COMMONWEALTH ELECTIONS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12006, 1 April 1901, Page 5

COMMONWEALTH ELECTIONS.

"■ ■ » ' ■■- THE LATEST BETUHNS. . Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW SOUTH WALho. SYDNEY, March 30. (Received March 30, at 4.7 p.m. ) The first figures for Newcastle were wrongly posted. Later returns show that Mr Watkins (the Labour'candidate) beat Mr Gilbert by a large majority. For Covper Mr Clarke (Protectionist), lias a ! good lead. Otherwise, the late returns to i midday, including tlio Senate, are practii cally unchanged. I Mr Watkins, elected for Newcastle, is a : Labour Protectionist. : Latest returns for the Senate place Mr Neild ahead of Mr Gray. Mt Rcid has received a telegram from Perth stating that six Freetraders have been elected to the Senate, and four Freetraders and one Protectionist to the House. The following aro the complete returns to hand: — House of Representatives. ' Bland.-Mr J. C. Watson, M.L.A. (Labour-Protection), defeated Messrs P. Heffernan (P.) and W. G. G. Lucas (F.). • Tho Huntor.-Right Hon. E. Barton (P.), unopposed. Eden-Monaro.—Mr A. Chapman, M.L.A. (P.), defeated the Hon. W. 11. Wood (P.), Minister of Justice in tho State Govorn- ■ ment. Gwydir.—Mr G. A. Cruickshank (P.) defeated Mossrs E. W. Foxhall (F.), Webster , (L.), and F. W. Buchanan (P.). i Riehmond.-Mr T. T. Swing, M.L.A. (P.), ! defeated Mr R. Fyers, M.L.A. (P.). ! Riverina.—Mr J. M. Chanter, M.L.A. (P.), defeated Mr James Ashton, M.L.A. ; Sydney East.—Right Hon. G. H. Roid, M.L.A. '(F.). defeated Messrs H. Foran (L.), James M, Toomey (I.), and J. M. Cleary (I.). Sydney North—Mr Dugald Thomson, M.L.A. (F.), defeated Mr E. M. Clart, M.L.A. (F.). Sydney West-Mr W. M. Hughes (L.F.), defeated Messrs J. 0. Beer (P.) and J. B. Hanrahan (I.). Parramatta—Mr Joseph Cook, M.L.A. . and ex-Postmaster-gcncral (F.), defeated Mr W. Sandford (P.). Dalley.-Mr W. H. Wilks. M.L.A. (F.), defeated Messrs S. J. Laiv, M.L.A. (L.F.), and Alderman Cohen (P.). Parkes,—Mr Bruco Smith (Minister of Agriculture in tho last Rcid Administration, ' and a pronounced Freetrader) defeated : Mossrs G. M. Burns (P.) and R, P. Thomp- ! son (P.). Lang.-Mr F. E. M'Lean, M.L.A. (F.), I defeated Messrs J. Passmore Edwards (P.) 1 and W. J. Watson, M.L.A. (L.), and B. i Mitchell.

New England.—Mr E. Low-dale (F.) defeated Messrs W. Sawers, M.L.A. (P.), and G. M. Simpson (I.). Robertson.—Mr H. Willis (F.), defeated Mr J. D. Fitzgerald (P.). Barrier.—Mr Josiah Thomas, M.L.A. (L.F.). defeated Mr D. J. Lang (P.). Darling.-Mr W. G. Sponeo, M.L.A. (L). defeated Dr Bertram (F.) and Mr P. E. Quinn, M.L.A. (P.). Illawarra.—Mr G. E. Fuller |F.) defeated Messrs Alexander Hay (P.) and A. Lysaght (P-). ■ ~

Wentworth.—Sir W. Jdillan " (who was Treasurer in the Roid Administration, and a pronounced Freetrader) defeated Mr J; T. Gannon (P.). Newcastle.—Mr D. Watkins (L.) defeated Mr Owen Gilbert (F.) arid Mr J. W. Bailloy MOSydney South.-Mr G. E. Edwards (F.) defeated Messrs H. C. Hoylo (P.) and J. S. M'Gowen, M.L.A. (leader of tho Labour party). Mr Edwards's majority over Mr M'Gowen was 461. Macquavio —Mr Sydney Smith (an ex-col-leaguo of Mr Reid, and a prominent Freetrader) defeated Mr W. J. Ferguson, M.L.A. (P.). Canoblas.—Mr Thomas Brown, M.L.A. (L.F.), defeated Attoriioy-goneral Wise, Messrs Thomas, M'Donald, Dalvcen (P.), and W. B. Melville (P.). Cowper.-Mr T. Clnrko, M.L.A. (P.), defeated Messrs 11. M'Kinnon (Pi) and Robert Davidson (F,). Werriwa.—Mr A. 11. Conroy (F.) defeated Mr Tkomas Rose, M.L.A. (P.. Tho Hume.-The Hon. Sir W. ,T. Lyno (P.) defeated,Mr W. 0. Goddard (j?.). The stato of parties is:—Freetraders, 17; Protectionists, 8; Labour 2. VICTORIA. In Victoria, for Yarra, Mr Tudor (Protectionist) was elected. The election of Mr Groom, the Freetra'do candidate foi' Flinders, is not yet assured. The returns are; .:■ ■■ • House op RKrnESEN'rAfivES. " Ballarat.-Tho Hon. A. Dcakin, Attorneygeneral in tho Federal Cabinet (P.), defeated Mr R. T. Vnlo, M.L.A. (P.). Bondigo—Sir. John Quick, who was ono of tji.i Victorian delegates to tlie last Federation Convention, Was returned unopposed (P.). Balaclava.—Tho Right Hon. Sir G. Turner (P.), Treasurer in the Federal Cabinet, unopposed. Corinella.-Mr J. W. M'Cay, ex-M.L.A. (P.), . defeated Mr N. Fitzgerald, M.L.C. (F.). ■■■■■■ Corio.—Mr R. A. Crouch (P.) defeated Messrs. Levien, M.L.A. (P.), A. M'Naughton (P.), and J. A. Boyd (F.). Gippsland.-Mr M'Lean, M.L.A. (P.), exPremier, unopposed. ' Indi.—Hon. j. A. Isaacs, Attorney-general in the State Parliament (P.), defeated Mr T. K. Ashworlh (F.). ' , Melbourne.—Sir Malcolm M'jiicharne (P.) defeated Dr Moloney, M.L.A. (P.), and Mr L. J. Plough (P.). ..... , Melbourno Ports.—Mr S. Maugef, M.L.A, (P.), unopposed. .... . • . Melbourne Southern.—Rev. J. B. Ronald (L.P.) defeated Memre D. Gaunson, exM.L.A. (P.), E. Joske (P.), D. M'Arthur (P.), and A. Sutherland, M.A. 1F.).. Melbourno Northern—Mr H. B. Higgins (P.), who was ono of the Victorian delegates at the last convention, defeated Messrs John Gardiner. ex-M.L.A., Isaae Solby. aii exDunetlinito (P.), and Robert flarr (P.). Kooyong.-Mr W. Knox, M.L.C. (F.), defeated Messrs J. W. Rogers (F.) and B. J. F;nk, M.L.A. (P.). Flinders.—Mr A. C. Groom (P.) has 'been .elected, defeating Dr L. L. Smith (P.) and Mr A. Downward (P.). Moira.—Mr .Thomas Kennedy, M.L.A. (P.), defeated Mr J.rjlm Wost (F.). Grampiaps.—Mr Thomas Skene, a grazier (F.), defeated Messrs A. W. Kinder (P.) and 11. H. Wollenltall.., . . Robert Harper (P.) defeated Mcsrs T. Hunt and S, Slott.-. .. Wimmera.-Mr P. Phillips, M.L.C. (P.), was elected, dofeating Messrs W. H. Irvine, M.L.A., and H. Williams, low tariff advocates.. . Bourke.—Mr J. H. Cook. ex-M.L.A.. defeated Dr Rose, ex-M.L.A. |P.|, Messrs Hiekford (F.), James Miranur(P.), and M. Hannah (P.L.). : Coratigamite.—Mr J. C. Manifold (F.) defeated Mr J. Woods (P,). LaahecoOrie,—Mr W. B. Grose, M.L.A. (P.), defeated Dr Carty Saltrien; M.L.A., ari ox-Minister of Education (P.).

Wannon.-Mr"S. W.Cooke, M.L.A. (F.), defeated Messrs L. J. Cussen (P.) and L. Horwitz (P.). The present state of parties is:— , Protectionists «. ... ... M Freetraders », ~, ,„ 3 Incomplete ... ~< w , 6 Senate. Thefollowing,lave been returned:— The Hon. Simon Eraser,' M.l/.C. (P.). Sir William' Zeal, President of tho State Legislative Council (P.).. v Mr James Styles, ex-M.L.A. (P.). Sir F. Sargood.'M.L.C. (F.). Mr R. .W. Best, cx-Mihister of Lands (P.). .Mr J. G. Barrett, secretary of the Trades HalllL.j. ....■..:.,.. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The State iS treated' as one electorate for the elections. The' elections passed off quietly,. None of the returns are complete, but the latest practically assure the return of the following: — House of Repbesbntatives. Mr O. C. Kingston, Federal Minister for Customs (P'.).' Sir John L. 'Bonnytliorn, newspaper proprietor (P.). Mr.E. Leo Batchelor, engine-fitter (Labour Protectionist), Stato Minister for Education. Mr F. W. Holder,' State Premier and Treasurer (P.). ..'.'■ ■Mr P. M. Glynn, M.P, (F.|. For, tho other two seats Messrs A. Poynton, M.P., andM.N. L. Solomon, M.P., both Freetraders, are leading. Senate. •. Sir R.'C. Baker. M.L.C. (F.), Mr D. L. Charlatan. M.L.C. (P.), Sir J. H. Syinon (F.), Sir J. W. Downer. M.P.' (P.), Mr G. M'Gregor (P.), and' Mr Tv Playford, M.P, (P.), are leading. . y. QUEENSLAND. The returns are'incomplete. The following have been elected: — Ho™ op: Representatives'. Darling'Doras.-Mr W. H. Groom (P.) elected. Kennedy.—Mr C. McDonald (Labour) defeated Mr M. Barnett (F.). Brisbane,—Mr T. Mocdbnald-Pattereon (P.). ■ .'.. ~ .. -Senate, Messrs Higgs, Dawron, and Steward (Labour).- Draka, Ferguson, arid Glassey (Protectionists) aro leading. A feature of the elections in Queensland is the success of the Labour party. As far as the present returns go, the party have secured four out of the six Senators and five out of tho nine seats for the House of Representatives, thus speaking with no uncertain sound'on the question of a "White Australia." ■ All the principal sugar districts returned Labour representatives. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. , . House of Representatives. Swan—Right Hon. Sir John Forrest, Federal Defence Minister (P.), unopposed. Fremantle.—Mr Elias Solomon (F.) defeated' Messrs W. E. Adcock (F.), C. E. Jone? (P.), T. O'Beirne (L.)„ and J. 11. Rowland (P.). Perth.-Mr J. M. Fowler (L.F.) defeated Mr M. F. Kavanagh (P.). The returns for Knlgoorlie and Coolgardio are incomplete. ' ' TASMANIA. This colony votes as one electorate underthe. modified 'Hare system. Those elected are:-- ■ • ' House of RErBssENTATivBs. Sir E. N. C. Braddon. an ex-Premier (F.). Hon. F. W. Piesso {F.l. Mr D. C. Cameron (I\, but a supporter of the Barton Ministry). Sir P. 0. Fysh, ex-Agont-general and ox-Treasurer (P.). Mr King O'Mallcy (P.). Tho state of patties is:— Freetraders ... ,„ ... ~. *» 3 Protectionists ... ... ~ 2 Senate. Tho leading candidates Arc, but the roturns aro far from complete:— Hon. Henrv Dobson (F.). Mv D'. J. O'Kcefc (F.). Mr J, S. demons (F.). Mr James Macfarlano. (F.l. Lieutenant-colonel Cnmeron (P.). Mr J. H! Keating (F.): Of the above, Messrs Dobson, O'Koofe, and Keating arc Bartonites. while Messrs (Jlomons and Maefnrknc aro Reidities. The state of parties is:—Freetraders, 5; Protectionist, 1. • The approximate aggregate of parties in the four States is:—. Protection ... , ... ... 25 Frcetrado ... -25 Independent 1 The Ministerialists claim to have 26 supporters.

Mr Barton expects to carry the remaining six Victorian seats in tile Lower Souse, and thinks that tho final returns will improve his position in New South Wales. A storm in the country districts is preventing the rest of tho Victorian returns from coming to hand. Mr G. H. Eeid has expressed satisfaction at the way in which the Freetrade party in New South Wales havo stuck together. It is believed that at least five of the Senate seats in New-South-Wales will be captured by Freetraders. The elections have caused' but little excitement iu Tasmania and Westralia,