THE ELECTIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8404, 4 November 1890, Page 5

THE ELECTIONS.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S CANDIDATURE. A preliminary meeting of those favourable to the return of Sir George Grey and other Liberal candidates for Auckland and suburban districts at the approaching elections, was held yesterday evening, at Robson's Rooms. Mr. T. B. Hill presided. About 60 people were present. Mr. G. Peacookk moved, "That a committee be formed to assist in the return of Sir George Grey and other Liberal members for the city of Auckland and suburban districts." fie said that Sir George Grey was the father of land reform in this colonv, and was able, eloquent, and incorruptible.' He urged that they should give their whole attention to the settlement of the land question, and attend afterwards to other matters which wero of lesser importance. The motion was seconded by Mr. John Mason, and agreed to. The following committee was appointed : Messrs. John King, A. Kelly, G. Peacocke, J. M. Shera, VV. MeCullough, John Mason, T. Mason, A. Desmond, C. Canning, Dunningham, Dr. Beale, Messrs. H. W. Farnail, R. Mills, W. Beehan, R. J. Duncan, J. Adams, \V. Jennings, G. Aldridge, H. Hamilton, L. Ehrenfried, W. Scott, W. L. Rees, P. \V. Ryan, G. Newton, G. Biggins, J. Turner, J. Parr, G. Tar butt, F. G. Ewington, Boonstra, Grant, Peek, J. M. McLachlan, W. Preston, P. Gleeson, Capt. Bell, Messrs. J. Potter, J. Beehan, and the remainder of those present in the room who were willing to act as members. _ Mr. Peacock suggested that an executive committee should be appointed at the next meeting. Mr. Ryan thought the duty of the cornmittee should not end when they had gained the election of Sir George Grey. They should ask him to name those whom he would be willing to see elected with him, and should work to secure their return also.

The Chairman said he did nob think their numbers were large enough for that. Mr. R. J. Duncan consented to act as secretary of the committee until the next meeting, which is to be held on Monday evening. Mr. Duncan said he intended to prepare a list of questions for candidates at the elections. One of these would be to this effect: Will you promise that at the meeting of Parliament you will support the appointment of a Commission to consider the whole question of Government, with a view of retrenchment [ Mr. McLaciii.an said it was a pity they could not get Mr. Duncan into Parliament, for he was quite sure there was not another man who knew so much about the ropes as he did. A vote of thanks was given to the coairman. MAJOR HAMLIN' AT DRURY. Major Hamlin addressed the electors in the Public Hull here on the 29th ult. Mr. Maberley was called to the chair. There was a large attendance, and much interest was excited by the speech of the candidate. At the close Mr. Ballard proposed a vote of confidence. Mr. Clark moved as an amendment a vote of thanks and no confidence. Mr. Scott seconded the amendment. Three voted for the amendment and 12 for the motion, which was carried by acclamation. Several didn't vote, but there were 63 persons in the room.[Own Correspondent.!

MAJOR HAMLIN AT PAPAKURA. Major Hamlin addressed the electors of this district in the Orange Hall on Saturday, November 1. His words were patiently listened to by a large audience. Mr. F. Evans was voted to the chair, and introduced the speaker with a few remarks. The speech was merely a repetition of previous addresses, which have already appeared in the daily press. At its close a few questions were put and answered in a satisfactory manner. Mr. S. Walker wished to know how the Major's constituents got the benefit of the Major's vote, he beine Chairman of Committees. Major Hamlin explained that he always voted on a division. Mr. J. McLennan proposed a vote of thanks and confidence, which was seconded by Mr. I. J. Cole, and carried with but very few dissentient voices.—[Own Correspondent.] MANUKAU.

Mr. W. F. Bucklacd addressed the electors of Manukau at the Flat Bush, in tho school-room, on Saturday last, Mr. Cowsill in tho chair. There was a good attendance of electors. Mr. Buckland received a vote of thanks and confidence. MR. R. M. HOUSTON AT KAWAKAWA. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COKKKSPONDKNT.] Kawakawa, Monday. Mr. K. M. Houston, of Mangonui, addressed the elector? here on Saturday nignt. The hall was crowded. Mr. J. R. Reed presided. The address was mainly a repetition of the one given at Kaitaia, published in your issue of October 25, and was pretty well received. A question regarding his past action as to gumdiggers was ruled out of order. Other questions and their answers were dealt with slowly, and it was late before a large portion of the audience left the building. A vote of thanks and confidence was eventually put and carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. MR. LUNDON AT DARGAVILLE. Dap.gavili,k, Monday. Mr. ,T. Lund on addressed tho electors in this district here on Saturday evening. Thero was a good attendance. He explained his political views at some length, and at the close of his address it was proposed that Mr. Lundon receivo a vote of thanks and confidence. An amendment was moved, " That, considering the electors had to hear the views of three or four other candidates, this was not the time for a vote of confidence." It was therefore proposed that a vote of thanks be given him for his able address. The amendment was carried.

THAMES.—PROBABLE LABOUR CANDIDATE. [by TFXEGRAI'JI.—OWN" CORRESPONDENT.] Thames, Monday. A public meeting was held in the Academy of Music to-night for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of running a labour candidate for the Thames

seat at the coining general election. There was a very good attendance ; and Mr. .James Macandrew, Mayor of the Thames, presided. After several speakers had spoken in favour of tho purpose for which the meeting was called, it was unanimously carried, " That the working men of the Thames should select a man from amongst themselves to represent them in the coming Parliament." A committee of twelve, with power to add to their number, was then appointed for the purpose of carrying the above resolution into effect, after which the meeting dispersed. The current rumour hero is that Mr. E. H. Taylor, pastor of the Thames Church of Christ, is the probable labour candidate.

THE EAST COAST. Rotokua, Monday. Election matters are somewhat quiet at present. From information received from other parts of the electorate Mr. Kelly is likely to meet with excellent support.

SOUTHERN ELECTORATES. Dunedin, Monday. Mr. W. Hutchison, one of the candidates standing in the interests of the labour party, addressed a full meeting of electors to-night, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. He defended Mr. G. Hutchison from the attack made by Mr. Allen, and declared that the statement that he had not revised his speech was correet, as he had only made corrections in proof. He advocated further revision of the tariff. Sir Robert Stout, who presided, stated that the late Mr. Macandrew had been so impressed with Mr. W. Hutchison's services that he hart advised his being called to the Legislative Council, and probably that would have been done, but it had then been decided to make 110 more appointments.

WELLINGTON. [by telegraph.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, Monday. There are no new developments. Mr. Duthie's speech is regarded as eminently practical. The treatment he received at the Opera House will probably secure him his election. All the candidates are visiting tho districts about Wellington. Dr. Newman is considered safe for the Hutt. The Hon. Q. F. Richardson, by last advices, was thought

likely to have a walk over, but a new man is talked of aa likely to oppose him. Ho is very cheerful at the prospect. At a largely-attended meeting of Roman Catholics this evening, presided over by Dr. Grace, it was unanimously resolved to support the candidature of Mr. E. G. Jellicoe for Wellington city. SIR R. STOUT. [BT TELEGRAPH.—FRKSS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Monday. Sir Robert Stout, in declining a largely 1 signed requisition to stand for the city, says ho regrets for many reasons unecessary to specify, that he cannot comply with the request. He hopes, however, ho may be of some service to the Liberal cause, though not a member of Parliament, and proceeds : "I may perhaps avoid the aspersions cast upon me when in office by some of the leading newspapers, apparently with the approval of a section of the Dunedin electorate, that my object in public life was personal gain. I may add that the convictions I held in ISS7 have been strengthened by what transpired since, and 1 am convinced that the policy based on the lines I indicated at. the last general election will have been adopted before we can see genuine progress in our land. Do not suppose the colony is ripe for such a policy, and Parliament cannot go far in advance of public opinion. So far, however, as lam concerned, I will continue to act as I have done in the past, doing what I can to help forward the best interests of the colony by an adherence to those principles which the Liberal party laid down as a political platform and which alone can, in my opinion, I bring us peace and prosperity. " j