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TO TU 13 15 1 j ROTO US. (^ ICNTLRMttX.— t hive thi honor U Jf odor myself ,-h a Jan lidato for the Ifej esi-itacou of the Grey V.tUoy in the Genera' Asjcmbly. As the approaching session is likely to he of more tin i use;- 1 import* 'ie?. nivng io tho Constitution* 1 refomu w'lioh tho p-osent Government havo undertaken lo introduce, it is necessary tint the views of any Candidate should, upon theso and oJicr questions, bo explicitly stated. I may, therefore au iounce t that I como forward in tho interests of that Liberal Pai ,y, which acknowledges Sir George Groy ns its loader, and whoso object it is to so reform the legislation ond the ndnruistr. . ; ou that equal right", equal privilege*, and a fair nnd cquitablo disliibution of the trxiiiion of the Colony, may bo conferred upon the inhabitants ot New Zealand. To tins end the extension of the Frnn« chiso, so that every adult male may oxer* cisco voto after a limited residence iv tho Colony; tbo readjustment of the Ijopro. sontntion so that all paiis of tho Colony may bo properly represented * shorter Parliaments * and a dolinite plan tor the. payment of members, will largely contribute, and measures to their ol|ect w.ll have my supeort. Whilst I doubt tluit tho financial circumstances of tho Colony, and the demands 'for tVo continuance, of Public Works, will for some couaidcrablo time permit any reduction, in tho ordinary tnxation, I should assist in any measure n^cli, whilst on throne han,d relieving tho tux*-, tion of the working classes, would mako lundod property contribute its fair share to the burdens of tljyo Colony, Tho efforts of Sir George Groy to pro^ euro tho p4*.«ago of a Land Law which will mako tho possession of lan,! as easy t j the working classes frs- the. purposo 0.---settlement, as to. the. rich capitalists for the. purpose of speculation, w,o»jJd have my hearty support. Ui>ou tho subjpot of Education, whilst J- should oppose any disturbance of tho National and unscclarion charsoter-of. tlm Stale seho)ls. it cannpf. be overlooked that there is. a largo minority of our fel-low-vibjpots who enjertuin strong, religous convictions which except in special- cases,, prevent tlnir availing themseb-es of these, schools, and ns they contribute tin equal; shnro.of the general taxation < f/the Colony, some rea O.iable concession should bo made in tiioir behalf, and I. for on-, wouldiMipport such a compromise as this,-. : Say for. instance, 'hot where a Cathol.eschool of sufKpient iinpor,tnnoo numeric-. a,'ly. and vnhich, upon, State inspection, renohpthe averages of efficiency, tho malingers, of suph school shall receive A su n per head of tho children pro. rataAo the. nvcrago cost of eaoh child in the State, .school**,, exclusive of the cost of buildings, on condition of courso fiat lhe education, is. free. A system of a similar character has worked; well and hannpni iiijdy in, Nclsott.for tniiny yea}M,,and uptil recently in. Westland* and would h um, satisfied aJbi,y a ifi-out de*l of dissatisfaction arising bin, n sens*? of injustice, wif'iput in. anyway impairing the ellieio.icy, of the. state sehpols or jeopardising lb,- object of the State that ov»»ry child shall receive, a sounfl elementary edpetion. Tlio future maintenance of hospitals, and other charitable institutions, is one. that must be placed upon a, sounder mil moro permanent- basis thun. at present. IJ am decidedly opposed to tho management-, of hospitals being handediover to.Oounty. Coiine.ls or U'l'-mgh Councils, nnd, am, of opinion that whatever may bo the source, from which the income of th -so iiistution*. mny be derived, tho management shouldj bo vested iv committees elected by ratepayers or subscribers. Any. measure for. placing this important question on,a pro* per focting will have my support. The maintenance of mom road* is a. question that <il<o requires impivdiaie. settlement, more especially in the caso of the West Ooint Counties, the m;iin road*, of which traverse long distances. through, a country which for tho most pnrtis.q|iiu> unavailable for rating purposes., I am, of opinion that, as tii« main r.vjds on lhe West Coast wero consiruetol by tho. Government in lieu of railways, ibe Q O , veriiineut should keep them in rep iir, as they mitnlain railways oUewbeie. AsSir George Grey has already eoneu re-l to some exlont in lbw view, [ feel no doubt that with proper efforts—in which If would Ivcartily jpin— this concession would bo granted by Parliament, and. thus largely relieve tho Counties, If elected, I- shall u.se my best endeavours to secure a moro prom.it and efficiont administration of the Wn>to. Lands in this district, which,. I think s could) bo dono by tho appointment of a Commissioner for the District,, t)io County Councils acting as Board&.of Advtco.or by some similar plnn that would secure local knowledgQ.and control. Jfl tho probablo event of a re-distribu*. tion of seats, I should wwlcavour to obtain, a third memjier, and secure aa alteration in tho oonstituorwj, whioh is, in my opinion, too large* A» more satisfactory arrangement iwtfd bo for the. lnangahua County, the Grey County, and. tho. Borough of Groymonth to bo separate, constituencies, each roturningonp member, fdo noti ftfprcluwd th^t thoro wouhli bo any difficulty in, procuring; thi^ alteration. With regard to tho quo«tio»,of A Separation of the twnJ Inlands, I should stead-, fnstly oppose Rpy attempt whatever to. divido the Colony,, ond whilst I would gladly assist in making tlio County, system mpro cfilcicnt, I would nst consent to a return, to Provincialism, I shall do all in my power to securo. nmplo provision for. tho harbour works nt Greymouth and tho construction of bridges along, the. mam, roads, and to, induce tho Government to make concos*, sions in. rospoct of leases, oa, tho Grey« mouth Nalivw-rcssrvo. With regard to other matters, I, shall have tlio opportunity of presenting, myself beforo you,, whpn I shall bo. gltd to. nfford^nny necessary explanation. I may now. conclude by expressing i hopo that if my opinions are in accordance >. with your own you will again, confpr upou. mp the honour of circling mp ns.y.our re* proscntativo;. and assuring you, that Ii wjll, devote uiy best effprtsto promoto tho. interests, of the constituency,— a niv,, Gentlemen, your obedient servant W. If. lIAIUUSON

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Inangahua Times, Volume v, Issue 3, 15 May 1878, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Inangahua Times, Volume v, Issue 3, 15 May 1878, Page 2

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