COOK MEMORIAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 489, 30 July 1902, Page 3

COOK MEMORIAL.

MR SAVAGE’S KINDLY. REPLY,

Mr John Savage, of Auckland, writes : “ I sincerely sympathise with your movement, anil should have supported it, if all my best energies had not been con* centratc-d in trying to establish a A etcrans Home here. Trusting that your Committee will be able to carry out your proposal.”

NEW ZEALAND'S MAGAZINI

ENCOURAGING LETTER FROM THE EDITOR. The editor of the New Zealand lllustrated Magazine writes : “ I shall have much pleasure in furthering your vory laudable object through the Magazine. Had I received your letter a little earlier, I could have had a better notice in the August number, but as it came late I had only space to put in a short notice in tho “ Round the World ” columns at tho end. I should suggest that one of your Committee might send an article on tho subject of Captain Cook’s landing and your desire to cornmemorato it, for tho next number, Septomber. It should bo short and effective. Wishing you every success.”

A NICE LETTER FROM AIR ARTHUR MYEIUS, ' SHOULD COMMEND ITSELF. TO EVERY COLONIST-

Mr Arthur Myers, of Auckland writes :

“ Dear Sir,—l am duly in receipt of yours of tho 14th inst., wheroby X noto that a movement is on foot in Gisborne to erect a momorial to mark tho first landingplaco in Now Zealand of Captain Cook, and that it is the Committee’s intention 'to make the matter a colonial ono. In reply permit me to enclose a small donation of £1 Is towards tho funds of an object, which, I feel sure, should commend itself to every colonist in New Zealand, I need not remark that I consider your worthy efforts aro deserving of the highest praise, as I know of no better method of engendering and encouraging tho spirit of patriotism than by inculcating in tho minds of tho young a knowledgo and keen appreciation of the important events of a nation’s history. This particularly applies to tho event you desire to commomorato. Wishing you success in your endeavours, —Yours faithfully, Authur Myers,

LETTER FROM THE lION. C. 11, MILLS, “ Doar Sir, —I am in receipt of your lotter of tho 14th inst., informing me that thcro is a movement on foot in Gisboruo to erect a memorial to commomorato the first landing in New Zealand of Capt, Cook, and have rnuoh pleasure in enclosing a cheque for £1 Is. I hopo that tho Committee will be successful in their efforts.” — Yours faithfully, C. H. Mills.

PARLIAMENT ASKED FOR VOTE Tho following is a copy of the telegram sent by tho Secrotary of tho Cook Memorial Fund to the Hon. James Carroll, asking Parliament for a voto to tho fund: — “ The Committee thank you for tho kindly interest you arc taking in tho Cook memorial. A sub-committeo has been appointed to enquire into tho cost of tho ground, and it is intended to acquire as much of Kaiti hill as possible... Committee aro very anxious that tho monument should be a good one, and it will probably cost at least £IOOO. Seeing that the movemont is a national ono, we hope that Parliament will see its way to vote at least £SOO, or give subsidy. Forogoing is resolution of meeting, but would ask you to defer bringing matter beforo Parliament until wo write to each momber of tho Houso, and also mako application for vote. This .will be done by Wednesday’s mail, and wo hope you will do your best for us. Am also writing Sir J. Ward at length, asking him to get Mr Soddon to bring tho matter before the Home authorities. Will bo glad to receive suggestions from you.”

MR CARROLL’S REPLY. HAS EVERY CONFIDENCE IN UNDERTAKING. FAVORS LARGER SCHEME OF ACQUIRING KAITI HILL. Last evening, Mr W. Gaudin, Horn Secretary of tho Cook Memorial Fundi received the following telegram from Mr Carroll:—

“Ro Cook Memorial: Tho matter is boforo the Government for consideration of an amouu. to bo placed on tho Estimates in aid of tho movement. When tho amount is placed on the Estimates, it will then bo submitted to the Houso for approval, so your letter to members on the subject will have time to materialise. I have every confidence in the undertaking, but, at the same time, recognise that nothing should be left undone that will ensure success. lam strongly in favor of tho larger scheme of acquiring a portion of Kaiti for a public domain, and in addition to tho erection of a Cook obelisk. It is just possible that I may be in Gisborne for Coronation Day. If so, I will tako tho opportunity to talk the matter over with your Committee.”