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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 245, 22 August 1879, Page 3

mO THE ELECTORS OP WAIRAEAp\ Gentlemen— I again present myself beforo you as a candidate for your suffrages. I have now Had the honor of representing you in Parliament for nearly three years, during which period I have, I believe, never lost an opportunity of furthering your interests, and lave always endeavored to procure for your important district a fair share of the funds available for expenditure ou Public Works. My previously formed opinions relating to Sir George Grey have lately been thoroughly endorsed by large majorities of both branches of the Legislature. The maladministration of the present Government has seriously affected the progress and well-being of the Colony, The question of the settlement of a population on our Waste Lands has not as yet, in my opinion, received fthe attention its importance demands, A liberal extension of a defeired payment system is, I consider, the best method to encourage tlio settlement of an industrial population. The present circumstances of the colony do not warrant a continuation of Free Immigration, but I am prepared to support a liberal system of Nominated Immigration, _ A Property and Income Tax would, I believe, be the fairest means of equalising the hurd.-,n of taxation, so as to ensure that all classes of the community should hear a just share of the busdens of the Colony. The repeal of the import duty on Timber a nd Grain was a grave error. In tome districts of the colony the effect has been most disastrous,

Elcctmal Ecform, with a view to the extension of the franchise, would meet-with my hearty support, Fencing and Drainage are subjects of great importance to tins district. Further lcisla-

Important modifications in tiie system of County Government arc urgently needed, and many difficulties in connection with this subject must shortly engage the attention of the Legislature. It is especially lieccssary that local bodies should bo relieved from the responsibility oi constructing and maintaining the main arterial lines of road in sparsely settled districts throughout the colony. The Rabbit Nuisance Act also will require careful amendment by the new Parliament. The system of personal Govcrnmcn'; that has been established in the Native Department is eminently unsatisfactory, I believe that the time has arrived when the Natives should be treated as reasonable beings, and not in an exceptional and unjust manner. While the colony, as at present, is able to borrow on favorable terms, I am convinced that it is a judicious policy to uiisc loans for expenditure on reproductive works. I shall endeavor to meet you as soon, as possible in the various centres of population. more fully on all matters of local and general Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, GEORGE BEETILiM. mO THE ELECTORS OF THE I WAIRABAPA. Gentlemen— After some years silence I venture once more to solicit your suffrages as a Candidate for a scat in the House of Representatives. _ I hope I shall not bo deemed presumptions in expecting the support of those old settlers who, in early days, twice returned mo to the General Assembly, and three times to the Provincial Council. To those new settlers who are gradually taking the place of the old ones, and to whom I am personally unknown, I may say, I ask for the favor oi' opportunities to explain my opinions on the prominent political topics of the day, feeling assured I can do so to (heir satisfaction. Should I have the honor of being returned I will bo no party to any policy which may have tho effect of setting class against class. For in the present grave political, native', and financial crisis we are passing through, it is of vital importance that all daises should work together for the common good. At tho same time, I will be no supporter of measures which I believe to he inimical to full and completereform, retrenchment, economy, and the equal adjustment of taxation. Tho financial condition of the colony \yill turns dwarfs all others. Sensible men of all parties must see tliegnwity of the situation. To devise its satisfactory solution will lax their minds and energies to the utmost. This accomplished we need hare no doubts or fears of a great, and prosperous future for

I am in favor of the continuance of subsidies to Local Boards, and the amendment of the County Councils Act. public rata; but lam of opinion that our energy should mostly be confined to the completion of the main lines of railway now in hand. For instance, the lines from Nacpiicldy carried on, so as to meet at their' natural focus, Woodville. I decidedly object to the continuance of Immigration at a time whmi so many working men are out of employment. I hough in favor of the payment of members, I consider the present scale of remuneration too high, and when the inevitable reduction of expenditure does occur it will be wise if members begin with themselves. I think an Income and Property Tax advisable. As regards the Land Tax, which I view as part of a Property Tax, I desire to see it fairly tried, and if, in its incidence, it 18 unjust to some, let the Act be amended. I am an advocate for Manhood Suffrage (with proper safeguards), Triennial Parliaments, and Bedistributiou of Beats; but I am opposed to representation based purely on population, for it would tend to throw the balance of political power into the hands of great towns to the detriment of the country districts Plurality of voting in politics I reranl with disfavor.

lam still—as you know I have always been-an advocate for tlis encouragement and establishment' of Small Farm Settlements, bcieving as I do that they are essential to tho progress and prosperity of the whole colony, In conclusion, I wish the electors sf the Wairarapa to clearly understand that in becoming a Candidate, I have no personal object to serve. I desire no paid office from any Government. lam not making a trade of politics (which. I deeply regret to see has become the base of New Zealand), but having much spare time at my disposal I veutareto oiler my services, and it will be for you to decide and say if you deem them woitliy of acceptance, I remain, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, m .' "■ .. 0. B. CABTE3. Wairsrapa, August Uth, 1879.