THE COMING ELECTIONS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LV, Issue 2042, 27 October 1893, Page 2

THE COMING ELECTIONS.

The Premier has been requested; to speak at Gore before the elections come on/ but with ; his -numerous engagements, and the vast quantity of departmental work before him, ■he is not able yet to say whether ho can accede to the request. A meeting' of Mr W. McLean’s To Aro Committee ;wus held last night at the Foresters’ Hall, Tory street, when Mr MoLean gave an address reviewing the work of the session, and received a unanimous vote'of thanks and confidence. A committee in support of his candidature was formed, comprising nearly all those present. Mr McLean is to hold h. ; s first public meeting at the Theatre Loyal on'Thursday next. Mr Thomas Dwan is to address the electors of Wellington at the Skating Rink on Monday night, at 8 o’clock. Mr Travers is to meet the Wellington electors again at the Princess Theatre, Tory street, on Monday night. The Woodville Examiner tells Mr Harkness that he lias not the ghost of a chance against Mr Hogg. In connection with the Patea seat, another name is mentioned on the Liberal side, Mr dames Livingstone, of Hawera, being the latest addition to the ranks of probable candidates. Mr Livingstone's popularity cannot be gainsaid, but ho is not much inclined for public life. On one aocasion, however, lie took a lead, and those who were on the Waimate Plains about 1880 will not soon forget the first and only President of the Hawera Republic, and the stand he took against To Whiti’s followers when they ploughed up the lawn in front of his house. It was a memorable Sunday, and quite as exciting ns the march into Parihaka led by the famous white horse. Mr Gilbert Carson, who twice contested the Wanganui seat against the late Premier, is at present in town on Press Association business. He informs us that the rumour that ho has definitely decided not to enter the lists again is not altogether correct. The position is that he has not yet made up his mind one way or the other. By Telegraph.—Press Association. CiißisTCHuncn, October 26.

Sir Eobort Stout addressed a crowded meeting at the Tuam street Theatre tonight on “ Social Esform.” The Eev H. C. M. Watson presided, and the Eev L. M. Isitt and a number of Prohibitionists were on the platform. The address mainly dealt with ■tho liquor question, and verylittle reference was made to general political matters. Wanoanui, October 26. - Mr James Aitken addressed the electors at tho Drill Hall to-night. This was the first speech of tho contest. Mr Aitken expressed himself as a Liberal, though a follower of no individual. He favoured the tax on land, and considered the income tax better ' than a tax on 1 property. He supported women’s franchise, and believed in the direct veto with a, bare majority.Educational reform was his chief plaink. He .would alter the existing law so as to place education from the primary schools to the University in reach of all. In answer to questions/ Mr : Aitken- stated that he believed in the 00-bperativb system of public worts, that he would grant denominational aid to schools, provided that certain regulations were complied with; and that he whs strongly- in touch with -the politics of Sir Robert Stout. - A vote of thanks was-ac-corded Mr Aitken. : ■!•'''• - ' o Auckland, October 20.- 1' 1 Sir George Grey addressed his first meet-: iug of the ; ladies of the Parnell electorate this - afternoon .< There was a crowded attendance. Ho proposed that the Legislative Council should he abolished; and re-'-placed by a ; -Chamber eomposed of women. He received a--unanimous* vote’of oonfiidenoo. - " ■•■■■ •: .Organised arrangements to detect-roll-sfuffing are being carried out. --1 Major'Harris addressed a largo 1 meetingof the electors of Fraukh-u at Otahuhiil' He declared himself I 'a strong supporter of the Govemhlent, but would hot follow them in lahy fads. He was against protection, in, favour 'of the present system of education) and the; Government Liquor Act. He received a vote of confidence, ' 1 , • ■ . Dunedin, October 26. ' Mr W.Earnsjiaw addressed hie constituents this'evening; - Jn the course of his speech ho said ho thought ho had been improperly treated and blamed the Labour members for not standing by hint lie still thought that Mr Seddon.was entitled to succeed Mr Ballance as Premier.' A vote of, thanks and confidence; was unanimously carried, coupled with the wish that he and Messrs Pinkerton and Hutchison would be returned for the city. ; ' 'Napler, October YE Mr Swan definitely announces that he will offer himself for re-election for Napier. Mr Fred. Sutton.- formerly tho, member for Hawke’s Bay, is also out as an' independent Government supporter. Mr Eeardon, who contested the Hawke’s Bay against Captain Eussell at last fleetion, is again the Ministerial candidate.