IN THE EVENING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 285, 5 November 1925, Page 11

IN THE EVENING.

BIG CROWD AWAITS RESULTS. FROM “STANDARD” HOARDING It was apparent early yesterday morning, despite the fact that prior to polling day interest in the election locally had been somewhat luke-warin, the voting was going to be substantial, and so it proved. Motor cars running in the interests of tho different parties, both politically and .on the licensing issue, were to be observed on all hands rushing electors to the various booths, and as the afternoon wore on the returning officers lind a busy time. CROWD AT “STANDARD” OFFICE. Some considerable time before the closing of tlie poll people were assembling in front of the “Standard” hoarding, and a number of motor car owners early parked their vehicles opposite in order to ensure a good view throughout the evening. Shortly after 7 o'clock many hundreds of people had taken up their stand, and tho numbers were swelled until, at eight o’clock, there were several thousand massed in front of tho “Standard,” while hundreds of motor cars lined every .yard of the streets for many chains distant, front tho hoarding. It was probably tho greatest concourse of people which had ever assembled on a like occasion in the history of Palmerston North. PROMPT RETURNS. Nor was tho patience of those interested in the election locally tried. Very shortly 'after the closing of the poll re- ' turns came to hand from the central i booth (the Empire Hall) and were ini- ! mediately posted on the hoarding, the j size, lighting and general arrange- I ments of which enabled all of those as- i sembled to clearly follow the progress 1 of the polls, while, at the same time results were flashed on tho screen. From tlic very earliest returns it was evident that Mr Nash was going to bo accorded a wonderfully emphatic vote of confidence, and “two to one” was the general observation before a third ; of tho total figures were to hand. That 1 caused a lessening of the local interest comparatively early, although the crowd increased steadily as new arrivals joined the early ones awaiting Dominion figures. Soon after the first of these was posted and, others coming to hand rapidly, the keenest interest was manifested in tho various phases. When the theatres emptied at 10 p.m. tho “houses” gravitated naturally to the results board, aud until a very late hour there was an immense crowd following the position, which revealed a steady advance for tho Reform Party, with not a few surprises in some directions. Tho Municipal Band played selections opposite the Fitzlierbert streetSqitare intersection and kept the crowd entertained during tho lull between the defining of tho local position and tho posting of New Zealand figures.

MR NASH RETURNS THANKS. As Mr J. A. Nash appeared on the “Standard'’ balcony, whonce ho later returned thanks to his supporters, he was greeted with three hearty cheers and tho prolonged hooting of motor horns. He requested the presence of his opponent with him and, when Mr Bromley had arrived, called for three cheers for the latter, a request which was readily acceded to. “I want to thank all those ladies and gentlemen who so handsomely returned me as their representative in tho ensuing Parliament,” stated the successful candidate. This, he mentioned, was the fourth occasion upon which he had been elected to represent Palmerston North, and he was very glad to find that on each occasion his majority was increasing. If the polling in Palmerston North was ail indication . of that all over the country it meant that Mr Coates would bo returned to Parliament with a good working » majority. (Applause.) So far ns the campaign was concerned. lie stated, “things sometimes became a bit heated during elections,” ' hut he would say to Mr Bromley the past would be allowed to bury itself and they could proceed to get on with the business of tho country. Ho was, naturaiiv, very pleased with the result in Palmerston North and owed a debt of gratitudo to his chairman, Mr A. E. Bennett, and‘secretary, Mr W. McKenzie, for the great assistance given by them in the campaign, und also the members of his committee. Mr Bennett had prophesied a two to one victory for him, said Mr Nash, and ho congratulated him on the accuracy of his prediction. He felt sure that Mr Bromley would join with him in saying that ho was glad tho election was over and the next would bo to consider what was going to happen in three years’ time. On behalf of Mrs Nash and himself Mr Nash again voiced his gratitude to his supporters, stating that he appreciated the honour done him. “I have worked very hard for your interests in Parliament and out of it,” he stated, adding that ho hoped to merit the confidence of tho people in tho future. Mr Nash then called for three further cheers for his op« ponent and for his committee.'

MR BROMLEY TO STAND AGAIN

Mr Bromley, too, was accorded an ovation as he faced the huge crowd. As the Labour Party’s representative in the contest for the Palmerston seat, he said, he was “going to show how Labour could take a licking.” He would follow the example of successful candidates of all shades of political thought after an election ,and call for three cheers for his opponent and victor, Mr Nash. That lie did, meeting with a thunderous response. The very bedrock foundation of the Labour Party's policy, lie stated, here and elsewhere, was democracy—(applause and and coun-ter-demonstration) —the belief that the issue should always be left to the people. The people of Palmerston North on this occasion, by an overwhelming majority, had decided that Mr,Nash should be their representative in Parliament for the ensuing term. "Whether that was to bo for three or five years remained to be seen, but, judging by the election results then to hand, it appeared as if it would be for tho longer term. The next election in Palmerston North would differ from its predecessors inasmuch as they would have the same Labour candidate as on the present occasion. (Applause.) He proceeded- to deal with tho Labour movement generally at considerable length, stating that it was advancing throughout the world on a wave of knowledge but was suffering from an adverse psychology fed by the press, over which Labour had no control. However, those of tho same political thought as himself were not upset, but believed in the ultimate success of the Labour movement. After touching upon Labour in Britain and the prospect of another early general election there, he replied to a section of the audience which was becoming restive by remarking: “I am talking to you because I have never had an audience like this.” In three years’ time it was possible, he said, that those present would cheer for him just as heartily as they did for Mr Nash. Ho concluded by calling for three more cheers for his opponent.

OTHER SPEAKERS. Mr A. E. Bennett, chairman of tho Palmerston North branch of tho Reform League, thanked the people for the handsome victory given to the Reform candidate and expressed the hope that Mr Nash’s win was going to prove, a forerunner of the tone of the election throughout the Dominion. He thanked those who had lent motor cars for the conveyance of electors to the booths and concluded by remarking that Mr Coates would be proud of this win for his party in Palmerston North. Mr J. Hodgens, as tho representative of Mr Bromley’s supporters, also addressed the crowd, congratulating Mr Nash on his magnificent win and stating that he accepted without reservation Mr Nash’s apology for unwittingly ignoring his proffered congratulations on the occasion of the last election. After dealing with Labour policy matters lie called for three further cheers for Mr Nash. OROUA. Detailed figures for Oroua are as follow: ‘ Cobbe. Eliott. Taylor.

Absent voters’ permits totalling 400 to come. MANAWATU. Detailed figures for Manawatu are as follow:

PALMERSTON. Detailed figures for Palmerston are as follow:

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. POSSIBLE ELECTION OUTCOME. Rev. H. T. Peat-, Dominion organising secretary lor the Bible in Schools League, informed a “Standard” reporter this morning that from the Parliamentary returns, it was evident that the new Parliament would be composed of a good majority of members who favoured tho introduction of the Bible into schools. The League had conducted a vigorous, if not spectacular, campaign throughout New Zealand, and ho expressed himself as highly gratified witir tho outcome, for tho weak centres had been realised and greater effort extended in that direction.

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£ Q la o £ Empire Hall, No. 1 . 168 370 Empire Hall, No. 2 .... . 142 334 Empire Hall, No. 3 . 130 176 Empire Hall, No. 4 . Ill 203 Empire Hall, No. 5 . 166 422 Empire Hall, No. 6 140 271 Empire Hall, No. 7 . 105 184 Oddfellows, No. I Oddfellows, No. 2 . 216 310 . 190 293 Oddfellows, Np. 3 . 210 322 Oddfellows, No. 4 Terraco End, No. 1 . 228 357 . 163 360 Terrace End, No. 2 . 153 368 College Street, No. 1 .. College Street, No. 2 .. 71 186 84 153 West End, No. 1 To 117 AVest End, No. 2 . 120 159 High School, No. 1 1)0 228 High School, No. 2 . 126 277 Hokowhitu . 118 196 Longhorn School 99 123 Boundary Road 17 50 Kelvin Grove 27 58 Hospital 50 103 Abattoirs 27 77 Aokautero 15 42 Tiritea 8 57 Ravenswcod 19 78 Showgrounds, No. 1 10 150 Showgrounds, No. 2 51 146 Totals Informal 1S3. 3171 6170