THE WELLINGTON ELECTION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2665, 12 April 1905, Page 54

THE WELLING TON ELECTION.

A SON SUCCEEDS HIS FATHER.

WELLINGTON, April 6. The election for the return of a member to fill the vacancy in the representation of the city caused by the death of Mr George Fisher was held to-day. There were three candidates— Mr F. M. B. Fisher, youngest son of the late member, who stood as an Independent ; Mr John Hutcheson, in strong personal opposition to the Premier; and Mr Izard, in the Government interest. The result of the polling was as follows: — Fisher ..; •■•• «92 Izard « 3441 Hutoheson 30<il After the result was announced the candidates addressed the crowds gathered m front of the newspaper offices, and there was the usual cheering. Mr Fisher's supporters entered the New Zealand Times offices, and hoisting him shoulder-high marched through the city, followed by an enthusiastic crowd. Speaking after the result of the poll nac* been declared, Mr Fisher said he would stick to his pledge regarding the Premier. If he found Mr Seddon doing wrong he would tell him so, and try to prevent him. If he did right, he would give him all the support that was in his power. Mr Hutcheson declared that he would again seek election. He had not been defeated, but assassinated by the press.