THE MASTERTON SEAT.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13263, 14 November 1911, Page 2

THE MASTERTON SEAT.

Masterton, Nov 13. Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., who has not yet quite recovered from a. serious illness, opened his campaign to-night, when he addressed a crowded audience in the Town Hall, and met with a good reception. He announced himself as an Independent candidate, and stated that he Had lost confidence m the Government. He regarded the Opposition, however, as retrogressive, lie strongly opposed compulsory training, and advocated the remission of duties on the necessaries of life. The candidate was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence.