The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 6, 1901. CYCLISTS’ CLAMOR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 206, 6 September 1901, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, SEPTEMBER 6, 1901. CYCLISTS’ CLAMOR.

TnE correspondence that has passed between the Secretary of the Auckland Cycling organisation and the Premier savor-s a good deal of tho impudent. The League, apparently, seeks the power to tax all cyclists. Their object is, no doubt, good, but the powers should only be placed in the hands of responsible local bodies. A strongly worded resolution was sent to tho Premier, who replied:—“ Bockaeart, Escp, Auckland, — Telegram conveying resolution passed at some meeting or other received. Alleged foundations for passing resolutions an enigma to me. Would like some further explanation. Government are bound to give preference to such measures as are announced to Parliament as Government measures, and tho imposition of additional taxation at the instigation of interested parties should not bo sprung as a surprise on Parliament. — K, J. Seddox.” Then Mr Bochaert does a “scorch” with tho pen, and surely provides tho Premier with a hearty laugh. The message states : “Sir Joseph Ward strongly favors Cycle Boards Bill, and promised to take it up if colleagues agreeable. League knows full well you must be opposed, otherwise Bill would have been taken up this session as it was last. League does not think you taking any interest in matter, as some months ago, a fortnight after receiving -1000 signatures in favor of Cycle Bill, you wired asking what petition we were referring to. Cannot understand you talking about springing a surprise on Parliament. The League has no necessity for these practices. The desired legislation is honest and permissive, A copy of the Bill and full information Upon the subject sent evfery member Upper and Lower House bofore session, and this favorably commented on 'in House. New South Wales Government heartily supporting the movement and using our Bill. Your remark anfjole evidence you have not taken much interest in matter, as taxation can only be imposed upon those desiring

it by an immense majority, arid so confident are cyclists of . favorable public opinion and cyclists’ support, that they are willing to j accept much larger majority.” That is the first portion of the telegram—dor it is a telegram—but the first part is mild compared to that which follows. Haring warmed up to his work the writer gets quite excitable, aud thus proceeds: ‘'League feels your treatment contemptuous, aud unworthy of the movement, and trusts you will see your way to help a large body of electors to assist themselves by manly self-reliant legislation, such as the proposed Cycle Bill, which has not been objected to by any cycling body in the colony, but has been supported from all centres and by all classes. Intense irritation amongst cyclists that after Bill being taken up last year, aud their putting in a year’s hard work familiarising public and members with provisions of Bill, no assistance given. Sending this wire collect, as immense amount of telegraphing caused by Grovemment’s inattention to cyclists’ wishes has been a heavy burden to league’s funds. Trust you will kindly pardon liberty, and look upon it as country’s eontribution to movement. League confidently hopes that once you realise the permissive beneficial nature of proposed legislation, and how much it is desired, that you will try to spare time to get the Bill passed this session.” An organisation that adopts such a .one requires to bo watched by the general public. With all the “yoar’s hard work ” of the Loaguo, we doubt if even tlxo great body of cyclists aro aware of the purport of the Bill. The Premier is quite right in refusing to rush such an important mea- | sure through the House. The idea of j it is a good, but the Bill should stand tho test usually given to a measure of so much importance to tho public.

The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Bench is to be held next Friday. A dividend of 20s in tho £ on wages claims is now payablo in tho estate of W. 0. Skeet.

A general meeting of members of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce is convened for to-night. A cablegram from Melbourne states that Commandant and Mrs Booth have sailed for Loudon.

The business premises of Messrs Ranger and Co. have been connected with the telephone exchange. No. 100. A special meeting of members of the Cosmopolitan Club will be held to-night to elect officers and transact other business.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of London have sent hearty greetings to tho Methodist Ecumenical Conference, now sitting in London. At the Supreme Court yesterday Messrs

A. G. Wheeler and C. 11. D. Evans were granted exemption from service on the common jury, being volunteers. Captain Edwin reported yesterday : “ North-cast to north and west gale ; glass fall ; sea heavy outside, but decreasing after 12 hours from now ; indications good tides, and for much rain.”

Messrs Mackrcll and Colley, tho successful tenderers for alterations to Mr

Friar’s premises, yesterday had a large staff at tho work. Tho firm make a point of promptly carrying out the work entrusted to it. Holders of shares in Broken Hill mines

will bo delighted to read tho cablegram in to-day’s Times, in regard to the now method said to have been discovered for dealing with sulphide ores. At 10 this morning tho case of Cooper v. Muldoon will be taken in tho Supreme Court, and the Banco ease, Oppcnhcimcr v. Shelton, will probably bo taken in tho afternoon. Bankruptcy business is sot down for Monday. Tho Waiapu .County Council invites applications for working an American road machine, for throe months. Applicants to find horses and labor. Applications should reach the office, Waipiro Bay, not later than 12 noon on Saturday, 21st September. A statement in.last night’s paper that the first of tho timber for the leading lights was being brought to Gisborne this morning by tho steamer Fanny requires some explanation, seeing that Messrs Clayton Bros, supplied some of tho timber three weeks ago, and work on it has been steadily proceeding during that period.

A trooper in South Africa writes to a friend in Gisborne : —“ The only trouble in these places is that they arc infested with officers who arc suffering from bad attacks of pompom fever or else mauscritis. You can pretty well guess that they got a nice time from the beastly Colonials (as they call us). There is no saluting or any notice taken of officers by Colonials, which annoys them terribly.” Fry’s performance of making five centuries in succession is unique in the annals of first-class cricket, no other batsman having scored more than three, although Fry almost equalled his present feat last season, when ho scored 12b and 229 (in one match), 110, 96, and 105 in successive innings. His 140 is his twelfth century this year, which equals tiio best on record put up by Abel, of Surrey, last season. Tho only batsman who has previously scored 3000 in a season is Ranjitsinhji, who made 3159 in 1899 and 3065 in 1900.

The arrangements for tho military sports to be hold by tho East Coast Mounted liifios at the Park on the King’s Birthday are in a forward state. Tho programme will be issued shortly, and will include a number of interesting and novel events. The Sports Committee meets at the Drillshcd at 7.30 on Tuesday evening next. The public can confidently rely on enjoying an attractive military display. A strong and energetic committee of fifteen, with Quartermaster-Sergeant Evans as secretary, are sparing no pains to ensure tho success of the sports. Strange, but true. Hot weather produces lassitude and enervation. Tho appetito for roast beef, pork and beans, and all that sort of physical fuel goes. There is less of tho craving for tiie drinks that elevate the temperature and a general relaxation of energy. Yet while the dog star is holding the centre of tho firmament and the animal kingdom generally is disposed to loaf, we have our worst crimes and the most of them. Tho passions turn loose and crime has its carnival. Have the doctors diagnosed the situation ? Free Press, Detroit.

At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr Barton, S.M., James Spencer, an old pensioner, was convicted of drunkenness, and fined 20s, in default 14 days' hard labor. His Honor saying that be would consider whether he would deprive the accused of bis old age pension, the money not being granted for obtaining drink. Harry Erection was fined 10s and costs 2s. Mr E. X. Jones appeared for the defence. Accused was further charged with committing an indecent act in Lowe street, and was sentenced to 48 hours’ hard labor, the defence that the art was not wilfully done not being upheld.

The East Coast Mounted Ilifles held their usual monthly mounted parade in Humphries’ paddock, yestdrday afternoon. There was a good muster, about GO members of all ranks, under Captain Winter, being on parade. Lieutenant Hutchinson was examined by Major MeCredie and Captain Winter in practical drill. Staff Sergt.-Major Tuck put the company through a number of fast movements, which were satisfactorily performed. In the evening, a dismounted parade was held in the drill-shed. The Martini-Enfield carbines, which the Cornpan;/ have used since its formation, were handed in. The new Magazine rifles will | be issued after instruction has been given in the care, description, and use of the arm by Quartermaster-Sergeant C. Hellier Evans, who holds a certificate of competency from the School of Military Instruction at Wellington. At a meeting of the Company, held after parade, the members of the City Band were elected honorary members of the Company.

All things are overcome by patience—if there is enough money behind it.

It is not believed that Kitchener reports all the things he regrets. —Indianapolis Sentinel.

Tho annual social of tho Lady Foresters takes place on Thursday next, and should be largely attcr. I. It is certain to bo a very enjoyable ■v.t-hering. The meet' : g of the Licensing Bench is to be h l on Friday next, as the Chairman --ill be engaged at tho Supreme Court to u .v.

We understand that the defence of the prisoner indicted at the Supreme Courtyesterday on a charge of indecent assault was provided for by the Education Department. Why the State should defend in such a case needs explaining.

Mr Cecil Rhodes never does anything by halves When he came over to England by tho last mail from South Africa, besides other specially provided comforts, he was accompanied by his own chef, his own poultry, and his own cow. — The Onlooker. The excellent work done by\he Beautifying Association on the Tavuhcru bank of Head’s Quay has been much admired. The gardener, Mr Wilson, is now planting the bank on the Haiti side ol the Waituata river with native shrubs. A number of tb.esc were obtained from the bush by Messrs Barton and Wilson, and others from Mr Nolan’s property at Tuamotu. The liabilities opened up by the Tail Vale Railway judgment are very grave, and if the Courts took a wide view of what constitutes damage in case of a strike, few strikes could be undertaken which did not expose the societies to a serious risk of bankruptcy in the result. — Westminster Gazette.

Many changes in tho King’s household come into operation this month, while the staff of servants both at Buckingham l’alace and Windsor Castle will henceforward be greatly reduced. One reason for this is that the King and Queen have decided that there shall be no separate table for the suite, as was tho. case in Queen Victoria’s reign. Those, therefore, who arc in attendance will dine every night with their Majesties without having to be specially invited.—World.

Turanga Church Services.—Sunday next— Waimata (with Holy Communion), 11 a.m.; Waerenga-a-hika, 3 p.m.; Makauri (Hr C. Fox), 7 p.m.

Roman Catholic Church Services—Sunday Sept. 8,11)01. —Gisborne: Mass, Sand 11 a.m' Vespers, 7 p.m. Ormond: .Mass, [I a.m, To Arai: Mass, 11 a.m.—liev. T. Mulvihill.