THE PREMISE AT DUNEDIN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5733, 28 November 1896, Page 6

THE PREMISE AT DUNEDIN.

£P-3R P-IESS ASSOCJIATION _, DUNEDIN, Nov. 27. The Hon E. J. Seddon addressed an ira"mense meeting to-night in Wright and Stephenson's saleyard, the Mayor-elect (Mr H. Gourley) presiding. Previous to his speech the Premier was presented with addresses from the Workers' Political Committee and the Women's Franchise League. In the course of his remarks Mr Seddon spoke against the Eussell-Stout-Eolleston-Hutchison combination, whose one object was to kick out the Government, but he was satisfied that the people of this country would not support such an unholy, wicked alliance. Thespeech was on the lines of that delivered at Kaiapoi. The address, which lasted over three hours, was listened to very attentively, and although there was interruption at times, it was quite drowned in applause. At the close a vote of thanks for the address and of the utmost confidence in the Government was carried unanimously, with cheers for the Premier and the Government, and Mi* Ward; and groans for Mr Scpbie Mackenzie. The Premier received several floral bouquets, handed up by Mrs Hatton, president of the Women's Franchise League,. . 7 ' AUCKLAND, Nov. 27. The Knights of Labour have unanimously resolved to support the Hon T. Thompson. The Women's Christian Temperance Union recommend members to vote for the candidates of the Prohibition League —Messrs Button, Fowlds and Eosser. Addresses will be given by the following candidates to-day : —At 7 p.m. — Mr W. Cullen, Cathedral Square; at 7.50 p.m. —Mr W. H. Montgomery at Charteris Bay school; at 8 o'clock—Mr G. M'lntyre at Bromley school, Mr E. Meredith *at Broomfield school, Mr E-. Moore at Kaiapoi Oddfellows' Hall, Mr A. Saunders at Halkett school, Mr D. Buddo at Summerhill school, Mr J. C. Wason at Lauriston school, Mr G. Eenner at Sefton, Mr F. A. Anson at Le Bon's Bay, Mr S. E. Webb at Governor's Bay school. The Department of Labour announces that Friday next, the day of the. general election, is a compulsory half-holiday, but those who wish to keep open on Thursday, the usual half-holiday, can do so, and close on Friday. Mr J. A. H. Marciel addressed a largely attended meeting last night at the Foresters' Hall, Eichmond. Mr J. Stapleton occupied the chair. The candidate dealt extensively with the various political questions of the day, and was frequently applauded. In reply to questions he gave an explanation of his brief connection with the National Association, and declared himself in favour of a protective .tariff for the fostering of local industries. At the conclusion of the address a vote of thanks to Mr Marciel for his address, and of confidence ih him as one of the representatives for the Christchurch electorate was carried almost unanimously, only tv/o hands being held up against it. Mr W. Cullen addressed a meeting of electors in the Knightstown Library last evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr Simpson was voted to the chair. The speaker traversed the various political questions of the day, strongly contending for the continuance of the present Government in power. Facts and figures were brought to prove that the colony had made satisfactory and steady progress under the Liberal Administration. The remarks of the speaker evoked frequent applause, and on the motion of Mr Bailey, seconded by Mrs Piercy, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the candidate, and a committee formed for the furtherance of his interests. Mr W. Cullen addressed a meeting of lady electors at the. central committee rooms, Inglis' Buildings, yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance. The President of the Women's Political Association was voted to the chair. Mr Cullen dealt exhaustively with the various political questions more directly affecting women — equal divorce laws, equal pay for equal work, and tho abolition of all social and political disabilities —and advocated an old age pension, the reform bf the Upper House and compulsory education, and touched on the several prominent questions of the day. A vote of thanks to the speaker and the lady president closed the proceedings. Messrs Lewis, Beswick and Donnelly addressed a very large meeting of the electors at M'Fadden's Eoad last night. Mi* W. Moor presided. The three candidates were listened to attentively and frequently applauded, and at the conclusion of their speeches answered a number of questions. On the motion of Mr Cheeseman, seconded by Mr Tollerton, the candidates were accorded a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks; Messrs G. J. Smith and T. E. Taylor addressed a meeting of ladies in the West Christchurch school on Friday afternoon. There was a numerous attendance, and both candidates delivered short addresses, during Avhich they were frequently applauded. Last night Mr Eussell addressed a crowded meeting of electors at Spreydon school, Mr Koss being- voted, to the chair. After answering a very large number of questions, Mi* Eussell was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and continued confidence, amidst loud applause.

A combined meeting of Mr Tanner's committees was held in the Social Hall, Ferry Eoad, last night. Eepresentatives , from various portions of the electorate were present. Reports of a very sa'tisfacj tory nature were presented and arrahge- , ments made for a further series of addresses by Mr Tanner. Mr H. G. Ell addressed a well-attended meeting of electors at the Merivale schoolroom last evening. Mr J. Middleton occupied the chair. Mr Ell received a . most attentive hearing, and was frequently ' applauded. In the course bf his address he dealt with the unemployed question, technical education, State bank and Stato fire insurance, and at some length with the betterment principle. In speaking of the Fair Kent Bill, he said he considered ; it should apply to the towns as well as to the country. Mr O'Bryen Hoare moved and Mr Baker seconded — " That this meet- . ing, having heard Mr Ell's address, thanks him for tho same, and hereby expresses ', its confidence in him as a fit and propor person to represent this . constituency in ] the coming Parliament." The motion was carried unanimously. ' \ A meeting of the Eiccni*ton Prohibition League'was hold on Thursday. Mr Jackson, the vice-president,, occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of members. It was resolved that the League would do its utmost to secure the return of Mr G. W. Eussell, as it was of the opinion that , Mr Eussell is the fitter of the two candidates in every way to represent the wishes of the people. After arranging for the distribution of leaflets, showing how to vote at the local option poll, the meeting closed. Mr Saunders addressed the electors at i Glentunnel on Thursday evening. Mr John Troup was voted to the chair. Mr Saunders spoke for an hour, and then occupied another hour in answering questions. A Coalgate elector interrupted Mr Saunders in his address, and subsequently, when questions were being put, made a determined attempt to prevent Mr Saunders being heard by addressing the meeting himself. He refused to obey the chair until the audience began to rise c?i masse and insisted on the Chairman's ruling being accepted. On the advice of his friends, Mr G. S. Keith has decided to withdraw from the contest for Timaru. The Hon. W. HallJones and Mr F. 11. Smith are now the candidates for the seat.