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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 132, 5 December 1881, Page 4

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TE AEO I - DISTKICT. GEN rLEMEN— The Representation Act harm? constituted To Aro a separate electorate. I have the honour to off-jr myse»f as a candidate for that D'strcb. My vie«v3 npon sooi«» of the mO3t important questions are aa follows :—: — I should oppos° any legislation having for ita object tho separation of the colony by giving separate Legislatures to th» North and >~-onth Islands, and any attempt to j evert to the Piovincial system. At the same time, I think that the powers of County Councils should be increased. I am opposed to further taxation, bocanse I think that by retrenchment the revenues of the colony wLI pay the interest np*n loans and provide for carrying on the Government. If further taxation becomes neceE3ary, I Bhould Btipport the Property Tax, exempting machinery and agricultural implements in use, and the present exemption of JBSOO, and an Income Tax-on incomes ab.ve a reasonable amount. These taxes Bhould be so arranged as to ensure the burden being born 9by 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 tnan we can afford. This should ft* a time be reduced consibtently with not destroying the system itself. When the finances of the colony are again satisfactory I should suppoit an increased sum being placed on the Estimates. I should support any me^Bure having for its object the introduction into the oolony of small capitalist farmers, and their occupation upon favorable tcrma of the wasto 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 oolony incurs a large expenditure, specially applicable to natives and native land, and 1 think they and their lands onght to bear a portion of the taxation. I am a strong advocate for local industries Bnch as the proposed woollen factory. Every effort must be made to keep within tha colony the industrial population, which, unfortunately, has been for some timo past leaving U3. I think that by economy, by encouraging and promoting local industries, and by the development of the resources of the colony, we shall soon overcome onr difficulties. Local industries canuoc grow up or our resources be developed without both capital and labour, and care must Le takon that both are "encouraged. I should strivo to obtain for this city and the adjoining districts a larger ahara of public money than they have received in tho past. I consider tho complo4on of tho 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 Hoard endowments. There are other subjects of importance requiring legislation, which I will refer to when 1 address you personally. If elected, 1 shall endeavour to do my duty as your representative. I have no grievances to redress and no personal end to serve. I will address you personally at an early date. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Yonr obedient Bervant, E. STAFFORD. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAIRA.EAPA SOUTH. /"N ENTLEMEN,— The Wairarapa boing \JT divided into two Electoral Districts, I beg to offer myself aa a candidate to represent tho Southern Division in tho next Parliament. Having rapro3cntod the Electors of tho AVairarapa in five auccessivo Parliaments, I, with confidence, atraiu ask you to eleot me. Aa soon aa the Writs are out, I shall invito you to meet me in tho several centres of population. I am, Your obedient servant. HENRY BUNNY. TO THE ELECTOES OF WAIEAEAPA SOUTH. fN ENTLEMEN— In accordance with my vJ already published intention, I now beg to offer myself as a candidate for the representation of your distriot at the coming general election. I cannot but regret the recent division of the old electorates, and in thiß expression I feel satiafied public Bympathy goes with me— not only in this, but in the majority of other districts of the colony. Union, and not dissension, Bhould be the watchword of all the sections of suoh a district as this, as well as of all its settlers, whether living in town or conntry. The widespread feeling which ha 9 recently arison that if we are to prosper as a colony we mn4 unite in developing the many natural resources whioh lie in abundance around us, has found its expression in tho 1 prominence attained by the local government and other similar questions during last '- session of Parliament. Since benoraing a • settler amongst you, any serviceß I may ; hav° been able to render in thia direction p hay a- ""ays met with the most generous ' recogniti-i and can only aasure you that ' if elected, no effort on my part will bo spared l 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 be called \ipon to maintain a Btanding army at such ft. ruinous expenditure, and Te Whiti should be Bternly told (in deeds, and not in words), that his latest departure is in reality his last. Upon the other various questions whioh will engage the attention of electors, I shall be happy to eiDla'n my views at the several • centres of population hi ths electorate. [ While freely acknowledging the important services rendered by the Hall Government at a critical period of tho oolony's history, I I Bhall deolino to pledge myaelf to any party, ; bnt will give my support in the direction . best calculated to develope the material in- ' terebts of the country generally. I remain, Yours faithfully, : W. C. BUCHANAN. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE FOXTON DISTRICT. /~1 ENTLEMEN,— In compliance with the request of a large number among you, - I beg to announce that lam again a candidate for your votes. I entertain the aame opinion aa on the last occasion, whan I received from you so much support. I propose to visit personally every part of .the district. CHAELES B. IZARD. 26th September, 1881. TO THE ELECTOES OF THE FOXTON 1 DISTEICT. f^i ENTLEMEN.— Some yeara ago I had \IX the honor to contest the Manawatu seat with the present Poatmaster-General, and, although defeated, I obtained a substantial majority of votea in the settlements . now included within the new Electoral District of Foxton. On thanking my supporters for this expression, of confidence, I promised r to offer myself again on some future occasion. The approaching General Election affords me ; thar opportunity, and I have now to an- • nou ace myßelf a candidate for the honor of ; representing your district in the new Parliament. It is my intention, before the election, to ' visit the various centres of population for the purpose of explaining to you fully my j 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 support which I now solicit. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, WALTER L. BULLER. Wellington, 26th Sept., 18S1. TO THE ELECTOES OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. : f^i ENTLEHEN,— I am a Candidate for the XX honor of representing your district in Parliament, and hopo to have your support at the election. I purpose visiting the chief centres in your district, to declare my views on political matters, at an early date. Yours obediently, A. K. NEWMAN. Hawkostoae-street, Wellington. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOXTON DISTRICT. f^i ENTLEMEN— At the request of vT numerous electors, I venture to offer myself aa a candidate for the Foxton seat in the new Parliament. I shall have the honor of Btating 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 obedient servant, WM. FRANCE. COOK AND KNIGHT, Makers of Sails, Flags, Tents, Tarpaulins and Oilskins (in ordering oilskins, pleoso send height and weight), Military Tents, aud Railway Truck Covers. 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