THE GENERAL ELECTION

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10304, 8 November 1911, Page 3

THE GENERAL ELECTION

[E'eom Our CoBRKSPOiroKST.] KAIKOURA, November 8. Mr G. Forbes addressed, a wood meeting last evening. His speech was on the same lines as that delivered at Cheviot. He dealt in a masterly manner with the Government's financial position and in defence of the charges of corruption and bribery, etc. He had a good hearing and was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and renewed confidence. ,

THE HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP

[From Oor Correspondent.] DUNEDIN, November 8. For some time past it has been industriously stated here that in the event of the Hon J. A. Millar being re-elect-ed, he will be appointed High Commissioner. Addressing his election committee last night the Minister emphatically .denied the report, saying that he intended to remain in New Zealand and had no intention of becoming Sir W. Hall-Jones's successor.

SIR JOHN FINDLAY IN DEFENCE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE. [Per Pkess Association.! AUCKLAND, November 8. . Sir John Find lay was asked at his meeting last night if he favoured, the payment of extra emoluments to the Supreme Court Judges. He said that no doubt the question was aimed at Sir Robert Stout, and he was positively ashamed of it. The manner in which certain men in-public life have charged Sir Robert Stout with allowing his .judgment to be affected by the receiving of money from the country. Judicial corruption is what the charge amounts to; for any man to charge the Chief Justice with that is base, ignoble and contemptible. Sir Robert Stout did not seek the work referred to in question. He was asked to work eighteen hours a day on special duty for which he was well fitted. " I know the man against whom this charge, of judicial corruption is made,'' said Sir John, " and I say his heart beats for his country, and that his name will live long after those of his critics and mslignors are forgotten." (Applause.) [Peh Pekss Association.] GORE, November 8. Mr G. J. Anderson, the sitting Opposition member for Mataura, addressed about 500 electors last evening, and had a cordial reception and a vote of thanks and confidence. He carefully explained the Opposition platform, and said that ho did not want the electors' votes on personal grounds, but claimed their votes on behalf of himself and party. If the electors wanted a vigorous land policy, a freehold policy, a sound public works policy without waste, a thorough Native land policy and the elevation of the Natives to the plane of the Europeans, he was satisfied. The Civil service and railways should bo run in the- interests of settlers. Mr George Witty addressed a meeting at the Burnham Industrial School on Monday night, Mr P. Gill presiding. There was a small but appreciative audience, and at the conclusion of the address Mr Witty was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Last evening Mr Wittv addressed a large gathering of electors in the Halkett School. Mr George Davies, chairman of tho school committee, presided. Mr Witty was frequently applauded, and was given a most cordial reception. A vote of thanks, moved by' Mr IT. Roper and seconded by Mr G. Hayes, was carried with acclamation. To-night Mr Witty will meet his committee and supporters at Papa mil, Mr R. M:oore, the Opposition candidate for the Kaiapoi electorate addressed a well attended meeting at the Belfast Town Hall last evening (Tuesday), over which Mr W. Nicbolls presided. The candidate received a good hearing, and at the conclusion of his address was accorded a vote o'f thanks.