MR J. H. SUTTER AT KERRYTOWN.

Timaru Herald, Volume XL, Issue 3054, 8 July 1884, Page 3

MR J. H. SUTTER AT KERRYTOWN.

Mr J. H. Sutter addressed a meeting of the I electors of Gladstone m ths ochoolhouae at | Kerrytown lost evening. There wore about 100 electors present, and Mr E. Hoare was TOted to the chair. Mr Sutter explained his views on general questions, following the lines of his opening address at Pleasant Point, and was afterwards asked, and satisfactorily answered, a number of questions, the principal subject of enquiry being the raising of the railway rates. At the close, Mr M. O'Driscoll moved, and Mr T. Kmahan seconded, a vote of thanks and of confidence m Mr Sutter as their future member, which was carried unanimously. Mr Sutter speaks at the Washdyke Bchoolhouse thi3 evening. [By TEtBGBAPH.] Auckland, July 7. Mr Peacock addressed the electors at Newton, and received a vote of confidence. He avowed himself a supporter of the Atkinson Administration. Hamilton (Te A^AinTTn), July 7. The nomination of a native member for the Western Maori District took place to-day, thefollowing eight being nominate-!:— Honaro Kaihuu, Hawaiori Mangakatua, Mita Karama Natipara, Meiha Kepa Tuitoko, Tepaki Te Aino, Wetero Terere, Nga Meitia Tewheoro, and Sydney Tawhanga. The show of handß was m favor of Henare Kaihau. A poll was demanded. Patba, July 7. Mr Morgan addressed the Waitotara eleotors »t Waverley on Saturday night. Ho announced hi» intention of withdrawing from the candidature as he found Mrßryce's views were nearly identical with his own. A vole of thanks was accorded him. Napibb, July 7. The following are the nominations lor the Bast Coast Maori district :— A. Tapsell, Sydney Tawbaoga, Henare Tomoana, Wi Pere, James Carroll, Te Kop», Bangapuka. WBixnfOTON, July 7. Some time ago Bir George Gray was solicited to stand for Egmont, but deolined. He baa sinco been asked to support a local candidate against Major Atkinson, bat this request he also declined, and has sent a telegram to the effect that as he is not to be oppoied as a leader of the party for Auokland Oily Hisl, be will not countenanoo any opponent to Major Atkinson. Mr Brown, a candidate for Foxton, received a vote of confidence at K*rori on Saturday night. It is stated Mr F. H. Fraaer will bo o candidate for Te Aro m the Good Templar interest. Mr Hutchison, a condidato for South Wellington, and Mr Shaw, for Te Aro. addressed meetings to-night, and received votes of confidence. „,•.' Nblscw, July 7. Mr G. Tolbot, of Riobmond, is a candidate for Weimea m opposition to Mr Shephard. • Mr Hursthoute met the electors at Motueka on Saturday eveniDg, and received an unanimous Tote of thanks. Gbexmouth, July 7. Mr J. Petrie addressed a very large meeting at the Publio Hall to-night. Tne greater portion ef his address was confined to an oxI planation why he voted against the Ministry. He declared himself m favor of a proaresuve land tax. Ho received a vote of confidflnoe. There were no dissentients to the vote, and no amendment was proposed. ; OHEisTonuaon, July 7. At a meeting of the Working Men's Political Association, on Saturday, it was decided to support any candidate coming forward m the Liberal interest, at opposed to Sir Julius Yogel, for Ohristohuroh Noith. ; Mr IE. M. Ollsaold is to bo Bsked to contest Lyttelton with Mr Allwright and Mr Webb. At the nomination of Maori candidates at Kaispoi Hori Eire Taiaroa and Tare Wetere Tekahu were proposed, and a poll demanded,

Mr Joseph Jebson, jun., a candidate for St. Albana, addressed a fairly-attended meeting at Merrivaln, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. Ho oppo-es Sir Julius Yogel. Mr Dnnlop addressed a largo meeting of the electors of Avon at Papanui, and reoeivod a vote of thanks and confidence. He will support the leader of the Liberal party. ASHBITRTOIf, July 7. Mr W. O. Walker, one of the candidates for the Ashborton feat, addressed a meeting of electors m the Town Hall on Saturday. Ho announced that he was a oupporter of Sir Julius Voxel's policy, but would oppose reckless borrowing, should that statesman advocate suoh a conrss. He received a vote of confidence by a majority of more than twothirds. DitnbdlN, July 7. Mr Wells, speaking to a meeting of Otago Peninsula electors, strongly supported tbe Opposition. Mr A. H. Rocs addressed tbe Eoelyn electors to night and received a vote of confidence. He stated he was m favor of a reconstruction of the Ministry, with Major Atkinson and Mr Rolleston aa members of the new one. INVBBOAR&IIX, July 7. Mr H. Feldwick, late member for tbe Borough, addressed Hip electors m Sloan's Theatre to-night, the building bring crammod. The candidate wt>s listened to with attention. Ho deolaredho would follow Sir George Grey, and that ho waa m fav>r of granting aid to Roman Catholics for sohonls. A motion of confidence was met by an amendment that Mr Feldwick hud forfeited the confidence of the electors by his views on the education question. On being put, the Mayor, who presided, declared the amendment and the motion both lost. A show of hands was demanded for tho motion, bnt the Mayor declined to dei ido Ihe question, and asked for tbe appointment of tellers. It, however, being resolved that the Mayor should decide, he declared the motion oai\*led. Tho proceedings wore very livnly, and consideiible opposition «si phown to those known to be against tbe candidate.