THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 6439, 2 December 1881, Page 4

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Dr, Buffer, pursuant to notice, addressed the electors at the Schoolhouae, Tawa Flat, at 6.30 on Wednesday, and, at a later hour on the tame evening, at Porirna Ferry. At the first-named place, Mr James Taylor occupied the chair. At the conclusion of the candidate’s address, Mr Dennis Ryan moved a vote of confidence, Mr Green moved a vote of thanks, by way of amendment, hub could not find a seconder: The original motion was then put, and carried without dissent. At Porirua, where Mr Eli Allen presided, a vote of confidence was proposed by Mr Benson and declared to be unanimously carried.

MR CHARLES JOHNSTON AT THE

ARCADE.

Mr Charles Johnston, one of the candidates for the suffrages of the electors of Te Aro, addressed a large and attentive meeting last evening at the Arcade. Mr G. V. Jackson occupied the chair. Mr Johnston was well received and attentively listened to throughout bis address, which was mainly a recapitulation of bis speech delivered on a former occasion. He alluded to the capture of Te Whiti, Tobu, 1 itokowaru, and Hiroki as of the utmost importance. He said that the victory gained was rightly considered by the whole community as the crowning work of the Government, and that the success of the movement was iu no inconsiderable degree attributable to the Volunteers. He alluded to the manner in which they had responded to the country s appeal, and stated that if elected he would advocate the recognition of their services by Parliament. Mr Johus-*on then combated the opinions of some of the other-' candidates. He also alluded to the spe-ch of the Hon. the Premier at w *h which he mainlv agreed, as ala?> with f Government land proposals, as set out hj the Hon. W. Rolleston. He expressed an opinion that the Upper House idiould not be an elective Chamber, as he thought that long service in the Lower House, or distinguished service to tbs State iu some other capacity, should te the chief road to the Upper Chamber. Mr Johnston then alluded to education and local Industries, of which latter subject he expressed himself a warm supporter. He referred to loc*l

matters, including the Te Aro Reclamation and the Harbor Bo ird, advocating for the latter the granting of land as an endowment. In conclusion,-Mr Johnston said that it was only as a citizen, earnest in his desire for the lasting pr:sperity of Wellington, that he off” -d his services to represent them in Parliament. He then answered, with evident sati-fa tion to the assembly, a perfect flood of questions on every conceivable topic. A vote of confidence was moved and carried by a large majority, as against an amendment for a vote of thanks only. (UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION.) Palmeeston North, December 1. The Hon. W. W. Johnston addressed the electors of Manawstu at the Town Hal], Palmerston North, lost night. There was a crowded meeting. He spoke for two hours, and received a unanimous vote of confidence, there being not one dissentient. Gbesvooth, December 1. Mr David Madden is a third candidate to represent the Grey in Parliament, and he has commenced a vigorous canvass. Mr Monis is again spoken of j but it is uncertain whether he will, again come forward. Mr Joseph Petrie addressed a very large meeting here to-night, at length, occupying nearly two hours. His politics are ultraDiberal. He was very well received throughout, and obtained a practically unanimous vote of confidence, only two hands being against and 100 in favor of the resolution. Napier, December 1. Mr McDougall, one of the candidates for the Napier seat, last night addressed the electors, and received a vote of thanks. He stands in the Radical interest. Cheistohuech, December 1. The Temperance Political Committee has resolved to recommend the temperance electors to support the following :Mr Andrews for Christchurch North, Mr Anderson tor Christchurch South, Mr J. L. Wilson for St. Alban’s, Mr Lester for Stanmore, and Mr White for Sydenham. NOMINATIONS. THOENDON DISTRICT. At noon yesterday the first nomination of candidates for the representation of a constituency in the City of Wellington were received by the Returning Officer for the Thorndou District, Mr James Hay. The premises in which the election is to be conducted adjoins Mr Barrett’s books-ller’s shop in Charlotte-street, and thither some 300 to 400 people wended their way at noon yesterday. As the clock struck, the hour of noon.theßeturning Officer mounted a somewhat ricketty table placed on the footpath in front of the building, and with due solemnity invited those present to nominate, in alphabetical order, the respective candidates.

Mr O, E. Forwopd at once proposed Mr Thomas Dwan as a fit and {proper person to represent the electorate, and in so doing expressed the opinion that Mr Dwan had been more explicit and practical in his views than his opponent, a gentleman who seemed to rely too much on the public Press to carry him through.

Mr Robert Walker seconded the nomination without comment.

Mr James Wallace proposed Mr Wm. Horton Levin, and, amidst numerous interruptions, dwelt at some length on the able services which he considered Mr Levin had rendered the district and city whilst a member of the last Pa-liament.

Mr J. E. Hayes seconded the proposal, and paid a high tribute to the candidate's efforts an Parliament on behalf of local industries.

No other candidates being proposed, the candidates were called upon to address the assemblage. Mr I) wan then stepped forward and, amidst a round o£ cheers, thanked his proposer and seconder. He remarked that he relied on the working men, many of whom were then present, to return him to Parliament. He entered the contest in no spirit of hostility to his opponent, who was a gentleman for whom he entertained the highest respect. (Cheers.) The election would be run by him in all integrity of purpose, and he hoped to head the poll. Mr Levin, after returning thanks for his nomination, said that, having had the honor of serving the electors of Wellington as one of their members for upwards of two years, he had not in any respect spared himself; but had always endeavored in every detail to fulfil the duties in a manner which he thought was best calculated to advance the welfare of his constituents. He asked to be judged rather by his past acts than by any promises in the future. He was satisfied that he had carried out the pledges he had made, and that he had not deviated from the course he had laid out for himself when the electors did him the honor of placing bis name at the bead of the poll by a very substantial majority. He felt sure that during his two years’ service as their member he had done nothing to forfeit their confidence, and that at the ensuing election the record of votes would bear out that belief. Referring to the last Parliament, the speaker said that it was marked by two leading features—the restoration of our finances to a sound and healthy state, and the passing into law of a number of reform measures which give to the people a most liberal form of government. It was the dnty of all public men to devote their attention to such important questions as opening up and settling the country, the framing of liberal land laws, tfie encouragement of industries and manufactures in our midst, the completion of our main trunk line of railways, the development of our great natural resources, and the amendment of several of our social laws, many of which required a radical change. These and other matters of a similar character would, ha said, receive his earnest attention, if the electors favored him with a renewal of their confidence. He looked forward hopefully to the future of the colony, and expressed himself to the effect that it was his aim and ambition to be of such service as would push it ahead, and assist in making its people prosperous and happy. At the conclusion of his remarks, the candidate was enthusiastically cheered. »• On a show of hands being called for, the result was declared in favor of Mr Levin, amidst applause and loud cheers, during which opposition groans and hisses were heard. On being requested to state the result of the show of hands, the Returning Officer gave it as— Levin ... ... 66 Bwan 59

Thin caused renewed uproar and counter cheers. A vote o£ thanks to the Returning Officer, proposed by Mr Levin and seconded by Mr Dwan, terminated the proceedings. The pulling will take place on Friday, the 9th inat. HUTT DISTRICT. Mr Henry Clapcott, the Returning Officer for the Electoral District of the Hutt, received nominations at noon yesterday. The Oddfellows’ Hall, Lower Hutt, where the proceedings took place, was attended by about 40 persons, who apparently took considerable interest-in the proceedings. The Returning Officer having read the writ, called for the nomination of candidates.

Mr Thomas Mason was proposed by Mr W. Beetham, and seconded by Mr R. Prouse; Mr Henry Jackson by Mr W. Buick, seconded by Mr James Cudby ; Mr Morris Lyon Marks by Mr J. R. Wakelin, seconded by Mr James MoColl ; and Mr Duncan Sinclair by Mr Thomas Corr, seconded by Mr Thomas Barton. Each of the candidates having addressed the meeting, a show of hands was called for, with the following result ; Mason ... ... ... 26 Jackson ... ... ... ••• 9 Sinclair ... ... ... ••• 6 Marks' ... ... ... ... 5 A poll being demanded, the Returning Officer said the same would be taken on the S’.h instant, at the several polling booths throughout the district.

(united press association.) Aucsland, December 1. At the Waitemata nominations Messrs Burst and Allison were proposed. The show of hands resulted in 29 for the former and 25 for the latter.

The nomination for Franldyn North took place to-day, when Messrs F. Buckland, Samuel Luke, John Gordon, and Major Harris were nominated. A poll was demanded. Messrs Reader Wood and Tole were nominated for Eden to-day. The show of hands resulted as follows ; Tole, 24; Wood, 4. A poll was demanded. Mr Swanson has been elected for Newton - unopposed.

At the t’arnell nomination the show of hands was as follows : —Moss, 24 ; Monk. 13. A poll was demanded.

At Auckland City North the show of hands resulted «s follows :—Rees, 40 ; Garrard, 19 ; Peacock, 15 ; Thwaites, 4. For City East, Sir George Grey and Mr J. M. Clark were proposed. For Rodney, Messrs Seymour George, Shephard, and Parnell were nominated. The show .of hands was for Mr George. >

For the Manuk,in seat Sir G. M. O’Rorke and Mr Owtn McGee were nominated. The

show of hands resulted as follows O’Rorke, SO ; McGee, 6. A poll was demanded. At the nomination for Auckland City West to-day, Dr. Wallis and Messrs J. M. Dargaville, W. C. Laing, and A. Fleming were proposed. A poll was demanded. Wanganui, December 1.

Two candidates—Messrs John Ballance and William Hogg Watt—were nominated for Wanganui to-day. The show of hands was— Mr Ballance, 86 ;Mr Watt, 45. Mr Watt’s candidature was decided upon at the last hour. Napier, December 1.

At the nomination for Napier to-day, the following were proposed :—John Buchanan, Justin McSweeney (carpenter), J. DcDougall (journalist). The show of hands was in favor of Mr Buchanan.

Mr Sydney Johnston announces his retirement from the contest for the Waipawa seat. Mabton, December 1.

Sir W. Fox and Mr John Stevens were nominated for Eangitikei to-day. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Stevens. A poll was demanded. Blenheim, December 1. Mr H. Dodson and Mr A. P. Seymour were nominated to-day, the show of hands being in favor of Mr Dodson. Dunedin, December 1. For Dunedin South, Messrs Henry Smith Fish and Archibald Hiison Eoss, late Mayor, were proposed. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Fish. For Dunedin West, Messrs Thomas Dick, William Downie Stewart, and William Jackson Barry were proposed, the show of hands being in favor of Mr Dick. For Dunedin Central, Messrs Bastings, Bracken, Graham, Dickson, and Cargill bavo been nominated. The candidates for Dunedin East were Messrs O. S. Beeves, M. W. Green, and J. U. Davis. The show of hands was in favor of the Rev. J. IT. Davis. Mr James Fulton has been elected to represent the Taieri, without opposition. For Waikouaiti, Messrs James Green and A. C. Thompson were nominated. The show of hands was in favor of Thompson. At Wakatipu, Messrs A. Fergus, A. Mcßride and A. C. Thompson were nominated. The show of hands resulted as follows : Fergus, 24 ; Mcßride, 15 ; Thompson, 14. At Bruce, W. A. Murray, Jas. Adam, and Jas. Rutherford were nominated. Show of hands :—Adams, 32 ; Rutherford, 2S ; Murray, 15. Invercargill, December 1. Messrs H. Feldwick and J. Hatch were nominated for Invercargill to-day. The show of bands was in favor of the former. Mataura, December 1. The following were nominated as candidates for this electoral district to-day ;—Mr J. T. Thompson, Captain F. W. McKenzie, and' Mr George F. Richardson., A show of hands gave Thomson 3, McKenzie 2, and Richardson 5. Hamilton, December 1. Major Jackson, Messrs Whitaker, Johns, and McMinn were nominated for Waipa. The latter candidate, however, formally announced his withdrawal from the contest. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Whitaker, and a poll was demanded. Mr Whyte has been returned unopposed for Waikato. Russell, December 1. At the nomination to-day, Messrs Lundon and Hobbs were proposed. The show of hands was—Lundon, 3 ; Hobbs, 17. New Plymouth, December 1. The nomination of candidates for Taranaki took place to-day at noon, when Mr Joseph Coleaby and Colonel Trimble were proposed. The show of hands was equal, and a poll was demanded, Nasebt, November 30. Messrs Cecil Albert DeLautourand Mackay John Scobie McKenzie were the only two candidates nominated for Mount Ida. The show of bands resulted as follows ;—DeLautour, 14 ; and McKenzie, 28. A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr DeLautour. Timaeu, December 1. At the Gladstone nomination to-day, Messrs J. H. Sutter, William Fisher, W. J. Newton, and D. Anderson were proposed. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Sutter. Christchurch, December 1. Messrs A. P. O'Callaghan and H. W. Perryman were nominated for Lincoln to-day. The show of bands was in favor of the former. For St. Albans, the following were the nominations and the result of the show of hands ; J. E. Brown, 24 ; J. L. Wilson, 7 ; A. W. O’Neill, 3. Mr Montgomery, the sole candidate . for Akaroa, has been duly elected. Messrs Saunders, Fendall, and Mclllwraith, were duly proposed for Cheviot, and the Returning Officer proceeded to take a show of hands, when Mr Saunders claimed the right to apeak. Messrs Feudal! and Mclllwraith wished to have the show of hands taken at once. The Returning Officer left it to the meeting, which decided by a considerable majority to take the show of hands first. Mr Saunders again protested against the illegal action, but the show of hands was duly called for, and resulted as follows :—Saunders, 2 ; Feudall, 25 ; Mclllwraith, 19. Mr Saunders’ supporters refused to vote, and Mr Saunders said he would address them at Amberley next Tuesday on the illegality of the nomination.