The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, OCTOBER 15, 1902.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 545, 15 October 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, OCTOBER 15, 1902.

THE GREAT STRIKE. Our cablegrams day by day show that the coalminers’ strike in America is gradually becoming more serious, though fortunately so far the lawless element has been kept well in check, and the threats of hanging some of the capitalists on lamp-posts have not been taken very seriously. The statement that President Roosevelt has been appealing to -J. Pierpont 51 organ to end the strike proves once more that the capitalists are the real sovereigns and rulers of the world. .Mr Morgan went abroad on April 2. shortly after the first 111 titterings 01 trouble in the anthracite region.... It was then confidently predicted, however, that there would be no strike. The contract between the operators and the miners, under which the latter had been working since the strike of 1900, expired on April 1, hut an arrangement had been made to continue operations under 1 lie same terms for one month in order to give time for the negotiation of a new agreement. For a month or more after Mr Morgan went away it looked as tnough a strike would be averted. , The miners, who, at first, made many demands, gradually receded from all of them except that foi a five per cent, increase in wages. Finding that the operators were unwilling to yield on any point, the miners quit work on May 12, and three days later the. order to strike was made permanent. The strike has now been on more than six months, and the oft-repeated promise of the operators that the mines would be re-opened, either by the surrender of the strikers, or by the employment of non-union men, is apparently as far as ever from fulfilment! During the absence of Mr Morgan, lie steadily ignored appeals to interfere in the anthracite coal situation. He went abroad burdened with important missions, chief among them being the completion of his Atlantic Shipping Must and he refused to have his attention diverted by matters at home which he thought could await his return. In the meantime, the presidents of the coal roads, who have been managing the operators’ side af the struggle have done nothing beyond attempting to starve the miners into submission, and declaring that they have nothing to arbitrate. They apparently paid no attention to the steady approach of a coal famine, which, with the cold weather, reached a desperate stage. Nobody who understands the situation, would, however, believe that these conditions would be allowed to continue long after Mr Morgan had reached home, and learned how Ins railroad presidents had been running things. After the anticipated settlement, the uliief question will be the price of coal in America during the winter. It ect-t-ainly threatens to cause great suffering among the poor af New York, and charity organisations arc much concerned as to how the situation is to lie coped with, but, the capitalists arc coming to the rescue to some extent, by having special provision made for the supply of coal to the poor people at cheap rates. It is estimated that there are in Greater New York two hundred thousand families, comprising! a million persons, who buy their coal

by the basket or pail. The price of coal has more than doubled there. At the high prices thousands of families who found it barely possible to get along in past seasons will now hate

a very trying time. But the poor of New York and other cities are not the only ones who will suiter if the coal strike continues. The winter affords a cheerless outlook to the 115,111)0 miners and their families—nearly half a million pensons in all. The small savings which they had at the commencement of the strike are now exhausted, and they are dependent on the funds of their organisation, contributed by the hituminous coal-miners, who are just now more prosperous than ever. These latter now threaten to strike, and unless something is done, and that very

speedily, there is bound to tie much misery and loss of life. When we remember that strikes are a tiling of the past, in New Zealand, we cannot hut

feel thankful that whatever may he

the defects of our labor legislation wc are not as badly off as arc the people in the laotl.of trusts—America.

The Hospital Trustees meet this evening.

Lands in Nuhaka and Ilangaroa dis tricts will he thrown open for selection al the Laud Oilico to-day. Messrs Stubbs and Co., agent?, advertise for a sleeping partner in a small lucrative business in town. Capital required, about £2OO.

Persons suffering from corns are advised to call on Mr S. Earle and obtain some of W'asmulh's corn cure.

R is the best remedy in the market. Tendeis for the purchase of the interests of the bankrupt in the estato of James Erskine, of section No. 7, suburbs of Oimond, containing 10 acres 25 perches, with dwelling, close to-day at noon. At the meeting of the Borough Council last evening reference was made by the Mayor to the fact that Dr. DeEisle, Government Health Officer, and himseir had visited Waihircrc during the past week. "Dr DeLisle did not make a report,’' remarked His Worship, “ hut no doubt he will do so later on. At the time of our visit there was an abundant supply of water.” The Councillors present did not make any remarks in reply to His Worship, end as Cr Lysnar was not present tiio question of tho source of Gis-. borne’s water supply was not opened up for discussion.

A cottage at Ormond, occupied by the Sisters of Mercy, was destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. The Sisters were absent-at the time, being in charge of the pupils, who were having a picnic. The lire occurred at half-past three, and a number of railway men and residents formed a brigade and endeavored to suppress it. It was thought that this had been done, hut later in the afternoon the tire again broke out in the roof,, and there being no water at hand the budding was destroyed. The cause of the lire is unknown. It is supposed to have started in the kitchen, a small tire having been leftin the grate, and it is thought that a piece of IMhted wood may have fallen on the floor? The insurances were 11200, half tho amounting in the Royal Exchange Office and half in the Royal Insurance Company. Very few of the contents of the house were saved.

At a meeting of the West End Cricket Club, held at the Record Reign Hotel, about fifteen members were pieoeut, Mr Hodge presiding. In regard to the subscription, it was decided to make the fee for joining at T2s 6d, juniors under 18 to be admitted for 7s 6d. The question of ground was considered, and it was resolved that all matches be played at Te Hapara this year, provided the ground coma be obtained, and the other clubs were agreeable. It was resolved to commence the season next Thursday at Te Hapara. Messrs Plimmer, Andrews, Hodge, and Hawkins were appointed a Committee to provide the materials, the Committee to guarantee the cost until the subscriptions were collected. Messrs Hodge, Andrews, and Sheridan were appointed a Selection Committee. Mr Hodge was elected captain of the Saturday eleven, with Mr H. E. Dodd as vice-captain, and Mr J. Andrews was elected captain of the Tburs* day team, with Mr P. Sheridan vice- | captain.

The ’Frisco mail arrives by the Eiingamite this afternoon.

Applications ciose at noon for the position of non-resident medical superintendent of the Gisborne Hospital. Mr IT. Baxter, who has been manager and stationmaster at Gisborne since ihiestablishment of the railway, leaves for Wellingto 1 today.

By special request, Mrs Grossmaun wil: repeat her lecture oil " Health " to ladi - t-jis evening at iial-pa-t seven, in h rooms over Dalrymple’s. Cr. Kennedy 13 having a septic tank erected at his residence in Palmerston Hoad, and last evening he invited the members of the Council to inspect it. In conversation with a Taranaki farmer 1 correspondent ic-amed that several have lost many rauablc cows dur ng the ate cold snap, in one instance as many as to in one herd dying.

Tc-n natives 1 including two women) swam to shore three miles out at Eea ofl tVaiinarama the- other day. Their long swim, which was successfully negotiated by all hands, was necessitated by the cap -izing of their- boat in which they had been crayfishing.

Yesterday news was received of the lenth of Mr \V. A. Barton’s father at Hokitika. The deceased gentleman, who mid reached the age of 80 years, had been ailing for some time, and his death was iot unexpected. lie was a resident of tlokilika for the past 30 years, and leaves a family of three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss.

At the Council meeting last evening, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Harding, it was decided to send a telegram to the Postmaster-General congratulating him 011 the completion and opening of the new office. "It was quite an event in Gisborne,” remarked the Mayor; “ It is a very line building, and should greatly facilitate the work of tho office.”

The team to represent the Gisborne Freezing Works in ti e f- 0 ball match against Taruheru works next Saturday will be selected from the following ; - Spiers, J. It. Jones, Webster, Cedenvcll, v’urhett, Newton (2). Sullivan, Stringer Fraser, Williamson (2), Fairlie, Richardson, Maeinniny, Moore, Morrison, Law, Grrliam, Kennedy (2), Edwards, Kelleti (2 , Calcott, Glennie, Jackson, Roderick (2), Brown, Siddells, Kill;, Crone, Burns, Grey, James, Ashley, Brader, MeKullar, Cunningham, Hansen, and Hill. Court William Gladstone, 0030, A.O.F-, held their usual meeting on Tuesday, Gib i 11st. , Chief Ranger Bro. C. F. Lewis pre .siding. Two candidates woro duly initiated, and others proposed for membership. Bro. Gibson, D.C.R. for Hawke’s Bay Dislr.’ct, was herntily welcomed on visiting the Court, by the C.R., and at his imitation Bro. Gibson gave a very interesting address on the subject of tho pro posed Subsidiary High Court, the establishment of which will be of great benefit to the Foresters of New Zealand.

The following telegram was received yesterday from the lion. J. Carroll with regard to the question of co-operative dairying; “I am glad that the district has made a start in tho right direction ro dairying, and that suppliers appreciate the fact. It is only a matter of time now and the industry will grow to its just proportions and spread throughout the district. Tolago is one of the places I look to for an early development in connection with dairying. Mr Barron will bo up about tho end of tho month, and I will get him to go there and inspect the properties, with a view of acquiring, etc.” The Star of Gisborne Lodge, No. 61, 1.0.0. F. of N.Z., American Constitution, held their usual meeting on Thursday evening last at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, Bro. Dobhie, Noble Grand, presiding. Two candidates were duly initiated, several woro elected, and others proposed. On account of the holiday tho attendance was not what might have been expected. The committee appointed to see to the anuiversary celebration reported as to arrangements, etc. The next meeting of the Lodge will bo on Thursday, October 23rd, when a full muster- of members requested, and candidates elected are requested to attend at 8 p.m. sharp. At, the Police Court yesterday a case

of interest to settlers generally came before Mr Barton, S.M, Charles Peteuson was charged with slaughtering a bullock in a public place at Kaili, the information being laid by the Kaiti Road Board, for whom Mr Nolan appeared. Defendant admitted killing the beast, but stated that he was not aware that it, was an offence. Mr Nolan said that the case was brought as a warning, as people living a little distance from town thought they could slaughter animals without any restriction. llis Worship said that the case being the first of the kind brought in the district, he would not inflict a heavy penalty. Defendant was lined 10s, with £1 8s costs. Matters in connection with the scow

Southern Isle had a good deal of attention at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Joseph Frank Virgin was charged with having refused to join the ship without reasonable excuse. Mr Lysnar appeared for the complainant, Captain Darragli, and Mr Jones for the defendant. A good deal of evidence was taken, the defence being to the effect, that Virgin had not really left the ship, but on account of some limber falling on his foot, had consulted Dr Morrison, who had advised him to rest for a few days. I-lis Worship said it could hardly he said that the defendant had refused to rejoin the

ship—it appeared that he had never left. The charge would be dismissed, but he recommended the defendant to go back to the ship, and gjlvo no further trouble. Mr Jones :He intends to go back, but wants his wages. A solicitor’s fee of a guinea was allowed. Noil Reid, the cook on the scow sued the captain and owners for £8 •Is lQd, balance of wages due to him for 35 days’ work. A counter-claim was set yp, charging plaintiff with desertion, and claiming £-1 11s 3d for expenses incurred in connection with the alleged desertion. The Collector of Customs (Mr W. J. Hawley), in his evidence, stated that he had instructed Captain Darragli to write Reid off as a deserter, as "lie had refused to join the scow when it was about to leave Gisborne for Mercury Biiy. Mr Jones, who appeared for the plaintiff, contended that any such alleged desertion should have been entered up in the log hook. Mr Lysnar, for the defendants, claimed that the charge of desertion had been substantiated on the facts. His Worship. while considering that the claim was admitted, said he had no doubt that the plaintiff had deserted the vessel. Judgment was therefore given for the amount claimed, but off that £3 Is 3d expenses were allowed in connection with the desertion. The plaintiff was allowed £1 13s for co,sts.