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New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4408, 30 December 1875, Page 4

Electoral. rpo THE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATAi GKNTifKMEU, —Having beon prevented by the weather from meeting you, as promised, I now beg to | submit for your consideration my political creed:— I believe in the unanimity of members on all questions affecting tho interests of Auckland, and that they should be pledged to vote with a majority of, say—two-thirds, or tender their resignations. I believe in. following Sir G«orge Grey, or any other leader who h&s talent and integrity, and has the welfare of Auckland at heart. - I believe in an immediate completion of the Public Works for instance, the extension of the Kaipara Railway. > I believe that a reform of the Civil Service is imperatively necessary, so that we may be able to disband a largo portion of the amy of officials, whose numbers and political influence have now reached an alarming point. I believo that In9ular Separation Is advisable, If obtainable on terms advantageous to Auckland. I do not believo in the Administration of tho prosent Government, and would, therefore, advocate a change, in order to free us from the difficulties which are now fast gathering around us. I am, Gentlemen; Yours faithfully, THOS. HENDKRSOU". TO THE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA. Gentlemen,—l beg to announce myself as a candidate to represent your interests in the forthcoming Parliament. I will take an early opportunity of expressing my views on the important questions now occupying public attentton. Yours obediently, W. J. HURST. Auckland, Decembor 9,1875 rjpo THE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA. Gkotlemen,— Being assured that several of tho candidates, desirous of representing your district in Parliament, are making an active canvass of the electors, aud endeavouring to obtain pledges of their vctes, I deem it my duty to intimate to you that I disapprove altogether of trying to influence electors to give any promise whatever, and that I consider su'jh proceedings to be virtually an improper interference with electors, and calculated to destroy the usefulness of the vote by ballot, as also being likely to lend to tho stirring up of animosity between friends. I trust, therefore, that my mode of action msy not be misconstrued into indifference to obtain tho support of all electors who may deem me worthy of their confidence. I liavo the honor to bo, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. S. MACFAKLANE. Auckland, ICth December, 1575. rjpO THE ELECTORS OF EDEN. Mr. CARLETON will Address tho Electors of Eden as under:— What; Thursday, at 7 p.m. r£ 10 HUGH CARLETON, ESQ. We, the undersignsd Electors of Eden, are desirous that you should become a Candidate for a Seat in the next General Assembly as Member for the above Electoral District. At a time like the present, when grave Constitutional changcs are taking place, it is important that persons of ability, experience, and independence of character should be returned. We are aware that you were the first Member elected to a Seat in the Urst House of Representatives, which you occupied until the last General Elections, a period of seventeen years, that during all those yoars you took an active and intelligent part in tho discussion of the many important Constitutional questions from time to time before the House, aud that for several yesrs you honorab'v filled the position of Chairman of Committee, and that you are necessarily well acquainted with the forms and rules of procedure in use in the House. Wo are of opinion, from your experience, knowledge, general abilitj', and well-known independence of character, you are eminently fitted, at the present crisis, to be one of «ur Representatives, and that it would bo an advantage to the country to have you returned. If you are willing to become a Candidate for the above Electoral District we will do our best to secure your Election. ROBERT GRAHAM, RICEARD SECCO.UBE, and others. mo MESSRS. ROBERT GRAHAM, RICHARD SECCOMISE, AND TUE OTHER REQUISITIONISTS. Gentlemen, — I have the honour to accept your requisition, inviting me to bee--me a Candidate for the Representation of the District of Eden in tho General Assembly. I have the honour to be. Gentlemen, Your most obedient Servant, HUGH CARLETON. Auckland, December 15, 1575. mO THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OP EDEN. Gentlemen*,—l have accepted a requisition to come forward as a Candidate to Represent you in the Assembly. .. My Political views are ao well known that very few words may suffice. You are awaro of them from my votes in the House, for a period of seventeen year.', and from my frequent correspondence with the Public Press. In the la3t Session of Parliament, much was abolished, seemingly iu accordance with tho wishes ol the people.- A harder task is now before us,—that of construction. Toward this, I ofTor all that I can lay claim to ; experience in legislation. It is the hope of being useful that brings me out. _ If fleeted, I should strive to extend Local Government to the utmost. I desire to strengthen the Upper House by election, under such regulations as would ensure that end.. I am desirous to promote the harmonious action of tho Northern Representatives; an object to bo attained by fair give and take on all sides. In this I should not be found wanting. It is my belief that a great reduction of public expenditure might be effected if the tp.sk be undertaken by the Houso irrespectively of party. I have little hope from any Government whatever. I should be found ready to act, as I always have been, in tho exposure of every abuse without regard to persons. I am in favour of reducing the members' " honorarium" to paymont of actual expenses. - I I am opposed to the borrowing but admit that works undertaken have to be completed. ' ' The practical consideration now is, how to stave off heavy taxation, for payment of interest on. the debt If taxation be unavoidable, I should vote for such as ! would press least upon the necessaries of life. I am of opinion that the interest of the debt ought > to be made a first charge upon the Land Fund of the , wliolo Colony ; and have no party ties to hinder me : from an outspoken expression of that opinion. I am of opinion that the two'lslands ought to be equally represented in the Assembly.; and that failing this, other means should be sought towards neutrali ( ixing political predominance. ' I shall take an early opportunity, if permitted, of meeting the electors. I am, Gentlemen, 'Yours obediently, HUGH CARLETON".