FOUGHT AND WON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8064, 27 September 1887, Page 5

FOUGHT AND WON.

DEFEAT OF THE MINISTRY.

THE PREMIER REJECTED.

MR. TOLE OUSTED,

THE RESULT OP THE ELECTIONS.

The general elections in Auckland yesterday were carried through with & vigour and energy which shows that the electors were at last, thoroughly aroused to take an active interest in public affairs. From an early hour the various polling-booths were surrounded by crowdß of voters, and the polling went on with an increasing earnestness, which augurs well for the future.. The number of vehicles placed at the disposal of candidates waß considerable, and large numbers of voters were thus oarried to the poll, as well as by cabs, omnibuses, tramcars, &c. Fortunately the electors took heed to the warnings given, and polled in large numbers early in the day, which eased the block expected towards the hour of closing the poll. One commendable feature of the elections was the excellent temper in which the contest was carried on, and the absence of anything approaching rowdyism. There was but little drinking at the pnblichonses, in fact -scarcely any, and the number of persons to be seen under the influence of liquor might be counted on one's fingers. In the evening crowds waited at the polling booths to ascertain the result in the drizzling rain, while other crowds gathered in Queen-street to know the result of the city, suburban, and country elections as the numbers were successively exhibited in front of the Herald publishing office. When the announcement was pat up of Mr. Withy's return there was general cheering. Mr. Tole's supporters took their defeat in silence, and did not even call to* « cheer for thoir man. As th'j names of the Other successful candidates were put up their admirers indulged in some cheering, to let off their superfluous energy. As showing the in tense interest in the result men and women stood in the rain till nearly ten o'clock at night, until their anxiety and cariosity bad been appeased, by learning the issues of the various elections. The defeat of the Hon J. A. Tole caused a great sensation, which was subsequently deepened when the tidings arrived of the defeat of the hon. the Premier himself, Sir Robert Stoui. Such a complete revulsion of political feeling las been rarely witnessed in the history of the colony. NEWTON.—DEFEAT OF THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE. There was a greater amount of interest centred in the election for Newton than in any other in the city or suburbs, from the iiet that a Minister of the Crown, a member of the Ministry which had appealed to the country, was a candidate, and was squarely opposed by Mr. Withy ou every point ou which the Ministry have taken their stand. It was recognised that the real right of the contest was between Mr, Tole and Mr. Withy. Mr. Garratt, the third candidate, was generally looked upon as a disturbing element, and as having no chance of election. The energy of the candidatures and the earnestness of the committees was evinced by the magnificent roll up and the display of strength on all sides yesterday. In the Newton district there were two polling places, one (the .principal) at St. George's Hall, Surrey Hills, and the other at Victoria Hall, Eden Terrace. At the former Mr. J. A. Beale (the principal Returning Officer for the district) presided, and Messrs. W. A. Fenton and E. C. Beale were poll clerks, and a'ii Victoria Hall Mr. James Slator was Returning Officer. With energetic committees whipped op by the candidates, and having a number of cabs, carriages, and traps of all descriptions, there was no opportunity lost of fetcbißg voters willing or unwilling to the poll. There Was intense anxiety and earnestness manifested, yet it was coupled with courtesy and good humour on both sides. Towards evening there was something of a rowdy disposition manifested in the neighbourhood of St. George's Hall. Some voters got more drink than was good for them, and one in a moment of excitement struck Mr. Brophy, proprietor of the Star Hotel, without the slightest provocation, in the passage near his own hotel. Mr. Brophy did not retaliate, but proved equal to the occasion. He at once called Sergeant Gamble, cleared his hotel out, and closed it, and thus, rather than allow anything in the shape of rowdyism, he forfeited the profits of what would have been a large afternoon's trade. The voting at both polling booths was very brisk up to about twelve o'clock, and theu there was a. gradual slackening up to two. Then there was a cessation unti.l about four, and after that a Blight briskness between five and six. The extra hour between six and seven offered few inducements for later voters apparently, for between those hours only ,four recorded their votes at St. George's Hall.

At seven o'clock the poll was closed, and so were the doors, and just then a heavy rain commenced to fall. This, however, did not prevent the gathering of a large crowd to wait the result, and a considerable amount of horse play was indulged in, but it was not pressed aggressively, and there were no brawls. With such patience as they could muster, the audience crowded under the verandahs to wait the result, and at about a quarter to nine o'clock the upstairs windows of the hall were opened, and the Returning Officer and poll clerks could be seen gesticulating and heard yelling, but there was no possibility of hearing what was said. Suddenly someone in the crowd vociferated "Hurrah for Tole!" and this was taken as an indication that Mr. Tole had the majority. Then some of Withy's supporters getting information that they had won, yelled with overwhelming intensity, and there was a rush into their committee room. The orowd remained in doubt as to the result, and they were left there, for suddenly the lights in the hall were extinguished and the Returning Officer and his ballot boxes and satellites had disappeared. The candidates were also absent, and there was no one to return thanks.

The result of the poll is as follows :— Withy. Tole, Garratt. St. George's Hall 481 354 124 Victoria Hal). ... 223 258 47 Total ... 704 612 171 Majority for Withy, 92. There were three informal votes polled at St. George's Hall, and four at Viotoria Hall. CITY WEST. The electors in City West were evidently determined to poll early, and at nine o'clock, when the doors of the polling booth (St. James' Hall, Wellington-street) were opened a rush was made by the large crowd assembled outside. From that time until mid day the officers of the poll were kept very busy. Carriages and traps running in the interests of the candidates were employed in conveying voters to the poll, and the scene In the street during the day was a most animated one, crowds being assembled in front of the hall. A canvas tent on the weetern side of the building did duty for Mr. Shera's committee, whilst the supporters of Mr. Morrison held the ground on the opposite side of the hall, a similar canvas tent being there erected. Mr. Thos. Cotter acted as Returning Officer, and he was assisted by the following poll clerks:—Messrs. A. E. Whitaker, Neumegen, Elliott, Gregory, and Crawford, whilst the scrutineers were as follow: — For Mr. Shera : Messrs. G. Robertshaw and H. Lee. For Mr. Goldie : Messrs. W. Hodge and A. Thome. For Mr. Morrison : Messrs. Thus. Ussher and J. 8. Duke. The rumours concerning the "stuffing" of the rolls in this district seem to have had some foundation, for we understand that during the day what were apparently attempts at personation were made, and in one instance a would-be voter, when challenged in the usual form by Mr. Cotter, simply famed and left the room, without deigning to answer the questions put to him, whilst in several instances the questions were not answered satisfactorily. A staff of policemen were present during the day, Detectives Hughes and Herbert and Sergeant Clarke being also iu attendance. The doors were closed at seven o'clock amidst oheers, three cheers for Mr. Shera being called and I given with gr9»t spirit. Rain was falling at

this time, and the large crowd separated, some adjourning to the nearest verandahs to await tho result of the poll. At ten minutes to eight o'clock the door was again opened, and & wild rush wan made across the street, when Mr. Cotter, amidst great cheering, announced the result to be : — Goldie ... 717 Shera „ ... 523 Morrison ... ... ... 209 Majority for Goldie ... 194 The candidates were not present when the poll was declared, and the crowd dispersed. CITY NORTH. It was feared that there would be a block in recording the votes in this district, as the City Hall was the only polling place. In the earlier part of the day a considerable crowd collected round the door waiting to record their votes, but afterwards the numbers diminished, and by seven o'clock all who wished to do so had voted. Mr. S. Y. Collins' was Returning Officer, and hia clerks were Messrs. Nelson, North, A. Collins, Harper, and Dixon. The scrutineers for Mr. Thompson were Messrs. Jagger and Chappel ; and for Mr. Vaile, Messrs. J. L. Longbottom and Cleave. The utmost order prevailed throughout the day. The counting of the votes was very expeditiously performed, and the result was declared shortly after eight o'clock, as folio vis :— T. Thompson 743 S. Vaile 70S „ Majority for Thompson ... 35 Informal 36 The announcement was mads from the verandah of the hall, and was received with loud cheers. A large number of electors who had not heard the result announced were very sceptical, and were not satisfied until one of their number brought up the result from the Herald Office. Mr. Thompson was then carried shoulder high up and down the street amid great cheering. After this he returned thanks to the electors present for the honour they had done him, and promised to speak at greater length at the public declaration of the poll. PONSONBY. The election in this constituency was marked by keen interest on the part of each candidate's partisans throughout the day. The proceedings were very orderly all day. The Returning Officer for the electorate was Mr. Jaa. Thornton, who was assisted by Messrs. Brocklebank, Masten, Culpan, and Stevens, while the scrutineers were Messrs. D. B. McDonald and O. B, Way mouth (Peacock), C. Daw and G. Morris (Wright), and J. T. Bellamy and R. S. Bigelow (Cooper). During the forenoon the supporters of Mr. Peacock polled strongly, but fell off somewhat during the afternoon, while those of Mr. Wright rolled up In large numbers from five to six o'clock, after which there were not many votes polled, only a few stragglers going into the booth. When the poll closed at seven p.m. there was a crowd of about 800 waiting anxiously outside, but the result not being declared till nearly ten o'clock, a considerable number went home. At about five minutes to ten the Returning Officer (Mr. Thornton) gave out the result of the polling as follows : — Peacock... ... ... ... 560 Wright - .- 54S Cooper .-„ ... 189 Majority for Peacock ... 12 Informal ... ... ... 9 The announcement was received with cheers and some hooting, and cries were made for Mr. Peacock. Mr. Peacock then stepped out on the balcony of Standford's Ponsouby Club Hotel, and his appearance was the signal for a deafening uproar of cheers and counter-cheers and loud hooting. When this had subsided sufficiently for him to make his voice heard, Mr. Peacock said be had to thank them for the honor they had done him in electing him as their representative in the new Parliament. He should endeavour to do his duty faithfully, not only to those who voted for him, but to the constituency as a whole. The contest had been free from bitterness, and he hoped that no bad feeling would remain, and that his constituents would not fail to recognise him and consult with him whenever they wished to do so. These remarks were received with loud cheers. Mr. Peacock and his friends retired, and the crowd shortly afterwards dispersed. PARNELL. Much interest was displayed in the election in this district. The principal polling place was the Parn6ll Hall, at which Captain Thomas acted as Returning Officer and Mr. Martin as poll clerk. Mr. Brown acted as scrutineer for Mr. Moss, and Mr. N. Pollard for Mr. George. The second polling place was at the Schoolhouse, Farliament-stroet, where Mr. George White acted as deputy Returning Officer, and Mr. F. Geldart as poll clerk; Mr. Isaac Hill acted as scrutineer for Mr. Moss, and Mr. W. H. Fox for Mr. George. The third polling place waa at the Temperance Hotel, Newmarket. Mr. Purchase acted as deputy .Returning Officer, and Mr. Mowbray as poll clerk. Mr. A. H. Alderton was scrutineer for Mr. George, and Mr. M. Coulson for Mr. Mosa. Great enthusiasm was shown by the crowd

present when the result was made known that Mr. Moss had been returned. Mr. Moss thanked the electors present for electing him, and was received with loud and prolonged cheering. Mr. Seymour George also thanked his supporters. The following ia the result of the three polling places :— Moss. George. Parnell .- ... 336 245 Newmarket ... 117 78 Parliament-street... 195 295 Total 648 618 Majority for Moss ... 30 ; EDEN. The contest in this electorate was carried on with great vigour. The chief polling place was at Walte's Hall, Mount Eden, and shortly after the opening of the booth there must have been 200 of the free and independent on the ground ready to exercise their votes, the committee rooms of the respective candidates were established at the foot of the hill, where the vehicles were obliged to stop. There were a large number of vehicles employed. Mr. Mai colm Nioool acted as Returning Officer, aided by two clerks. The scrutineer for Mr. Mitchelson was Mr. J. Featon, and for Mr. J. A. Connell, Mr. J. A. Woodward. Owing to soma defect in the arrangements, there was a little delay at the outset of the polling, and it was not till the arrival of Constable Dewes, who stopped the inrush of voters, that the polling proceeded smoothly and rapidly. "The Tactician" was early on the ground, but left at a later hour, it was stated, for some of the oountry districts. Mr. Mitohelson was at the committee - room on various occasions to see how matters were progressing, but as the reports of his committee showed that he was polling, as nearly as could be judged, about two to one, he could afford to take matters easy, especially as he had a strong committee working energetically on his behalf. Mr. Connell's friends were also active. Towards the close of the poll the time was occupied by some of the bystanders in heated discussions on freetrade v. protection, whioh served to while away the time till the result of the polling was announced. There wore about 1900 electors on the roll, of whom about 300 were struck off as dead or absent. It will be seen from the polling returns, i which are not yet complete, that the total shows that the voting was two to one in favour of Mr. Mitchelson, who occupies the proud position of having tbo largest majority o! any Auckland candidate. 'The only return to come in is the Huia, where there are nineteen voters, of whom Mr. Mitchelson expected to poll 12. Many of the returns were brought in by horsemen to Avondale, and thence by telephone, arrangements for which bad beeD made by Mr. E. Hadrill, who had the general management of the election on Mr. Mitchelson's behalf. Tho following are the returns to hand :— Mitchelson. Connell, Mount Eden ... 524 259 Mouutßoskill ... 49 32 Avondale 144 67 Henderson ... ... 41 21 Waikomiti 21 21 Titirangi .„ ... 13 2 Huia ... ... — — Mount Albort ... 63 19 Waitakerei 23 8 ( BS3 459 Present majority for Mr. Mitchelson, 424. MANUKAU. The contest at Manukau yesterday created the greatest interest. Frpm the early morning at Onehunga the supporters of each of candidateu worked in » moat energetic

manner, cabs, carriages, buggios, etc., being used, both parties being confident of success. The Returning Officer for this booth was Captain Galbraith, with Mr. John Galbraith as poll clerk, while Mr. Jeffs officiated as scrutineer to Mr. S. S. Osborne, and Mr. J. McMahon acted in a similar capacity for Sir G. M. O'Rorke. During the early part of the day the betting was in favour of O'Rorke, and towards three o'clock it increased. After three o'clock a steady stream of electors poured in, and it was taken as conclusive that Sir G. M. O'Rorke would have a large majority. As it was .Sir. Maurice narrowly escaped defeat. Appended is the result: O'Rorke. Osborne. Onehunga 265 252 Ep9om ... .„ 56 48 Remuera ... .... 36 59 Newmarket 282 217 639 576 Majority for O'Rorke 83 votes. ( The declaration of the Returning Officer i was the signal for cheers on behalf of Sir Maurice, and he was shouldered and carried fully 500 yards up the street, amid the most deafening cheers. Sir Maurice thanked his supporters very heartily for placing him at the head of the poll for the thirteenth successive time, expressing a hope that when at the hustings he would also see a large crowd, when he would officially thank them. Mr. Osborne also expressed thanks, and hoped the hatchet would be buried, and no ill-feeling remain. He contended his defeat was victory. Three times three cheers were called for Sir Maurice and heartily responded to. Mr. Osborne also received an ovation, and the crowd of fully 400 people then dispersed. WAITEMATA. Devonport presented quite a gala appearance yesterday, business being almost at a standstill. Everyone was fully occupied with the burning work of voting and touting for one or other of v the two candidates who had placed themselves at the disposal of the electors of this important district. The poll opened at nine a.m. and closed at six p.m., and the arrangements were under the management of Mr. Thomas Seaman, who acted as Returning Officer. He took up his headquarters at Devonport, having appointed deputies to represent him at the other polling places. Both the candidates were in attendance at Devonport, and cabs and private carriages were brought into full use to bring up the free and independents " to the polling booth, the new Public library. The election was carried on in the moat quiet and friendly manner, nothing of a rowdy nature being observable from the time the poll opened until it closed. One peculiar incident occurred during the afternoon, as follows : —An elector appeared in the polling tooth and desired to record his vote, when the Returning Officer challenged him. The elector was asked if he was a resident in the district, and the reply was, "Yes, for the past three years," and in answer to a further question, "If he was not on any other roll," he replied that be did not know. Eventually the voting paper was given to the elector, and just as he was putting his vote into the ballot-box the Returning Officer stopped him, saying that the voting paper would have to bo given to him, and he requested the elector to try and get it out of the box again with hia penknife. This the elector was about to do, when he asked the Returning Officer for what purpose he wanted the vote. "To keep it," he replied. "Then I cannot get it," said the elector thrusting the paper further into the ballot box. At about seven- o'clock p.m. the result of the poll was made up, and the announcement of the large majority for Mr. Monk proved a surprise. With great promptness the returns came along from most of the other parts of the district, and they (as will be aeon below) give Mr. Monk still further majorities. From the other polling places of tho district we learn that the election passed off in good order. The following is the result of the poll :— Monk. Wood. Devonnort 373 207 Helens ville .. 105 69 Henderson ... ... 32 1 Kaukakakapa ... 36 29 Lucas Creek ... — — Wade 4S 17 Waiwera 27 7 Wainui — — Northcote 43 39 Kumeu — — Takapuna 35 20 Birkenhead 44 42 Hobsonville — — Sugar Works, Chelsea 24 25 Swanson 21 1 Total 788 457 Majority for Monk, 331 . Returns are still to come in from Lucas Creek, Wainui, Kumeu, and Hobsonville, but they cannot affect the result, and may increase Mr. Monk's majority. FRANKLIN NORTH.

There has been keen excitement over this election, chiefly on personal grounds, as both candidates professed themselves to be opposed to the Ministry. The following are the returns which have been received : — Buckland. Lawry. Otahuhn ... ... 128 187 Mangeru 71 73 Howick 83 60 Papakura Valley ... 12 31 Waiboke — — Maraetal ... ... — — Panmure SO 67 Whitford 35 9 Manure 41 30 Otara 34 60 Clevedon 37 53 Ellerslie ... ... 73 72 Total 594 642 This gives Mr. Lawry a majority of 4S. Two returns are still to come in. In Maraetai the numbers will probably bo about equally divided, while Walheke will give a majority to Mr. Buckland. It is just within the bounds of possibility that Mr. Buckland may be able to wipe off his deficiency, but we do not think it probable. FRANKLIN SOTTH. Hamlin Harris Kingaford Pukekoho ... 68 141 35 Patumahoe .... 36 49 17 Waiuku ... 131 22 29 Bombay ... 37 27 34 Waipipi ... lb' 18 6 Ramarama ... 11 41 2 Drury ... 33 39 4 The following totals have come to hand :— 521 492 261 Several returns to come. RODNEY. Moat. Palmer. Hudson. Colbeck. Warkworth 63 48 14 4 Matakaua 49 32 0 1 Omaha ... 25 20 ~ 3 0 Port Albert 69 4 14 26 Pahi ... 8 0 0 47 The following are the totals so far : — 339 202 119 S3 Several returns to come in. WAIPA. Jackson.. 600 Teasdale 176 Maxwell 118 Campbell 41 WAIKA.TO. Cambridge, Monday. J. B. Whyte has a majority of 170. A few returns have to come in, but they cannot affect the result. COROMANDEL. Tho contest in this district has been a bard fought one, both candidates having visited almost every place where even a few electors were to be found. The following are the returns as far as they have been received :— Cad man Mack ay Coromandel ... 168 166 Morcury Bay ... 40 67 Tapa 49 11 Tairua ... ... 14 35 Whaugapoua ... 8 22 Cabbage Bay ... — — Gumtown ... — — Parawai 142 70 Puriri 29 4 Hikutaia — — Paeroa 35 62 Karangahake ... 23 39 Whenuakite ... — — Kirikiri ... ... 3 20 Owbaroa 17 20 Waihi — — Neaveavlllo .. — — Whangamata ... — — Total 528 516 This gives a majority os 12 to Mr. Cadman. A telegram from our Coromandel correspondent states that Mr. Cadman has a total majority of 48, and that the places still to name in will not affect the result:.

4i MARSDEN. I Mr. Dargaville, who represented Auckland West In the late Parliament, was opposed by Mr. Thompson, chairman of the Whangarei County Council. The following are the results of the polling -.— _ Dargaville Thompson, Whangarei 28 231 Mangapai 11 29 Kaurihohore ... 4 41 Dargaville ... ... 98 49 ««Pu ... ... 87 101 Kamo ... ... 65 52 Par Bay ... ... _ Maungakaramea ... 20 25 Ruatangata _ Whangarei Heads... '— — Maropin _ 1 Waikiekie ... ... 22 8 Ruakaka 1 16 Poroti 25 23 Maungaturoto .... 9 44 Arapohne Tangihua ._ ... — '; . Babylon ... , ... 29 20 • * Whareora 0 31 Whakahara ... 33 21 Graham'* Fern ... — — • Kairara ... ... Mareretu ... ... 9 20 Awakino ... ''■ ,_ — Waimata ... ." . 5 5 Otaika ... mm — 452 .716 The places still to oome in are not very large, and we do not think they will enable Mr. Dargaville to overcome his present minority of 264. BAY OF ISLANDS. Hobba Lundon, Mangonui ..". ... 36 27. Whangaroa..., ... 46 48 Kaeo , ... ,43 35' Total ... ... 528 403 Majority ... 152 Eight returns to come in. THAMES. Fraser ... 659 MoGowan 481 Frater 207 TAURANGA. Our correspondent at Te Aroha telegraphed as follows : —There was much interest taken in the polling here to-day, Gill's and Kelly's supporters being equally confident of having a majority. The result of the poll at Te Aroha was Gill, 107 ; Kelly, 77 ; Kerr, 3 ; informal, 2. The Waiorongomai and Shaftesbury voters were put to much inconvenience in having to travel to Te Aroha, there being only one polling booth for the whole of this part of the electorate." Our Tauranga correspondent tolegraphs : — "The Tokaanu returns may be expected on Tuesday morning early, having to come a distance of 40 miles by orderly. Tokaanu is expected to give a majority for Kelly." The returns so far are as follow : — Gill. Kerr. Kelly. Tauranga .. 93 58 132 Te Aroha ... 107 3 77 Tokaanu ... — — — Greerton ... 14 ' 9 29 Waterford ... 79 6 26 TePuke ... 41 4 30 Maketu ... 17 1 3 Whakatane ... 30 1 13 Opotiki ... 91 20 118 Rotoma ... 28 0 85 Taupo 27 0 29 Total ... 527 100 543 Majority for Kelly, 16. This completes the list of returns, except from Tokaanu, which, in all probability, will increase Kelly's majority. RESULT OF THE POLLING. The following are the results of the polling in the Southern constituencies as supplied to us by the Press Association:— East Coast : Graham, 620 ; McDonald, 523 ; Gannon, 299. Several returns to come in. Returns to hand for Eginont give Atkinson 637 ; McGuire, 544, with four returns to come. Private information states that Major Atkinson was elected by only 8. New Plymouth : Samuels, 709 ; Smith, 294; Dockril), 142. Four returns to come. Taranaiii : Marchant, 336 ; Elliott, 278 ; Trimble, 246 ; Kelly, 26 ; two returns to /x como. Napier : Ormoud, 1008 ; Ivess, 950. Hawke's Bay : Russell, 80S ; Desmond, 510. Several small returns to come. Woodville: Smith, 933; Baker, 758 ; Mc- : Cardie, 462. Waipawa : Tanner, 695 ; Harker, 608 ; Sutton, 236 ; Lascelles, 40. Wanganui : lance, 865 ; Carson, 423. Returns are in from Waitotara, the figures being: Bryce, 518 ; Hutchison, 460; Morgan, 31. It is understood, however, that Mr. Bryce was beaten by about 26. Rangitikei: Arkwright, 210 ; Bruce, 696 ; Stevens, 462 (one return to come). Manawatu : McArthur, 509 ; West, 415; one , return to coma Masterton : Beetham, 730; Hogg, 438 ; Hawkins, 298. Two returns to oome. Wairarapa : Bunny, 523 ; Buchanan, 496. Three returns to come. Wellington South : Izard, 657 ; Coomb, 422. One small return to come in. Hntt : Fitzherbert, 663 ; Mason, 597.

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Foxton : Wilson, 577 ; Tynne, 124 ; Sanson, 106. One return to coma. Nelson: Levestam, 567; Piper, 338; Gibba, 176. Buller : O'Connor, 769 ; Munro, 709. Four

returns to come. Wairau : Dodson, 416 ; Henderson, 414 ; Macalister, 304. Two returns to oome. Motueka : Kerr, 646 ; Hursthouse, 537 ; one

return to come. Waimea, Picton : Harkness, 440; Seymour, 440; Mills, 404. One return to come, probably giving Seymour small majority. Greymouth : Guinness, 1146 : Petrie, 98S Hokitika : Grimmond, 731 ; Bevan, 571. Seven roturns to come. Chriatuhurch North : Vogel, 749; Roberts, '256. Heathcote : Jones, 756 ; Hopkins, 309. Sydenham : Taylor, 766 ; Crewes. 392. Timaru : Turnbull, 727 ; Kerr, 489. Ashley : i'earaon, 511 ; Higgins, 262 ; Verrail, 105. Caversharn : Barron, 657 ; Rutherford, 454. Chriatohurch South : Percival, 767 ; Ayors, 374; Thomson, 315 ; George, 113. Avon : Blake, 889 ; Wright, 545. Linwood: Loughrey, 699; Flesher, 331 ; Keen, 270 ; Partridge, 15. Kangitata: BuntoD, 625 ; Rolleston, 572. Only one return to come. Result not likely to be affected. Linooln : O'Callaghau, 323 ; Saunders, 250 ; Enys, 110. Four returns to come. Selwyn : Hall, 554 ; McLachlan, 381. Two

returns to come. Waimate : Stewart, 409 ; Manchester, 307 ; Clarke, 29 ; eight returns to come. Cheviot: Lance, 433 ; M&cfarlane, 204 ; six

returns to come. St. Albans : Garrick, 63S ; Reeves, 802. Ashburton : Walker, 893; Purnell, 356. One

return to oome. Akaroa: McGregor, 429; Barnett, 145; Armstrong, 143; Anson, 114; Joblin, 126; Thackery, 52. Gladstone : Rhodes, 739 ; Twomey, 663 ; Franks, 16. Lyttelton : Joyce, 619 ; Allwright, 413. Waitaki: Duncan, 632; Raid, 566. Three

returns to come. Dunedin West : Steward, 706; Dick, 697. Peninsula : Larnaoh, 627 ; Begg, 457.. Dunedin East: Allen, 579 ; Stout, 856. Dunedin South : Fish, 847 ; Gore, 522. Dunedin Central : Cargill, 629; Fitchett, 799. Waibemo: Mackenzie, 464; Buckland, 447. Three returns to come. , Oamaru : Hislop, SSI ; Firth, 345 ; Church, 101. Roslyn : Ross, 583 ; Hutcheson, 464; Carlton, 332. Mount Ida: McKenzie, 456 ; Hodge, 266. Seven raturns to come.

Tnapeka : Brown, 265; Bennett, 226. Five returns not in. Bruce : Anderson. 565 ; Reid, 534. Taier; : Fulton, 570 ; Carneross, 563. Port Chalmers : Mills, 935; Green, 281. Clatha : Mackenzie, 70S Thomson, 395. Invercargill : Feldwick, 356 ; Jaggera, 312 ; Hatch, 310; Tanner, 234; Mitchell, 65. Awarua : Ward, 634 ; Froggatt, 391 ; Bain, £30 (Stewart Island return to come).

Hokonui: Cowan, 628; Baldy, 597. One return to come.

Waikaia : Valentine, 362 ; Mackenzie, 333 ; Canning, 325. Six returns to come. Mataura : Richardson, 354 ; Mcintosh, 160 ; six returns to come.

Wallace: Hodgkinson. 38S; Hirst, 332 ; Mclntyre, 255; Daniels, 35; five retnrns to come.

No returns have come to hand from Eaiapoi, but Richardson is said to have been elected.

Many of the returning officers have not forwarded their returns according to instruo-

tions, and the wires were alio wording badly owing to wet weather, delaying work considerably. ROWDY PROCEEDINGS AT NAPIER. Napier, Monday.— election caused intense excitement. Both aides were very confident. When it was known that Mr. Ormond had more than won, a discreditable scene occurred, most filthy language being shouted out by the supporters of Mr. , Ivesß. Mr. Ormond mounted the balcony of Mayo's Empire Hotel to return thanks, when he was assailed not only by groans and hisses, but by stones, several persons on the balcony being hit, though not hurt. One window was smashed by a stone which narrowly shaved Mr. Ormond's head. He bad to retire without making himself heard. Afterwards other windows of the Empire Hotel were smashed. The police had hard work to prevent a breach of the peace. Fifty Napier voters went on Saturday to Takapau to record their votes in favour of Mr. Baker. A party of Smithites was mustered from the surrounding district to prevent the visitors polling before first train to town. This becoming known, another party was organised to prevent the poll being blocked, and succeeded, but not without a lively scrimmage. TARANAKI. New Plymouth, Monday. — The polling to-day was very quiet, and there was no disturbance of any kind. Rain set in at noon, and continued in torrents throughout the day. A much larger number of votes were recorded in town than was anticipated. At the announcement of the numbers polled in town -there was great -enthusiasm. Mr. Samuel, the winning candidate, was unable to return thanks to the electors, having been suddenly attacked with bronchitis, and unable to appear. WELLINGTON. Wellington, Monday. — The election passed off quietly. In Te Aro the excite" ment has been greater than in the other electorates. Flour and eggs were indulged in to a large extent. The results were :— Wellington East: Fisher, 736 ; Robertson, 319 ; Carter. 57- Te Aro : Menteath, 877 ; Fraser, 718. Thorndon : Newman, 873; McLean, 425.