Evidence, say observers, of mounting concerns that he may not have done enough to secure the vote.

As the payment was to secure the vote it would have been improper, no matter whether it went to the individual or their federation.

Later saying it would help to secure a vote on the proposed amendments.

A candidate for election would be expected to offer concessions of land or money to the electors in order to secure their vote.

The first wave had secured the vote and begun the process of legal equality.