THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4373, 18 November 1875, Page 3

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

The Thames. —Perhaps the election at the Thames will attract more attention outside than any other in the province. No candidates have as yet announced themselves, but it may be taken as certain thatthere will be a contest, and a keen one. . The Thames people will not, on 3ny account, be disappointed of the excitement of a contested election, It is reported that Mr. Rowe and Mr. Mackay will run together, and as each of these gentlemen has a large number ol personal friends at the Thames, and local men who care about taking upon themselves the care of a representative are scarce, they would be difficult to beat. We have heard it reported that an attempt will be made to get Sir George Grey to stand, and to join with hiia one who would, to some extent at least, acyvith him in the (Assembly. The ThamesSpeople, as a body, have shewn antipathy to Sir George Grey's strong Provincialist notions, but we are convinced that so strongly do they admire energy and "pluck," so grateful do they feel to Sir George for ripping up the evils under which the district has so long groaned, that no one could stand before him in an appeal to their favour. We believe that he could even secure the election of a second member. Whether Sir George would lea,ve City West, we do not know, but there is a strong temptation for him to go to the Thames, as the constituency he now represents might be reckoned upon to return a supporter. It is stated that Dr. Pollen's mission to;the Thames was less to see where roads were required than to do what he could to further the interests of candidates favourable to the present .Ministry. He first attempted to make the election "right" for Mr. O'Neill, but before he left he saw the futility of proceeding further on that course. Eastern Maori District.—We are informed that the Thames natives intend to put up one of their own number for the representation of this district, the present member for which is Karaitiana Takamoana, of Hawke's Bay. The person spoken of is Hoani Nahe, a very intelligent young man. Eden. —The electors of Eden seem to have made up their minds that the present member (Mr. Creighton), will not stand again.. Eden must be regarded as a favourite constituency, as it is wooed, though coyly, by several statesmen. Mr. Allan Taylor is practically in the field, and Mr. Carleton and Mr. Lucki-e are, it is reported, not indisposed to try their fortunes there. Mr. Tonks will prohably be brought forward, and he has certainly a much better shance than either of the last-mentioned gentlemen. Franklin'. —The address of "Mr. Troup to the electors of Franklin will be found in our advertising columns. Mr. Troup goes soniewhat into detail, and informs the electors of the course he will take on a number of subjects of considerable importance. .No other person is definitely in the field for this district. Mr. Buckland has several times stated that he will not come forward again, but perhaps he may his mind before the day of the nomination. Rodney.—Mr. Moat, a member of the Provincial Council," and a well-known settler, announces ' his -candidature for this district. Mr. Faraall and Mr. Moat are now in the field, and, in alßlikelihood, Mr. Sheehan, the present member, will contest the seat. East Coast.—We formerly stated that Wi Maihi te Rangikaheke was a candidate for the East Coast district. We give this enterprising gentleman's address, who " appeals with confidence to the intelligence of the electors " :—" To the Electors of the District of the East Coast—the Europeans and Maoris.—Friends, greeting,—Having been requested by a number of the electors to become a candidate for a seat in the General Assembly for your district, I have acceded to their request. The seat I am asked to contest is the one which is desired by Mr. Kelly, Captain Morris, and Colonel Harington, and not the Maori electoral district. ' I agreed to come forward as a candidate because it has teen decided by Parliament that the laws are equal for European and Maori, and because the district being largely inhabited by natives, a EuroEean member as a rule is not so well quailed to represent properly the important elements therein. • A native mepiber would best represent the large body of the 'inhabitants. I therefore appeal with : confidence to the intelligence of electors. X shall take n-n opportunity o£ visiting you , before the day of faction to explain pewon*

ally my political opinions, and also to enquire' fronT you what particular line-of-'actioa-you j would desire me to take in Parliament on certain important questions, should I be fortunate enough to obtain a seat in the House. Sufficient arfe t my words >at present. From your obedient servant, Wx te Rangikaheke.—Rotorua, .November 3, | 1875." ! i