Mr White (Hokitika) severely attacked Messrs Luckie and Harrison, and said if the latter were more indepen-lent and less ser vile in his support of the Ministry, he would be of more benefit to bis constituent". He said Mr Luck ie was a mere tool of the Minis try ; and attacked the Government patron age, especially of the Press. He said that the Press Association Was a mere Govern ment institution under the immediate con r trol of two Ministers of the Crown, and Mr Harrison was an unscrupulous supporter of the Ministry. He affirmed that attempts had been made to influence his vote by means of the wires.
