THE ELECTIONS.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 82, 4 November 1890, Page 2

THE ELECTIONS.

Mr. Mills at Gibson Town.

The little school-house was well filled on Thursday last with persons anxious to hear Mr Mills' views on the political questions of the day. Some little delay occurred in opening, but when the genial face of Mr James Davies appeared on the scene, and he was duly nominated to take the chair, the business of the evening commenced in earnest.

In opening the meeting the chairman made some very sensible remarks, alluding to Mr Mills' past public career, and he explained that for many years the candidate had devoted his time and energies to the onerous duties attached to membership of Road Board, Town Board, Hospital Board, Education Board, and he could scarcely tell how many other Boards, and in all his services were most efficient, and if we elect him as our representative we should find that he was one of the John Kerr type, who would allow no obstacle to stand in the way of gaming every possible good for his constituents. (Much applause).

Mr Mills then addressed the meeting, touching on the same subjects of political interest he did at Havelock, and his speech was listened to with much interest. Mr Thomas Gibson asked Mr Mills' idea of a Simgle-tax, to which he replied that the people's idea was not educated to adopt it at present. Henry George's theory embraced a world-wide tax on the land, and abolition of all Customs duties.

MrThos. Gibson proposed "a hearty vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Mills, and that they will use every legitimate means to secure his return," seconded by Mr Murdoch Davies, and carried unanimously.