WHY COLONEL FRASER RETIRED.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9368, 27 November 1893, Page 5

WHY COLONEL FRASER RETIRED.

ANOTHER "PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL" TELEGRAM.

MR. SEDDON INTERFERES.

Thames, Sunday. The following is a copy of the telegram forwarded by the Hon. Mr. Seddon to Colonel Fraser, which requested the latter to retire from the Bay of Plenty contest :—

Colonel Fraser, Waihi. Private and confidential. Being fully convinced that Kelly will not retire, or igree to submit selection to Government, there appears to be only one course open, and that is, to advise your retirement sooner than see an Opposition candidate take the scut. In doing this I know I am asking you to make a great personal sacrifice, almost unprecedented in party warfare. ou have much stronger claims than Kelly. You are at liberty to announce your retirement from the contest on my solicitation. Would I be asking too much to ask you to announce also that you have retired in Kelly's favour. Nothing 1 have done during the elections has given me greater pain than what J am now doing. I know I am losing a staunch, firm, and sincere friend. Desperate diseases require desperate remedies, and r,he retirement of one of our supporters is our only hope of securing the scat. .Best wishes. —It. J. Seddon, Timaru. COLONEL BURTON AT THAMES. Thames, Sunday. Colonel Burton, one of the candidates for the Bay of Plenty seat, addressed a crowded meeting of the electors at this end of the electorate, in the I'arawai Schoolhouse, last evening, Mr. E. F. Tizurd occupying the chair. The speaker was well received, and frequently applauded during his address. He spoke upon the main questions at issue, and at the conclusion was asked if elected would he support State aid towards the development of the deep levels. In reply, lie stated that no candidate returned would give the industry more help in Parliament than he would, for it was principally in consequence of his interest in the industry, and his desire to practically aid it in this way, that he had at last consented to the wishes of a large number of electors to stand for the Bay of Plenty seat. On the motion of Mr. R. Comer, seconded by Mr. J. E. Vivian, he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and confidence, amidst much enthusiasm. MR. SEDUON AT CHRISTCHURCH. [BY TEMCOKAPfI. —PRESS ASSOCIATION. I CiriiisTCHURCH, Sunday. Mr. Seddon addressed a public meeting in Malson's horse repository last evening. Several thousand people were present, the meeting being the largest ever held in Christchurch. His speech was mainly a repetition of that given in Lyttelton, and in the Southern centres. The policy of the Governmentwould betoopen upthe land and foster industries suited to the various districts of the colony. A unanimous vote of thanks to the Premier and to the Government was passed. Messrs,. Ward and Reeves, who were present, had a good reception. At the beginning of the meeting there was an attempt, apparently organised, at interruption, bub the interrupters were small in numbers, and the attempt was soon discontinued. I DUNEDIN. Dunedin, Sunday. Mr. H. S. Fish addressed his firsb meeting of electors at South Dunedin, last evening. There was at times considerable uproar, and he was subjected to a good deal of interruption, but was able to finish his speech. He claimed that he had been consistent throughout the last Parliament, and that it was the Government that had departed from the principles upon which they took office. A motion of thanks and confidence was declared carried by the chairman, though more hands were held up against than for the motion. WAIPA. On Friday night Mr. Lang had a most sucessful meeting in the Public Hall, Pokeno, where he addressed a largely attended meeting of VV'aipa electors. Mr. F. W. Pyne presided. There was a good attendance of ladies. Ac the outset of his speech, Mr. Lang wished it to be distinctly understood that he wasan independent candidate, and would support measures, not men. He was in favour of the cooperative system, as long as fair wages are earned. The best system, he thought, would be to let the works in small contracts. He was opposed to Bible reading in schools, and also to State aid to denominational schools, Local matters should be ruled by nob more than two boards; one to have control of roads, the other hospital and charitable aid and licensing. With reference to the railways, Mr. Lang said he was in favour of the Commissioners with a Minister, bub noli with the right of veto. He was not a

Prohibitionist, and was nob favourable to direct veto, unless by substantial majority. He referred to the question of the Legislative Council, and was of opinion that members should be elected for a period of six years, and that country districts should be better represented. Government accounts ought to be simplified so that any person could understand them. The candidate took theopportuniby of contradicting a statement circulated through this part of the electorate that he was in favour of cheap labour. In conclusion, Mr. Lang said he was opposed to the single tax, land nationalisation, or measures revolutionary or socialistic. Mr. Lang was listened to ' attentively throughout, and frequently applauded. Mr. Kingsford proposed a vote of thanks to the candidate, and confidence as their representative in Parliament. This was seconded by Mr. Moore, and declared unanimously carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought to ariose one of the best meetings of the kind wer held here. A large and influential committee was formed to work on Mr. Lang's behalf.— [Pokeno Correspondent.] Mr. Gerald Peacocke addressed the electors in the Wairoa Public Hall, on Thursday evening, the 23rd hist. Mr. D. Crawford, chairman of the Wairoa Road Board, presided. There was a very large attendance, amongst whom were many ladies. Mr. Peacocko got a good hearing, and was frequently applauded. In reply to questions, he said he considered the honorarium of £'240a-yoar not too much if the member did his duty to his constituency. He considered the Government acted quite right in the matter of the conversion of the sinking funds, and would support them in what they had done. He would not be in favour of reducing the revenue at the present time. He was not in favour of the Government taking the control of the coastal steamers, the coal mines, etc. He would pledge himself to vote against any measure that was brought in to tax a man's improvements. In the matter of the Native Minister and the recent land purchase transactions, he was not in favour of opening this question, as the matter had already been settled in the Supreme Court, but that he might have his own private opinion on the matter. The candidate received a vote of thanks and confidence.—[Own Correspondent.]

Mr. Mitchelson'a Devonporb Committee mot at Devonporb Hall on Saturday evening. A deputation of the Ladies' Committee (numbering over twenty) attended to report progress, which report was of a very satisfactory character, and the joint committees feel confident that the result will be a substantial majority in the candidate's favour. Arrangements wore made for polling day. The chairman, Mr. E. W. Alison, took occasion before the close of the meeting to highly compliment the ladies upon the business-like manner in which they carried out their voluntary duties. Mr. Mitehelson will address the electors at Devonport Hall this evening, when he will refute the argument contained in the .Hon. J. G. Ward's replies to his charges against the non-borrowing and self-reliance policy of the Government. The Hon. E. Mitehelson addressed a meeting of the Eden electors atSwanson on Saturday, there being a very fair attendance. A hearty vote of thanks and confidence was passed. On Saturday overling last, all arrangements were made by the Liberal Committee for polling day. Having secured all the coffee stalls in town, they will be fixed outside each polling booth, in order that electors may ascertain their number. Scrutineers were appointed, and a number of the committee told off to give information to lady TOters on the day of election. Mr. Lawry again addressed a large meeting of Parnell electors on Saturday evening. A vote of thanks and confidence was passod. We understand that arrangements are made for a strong force of private detectives to be on duty during the whole of the day of theelection on Tuesday. The members of the body will place themselves at the afternoon polling booths to watch suspicious voters and detect personation. They will also keep a vigilant eye on certain houses, anil are authorised to take active measures to lead bo the arrest of any persons who may attempt to commit any breach of the Corrupt Practices Act. This organisation embraces the Parnell electorate as well as the city. There was no special reference to the elections at St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday : but preaching in the evening at vespers on the general judgment in the valley of Jehosaphat the Kev. Father McCormack said many persons posed as patriots, statesmen, and benefactors of society, but being infidels at heart they not only ignored God, but employed their power and influence to undermine the faith of their fellow-men, and banished God from the teaching of the schools. A political sermon was delivered last evening, ac the Grafton Road Wesleyan Church, by the lie v. S. J. Serpell, who took his text from Daniel vi., .'s, " Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit whs in him." The rev. gentleman said the "excellent spirit" was a conscience void of offence in the sight of God, and •vorking in harmony with the Divine N. ••ster, and that it behoved the electors to record their votes on Tuesday, nob on grounds of expediency, bub as a just conscience would alone dictate. The discourse was effective, and was evidently fully appreciated. Mr. W. Shepherd Allen will address the ladies of Eden Terrace, etc., by special request, at the Victoria Hall, this afternoon at three o'clock, and the general electors of Parnell in the evening at the Parnull Hall. Mr. Button's General Committee meets this morning at eleven o'clock. The branch committees "meet ab Ponsonby, Newton, and Grafton Road respectively, and the north, south, and east committees at the central rooms, all at half-past seven sharp this evening. This evening Mr. Withy will address the City electors in Ponsonby Hall. Mr. S. Vaile will address the City electors at St. James's Hall this evening. Mr. Shora will address the city electors this evening at Wesley Hall. This evening Mr. Foster (for Major Harris) will address the Franklin electors in the Public Hall, Otfthuhu. Mr. Massey will address the Franklin electors at Papakura Valley school-room this evening. Mr. Crowther will address the city electors this evening at St. George's Hall, Newton. This evening Mr. F. Lawry will address the Parnell electors in the Newmarket Hall. Mr. Button's reply to the political leaflet headed " Momentous Questions," will be found in our advertising columns. A meeting of Mr. Tudohope's committee will take place this evening in the Foresters' Hall. The Women's Franchise League will hold a meeting in the Foresters' Hall this evening, at half past seven, to explain the mode of voting, plumping, roll numbers, etc. LIST OF CANDIDATES. The following is a list of the candidates corrected up to date for the various constituencies," with an indication of their views where they have been declared. M signifies Ministerialist ; 0, non-supporters of the present Government; P, Prohibitionists or those who have expressed themselves not satisfied with the Alcoholic Liquor Sale Control Bill; I, independent or doubtful ; R, that the candidate is in favour of some form of religious teaching in schools, or would allow somegranb bo be made to non-State schools; §, signifies old member. AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. Auckland City (3 seats) :— O. M. 1. P. K §SirOeo. Grey .. _ .. — — l — — O.K. Button .. .. .. 1 — — — — W. Crowther .; - ..1 — — -- — §T. Thompson .. .- .. — I __ _ — §J. M. Shera — 1 — — — J. l-"ci nandez. — — 1 — — S. V«i!e — — 1 — 1 T. Tudehope (Labour) .. .. — 1 — — — K. Withy .. .... .. - - 11W. J. Napier — 1 — — — Bay of Islands— .F. Trounson I — — — — SO. M.Houston — 1 — - — V, Dargaville — I — — — Cay of Plenty— Colonel Burton 1 — — — — «VV. Kelly — 1 — — — T. M. Humphreys — — 1 — 1 Rev. C. Jordan .. .. ~ — 1 — 1 — O. Ve.sey Stewart — — 1 — — Eden— §E. Mitehelson 1 — — — — J. M. Dargaville — . 1 — — — M. Niccol — I — — — Franklin— W. P. Massey .. _ ..' 1 — — — — Major Harris ~ *. „» — 1 — —• —

! Manukau— § W. P. Huckland 1 — — — — Kir G. M. O'Rorke .. .. — 1 — — — .las. Muir — — 1 — —• J. McMalion — — 1 — — Marsden - § U. 'Itiompson — 1 — — — J. Harrison — — 1 1 — Parnell— W. Shepherd Allen .. .. 1 — — 1 — §P. La»ry — 1 — — — THAMES- § J. McGowan — 1 — — — E. H. Taylor — 1 — — — Waitemata— R. Monk 1 _____ ._ §J. Palmer — 1 — — — Waikato— I. Coates 1____ §A. J. Cadman — 1 —• — — WaipaF. W. Lang l — — — — G. Peacoeke .."-.. .. — 1 — — — Waiapu— §J. Carroll — i _ _ _ 0. A. DeLautour — 1 — 1 — Eastern Maori— Wi Pare (Gisborne) .. ..— — ____ Parakene Neata (Waiapu) .. — ____ Hans Tapsell (Arawa) .. ...__ — __ Tunurarangi (Walrarapa) .. — — — — — I tiaiuiora Mangakahia (N'pier).. — — — -- — | Northern Maori— W. Kapa _____ Hone lieke ______ TAKANAKI PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. New Plymouth— O. M. I. P. R. §E. M. Smith _ _ _ ( _ _ < olonol Trimble 1 — — — — W. Price __ x — — EOMONT— ■ §P. McGuire — — 1 — — K. G. Allsworth — 1 — — — 0. C. Robbing l — — — — Patea— §U. Hutchison 1 — — — — VV, Co worn .. .. .. ..— J — — — HAWKE'S BAY PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. WAIPAWA— O. M. I. P. R. Geo. Hunter .. ... .. 1 — — — — W.W.Carlisle — —11 — 0. Hall .. .... .. — 1 - - — Napier— §Q. H. Swan _ _ ._ _ _ Carnell — l — 1 — Sutton — 11 — — Hawke's Bay— .Captain Russell l — — — — Ueardon — i _ _ _ Tanner .. .. .. .. — 1 — — — WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. Wellington city— O. M. I. P. R. §SirR. Stout — — 1 l — §Ueo. Fisher — — 1 — — T. Dwan — 1 __ __ — W. McLean — 1 — — — T. K. Macdonald .. ... .. — 1 — — — H. B. Vogel — 1 — — — T. H. Frazer — 1 — 1 — H.D.Bell .. .... .. 1 — — 1 — § J. Duthie .. 1 — — — — W. T. L. Travers 1 — — — — Wellington Suburbs— § Dr. Newman 1 — — — — S. M. WiUord — 1 — — — OTAKI— $J. O.Wilson 1 — — — — D. Frazer _____ Ranqitikf.i— J.Stevens — 1 — — — P. Lethbrhlge 1 — — — — Masterton— §A. W. Hogg - 1 _ - - XV. W. McCardle - 1 — — - § J. G. darkness 1 — — — — Waikarapa— § W. C. Buchanan 1 — — — — C. A. Pownall — 1 — — — Wanganui— §A, D. Willis — 1 — _ — (i. Carson — — 1 — — A.J. Parsons — 1 — — — Palmerston North— G. M. Snelson l — — — _ 1*'. i'irani — 1 — _ _ J. P. Ledry - — I _ _ nflson provincial district Nelson city— o. M. I. P. R. J. Graham — l — — — J. Kerr _ 1 _ _ _ it. Hursthoiue .. .. .. 1 — — — — W. Lock _!___ MARLBOROUGH PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. Wairau— O. M. I. P. R. ST. L. Buick — 1 — — — J. Duncan __ _ _ _ W.Sinclair — l — — _ Waimf.a-Picton— Rev. J. C. Andrew .. .. l — — — — §C. II Mills — 1 — — — II. Everett — — ___ CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. Christchurch— O. M. I. P. R. §W. P. Reeves ' — 1 — — — SE. Sandford — 1 — 1 — W. W. Collins — l — — — J. Evison 1 — — — 1 M.Davie 1 — — — — IK. M.Taylor — i._ _ — A. Lough rev — — l — — W. Hoban — l — _ 1 Rev. J. O'B. Hoare .. .. — 1 — 1 — vi. .1. .Smith — 1 — 1 1 C. II. Bradbury — l — 1 — Kilen George .. .. .. — — I — l M. Donnelly I _ — — l Dr. Prankish — — l — — LYTTELTON — 8 J. Joyce — 1— l — K. Hluke _____ S. R. Webb!! !! !! !! — 1 _ 1 _ J.M.Douglas — — i 1 — RlCCARTON — W. Boas !____ <). W. Russell — 1 — 1 _ C. Burgess __ l— l Avon— G. Swann 1__ — _ §W.W. Tanner — l — l — G. Mclntyre — — 1 1 1 J. J.. Wilson l — _ 1 l EllesmkrejHon. W. Rolleston .. .. 1 — — — — W. II. Montgomery .. .. — 1 — 1 — TIMARU — E. G. Kerr - 1 - - - .Hall-Jones — 1 — 1 l s. Boreham — 1 — — l Pareora— 8 A. E. G. Rhodes 1 — — — — F.R.Flatman — 1 — l l — Leys — l — — _ Waitaki— JW. J. Steward — 1 — — 1 — Paterson — — 1 — — Ashley— SR. Meredith — 1 — 1 — D.Dick _!___ D. D. MacfarUno !____. G.J. Runner _ l — — l Kaiapoi— R. Moore ______ D. Buddo — i— i_ Selwyn— § A. Saunders — 1 — 1 — T. II. Anson 1 — — — — ASHBURTON— J. C/Wagon 1 _ — — — G. Wiihy _ 1 - 1 l 0, W. Purnell I — - — 1 J. McLaclilan _____ H.M.Jones — 1 — — _ Rang ita TAIL M. Cnthhertson .. .. — l — — l 1. R. C. C. Graham .. .. — l — — l SK.G. Wright 1 — — — — W. S. Masliu — 1 — 1 1 WKSTLAND DISTRICT. Hokitika— O. M. I. P. R. §RJ. Seddon — 1 — — — Grey— § A. It. Guinness — 1 — 1 — P. I'. Daniel 1 — — - 1 R. F.Bell _!_!_ Inangaiiua— R. H. J. Reeves — I — — — P. J. O'Regan — 1 — 1 1 W. F. G. Collin— — — 1 1 — . BULLER— 8 P. J. O'Conor — 1 — — — R. McKensiie — 1 — — — OX AGO PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. PUNKDIN— §D. Pinkerton — 1 — 1 — §\V. Hutchison — 1 — 1 — §W. Karnshaw — 1 — ] — SH. S. Pish ... .. ., — — 1 — 1 H. Gourley — — 1 — 1 1). Nicol __!_! C. Baynes 1 — — — — J. Gore 1 - — - - VVaihemoO. M. I. P. R. §Scobie Mackenzie .. .. 1 — — — 1 § J. McKenzie — 1 — — 1 Waikouaiti — J. Green .: 1 — — — — A. Thompson .. .. ,,— 1—11 G.J. Bruce — 1 — 1 — T. Smith — — 111 Port Chalmers— A.Miller — 1 — 1 — E. J. Allen _!___ Caversham— W.Barron — — 1 1 — A. Morrison — 1 — 1 — Munro 1 — — — — TAIKRt— $W CarncrosB — 1 — — 1 J. C. Auckland 1 — — — — Bruce— § J. Allen 1 - — 1 - Clutha— § T. Mackenzie 1 — — 1 — J. G. Brugli — 1 — 1 — TlJAPEKA — V. Ryke — 1 — - 1 C.C.Rawlins 1 - - — — F. M. Byrne .. .. .. 1 — — — 1 A. t''iaz«r — 1 — — — AWARUA— §J.G. Ward — 1 — — 1 Wallace— SJ. Mackintosh — 1 — — — II. Hirst ______ Wakatipu— J. M. Lavnach — — 1 — — J. O'Meara — 1 — — 1 W. Prazer __!__ Oamaru— ST. J. Duncan - 1 - - - J. D. Martin — 1 — 1 H. B. Eraser — 1—11 D. Dunn - — 1 1 — W. II. Firth - - 1 - - INVERCARGILL PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. INVERCARGILL— O. M. I. P. R. § J. W.Kelly - l - l - L. J. Hatch — — 1 — — G. W. Broderick — — 1 — — MATAURA. §G. F.Richardson .. .. 1 — — — — R. McNab _1_1_ Jas. Christie — — 1 — — Wallaceit. Hirst .. 1 — - — - § J. Mackintosh _ _'■.—.. I — — — 5