THE POLITICAL STRUGGLE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3383, 25 November 1911, Page 7

THE POLITICAL STRUGGLE.

BOTH SIDES AT IT. ;V;' • , . ' .. .. • ITHE GISBORNE SEAT. SIR JAMES CARROLL’S NOM INATORS, The nomination of Sir James Carroll, Iv.C.AI.G. for the. Gisborne seat, was made yesterday. Following is a list of his nominators: Williqm Pettie (Alayor). John Tdwnlcy (an ex-Mayor). Ida Eleanor Lysnar. Annie Lee Rees, v , James Robert Kirk. • AVm. L. Rees., 4 Ohias. H. Ambndge. Matthew Hall. Janet F. McLennan. Mary A. Gordon. Mary J. Kirk. Adolphus J. Zacharitah. Margaret Alaynard and Henry Lewis. MR. de LAUTOUR AT WAIPIRO. ENTHUSIASTICALLY" RECEIVED. lSpecial to times.] WAIPIRO BAY,. Nov. 24. Air H. deLautour, Opposition candidate for the Bay of Plenty seat, addressed a large audience at the Waipiro Hall last night. He received a splendid reception, and at the conclusion, proposed by AV. Law, seconded by J. Woodford and W. Painter simultaneously, a vote of confidence was carried unanimously. THE LAURIER DEFEAT. A LESSON FOR THE GOVERNAIENT AUCKLAND, Nov. 24. Two meetings of the electors of AVaitemata were convened by Air. Massey this evening. At Birkenhead lie addressed over 150, and in the course of his speech said that while it was true that there had been factors in Canada which, did not occur in New Zealand, the lesson of the dejfeat of the Laurier Government’ was, that the people could unmake at the polls what they had made, and he was confident that the lesson would be very forcibly impressed upon the AVard Government next month. He received a hearty vote of thanks-

The meeting at Northcote was attended by about 250 persons.,who greeted Air. Alassey with prolonged applause, and cheers. At this meeting also the Leader of the Opposition received a vote of thanks.

ANOTHER LIBEL ACTION.

MR lAN SIAISON AGAIN PROCEEDS AGAINST “H.B. TRIBUNE.”

‘ NAPIER, Nov. 24. Mr. H. lan S’imson, Liberal candidate for the Hawke’s Bay seat, has issued a writ for £2OOO against the Hawke’s Bay “Tribune” for the publication of an alleged libel.

“THESE MISERABLE PINPRICK INGS.”

PREMIER ON THE OPPOSITION

ROTORUA, Nov. 24. Sir Joseph Ward delivered a political address to a crowded audience tonight, He vigorously attacked the Opposition for criticism of the Government’s financial policy, stating that- not one of those who now complained of Ins extravagance had opposed the loans, nor would the Opposition dare suggest the repealing of any of the legislation they had so strenuously obstructedDealing with the charges that taxation had been increased during his term as head of the Government, he pointed out that the sum lent to settlers on the land, providing homes for workers, loans to local bodies, and purchase of Native lands had not cost the taxpayer a penny piece. He ridiculed the Opposition on their change of front regarding the capital invested in the country, saying that the very men who at the time ojf financial stress complained that lie was driving money out of the country blamed him because there was too much capital in the country, but these miserable oinprickings found him indifferent. It was the landlordism of the Okl Country that drove the pioneers to New Zealand and was driving thousands annually from England and causing her to lag behind in the race against Germany. Replying to Mr. Massey’s complaint at Palmerston that the Lands Department war lethargic, he pointed out that since September last 235,288 acres had been opened up, and another 42,000 acres, consisting of 56 sections in the Taranaki district, would bo disposed of prior to the end of January. In the Auckland district on October 26th and 27th. 28,355 acres were opened up. 86 selectors taking 26.335 acres. Within the last ten years 64,000 people had been placed on the land, and during his Premiership 8000 souls had been settled. More land was being settled than had been dealt with under any Minister during the past fifteen years.

Sir Joseph; then dealt with the provisions of the Bill prior idling for compulsor” acquisition of Native lands. Ho showed that the comparison of . New Zealand with Victoria wa s unfair, as the latter country had not paid £4,000,000 on account of a Maori war, nor advanced £12,000,000 to settlers, nor paid £3,000,000 for Native lands. Victoria had completed the construction of railways,• and had not advanced £280,000 to local bodies, nor advanced huge sums to workers.

Referring to the charge oif extravagance in connection with Rotorua. Sir Joseph said since the town had been taken over by the State £265,311 had been expended bv the Tourist Department. The grants were the voluntary policy of the. Government except in a very few instances, where the matters were brought forward bv the member. Mistakes in detail had been made, font he challenged them to point to any wilful extravagance. At the conclusion Sir Joseph received a viote of thanks and confidence by a large majority.

THE PREMIER’S PROGRAMME

FULL UP TILL THE ELECTION

AUCKLAND, Nov. 24. To-morrow the Prime Minister will deliver a political address in To Arbiia. On Sunday he will soend a. few hours in Auckland,' and will then proceed to New Plymouth hy sea.. Sir Joseph Ward has stated that he has arranged a programme that will occupy the whole of his time until the elections, and he will not he able to deliver an address \in Auckland City. On Monday morning he speaks at Norm an by, and at noon at Hawora. In the afternoon' lie. will lay the foundation stone of the. new District High School! at Stratford, and in the