The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JUNE 17, 1903. “ VERIEST ” NONSENSE.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 918, 17 June 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JUNE 17, 1903. “ VERIEST ” NONSENSE.

Our cablegrams this morning show that the fun is beginning in regard to Mr Seddon’s recent threat to the Motherland, and the loquacious Mr Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales, has been writing in a nasty, fashion about our Premier, going as far as to say that some of his remarks are the veriest non-

sense. The following item from the London Daily Mail iits in well with Premier Seddon’s “ tall talk ”

“So'far has the fetish of freetradc carried us that in every .walk of life—political, commercial, and private—the hitter truth is that, in

dealing with Britain, you had better he her enemy than her friend ; that just as outcasts of the Fatherland are welcomed in our streets to make day and night hideous with their music, and ail our best hotels are ruii by, foreigners, so our ships are largely manned and officered by enemies of tlie homeland, who do not scruple to boast openly that their one end, their one aim, is the downfall oi Britain. But since interference with tiiis undesirable state of affairs

means a tampering with the Shekinah of Freetradc, we must stand aside with bated breath and see our national income decrease, our expen-

diturc increase, our manufactures ruined by hostile tariffs, the cream of our oversea trade filched from us jceringly. But, unless as a nation we are doomed, there will he something very like a revolution before long, when onee the signilieance of present occurrences has soaked into the minds of our workers.” The New South Wales Premier has also had to face a storm, and the Daily Telegraph, which always takes delight in a thrust at Mr Seddon, is now giving Sir John See a turn. It

.states that Erect rad e has always been victorious in New South Wales,

a ridiculous statement, considering that the .State Ministry is protectionist, as also is the Federal Ministry, (lie Federal Premier having been a leader of the Protection party prior to federation. The Telegraph itself is somewhat like the jelly-fish politician who claimed to be a freetrader while urging that duties he imposed upon New Zealand produce, because it happened to com-

pete with the products of his State. The Telegraph has been making a great fuss because, while preaching freetrade for other people, the Premier has recently withdrawn from it most unfair protection in the snape of special trains to carry newspapers free. So altogether, things become very mixed when petty local politics arc introduced in a petty way.

Next week the extension of the Motu telephone line to the Motu Hotel will be commenced.

The Harbor Board's solicitor has accepted £250 as the John Townley’s share for the part taken by the dredge in the salvage operations in connection with the stranding of the barque Gladys,

Mr James East has an address to the Borough electors in this issue. At tbe last election Mr East narrowly escaped being elected, and be should receive a large share of support upon the present occasion.

In addition to Messrs A. F. Kennedy and A. Taylor, Messrs James East and A. F. Matthews are also announced as candidates for the vacant seat on the Borough Coaneil.

Nominations for two lay representatives for Gisborne district on the Diocesao Synod of Waiapu close with the returning officer, Captain Winter, on the 30th iost. An election, if necessary, will be held on July 14th.

On Sunday afternoon next, at 2.30, the City Band are giving a special programme of sacred music from the Eecreation Ground rotunda in aid of the Gisborne Hospital, aud a collection will be taken up,

Last evening a committee meeting of the Ratepayers’ Association was held, when it was decided to call a general meeting on Monday evening next. At this meeting several important matters will be brought up,

The insurance policy on the life of the murdered King Alexander lapsed a couple of months ago through the non-payment of premiums. A meeting of the Hospital Trustees will be held at the office of the Secretary (Mr L\ A. Coleman J to-morrow afternoon, at 2 o’clock. The telephone poles and material are now laid the full length of the line from Whul—rau to Molu. and a few weeks more should see Motu in iciepltonie communication with Gisborne.

Mr E. It. Murphy, of Waiau, has been returned uuoppused to the vacancy on the tVaiapu County Council caused by the resignation of Mr G. Hindmarsh. He was nominated by Messrs A. B. Williams (Waipiro) and YV. Oates (Tokomaru). By advertisement in another column it will oe seen that in response to a requisition signed by a large uumuer of burgesses, Mr A. F. Matthews iias consented to stand at a candidate lor municipal honors. He intends at an early opportunity to place his views before the electors.

About half-past nine last evening the tirebeils rang out an alarm. The Eire Brigade turned out, but their services were not required, the tire proving to be nothing more than a defective chimney at the residence of Mr F. Jeune, Gladstone lioad.

There is in the history of the Main Trunk railway a notable absence of that systematic and methodical procedure that is observable in the construction of linos by a single large contractor, or by a private company.—Wellington Post. The Wuiapu No-License League have passed the following resolution:—“This meeting views with aiarm and indignation the sentiments expressed by the Hon. J. Carroll at his meeting in the Theatre on •lune 2nd, respecting the introduction of I.censed houses into the King Country ; and pledge ourselves to strenuously oppose any recommendations for that purpose.’’

At a meeting of the Committee of the Waiapu Reform League held yesterday afternoon it was decided to hold a general meeting on June 6th. The Committee resolved to have the programme which was adopted by the Committee printed for circulation in the district at once, the general meeting on the 6th to make arrangements for circulating it throughout tho colony previous to getting up a petition to Parliament.

The team to represent the Huia Club in their match against Kaiti-City on Saturday next will be selected from the following : Te Reiuga, Swann. Symes, Leah, Gibson, Oockery, Wauehop, McGruthor, Seftou, Moana, Blair, Sherratt, Ngawini, Holmes, and Mclntyre. The Huia junior team versus West End will be : T. Gibson, W. Scott, Taylor, T. Sharp, Bastable, Kinuitoont, Osborne, Robb, Wells, Nuia, Bell, McCullough, Watson, D. Scott, C. Sharp, Jeffries, Higgs and Newtou. A very successful dance took place last night in the Academy of Music in connection with Mrs Grey’s classes. There were over 80 couples present. Tho music was supplied by Mrs Fernandez, and Messrs G. Buseke and Bert Smith acted as M.G.’s. The floor was, as usual, in splendid order, Mr J. McFarlaue, one of the proprietors of the Hall, having charge of it for the season. An excellent supper was supplied by the ladies. Dancing was kept up until after one this morning. A largely-attended meeting of settlers was held at Mr Bridge’s residence, Motu, on Monday evening in connection with tho proposed establishment of a dairy factory in that district. Mr Richardson presided. It was stated that Mr McGregor required that 55 cows more than had alreaily been guaranteed should be promised beforo he would uudertako the erection of a factory, and a canvass of the meeting being made that number was exceeded, those present subscribing to a guarantee of 80 further oows. Everyono present who put down his name stated that in all probability he would bo able to increase the number stipulated. The result of the meeting was considered highly satisfactory, and it is regarded now as cot-tain that Mr McGregor will go on with tho erection of the factory. The locality where it is suggested it should be placed is at Mr Hayes’ property, on the main road. Court William Gladstone, No. 6030, Ancient Older of Foresters, hold their quarterly meeting last night at the Courtroom, Masonic Hall, Bro. G. Wildish, F.C.R., presided, in the unavoidable absence of the Chief Ranger, Brc. C. F. Lewis. Tho principal business was the receipt of contributions and the election of officers for the ensuing term. The followiug Brethren were declared duiy elected: Chief Ranger, Bro. Armstrong; sub-Chiof Ranger, Bro. Nicol; Senior Woodward, Bro. Wheeler; Secretary, Bro. File (reoluctedj; Treasurer, Bro. Bushnell ireelected); Junior Wffiodward, Bro. Robinson ; Senior Beadic, Bro. Bennett; Junior Beadle, Bro. Parsons. The attendance was very fair considering the weather and counter attractions. Next Court night the installation of officers takes place, and a largo attendance is requested.

A genoral meeting of shareholders of the Gisborne District Co-operative Society was held last evening in tho Church of England schoolroom. There was a fair attendance, Mr NY. Sievwright, as chairman of promoters, presiding, In opening tho meeting, the Chairman pointed out the objects of the Society, and the lines upon which it was proposed to form it. Ho submitted the rules which had been drafted by the promoters, and a special committee was formed to revise the rules and report to a later meeting of shareholders. The committee met immediately after the meeting, and made good progress with the rules. . It was decided to call the association the Poverty Bay Co-operative Supply Association. The committee meeting adjourned until Friday, the 19th, to complete the revision of the rules. The Association expects to register very shortly and make an early start to supply the members.

Referring to tbo proposed GisborneOpotiki railway, the Opotiki Guardian states “The all-powerful principle of cooperation must be brought into play, and every scattered settlement, district,"township, village or town on the East Coast must help in the movement. Branches of the League must be formed all along the I Coast between Gisborne, Tauranga, Rotorua and Waihi, and a scheme brought forward by which every portion will be fully represented on the chief executive body controlling theLeugue. A systematic organisation representing the views of over 60,QU0 electors (nearly a tenth of the adult population of the colony) would go a long way to litt any petty local element I out of the scheme, aud place it, as several of the speakers at Saturday night's meeting pointed out it should be regarded, ou the footing and with the claims of a colonial work.’’

At St. Mary’s Presbytery on Monday evening a presentation of an address and a ,purse of sovereigns was made to the •Rev. Father McGuinuess, who leaves for tho North this morning. Tbore was a large gathering of church members. The address ran as follows “To the Bev. Jas. McGuinuess.—Bev. and dear Father, on tho eve of your departure from our midst we the undersigned, on hehalf of the Catholics of Gisborne and district, offer i you our best wishes for your future wel- I fare, and congratulate you on your promotion to the important curacy of Onehun®a, under the wise charge of the well-known and highly-respected Vicar, General Monsignor Paul. Though your stay in Gisborne has been unfortunately rather short, yet during that time you have endeared yourself to all by your kindly and genial disposition, and the fatherly interest in all, and especially in the children, the little ones of our Lord. To our people in the widely scattered country district your attention and care has been unwearied, and by word and example you have strengthened in them the faith sacred to us all, and induced them to take a still more active

interest in the work of our holy Church, and her progress and prosperity. We beg you will accept the accompanying purse as a slight token of our appreciation of

your services, and with the confident hope that you will keep Gisborne and ourselves in kind memory and remember it sometimes in your prayers,—We remain, J, H. Martin, Ed. Williams, T. Hood, Dan Dwyer, Ed. H. O'Meara, and J, O’Con-

nor,” The rev. gentleman acknowledged his deep appreciation of the kindness shown towards him during his sojourn in Gisborne.