We have already published the list of gentlemen nominated at Ahaura as fit and proper persons for election as a member of the Nelson Provincial Council. The following is given by the " Grey Valley Times " as a report of the speeches of the candidates, with the exception of Messrs Corbett and Gray, the report of whose speeches was held over. Mr Guinness came forward and said that for the second time he came forward to seek the suffrages of the electors. He had hitherto done all in his power to ad vance the interests of the Grey Valley, and was satisfied that he had done his duty to his constituents, and it weuld remain to be seen whether the electors thought different. If elected, he would continue to persevere in what he con sidered to be his duty. He would, if elected, always regard the interests of the Grey Valley as paramount, but would not altogether overlook the other parts of the Province. There was some very impor tant business to be brought before the Council next session, and it was necessary that the electors should be careful in their discrimination. One of the most important matters requiring legislation was a refor mation in the existing law referring to the constitution of the Executive. The pre sent Executive was constituted by an Act of the Provincial Council, but the effect of that Act was to completely set aside the interference of the Provincial Council with the functions of the Executive. Under the present Act he considered that the Superintendent had too much power, and preferred to see him amenable to \ the Provincial Council. He would, if elected, make it his business to at once introduce a Bill to make the desired changes in the Executive under which the Council should have power at any time to eject the mem bers of the Executive. The powers exer cised by the Superintendent under the present regime were excessive. He pre ferred to see the Superintendent under the control of the Council and would endeavor to effect that end. The repre sentatives of the people were the best judges as to the manner in which the duties of Superintendent should be dis charged, and to them he should wish to commit the power of controlling the office. 