The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 4, 1905. THE ODESSA MUTINY

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1497, 4 July 1905, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, JULY 4, 1905. THE ODESSA MUTINY

Russia is having an execution ally, sore time just now. Such a great nation would suon. recover from the offsets p£ the struggle wrtli the Japr ancse. in reality the war might end to Russia’s advantage,. checking him policy of grasp thaS has led ifco the present’,war,, anjd enabling the affairs of tlie nation ioi be Placed on a much scundci. basis. There is no reason ' 'Wl;*; Russia shO|Ul ; d| not live on terms fi£ amity, with both .Great Btftal* and Japan, ‘once alt pmtersi'a'nUisa has bsen arriivcil at in regard to pcac# But there is no. telling how far the internal strife may extend. (The renorts are of such a contradictory. nature that there is no possibility o£ forming £ui Opinion as to the true state o* affairs, but what is known is of an exceedingly alarming nature, Tim fact that the outbreak has taken place at Odessa may, enable it to bo used as »’• safety, valve, cruel suppression, in one quarter being followed uipi by, the adoption of wise reforms that may stave oh the trouble elsewhere. Much as we may be opposed to an autocracy, such as ex isle in Russia,, it is a calamity, When discipline is cast iaside and riot reigns. What is practically, a civil war has commenced in one part of Russia’s dominion, and .the position po.wj is that the mutineers may, as well sell their lives dearly as surrender, to meet certain death. The ‘Warships which halve mutinied can give a great deal of trouble before their career is terminated, even though .the trouble is prevented from spreading further.

A .telegram was received from Nai;jcr last evening by Mr B. Bright, sitting that in their first match atoinst the Wap feu school, the jCiisbcine boys played well up; to form, the gome resulting in a draw. A painful accident happened to the Mayoress, Airs Townioy, at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. While going down the circle stems she slipped and broke her wrist. Medical assistance was summoned, ant w; are pleased, to state that the ■alien:, has 'suffered no further effects as the result of her fall. The illegalities associated with " tote ” otitis are reaching ‘and permeate every walk of life. There is no use in mincing such a question, or allowing ourselves to be limited irony it by. fallacious argumei.ts. then if the racecourse cannot exist withjo.ul- the tctalisator, there can be no discussion upon it if the tofalisator is. demoralising to the community—as it obviously is. For .this is a form of gambling ■ wl.icii the State has licensed and practically encouraged, and which it can stop and suppress, as it can and should suppress every form of gambling which depends upon State protection or upon the State teri vices of post and telegraph. Doubtless men', and women too, who arc prone to gamble, will always find seme means of doing so, if it is only by shaking dices with their right hand against their left. But while the elimination of the 'gambling evil I I can only come by the moral regener- j ation of the individual, it ean unquestionably, to reduced, atti greatly reduced, by taking away the facilities for gambling which the State now pßovi'des, and by treating it as the serious public dangeE it certainly is.—W-Z. Herald,

Tho Borongli Council meets to-nigbt.

Tho third teat mutch oomtuoncod at Loeds yesterday. Messrs Humphreys and Son have filod a petition of insolvency.

The Union Coy’s Talune, arriving from Napior to-morrow morning, brings tho ovor*carried cargo ox Mararoo. Mails despatched from Auckland via San Francisco on Juno 2nd arrived in London on July 2nd. Mr Itobevt Nock was taken to the hospicul yesterday suffering from tho effects of a out throat. His condition was very low last night, but there is every reason to boliovo that ho will recover. Ho had lately been in ill-healtb. Tbo football match, Pp.tufcnhi v. whrro. was played on tho Domain on Saturday last, and was won by tho format by 11 points to nil. The Pa’ulahi loam was much heavier than their opponents, who played with ono man short. For the winners tries were scored by C. Hepburn 2, and Bert Williams, C. Hepburn being successful in placing one goal. Mr J. Thornton, as referee, gave overy satisfaction.

Wo have no hesitation in assertfog tho totaiisator stands solf-condemued (says the Auckland Herald). It was legalised nearly a generation ago, in tbo honest belief that it would reduce gambling by bringing it within reasonable limits,and uodor efficient control. It has done no such thing. The machine itself is an evil, causing the racecourse to be loss and icBS an innocent holiday and gathering for honest sport, and more and more a gambling resort for men and women, boys and girls, who there ao" quire a vicious and demoralising habit. At a meeting of tho Druids’ Social Committee arrangements were reported to be proceeding satisfactorily for their annual social on Thursday next The Thoatro Royal is to bo decorated in a unique stylo, while attention is to he paid to the preparation of the floor. Tho catering is to be in tbo hands of Mr Hailey, while she music is to bo provided by Miss Ruth Moore. Bros. Spiers, Sawyer, W. Lewis, S. Breingan, and J. Smith havo been appointed M.Cs, for the gathering. The gallery will be open to spectators. Attention is directed to an important sale of large and choice assortments of fruit trees, flowering shrubs, ornamental and fancy trees, pot plants, etc., to bo held at Messrs Bain Bros’, auction mart tomorrow morniDg. The trees are from the well-known nursery of Mr Alex Thomson, and will bo sold without reserve. A splendid opportunity is afforded of obtaining a first-class article at minimum cost. Mr Ileany will conduct tho sale for Messrs Brain Bros.

Nine out of Sen persons gamble, not because they particularly incline thereto, bat because they aro induced to through the existence of a professional element of which tho first and foremost is the totaiisator—on eloment that could hardly exist at all without tho oonnivanoe of and the facilities efforded by the State. _ If we are to attempt any reform of this admitted evil, the first Btep is to outlaw it, to deprive it of all legal standing, and to close against it those public services without which it cannot exi3t on on. extensive scale. —N.Z. Horald. A meeting of tho Hospital Ball Committee wp.s hold in tho Borough Council Chambers last evening. Tho secretaries reported that the tickats were ready, and preliminary arrangements had been m?.3e in regard to tho social to bo held in the New Zealand Shipping Company’s wool store on the 10th and 11th of August next, on which dates the building will be kindly placed at tho disposal of the Committee by the proprietors. This year's function promises to bo equally successful as that of last year. The next meeting of the committee will be held on Monday next at 7.30 p.m., and a full attendance is requested.

A meeting was hold on Friday la3fc at the Patntahi Hoiol for the purpose of forming a football club, Hr J. D. G. Thornton being in the chair. Thoro were about thirty present, and it was decided to form a club, to be called the Patutahi Football Olub, and the colors to bo black and white jersey. The fallowing officers wore olocted : Patron, J. Woodward ; president, J. Taylor ; vice-presidents, Messrs Roberts, E. Monckton, R. Sherratt, G. Robb, Knight, Gilman, M. Bryson ; socretary and treasurer, J. Thornton ; committee, Messrs G. Hyde, Tuohy. Morrow. W. Hydo, and A. Marlin ; selection committee, Messrs Thornton, Tuohy, and Martin ; captain, A. Martin; deputy-captain, J. Morrow. Subscription fee was fixed at 2s 6d. It was decided to play Matawhero on Saturday, July Ist. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. There was a large and appreciative audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening on the occasion of the complimentary concert tendered to tbo young ladies whose school was destroyed by fire on WodnesI day evening last. A capital programme i was submitted, and eaoh turn was most I enthusiastically received, encores boing tbo ; order of the evening. The Club orohestra, UDder tho able conducttrehip of Mr M. Foster, contributed a number of popular items, which were most heartily applauded. Mr F. Teat, who wsb in excellent voice gave a splondid rendering of “The Admiral’s Broom,” and in respoose to an un deniable encore contributed “ For tho King ” in a manner that won for him the hearty plaudits of tho audience. Miss ByDn Mills gave a pleasiog interpretation of “La Serenata,” for which she was warmly on cored. Her second item, “ The Last Rose of Summer," was one of the gems of the evening. Mr Dudley Trent was heard to great advantage in “ The Deathless Army,” and in response to an encore sang “ Tho Yeoman’s Wedding.” Missliillie Gray gave an excellent interpretation of “My Gentle Girl,” ' boing moßt warmly applauded. Hr H. [ Hill was three times recalled for his singing of " Tho Coons are a-coming,” whiob was considerably enhanced by the rousing chorus of the club members. The caohuca dance, by Miss McCarthy’s pupils, was a very pretty item, the young ladieß being accorded a most cordial reception. Mr_A. Zacbariah gave a most spirited rendering of the popular song, “ Any Rags,” for which ho was deservedly encored. A speoial word of praise is due to Mr Ernest Chrisp, that gentleman having been most assiduous in his efforts to promote tho success of the conoert, Tho oharge of theft of bicycle sundries preferred against Edward Victor Foaton was continued at the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr Barton, S.M. Mr Stock appeared for the prosecution, and Mr G. H. Byanar for accused. David Johnson stated that he was in Roland’s employ until five weeks ago. Shortly after the robbery witness saw Foaton at his soap factory. Accused asked witness if he thought it true that_ Roland’s shop had been broken into. Witness had said nothing about tbo robbery before this remark. When they were leaving accused said he was going to lock the door, as he had chemicals tiiero which he did not want touched. Witness kuew that defendant kept tyres and old rims in this room. lie bad worked with Featon there, and this was tbo first time lie bad known accused lock it. Mr Bysnar held that if a theft had beon committed, it bad been done by someone else, and not accused. Featon could account for ali his time, and evidence would be given where ho was between the 9th and 10th. Me Bysnar pointed out that the fact of stolen goods being found on Featon’s back premises was no proof of theft. The case hung on Roland’s truthfulness as to whether ho had been accustomed to mark his rims, It would also be shown that there was vindictiveness in the ‘matter on the part of Roland, who appeared to bB jealous of defendant and his success in business, Edward Victor Featon, bicycle agent, stated he was at home all day on Jane 9th until 8 p.m., and gave evidence as to his motions from that hoar until the arrival of the detective on tho following morning. On the Ilth witness was at the factory, and found the back door of tho lean-to open. He went insido, looked round, missed nothing, shut tho door, end went home. Witness remembered C. Freer bringing him a pair of bicycle wheels. Witness had never been in Roland’s workshop before he went with the detective. When Roland pointed out the mark on the rim found at the factory, the detective asked witness how it came there, and he replied that he did not know how the rim got among his bicycle fittings. Several other witnesses gave corroborative evidence. • H. Buitarworth stated be bad never spoken to Roland, and had only been in his shop once. On the application cl Mr Lysnar the case was adjourned until 10 o’clock this morning.

A mail for Aucklaud, por s.s. Wanaka, closes at 7 o’clock this morning. The committee in oonnoction with the annual hospital bii'l meet on Monday nigbo next, ut 7.30, in too Borough Council Chambers.

Captain Edwin reported yesterday : “ Moderate to strong easterly winds ; glass little movement ; tides good ; sea moderate ; cold night.” In another column Mr H. E- Howes, magnotic healer, notifies that ho may be coriMohcd at, his room s first house Childers road, off Cobden root corner, 10 to 6 dailv, or by appointment. Wa l>Av3 received a trenchant lefter from Mr James Reid on the subject, “ Wanted—a Church,” and denouncing “ this despouc autocrat, this many-headed moostor named Dogma,” but its publication would lead to a controversy for which space cannot be affo: Jed. An art union is to bo hold in connection with the Gisborne Poultry Fanciers’ Club’s annual show, which takes place on July 21st and 22nd. The first prize is to consist of a gold nugget from Otago or its value, £lO 10s. All patrons of the show will receive a ticket,

At the Central Mart on Saturday the attendance was largo and bidding spirited, a greater portion ui tho redeemed pledges changing hands. Poultry was in demand and sold at full values, with the exception of the pure bred fowls advertised. Turkeys brought 6s 9d to 7s 6d for gobblers, hens ss, table fowls 2s to 2s 2d each, hens Is 5d to 2s, young fowls Is Id to Is sd, ducks 2s, egg-# la od to Is 5d doz., butter 9d to 10d lb, cabbagGß 2s dozen, potatoes lb, onions l£d lb. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr Barton, 8 M., John Seogar Buekland, auctioneer, of Wairoa, was charged with receiving <£72 103 from Stewart Crerar, of Wairoa, on the 22nd June, and not satisfactorily accounting for the same. Sergeant McKenzie asked that accused bo reminded to appear at Wairoa on the 7th instant. Mr Nolan, for the defendant, said he had no objection to that. Accused was therefore remanded to appear at Wairoa on Friday, bail being allowed, himself in £SO and two sureties of £SO each.