Selwyn.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6018, 29 August 1887, Page 3

Selwyn.

Sir JoHn Hjll addressed the largest political meeting ever held at Glentunnel on Friday evening. The attendance, graced by the presence of some ladies, was so large that many were unable to find sitting room. Mr James M'llraith was voted to the chair. Sir John was well received, and frequently applauded throughout his addresß, after which he said, in answer to questions, that he thought it was definitely settled that the Midland Railway was to start from Springfield. That his actions showed that ho had been the best friend of the working man. He thought the American Government -ehould contribute something towards the San Francisco mail subsidy. He thought the British public would never consent to put a tariff on American and Russian grain, and let Colonial grain in free. He thought every facility should be given by the Railway Department to cheapen the transit of Malvern coal. The depression which existed throughout the country when he wa3 in office forced the Government to make reductions. Although the Governor's salary had not bean reduced in the past, that was no reason that it should not be reduced in the future. He had caused a great deal of Malvern coal to be used when he was in office, and would encourage its use again. On the motion of Mr J. P. Jameson, a vote of tbanks and confidence was passed almost unanimously, only seven voting for a vote of thanks only, proposed by Mr Craighead. The meeting closed with, the usual vote of thanks to the chair