The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JUNE 18, 1903. DAIRYING AND THE MOTU.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 919, 18 June 1903, Page 2

The Gisborne Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING GISBORNE, JUNE 18, 1903. DAIRYING AND THE MOTU.

Our heartiest congratulations are tendered to tlie settlers of the Motu on their decision to embark in the dairying industry witli the co-opera-tiou of Mr McGregor. The lull report of the recent meetings, which we give this morning, are commended to the perusal of settlers in all oilier outlying parts of tiie district. The method of conducting the business must have the warm admiration of anyone connected with the mercantile community, and the care taken in the preliminary arrangements is a guarantee of future success. First, we have that, worthy pioneer settler, Mr lliekford, taking an active interest in the subject, and enlisting the good olliees of Mr McGregor, whose name has been so favorably iden tilled with the development of the industry in this district. Then we have Mr lliekford acting with authority from Mr McGregor, making a crusade among his fellow-settlers, with the object of making sueli arrangements as would ensure a sulliciet supply of milk in case of a factory being started. Some townspeople generally regarded as shrewd, were at first inclined to laugh at the idea of dairying being established in the iViolu for some years to come ; but they under-estimated the sterling settlers who people that, district, and who have been sturdily hewing into the mighty forest to convert the land into pasture. After very careful consideration the settlers arrived at their decision. Tim catechism to which Mr lliekford was subjected in regard to the terms of proposed arrangement is quite entertaining to read, hut it lias also tin; important aspect of shrewd settlers taking all precautions to see that everything is clearly understood before appending their signatures to any paper. That is as it should he. ami Mr McGregor is to he congratulated on having such a capable representative as Mr lliekford, who, deservedly, has the confidence of all

parlies to the agreement. There will still, of course, be little diliiculties to overcome in giving practical died to the details, and it is quite probable that. for a time Mr McGregor will he a, loser by liis enterprise ; hut in the meantime the settlers will have the great advantages offered by the industry, and in due course all will he pleased to know that by natural increase Mr McGregor will iiave been able to fully recoup himself for any loss, and to have earned substantial remuneration for services rendered. There was a time when it was thought the Motu could be utilised only for a sheepwalk, but those times are changing, and the day is not far distant when the Motu will he carrying a large, contented, and prosperous population There can lie no better means of development than the dairying industry, and again we take the opportunity of calling the attention of our friends on the Coast to what is being done at the Motu, and to recommend them to give their earnest consideration to the subject on their own behalf. Making Gisborne a

grading port means a great deal in flic dairy industry in ibis district affording facilities that could no otherwise lie obtained.

OUR INTKKKYSTFD NEIGHBORS The Liberal Association look a wise lead the other day in advocating tile pushing on of the road to Galatea, and it is time that other organisations awakened to a sense of iheir responsibilities for keeping ibe interests of this district to ibe fore. ■ The need for activity is shown by the attitude being adopted in Napier. Through an unwise disposition of things some of our interests are still made subservient to those o Napier, and the return we get is an open working against the interests oi this district. After referring in a complaining way to the fact that the Government are actively pushing on the road between Galatea and Wuikaranoana, the Hawke's Bay Herald goes on to state : " In another direction, too, much is being done which we hear nothing of. The road from [ Wairoa to Gisborne is being steadily improved, and the Gisborne people are openly working with a view of annexing the traffic, tourist and otherwise, to their township.” Fancy a Napier journal referring to Gisborne as a “ township,” which is generally regarded as being synonymous with a place of no great importance. 'l’lie fact is that Gisborne can heat Napier in many things now, and that in a few years it will have advanced beyond it altogether. Continaing, the. article stales : “They have a friend at Court in their member, the: lion. J. Carroll, who is, like all Gisbornites, an enthusiastic worker for his district.” Everyone who is iust' and lias obtained a knowledge of the boundless resources of this district, musk he a friend to it. unless they are people of a jealous disposition, win) wish to play the dog-in-the-manger game. The fact is tint!

Napier has in 1 1 1 c past misled our Wuiroa friends, who might ere this have had a good prospect of being connected with a district railway service that would have made Wairoa soon assume majestic proportions. Now they are embarking on a scheme of river improvements which, while

we wisn them every success, we fear will result in grievous disappointment, fastening a millstone around the neck of the people instead of giving them the prosperous lime they hope to enjoy. Why should Napier object if the people of Gisborne and Wairoa desire to have reciprocal relations with each other? It is only right that we imuld im neighborly : Wuiroa is now a favorite iiolidayresort for hundreds of Gisbornites, and it is to the interest of our Matron friends to encourage such visits instead of Napier being jealous of Gisborne, it should seek to progress with it, Wairoa obtaining the ad-

vantage of free communication with both. in the past Wairoa lias made the mistake of looking to Napier, winch in turn lias been under the impression that li should overshadow tins, the most, fertile district m liui colony. We have, however, in spile of all obstacles, made substantial progress, and that progress will increase in volume as the land is brought into occupation. “ Whether it is Mr Carroll’s influence or not,’ stales flic Herald, “ the work of the Napier-Uairoa road hangs lire.” is it necessary that such insinuations should he made ? it has been our duty from time to time to spur Mr Carroll on mli is churls to have

a measure of justice done to this district ; hut ins bitterest opponent here would never suggest that in doing his duly to one district lie lias wantonly been keeping hack other desirable works. Gisborne lias no jealousy for Wairoa : it lias nothing nut the heartiest good wishes for 'its neighbor, and some day the Wairoa people will acknowledge that their wisest policy is to seek connection with tins district by rail. “ Unless tve keep urging the Ministry, the Gisborne road and the Galatea road will be finished before ours is,” says the Napier Herald, and it then goes on to urge that their aim should he the completion of llie Napier road. We have no objection to that, but we do strongly object to the olniouslyenvious comparison. If Napier does not feel inclined to work with this district for mutual benefit, it should have the discretion to leave our ’affairs alone.

At the Police Coui'i yesterday morning Rouen Pariau was convicted for drunkenness and lined 10s and costs 2s. Applications for the land open for selection on the Argyll settlement close at Napier and Waipawa on Tuesday next. East Cape advised yesterday : “ S.E. light wind, barometer 29'82, thermometer 52, rain, ordinary tides, moderate sea.

The Provincial Executive of the farmers’ Union meet in the farmers Giub rooms at 11 a.m. on Saturday next. Tenders close on June 23rd, for the supply of 50 or 100 cords of firewood, to be delivered at the Brewery or Railway Station.

Captain Edwin telegraphed at noon yesterday :—“ Gaie from between oast and south and souih-west; glass rise ; tides high; sea heavy.” Firing for the second course for Mr Hood’s trophy, in connection with the East Coast Mounted Rifles is fixed tor today.

The Gazette notifies a sitting of the Native Land Court at To Wairoa on the 22nd June, or as soon alter as the business of the Court will allow.

The annual meeting in connection with the rescue aud social work of the Salvation Army will oe field in tho Army Barracks at 8 this eveuiug. His Worship the Mayor will preside. When tho s.s. Waikare arrived in the

Bay yesterday afternoon, sbe signalled that uiedtcui assistance was required. Dr, Williams went out in the first launch, aud found that it was only a case of a passenger suffering from influenza.

Mr F. C. Cramond, tho local manager oi

tlie Union S.S. Uompauy, returned from Wellington yesterday morning, whero he laid before Mr J. Mills, managing director, tho representations with regard to tho East Coabi service. Messrs Williams aud Kettle hold their stock sale at the Mutawhero yards to-day, and will oiler 4000 sheep aud 200 head ot cattle. The sale commences at half-past eleven, aud will be conducted by Mr G. R. Wyllie.

Miss Beatrico Vart-ha, the celebrated pianist, who is now touring the colony, is to pay a visit to Gisborne at an early date, the theatre being booked for July 2nd and 3rd. The young lady will have a strong concert company with her. Mr G. Victor Beck is the agent. Yesterday S.E. and S.W. winds were prevalent throughout tho colony, liain was reported at Auckland and Napier ; overcast and gloomy at other ports. The sea was heavy oif Russell, Gastlepoint, aud Capo Campbell; rough at Farewell Gpit ; smooth to moderate elsewhere. “ What’s that whistle ? Oh it’s Thomas > I must stop him,” runs a cnaracterisiic announcement in our advertising columns. Mr Thomas brings in a large supply of choice vegetables, and thoso who give him a turn, thereafter welcome the sound of the whistle when they are in need of vegetables.

A meeting of tho Ballance Juvenile Tent of Buchabites was held last evening, Bro. M. Boyle, C.R., presiding. Nomination of officers for the ensuing term took place, a large number being nominated. The Superintendent, Bro. T. C. Kretschaiar, continued his address relative to Gippslaud, which was much appreciated. There was a good attendance at the lolanthe Assembly at the Academy of Music lust evening. Splendid music was supplied by Messrs James (piano), Hofflaud (cornet), and Vowels (violin), whilst Mr 0. H. Dunfoy capably officiated as M.C. The supper, which was of a recherche order, was supervised by Mrs Burns and Miss Trimmer. Dancing was kept up till an early hour this morning.

t The Gisborne Tent of Reehabiites held 3 its fortnightly meeting last evening, Bro. I Goldsworthy, C.R., in the chair. Great interest was takeu in the election of oIH- - cers for the ensuing term. Bro. H. Webb 1 P.C.R., was elected auditor. It was de eided to register the Juvenile Tent. Bros. ' Kretschmar, Webb, and Anderson were appointed trustees for the juveniles. It was resolved to bold a social gathering at the nest meeting, and a committee wa3 appointed to arrange details. The following reply has been received by a Gisborne gentleman who sent a sympathetic message to Sir Joseph Ward on the accident to the latter's son : “ Thank vou very much for the kind sympathy extended on behalf of my son. I am very pleased to say that he is progressing very favorahly indeed, and I hope before long to be able to get him home.—With kind regards." The Gisborne Teut of Keebabites has presented a handsomely framed PastChief Ruler’s emblem to Bro. E. Ebeling, P C.R., who has left for Wanganui, Bro. Ebeling was an active worker in the Order, and at the time of his departure was Assistant Superintendent of the Juvenile Tent, and was also an auditor. He has filled'ail the offices in the local Teut, including that of Chief Ruler, and the offi cers desired to recognise his services by ] , ; ] : I

making the presentation. At the Police Court yesterday morning Boyle was charged with two cases of theft of money received for his employers, Messrs Sheridan and Co. The charges were heard before Messrs H. Lewis and Bright, J.P.’s. Accused pleaded guilty to both offences. Sergeant Siddells stated that accused bad been twice convicted before, on one of which he was let out on probation. He committed a similar offence to the present charges for which he got 12 months in Auckland. There were other charges, but as accused pleaded guilty he would not bring them forward. He- was sentenced to three months in Napier gaol, v.’itn hard la or, for each offence, the sentences to run concurrently!

The Hospital Trustees •meet this ufteni'iim. A meeting oi the Cook County Council wiii be held to-morrow. Electricity a- -t m mve power will probably ot tiled on some oi the Sydney suburban ujiunx? in the near future. An impounding uo'ice in connection with tne Oimuint f ound appears lu this issue. Queensland railway revenue for eleven mouths u f the financial year was £993.464, as against £1.000,094 last year. Tlv- V.Viiuigton Gas Company has con tributed ilia lowarus the expenses eii the cookery ciass conducted at the technical school. At Sydney, William Cruikshank, a caipenter, employed on a building in course < f erection in Oastlereagh street, was kil.cd by failing a distance oi 70ft. The longest piece of straight railway in the work! is that between Xangan and Bourkc, New South Wales. This line runs 10(3 miles on a level in a dead straight line. Yesterday His Worship the Mayor re ceivcd word from Wellington that Mr Carrol! was arranging for the town clock to be placed in position. It was not ex pected that there would be any further delay. The estimated cost of building an elec- ’ trie railway from Melbourne to Whutlcsea is XioI.UUO. Tne matter is now being : considered by the Victorian Minister for

Railways. At the Criminal Court, Adelaide, Rob

Barber was sentenced to 10 years’ impri sonment for larceny of bis worih uf flannel ette. He had many previous couvictioui against him.

One hundred ollicers from tho Japanese warships were entertained by the Tasmanian Ministry. A feature of the festivities was a trip to Mount Washington and a snowballing match.

In order to ascertain tho extent of dis ,ress due to want of employment, a regis or of residents in the city of Melbourne ‘(.•eking employment has been opened ii lie basement of the Town Hull.

In reply to a deputation at Charters Cowers from the Women’s Franchise League, the Queensland Premier, Mr Phiip, said a Bill would be introduced dur ing the coining session, in which provision would be made for granting the franchise to women.

The total quantity of gold received at the Perth (West Australia) Mint during May was 114,7810 z, valued at £406,038. The issues from the Mint during the sumo mouth consisted of 410,205 sovereigns £40,050 worth of gohymllion, and £2013 worth of silver builiun, Tho remains of the late Bishop Salvado, who died in Romo on December 29, 1900, have arrived at Fremantle, West Australia, in the Prinz Regent Luitpold, to be interred at the New Norcia Mission station, where the late Bishop labored for many years.

Au old man named Thomas Sullivan has been found dead near Cowra, New South Wales. The body was clothed only in a coat and shirt, the contents of tho dead man's swag being scattered around. A medical examination showed that death resulted from starvation.

Mr E. J. Chrisp informs us that the sum of £250 has not been offered to the Harbor Board by the owners of the barque Gladys in settlement of towage claims, but that the Board have been asked if they will accept that amount. The Board have decided to accept such au offer if made.

Captain Bradshaw, a resident of the Northern Territory, states that Port Darwin will be completely isolated if the Federal Navigation Bill, as drafted, becomes law. It is likely that a Hongkong company' of shipowners will run a line of fast steamess between Port Darwin and Port Arthur.

“ New Chum ” writes 'l’n Ilm Editor of the Times : Sir,—ln a recent issue of your paper, I noticed a paragraph stating that a settler in Taranaki holding SI) acres of land, carrying 96 cows, had cleared £SOO for the' season. Now, sir, our flats can compare very favorably with the pastoral land of Taranaki, and yet how many of our farmers can boast of grazing a cow and a-quarter to, the acre, and at the same time get a return equivalent to the sum above stated. I have just, entered into the dairying industry, and, being anxious to pick up any wrinkles that might help lo increase my returns, perhaps you, or some of your readers, could explain (he method by which such a handsome income could he made.

The butter market is now in a state probably without a parallel in tho history of tho colony Tho cool stores of the colony are full of factory-make, with the result that the value is now lower than it was when tho dairy business was in full swing in December last. Wo are now feeling the result of recent rains in Australia. In former years at this time, Australia was our best customer, but to day Australia can supply her own requirements, Africa is a very risky market, and latest adviceb leave no margin to cover such risk. There is also this fact to note, that what has been known as dairy butter is now such a decreasing quantity that it is not worth taking into account. Most of the farmers are now making butter with the separator, and exporters have found that the price paid for separator butter during last season was far above its value. Exporters say that for export purposes there is really little difference in value between milled separator and milled dairy. The trade has now under consideration the question, and there is no doubt that in a short time farmers’ butter, first and second grade, will only be quoted, whether made by separator or by the old system. —Auckland Herald.