ELECTION NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8405, 5 November 1890, Page 5

ELECTION NEWS

| THE MANUKAU. Sir Maurice O'Rorre addressed the electors, in J>he Public Hall, at Otahuhu, last night. There was a fair attendance, and Mr. Arthur Sturgess, Chairman of the Road Board, presided. The candidate, who was greeted with applause, received a patient and appreciative hearing, his speech being practically the same as that delivered at Onehunga. Mr. Luke moved, and Mr. MacLachlan seconded, " That the thanks of the meeting be given to Sir M. O'Rorke for his able address, and that he be accorded a vote of confidence as a fit and proper person to represent the electors of Manukau in Parliament." An amendment in favour of a vote of thanks only was-proposed by Mr. Stringer, seconded by Mr. McGee, but the Chairman declared the original motion to be carried by a large majority.

MR. ELLIOTT AT OTONGA AND Oi'UAWHAiSGA.

Electioneering hero seems to be the allabsorbing topic just now. For the County Council, every riding has several candidates, and tho settlors should be able to pick some good men from amongst them. Matters pertaining to tho general election seem to be regarded with more interest now than it was a week or two ago. When Mr. Elliott tirst announced his intention of contesting Marsden people seemed to look upon the matter merely jus a joke, but since ho has placed his political views before the public he has gained great favour, and a good many think ho will head the poll. For the past week ho has been canvassing the northern part of the electorate with great success. On Saturday, October 18, he hold a meeting in the schoolhouse, Otonga East, Mr. Mawhinney in the chair. Although the night was stormy, there was a good representative meeting. At the close of the address, on the motion of Mr. Barkar, seconded by Mr. Beamont, Mr. Elliott was accorded an unanimous vote of confidence. On Saturday, October 25th, Mr. Elliott addressed the electors in the otonga schoolhouse. As usual, he was favoured with a good attendance. Mr. Kerr was voted to the chair. Mr. Elliott spoke for about two hours, and at the close, on the motion of Mr. Hay, seconded by Mr. Peterson, he was accorded a vote of confidence. On Monday, October 27, Mr. Elliott met the electors in the Opuawhanga school. There was a good attendance. Mr. Whimp occupied the chair. Mr. Elliott was listened to with marked attention for upwards of two hours. At tho close a unanimous vote of confidence was accorded the candidate. On Tuesday evening, October 2S, Mr. Elliott addressed the electors of \\ liananaki. Mr. D. E. Brown acted as chairman. After the address Mr. Elliott answered several questions satisfactorily, and as usual was favoured with a unanimous vote of confidence. Mr. Elliott was highly pleased with his reception in these districts, and he now seems confident of being returned.—[Own Correspondent,]

MR. R. THOMPSON AT PAPAROA. Mr. R. Thompson, lace IST H.R. for Marsden, visited us last Wednesday in the course of his election tour. Some thirtyfive electors were present. Mr. • Skeltou was voted to the chair, and introduced Mr. Thompson, who spoke ably for upwards of an hour and a-half,. dealt with the' financial aspect of the colony, of the immediate past and future, lie is not favourable to the property tax, but said that it is difficult to say how to arrange the incidence of taxation so that the revenue would not suffer by its being abolished. He showed that only one-third of the lands of New Zealand are freehold and liable to taxation, and that a land tax to such an extent as would supersede the properly tax would be unendurable. However, as the principal points of the address have been published over and over, I need no* reiterate them. At the close Mr. Thompson answered a number of questions in a satisfactory manner ; excepting when asked the New Zealand Alliance questions, which he attempted to evade. Mr. Wilson proposed a vote of thanks and confidence in Mr. Thompson, which was seconded by .Mr. J. Wright, and, when put to the meeting, seven hands were held up, which the chairman declared unanimous. Mr. Thompson, in reply, expressed his gratification at. being so well received ; and moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was carried. —[Own Correspondent.]

THE SOUTHERN ELECTORATES. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION'.J WAIPAWA. Wellinhton, Tuesday. Mr. George Hunter addressed the Waipawa electors at Pourerere last night. He received a vote of confidence, Jle advocated the repeal of the property tax, substituting therefor a land and income tax. He favoured reductions in the duties on the necessaries of life, and the early reversion to free trade. He would maintain the present education system, with a capitation grant to private schools. He advocated the purchase of native lands by the Crown. He thought the present, system of local Government too cumbersome. lie would give tended powers to County Councils or Road Boards. Cll kistcii CKOti, Tuesday. Mr. G. G. Stead announces himself as a candidate for Avon in response to a requisition signed by 309 electors. The adjourned meeting of Mr. J. M. Lennox's committee will be held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Parnell, at half-past seven o'clock. No doubt there will be a capital muster of the friends and supporters of tho candidate present.