ELECTION NOTES.

Thames Star, Volume XIX, Issue 5822, 27 September 1887, Page 2

ELECTION NOTES.

(Pee Pjiksb Association.)

Napibe, This day. A Discreditable Scene. The election caused intense excitement, both sides being very confident. When it was known that Mr Ormond had won, a discreditable scene oocured. When Mr Ormond appeared on the balcony of the Empire Hotel, he was greeted with filthy language by hia opponents in the crowd, and also assailed with stones, several per* sons being hit, though not much hurt. A number of windows were smashed. Wellington, Last night. The election passed off quietly at Te Aro, where the excitement was greater than in other electorates. Flour and egga were indulged in to a large extent. The elections created a good deal of excitement, and in response to a request of the Mayor, many of the business houses closed for a half-holiday. The weather was fine until three this afternoon, when steady rain set in. A good deal of good« natured chaff was indulged in, but no rowdyism. This day. Sir R. Stout's Movements. Sir E. Stout is expected here on Friday, and the Government will not take any action on the political crisis till then. Though no longer Premier, Sir R. Stout retains his seat in the Executive Council, and his power of advising in that capacity. Sudden Death at the Foil. About a quarter past 12 to-day, Mr Devereax, an old settler at the Hutt, died suddenly, after registering his vote. The deceased had been ailing for some time, and was aged 65. Nelson, This day. Mr Kerr has telegraphed to Sir Robert Stoat asking him if he would accept the Motueka seat, feeling sure that his constituents would agree to it.