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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXVII, Issue 249, 21 October 1893, Page 3

WANTED a COOK. Apply Mas OLDHAM. 3325 — Tresilian, near NelsoD. WANTED, Reppeotable GENERAL SERVANT. References required. 3317- 2 Apply E.J. , MAIL Office. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF NELSON. Ladies and Gentlemen— I have the honor to confirm an announcement already made, that 1 will be a candidate to represent outmutual interests in the new Parliament about to be elected. I do not approve of surprise legislation of a revolutionary character. I am not, have not been asked, and would decline to become the nominee of any particular section to endeavour to force measures into legislation against the will of the majority. I would earnestly assist in promoting social and general legislation of a democratic character, gradually, (when so required to prevent dislocation) constitutionally and peacefully, as questions become ripe and acceptable to the majority of the people, and prepared for in the minds of all. I am strongly opposed to any further raising of loans by the Colony and the necessarily consequent increase of taxation, which I am convinced can be avoided by reasonable and careful management. As soon as possible, I should advocate relief from taxation by reduction of Customs duty upon i articles of necessary daily consump- \ tion by the mass of the people. I shall do myself the honor of inviting you to meet me publicly before the Election, when I shall be pleased to fully express my opinion on questions of public import. In the event of my being chosen your member, I need hardly say that TIME, ENERGY, and ATTENTION will be devoted to the interests of the District, of which 1 have been a life-long resident, and the Colony generally. Meanwhile thanking those who havo so kindly invited my candidature and volunteered me their hearty assistance and support, I havo the honor to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOHN GRAHAM. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF KELSON AND DISTRICT. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— At the solicitation of a large number of the Electors, I have decided to contest the forthcoming Election for a Member of the House of Representatives for the Nelson District. I think it unnecessary for me in this Address to publish at length tho views I hold on the various questions of Legislation affecting the welfare of the Colony, and our own District in particular. I would, however, point out that I am a strong party man, and fearlessly claim that my past efforts have in no small measure contributed towards building up the Tarty now in power. To that Tarty I shall continue to give my adherance and support. The prosecution of work in extending the Midland Railway in such a manner as the District has every right to expect will receive my closest attention. Labour and Capital must run hand and hand together, and while I am opposed to increasing the rublic Debt by borrowing, I would, if returned, use my best efforts byassisting to Legislate in such a manner as would help to restore the growing confidence amongst Capitalists, who have large sums of money lying idle awaiting investment. The extension of the Franchise must, in my opinion, ultimately prove a great boon to the Colony, and 1 have little doubt that its exercise on the coming Election will be highly beneficial to the community as a whole. While recognising the need of progression in a young Colony, I am strongly opposed to experimental legislation, and trust that the common sense which characterised my actions as a Member of previous Parliaments will enable me to ask, successfully and with confidence, your support on this occasion. My long residence amongst you, together with my business relations with you in the past, both in the town and country, are the best gurantees I can offer you, if returned as your representative, that the requirements of the District will not suffer at my hands. I will respectfully invite you to meet me for the purpose of hearing my political views generally at the various centres of population on dates which will be subsequently advertised in the local newspapers. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Sorvant, JOHN KERR, TO THE ELECTORS OF NELSON. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN— In a former advertisement I announced wv^U .a .. Qi.vA\<hJj-i fo. yi.__..£is,. I now respectfully renew that intimation, and have the honour further to state, that it is my intention to go to the Poll. My first nnd earnest desire is the welfare of our beautiful district, and, in the second place, to see our coming Representative a supporter of the present Ministry, whose policy on Colonial questions is, in my opinion, one well calculated to promote the prosperity of our Colony. Ever since the Hon. Mr Seddon has been in power no reasonable request to the Government from the people of this District has been treated with indifference, and a truer friend than the Hon. Mr Seddon to the interests of Nelson cannot be found here or elsewhere. Women owe to the Seddon Ministry the first recognition of their present political rights. The Ministry which brought about this great and happy change will not, I feel sure, be forgotten by those whom they have endowed with important electoral privileges. The new Licensing Act meets with my hearty approval. The Seddon Ministry deserves the warmest thanks of the entire community for their fair and equitable dealing with this much-vexed question. Our chief industries arc hops and barley, and with our small holdings no other industries can possibly produce equal financial results. __ Put the " Extremists " into power and Nelson and the Waimeas may at once be blotted oil" the map. Our Electorate being no\ T , composed of Town and Country, I have no apology to make in offering my humble services tc what might seem to be, at first sight, a City Constituency. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen. ' Your obedient servant, W. N. FRANKLYN.