THE GENERAL ELECTION

Southland Times, Issue 16840, 16 September 1911, Page 6

THE GENERAL ELECTION

SIR JOHN FINDLAY’S INTENTIONS. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Sept. 15. Sir John Findlay, interviewed re the statement in the “Hawera Star” that he had definitely decided to contest the Egmont seat, said that the statement was not true. Strong representations had been made to him to contest this seat, and he had had similar requests in respect of other electorates. He had the matter under consideration, but had not yet decided which seat he would stand for. (From Our Parliamentary Reporter). WELLINGTON, Sept. 15. Sir John Findlay informed your reporter this morning that he has not yet come to a decision as to which seat he will contest at the general election. He has five in mind, including. one city seat, three in the North Island and two in the South Island. He prefers a North Island seat, and will probably announce his decision in a week or ten days. THE HON. J. A. MILLAR. WELLINGTON. Sept. 15. The Hon. J. A, Millar left to-night for Dunedin, where he will meet his election committee. CANTERBURY NOTES. (Special to the Times." CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 15. The announcement that Mr W. J. Dickie, farmer, Lyndhurst, has decided to contest the Selwyn seat in the interests of the Liberal party will be received with pleasure throughout the electorate, where Mr Dickie enjoys wide popularity (says to-night's ‘'Star"). During the last four or five years the Liberals of the district have repeatedly Urged Mr Dickie to come forward, and three years ago lie consented to do so ; but, unfortunately, after he had opened his campaign auspiciously his health failed and lie was compelled to withdraw. Mr Ivess took his place as Liberal champion, and, although late in the' field, made an excellent fight and ran the successful conservative candidate. Mr C. A. C. Hardy, very closely. For many years Mr Dickie lias taken a very active part in local affairs throughout the country, and is at present chairman of the Mount Hutt Road Board, a member of the Ashburton County Council and of numerous other local bodies. Had his health remained good there can be little doubt that lie would have won the seat tlire years ago. Mr Dickie's health has now been completely restored and. during the last few months, he has received communications from all parts of the electorate asking him to come forward.