THE OTAKI SEAT.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 13 October 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI SEAT.

FIVE CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD. Until s few days ago it appeared that the election of representative to the Otaki scat r/as to be restricted to two candidates —Mr \V. H. Field (sit- , ting member) and Mr J. McKenzie (Labour representative). However, no less than three others have now signified their intention of contesting the ' seat —-Messrs Evelyn Macdonald, C. I. Harkness. and A.’J. It- Ishertvood —and there is every prospect of the contest being a lively one. Mr Evelyn Macdonald, a very well- I known farmer residing at Te Horo, else- j - where advertises his candidature. He announces his policy as *'• Progressive, Liberal and Labour —a national policy with the- motto: ‘Principles before Party.’ ” Mr Macdonald has been : prominent in Farmers ’ Union matters, and also in matters connected with the Te Horo Co-op. Dairy Company and the Prohibition movement. He will doubtless get considerable support from the farmer? ana others. Mr■ Macdonald left this morning for P&hiatua on business. On his: ret tarn he will embark oa his campaign, and will address public meetings at the principal centres of.the electorate. Mr C. I. Harkness, of Oban fa member of the Horowhecca County Council, i , Wellington Education Board, and vari- J . obs dairying organisations-). Inform* m , “Otafci Mail” representative that in , \ the event of Mr G. Alex. -Monk failing , ’ t 0... con.test the seat—Mr Monk states 3 . definitely that he will not offer himself . I for election—he will be a candidate, as as Independent. Mr Harkness eoidc-s ,j of good fighting stock, hi* father being , a well-known c-u-M.P.; and may be do- .< j. pended tea putting up o good fight. | '■ Hr JshtrwooS. the other candidate, is ' : mine host of the Bali way Hotel. OtikL r t . This gentleman is a new arrival in the j district, but it is understood te has had ! a deal of experience In public affair?, g He informs the “Mail” that he trill I. fraud as a Liberal. L