THE WESTLAND SEAT.

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 December 1911, Page 2

THE WESTLAND SEAT.

NEWS FROM THE OUTPOSTS. (Published by Arrangement.) The Far South. —In the far South Mr. Seddon stands exceedingly well, j There are booths where he will prac-j tically secure a block vote,- . I Okarito .and Wataroa. —Mi'. Sed-1 don’s visit was a triumph. He gave a splendid address at Wataroa and made a remarkable impression. Hari Hari.—This district has been converted to a pro-Seddon locality, and will give the man who got the Big Wanganui bridge a majority, Waitaha. —The district will give a good majority for Seddon, who has attended so faithfully to the wants of the district, and has just secured an extension of the railway beyond Ross southward. Ross,—The southern borough will give Mr. Seddon an increased majority. His five year’s record has gained him many new friends, Ruatapu.—There has been a great change of opinion here since Seddon spoke, the impression created being most favorable. Rimu. —Mr. Seddon will take a number of votes from his opponent and make an excellent show. Woodstock.-—A good useful majority for Seddon every time. Kokatahi. —Seddon will head his opponent on the north side of the river, but will be behind on the south side. The net gain for Seddon, however, will be distinctly satisfactory. Kanieri. —As usual Kanieri will divide its support between the two candidates. Hokitika. — Seddon has gained ground steadily and will pull down his opponent’s previous majority by a substantial quota. Arab ura Valley)—Satisfactory report. Seddon support increasing right up the Valley. Stafford and Goldsborough.—The Seddon majority here will approximate a century, Kumara District. — Much better than last time.

Christchurch Road.—lncreased support all along the road. Obira.—The miners are giving Seddon generous support, and the result will be a very gratifying’ majority. The final visit on Wednesday will clinch the situation.

Otira Line. —Seddon will have a sweeping majority all along the line. Grey Valley,—Reports most satisfactory as regards the Seddon outlook. , . , New districts. —Seddon stands in exc^llent favour. Summary.—South Westland good majority for Seddon ; Arahura, Hokitika district, favourable to Seddon’s opponent; Stafford —Kumara district, favorable to Seddon; Otira and Valley, with district north of Taramakau, substantially pro-Seddon; final majority, greatly in favor of Seddon.