GENERAL ELECTIONS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4825, 1 December 1902, Page 7

GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Tho last of the electoral right votingpapers for Wellington oity was received by tho returning officer on Saturday afternoon, and tho compete results, as shown by tho official declaration, in another column, aro as follows;—J. G. W. Aitkcn, 7808; J. Duthio, 6886 ; 6. Fisher, 6685; P. J. O’Regan, 6304; A. R. Atkinson, 6094; Dr Findlay, 4764; J, Godber, 1437; E. G. Jollicoc, 1384; D. McLaren, 1003. In all, 147 electoral rights wero exercised, 112 being by seamen. The final result for Newtown.is as follows ;-WW. H. P. Barber, 1385; T. \V. Hislop, 1357; C, M. Luko, 1100; Dr Chappie, 1017; W. G. Tustin, 159. The following is the result for tho Hutt:—T. M. Wilford, 2115; F. Pirani, 1674; J. H. Collier, 90. THE VIEWS OF MR GUINNESS. ' A DENIAL. Regarding tho statements attributed to Mr A. R. Guinness, M.H.R., in reference to tho state of parties as tho result of the election, a telegram has been ■received by the Premier from Mr Guinness which puts an entirely different complexion upon tho matter. Mr Guinness telegraphs:— “ I never said tho Opposition was the strongest yet opposed to tho Government. Did say tho , Opposition was stronger than in last Parliament. Also said thought Opposition had twenty-six certain and four doubtful. Statements in regard to EH, Tanner, Fisher and McNab absolute fabrications. Remarks ro Sir Maurice O’Rorko and Sir William Russell fairly correct; they were made in connection with the Dunedin ‘Star’ correspondent’s telegram that Sir 'William Russell Should bo Speaker. Immediately on arrival hero of ‘Evening Post ’ which contain the statements attributed to me, shall wire correction. Am astonished at my remarks being published, as they were made in private conversation.” HIMS ASSOCIATION. TIMARTT, November 29. It is rumoured that the Geraldine election may be upset, on tho ground that the successful candidate’s committee gave a hall on tho night of the ieleotion. ■ OAMARU, November 29. Tho returning officer made tho official declaration of the result of the Parliamentary poll this afternoon.. The Minister of Lands, in returning thanks, promised to follow the policy of the late Sir John McKenzie. Referring to a statement by. tho Oam am correspondent of the “ Otago Daily Times ” regarding the votes polled by Mr Brown and Mr Maopharson, Mr Duncan said the correspondent must hare a strong imagination, seeing both those candidates were more or less for the Government, and tho sole Opposition candidate did not meet with much encouragement.