony we mn-t unite in developing the many natural resources which lie in abundance around us, has found its expression in tho prominence attained by the local government and other Bimilar questions during last session of Parliament. Since becoming a settler amongst you, any services I may have been able to render in this direction have always met with tho 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 ia intolerable that tho colony should be called upon to maintain a standing army at such a ruinous expenditure, and Te Whiti should be stornly told (in deeds, and not in words), that his latest departure is in reality hia last. Upon the other various questions which will engage the attontion of electors, I shall be happy to exolain my views at the several centres of population in the electorate. While freely acknowledging tho important services rendered by the Hall Government at a critical period of the colony's history, I Bhall decline to pledge myself to any party, but will give my support in tho direction best calculated to develope the material interests of the country generally. I remain, Yours faithfully, W. C. BUCHANAN. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. f^i ENTLEMEN.— Some years ago I had vX the honor to contest the Manawatu seat with tho 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 me that opportunity, and I have now to anuounce myself a candidate for the honor of representing your distriot in the new Parliament. It is my intention, before tho election, to visit the various oentres of population for tho purpose of explaining to you fully my views on the leading questions of the day ; and, in the event of my being returned, it will be my earnest aim at all times to prove myself deserving of the confidence and Bupport which I now solicit. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, WALTER L. BULLER. Wellington, 26th Sept., ISBI. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. (~1 ENTLEMEN,— I am a Candidate for the vJT honor of representing your diatrict in Parliament, and hope to have your support at the election. I purpose visiting the chief centrea in your district, to declare my views on political matters, at an early date. Youra obediently, A. K. NEWMAN. Hawkeatone-street, Wellington. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. f^i ENTLEMEN— At tho request of vT nnmeroua electors, I venture to offer myself as a candidate for the Foxton seat in tho new Parliament. I shall have the honor of stating my political viewa 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 obedient servant, WM. FRANCE. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HUTT COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT. /"N ENTLEMEN— At your almoat unaniVflT moua request, I have much pleasuro in offering myßelf as a candidate for election to the vacant seat in the Mungaroa Riding ; and, if elected, I trust to give th-3 general satisfaction which I have always endeavoured to give in the other offices of trust whioh you have bo generously hitherto reposed in me. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, THOS. COTTER. KARORI RIDING, HUTT COUNTY. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I am a Candidate for the honour of representing yon in the Hutt Cvunty Council. P. MONAGHAN. I Karori, 20th Oct., 1881.