THE MOTION CAMPAIGN.

Evening Star, Issue 13100, 5 November 1908, Page 4

THE MOTION CAMPAIGN.

POLITICAL MEETINGS TO-NIGHT. The following meetings in connection with the coming election will be .held to-night, at eight o'clock, except -where specially mentioned:— " iJr I. Green (Dunedin North), Maori Hill' Council Chambers. . Mr G. it. Thomson (Dnnedin North), Opoho Churdh. • Mr J. F. Arnold (Dunedin Central), St. Andrew's Hall, Walker street! Hon. j. A. Millar (Dunedin West), Arthur Street School Gymnasium. Mr J. W. Mtihro (Dunedin West), Roslyn Institute. Mi- R, R. Douglas (Duhedm South), St. Clair Gymnasium Hall. Mr W. Barr (Chalmers), Merton. Mr E. H. Clark (Chalmers), - Ravensbbttrne Hall. Mr E. G. Allen (Chalmers), Portobello Schoolroom. Mr J. T. Johnson (Taieri), Milburn. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the General Election do not close until Monday (which day the registrars of electors will not observe as a holiday), and 66 far none of tho candidates for the City electorates have formally accepted for the Parliamentary Stakes. Tauranga,—*W. H. Hemes (0), J. A. Young (G). Hawke's Bay.—Sir W. R, Russell (0). Waipawa.—*C. Hall (G). Egmont.—Bradshaw-Dive (0), Georee Percy Wake (G). Mr John Hunter was nominated for the Masterton 6eat to-day. . *Members of last Parliament, THE LOCAL ROLLS. The count of the roll for the Dunedin West electorate gave a total of 11,144 to-day, but some names have still to be deleted. The Dunedin North roll will be larger than anticipated, something like 10,000 in all. The figures for Dunedin Southland Central are not yet available. THE CITY SEATS. Mr G. M. lliomson (Dttnedih North) addressed the Gladstone portion of the electors last evening, Mr D. M. Fea presiding. He enlarged on the need of putting men into Parliament who would seek to curb all wasteful expenditure arid crude legislation. He objected strongly to State competition with private individuals either in connection the cool or any other industry. On the motion of Mr G. Dunn, seconded by Mr King, a vote of thanks to the candidate for his clear and frank adi dress was passed unanimously. The Hon. J. A. Millar (Dunedin West) addressed a crowded meeting at the Roslyn Institute Hall last evening. Mr R. Chisholm presided. The candidate referred to the fact that he had resided in Roslyn when he first entered public life fifteen years ago, and he Still looked for'wurd to being the representative of the district in which he had lived almost since boyhood. On tho motion of Mr A. Matheeon, seconded by Mr J. Howard, a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence was | adopted with enthusiasm. 1 A meeting of Mr Arnold's (Dunedin Central) Morningtort Committee was held ■ last evening. So large was the attendance that an adjournment had to be made from the Council Chamber .to the Public Hall. ■ The reports handed in wero practically a I continuous record of success, a dissentient vote being very rare. Tho candidate, when j addressing those present, thanked the [ workers, more especially the large number of ladies, for their unselfish and untiring efforts on his behalf. During the progress ! of the above a largely-attended committee meeting was being ( held at Belleknowes. Here, too, the progress reported was extremely satisfactory, whilst the attendance of both sexes left nothing to be desired. A 6trong committee meeting of Mr J. M'Donald's (Dunedin Central) supporters was held in the Mission Hall. Russe" street, last evening.. A thoroughly representative gathering was present,,,and arraTreements Were made for an exhaustive canvass of the district. It was agreed that Mr M'Don.xld should address the electors of the district on Tuesday evening, at eight o'clock. A large meeting of Mr Sidey's South Dunedin Ladies' Committee took place yesterday afternoon, when very satisfactory reports were submitted. A ladies' committee was also formed the Caversham portion of the electorate. Mr William Fleming (Dunedin South) continued his campaign in St. Peter's Schoolroom last evening. The candidate, in the course of an hour and a-half's address, dealt with many important questions commanding attention at the present time. A question relating to clauses 15 and 16 of the Friendlv Societies Act 'n relation to the Druids' Lodge was answered to the satisfaction of a number of that Order, who roundly applauded the candidate at the conclusion of his remarks. CHALMERS. Mr E. H. Clark addressed a large meeting at Lower Harbor iast night. He spoke for about an hour, and was frequently applauded. Mr Wadsworth moved and Mr Driver seconded—" That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Mr Clark for his able address, and that lie is the most fit and proper person to represent the Chalmers electorate, which was carried with applause. Mr Long presided Mr E. G. Allen addressed the electors in the schoolhouse, Purakanni, last night. Mr D M'Lachlnn was voted to tlie chair, and on introducing the speaker spoke of the good work Mr Allen-had done for tho district when he formerly represented it. Mr Allen spoke for an hour and a-half on various political topics, and dwelt upon the proposed dairy regulations, which, he said, had not yet been passed, nor ever would be in their present form. At the conclusion of his remarks a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence was carried on the motion of Mr Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr Trezise. THE PREMIER AT CARTERTON. Sir Joseph Ward replied to Mr Massey at Carterton last night. The mayor prosided over a packed audience. The Prime Minister denied that the Government'were land nationalisers. They could not find a clause in any Bill whore the Government wanted to take away the freohold, except as regarded acquiring large estates to be out up for settlement purposes. Under the old regime, how much of that land would be available for closer setUcment? It was desirable in this country to ensure to future generations the impossibility of continuing the old system of landlordism in this country, and apprepreciation of tho Government's action was shown by the number of people going upon tho land. The Opposition did all they could to kill tho Advances to Settlers Act. The advances to settlers in New Zealand are £8,355,540, in New South Wales £789,333, in Victoria £125.440. The cost of management in Victoria was lis 9d per cent., in New South Wales 6s 9d, and in New Zealand Is 9d per cent. I Speaking of the dairy regulations, he stated that New Zealand was spending more per head than any other country in the world to increase the quality of her products and to obtain a higher price. He referred to the adverse criticism regarding finance, denying that the position of the Dominion was not sound. During the last two years and a-half the Government had carried out financial operations to the extent of thirteen millions. He stronrfv condemned weakening tho financial powtion of t.b> Dominion for tho sake <sf gaining power. Speaking about the erection of (he Governor'* residence, he jftid he would undertake to r/o out of public life if jt cost over ,€25.000. a h<<s.rt,y vote of thanks -.rst cirriod-convnving* sympathy with support and cchndonc'o in trio PThn'e Minister.

leafy, and a cud© of detonatars caibloding hke miniature powporris brought i&» proft suddeTi te^mati&i. His the MavOf (Mr J. MT>onald) will preside at.the Hon. J. A. Millar's meeting'at Arthur street to-night. Mr Siday trill addres th» elector* tomorrow evening in the St. Kilda Totfn Hall.