The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY IS, 1903. A VINDICATION.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 894, 18 May 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVE RY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY IS, 1903. A VINDICATION.

Our hearty congratulations are tendered to the proprietor and editor of ■the Napier Telegraph on the splendid vindication of that journal in a case brought by one Eaglcton, claiming a sum of two thousand pounds damages. The Telegraph had published a letter, mildly questioning the litness of the plaint-ill for a certain public position, and that individual was so sensitive about the comments that he sought such damages as would lie absolutely ruinous to many a proprietor. Indeed many a one, rather than submit to the worry of such an action m tile present slate of lhe libel laws would compromise in some way with the claimant. hi this ease the newspaper had Ihe stamina to show light, and Mr Eagle ton got such a warm time of it that lie is not likely Lo seek a second lesson. The .Judge described him as a man who ought lo be in gaol as a law-breaker. Well might ilis Honor ask the jury whether they thought Unit such a man was lit to take a prominent part in local all airs in Napier ? We have congratulated the proprietor and ediof the Telegraph, hut we still more heartily congratulate the people of Napier on the result of the case.

It is not often that such comments are called for in our neighboring bo-

rough, and thus it is the more pleasing to know that when they are made they are as effective as they have proved in the case under notice. We have no sympathy with scurrilous attacks on individuals ; but the comments of which Mr l.dagleton made so much fuss, and which led him to seek two thousand pounds as a balm to injured feelings, was such comment as might have been taken as friendly advice. Perhaps Mr Idagletou will give equal attention to 11 is Honor's strictures. The result should be gratifying to the press of the colony, for i! inspires confidence that reasonable criticism can he made regarding the man who is aspiring to occupy public positions.

MM, KINSKLLA’S DEPARTURE. It is [(leasing to note that the Premier has at last spoke out plainly on the subject of Mr Kinsclla’s departure, for it is about tjine there was a truce to (he flattering comments on that, gentleman’s work, and so much beseeching of Government to only engage such inspectors at enormous salaries. The lamentations at Mr Kin.se’la’s departure, and 1 lie prayers to the effect that he or some other man be given a salary of eight hundred pounds a year,—at the fanners’ expense—have become tiresome. Apparently what Mr Ivinsella would like to see is a sort of laboratory in one of tlic centres, with a highly-paid professor at the head of it. As Iho Premier pointed out, the fact that Mr Kiuselia accepted a better petition as soon as it. was offered him, lie is rather put out of court as a critic. If is strange how easily public officers \ can get tlie idea they arc ill-used, i What man leaving a private firm to j accept a.better position would comi plain if that firm did not give him more than a month's hol'iday on full pay ? Indeed, what person leaving the service of one linn to accept the higher pay of another would expect any extra pay at all? Yet, according to what the Premier says, Mr Kinsella was aggrieved because, having left llte Department without a head so that he could accept the better pay of the Transvaal, he was not allowed three months’ holiday on full pay. Certainly the colony wants to obtain a lirst-class man to till the position, tml there is a limit to what the colony can afford to pay, and two equally good men can lie obtained for the amount that Air Kinsella s friends wanted to have given to bun. If the colony can afford to anything like eight hundred for a dairy expert, our Supreme Court Judges and all hard-worked public officials may well consider themselves entitled to an increeae of salary. Mr Kinsella lias our kindest wishes for his success in his new sphere, but he can rest assured that he is not the seif-sacriticing individual that some of his friends seem to think

rne Bis G.iety Company concluded their Gisborne season ou Saturday night, again giving ex-:; -Ant proof of their merit as entertainers. Every item »;o warmly applauded. Four '• drunks ” were given quarters in the poiice ceils on Saturday night. Two had previously been under prohibition orders, and one is at present under a prohibition order. The other man who bah had no such restriction m»> the Aft of eloquence, and on Saturday night was entertaining the populace with speeches, which were understood to have reference to the troubles in the East.

A novel outdoor entertainment for Gisborne was given on Saturday night at Goldsworthy’s corner. From the roof a

limelight exhibition and phonographic entertainment were given, and attracted a large crowd. The line lo: of slides were prepared by Mr Gold-worthy ; the lantern

was worked by Mr Marshall Goldsworthy, and Mr W. ltoland was the phonographic expert. It is intended to repeat the entertainment each Saturday evening a: Golds worthy’s corner.

Orr Marshall Shankleton, who took “rough on rats " on Friday, died at the Hospital at 9.10 on Saturday morning. At the inquest a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane was returned. Deceased was aged about forty-two, and was a ploughman on Okitu station. Owing to the rumors about a previous marriage the parents of the young woman he laid married on Tuesday took her home again. When marrying Shankleton described himself as a “ bachelor.” On Saturday information was received that be had previously been married, it being supposed his wife was in Victoria, but whether she is still alive Iras not yet been ascertained. Deceased was buried yesterday, the Rev. J. G. Paterson conducting the service. A smash-up occurred at Malcaraka on Saturday evening, at about 0.30. Messrs F. Stacey and McKenzie, of To Aral, were driving into town, and when opposite Mr Arch. Hay’s residence, two horsemen galloping from the direction of the town rode into them. The buggy-horse was

thrown clean out of the trap, and ran away. The force of the impact was shown by tbe way the trap had been carried oil the metalled portion of lite road to the side. The occupants of the trap wero shaken, but not injured. The horsemen

both came down. One was at first thought to be very badi.y injured, and tbe other did not seem much hurt. The

latter signalised his iniraculous escape by torrents of filthy language addressed to those who had rushed to give assistance. The abominable expressions were shouted out within the hearing of ladies and children. Both horsemen are said to have been under the influence of liquor. A meeting of the provincial executive of the Fanners' Union was held ou Saturday, there being present —Messrs A. 11. Wallis, in the chair, 11. N. Dysnar, Holden, J. C. McLean, W. F. Somerville, J. Mueiai lane, W. A. Hood, Bell, C. J. Parker, and Galla-

gher. It was resolved to write to the Hon. Mr Can-oil requesting replies to two resolutions forwarded to idtu in regard to tho acquirement of Cook’s Cove and the speedy settlement of Native lands. It was decided that the levy on all branches be os 6d a member. It was resolved to appoint a secretary at tbe rate of 2s a member ; as there were about GOO members tho annual salary would bo over 1150. The membership was quite capable of being raised to IuOO. Messrs Bissunt Clayton and 11. M. Birrrell were proposed as provincial secretary, Mr Clayton being elected. As to horse sales under the auspices of tho Union the following offer was received from W.yllio and Mason : —Rato of commission, 3:{ per cent. Entry fee ‘2s 6d per horse, for every entry over five received from ono owner Is 6d will be charged for each additional entry. If a sale is effected, Is of entry fee will bo retained and balance refunded to vendor. Advertising to be paid by vendors in proportion to entries. Our firm to bo solo auctioneers for these particular horse sales for, say, three years.” The offer was accepted. Mr H. N. Lysnar moved that the Union appoint a veterinary surgeon for the district. The surgeon here at present had his time fully taken up at tbe freezing works, and it was only a matter of courtesy if ho attended a privato beast. Mr Lysnar considered the Union couid maintain a surgeon at a cost of about £4OO. Tho membership could be increased to three times the present number. After discussion it was resolved that tbe branches bo asked what funds will bo furnished for a veterinary surgeon, the secretaries to bo asked to take a personal interest in the matter.