CHRISTCHURCH NORTH

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7868, 2 August 1911, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH NORTH

THEI ELECTION. . ■ ’VYRIT TO BE ISSUED TO-DAY. Tho statement published yesterday that tho writ for Christchurch North by-, oleetiou is returnable within twenty-one days is not in accord with tho latest legislation. The time now allowed is twenty-right days, to meet the exigencies of a second ballot.

Tho Speaker (Sir Arthur Guinness) announced in the House last night that lie had received notice in terms' of tho Legislature Act of the death of the member, for Christchurch- North, Jlr T. E.' Taylor.

Subsequently .the Acting Prime Minister gave notice -of motion for to-day for the authorisation of a writ for an election to fill the vacancy. ME KITTS POSITION. WILL BE TIED TO NO PART?. PEESS / BBOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH. August 1. A large deputation of Christchurch North electors waited on Mr L. M. Isitt with a request that he should outline his Views on political matters. Mr Isitt said ha had had many arguments with Mr Taylor on political matters, hut their views.on important matters’ in politics were similar. He op. posed further sale of Crown lands. Ho wanted it distinctly understood that ho would only go to the House as ono who was free from any compact with any Government or party. _ He would go there to listen to legislative proposals brought forward and vote upon them as his mind directed and his conscience dictated. ' .

Various committees were formed to further Mr Isitt’s election. Dr Thacker has not yet decided to contest the seat, but gives a definite reply to-morrow afternoon. If he stands it will be as an Independent Liberal. So far the Labour party has not made a selection, but it is understood it will do so on Friday night.