THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 December 1911, Page 7

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

[BT TBLBGBAPH—-PSB P 8133 ASSOCIATION.j A DEFINITE CHALLENGE. AUCKLAND, Dec. 5. An ovation, immoderate in its orthusiasm, was tended to the I eader of the Opposition and the Reform Party’s candidate for Parnell by O:o huge meeting of Parnell elector's tonight. The meeting was one of the most enthusiastic among the poll Li cal gatherings in New Zealand. Many were unable to gain admittance to the hall Discussing the letter addressed to Mr. Roht. McNab by the Hawkes Bay shareholders) Mr. Massey sard the letter was so cunningly drafted that it was almost impossible to fouud a libel action upon it. He asked for a definite charge and that the men who signed the letter should say where he had told falsehoods. Either they must prove him wrong or take the chance in the Supreme Court. A vote of th.rriKs and confidence was carried amidst cheers for Mr Massey and Mr Dicxson. THE PREMIER AT WINTON. INVERCARGILL, Dec. s.— O.vrrrg to the confusion at the conclusion of Sir Joseph Ward’s Win ton meeting last night, the reporters were una be to ascertain who moved the vote of thanks and confidence. On enquiry today it was found that the motion vvac duly proposed and seconded- and that the Mayor declared it carried on 1 a show of handii.