Political Notes.
THE OHINEMUBI SEAT.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)

PAEROA, October 11

Mr L. De Bakker opened his e!ec* total campaign last night, when be addressed a meeting oi electors in the Criterion Theatre. Mr F. Cock, Chair man of the County Council, occupied che chair, and the Hall we s crowded, ihe candidate, who was roceivad with great applause, gave a very able address, which was most attentively listened to. He announced himself as a strong supporter of the pi event Government, whose career he briefly reviewed before laying down his own platform. An' this candidate will address meetings at the Thames shortly, I will not enlarge on hi* speech. At its conclusion he was asked several questions, which were ably answered. Hoarty votes of thanks to the speaker and the chairman brought the meeting to a close.
At the Beehive grand show of men's, youths' and boys' clotting hat*, paps and ties, cricket and tencis shiris, collars, braces'. Alfred Court, direct importer—Advt

The Legislative Council.
SOME DO NOT DESIRE RE-

APPOINTMENT.
MATTER WILL BE SETTLED

TO-MORROW.
(Per Press Association.) - WELLINGTON, October 12.
The Hon. MacGregor has intimated to the Premier that he doea not pro pose to accept re-appointment to the Legislative Council. It is understood that one or two other retiring mem bers will also decline re-nomination.
The appointments will not be defi nitely settled till Saturday.
Parliamentary.
HOUSE OF KfctiiESEaTATIVES

(Per Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, October 12.
The House resumed at 7.30, wnen the debate on. the third reading of the Kauri Gum Bill was continued by Meesrß. Scobie McKenaie, Pirani, Taylor, Houston, McGowan, R. Mc- Kenzie, Monk and Rolleston. The third reading was carried without amendment.
The Shipping and Seamen's Act Amendment Bill was further consid ered in committee.
