TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2036, 22 March 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Press Association. HOKITIKA, yesterday. The Westland Mining League sent representatives to explore the Toaroha rivr, near Hokitika, with a view to reporting in regard to a locality for power purposes. The report received’ amply confirms tho Government geologist’s investigations, disclosed in the annual Mines report, and speaks of tho great natural asset which must be turned to the advantage of the direct by the development of electric power. There is a splendid hot spring in tlie same locality, with a fine natural site for a sanatorium at a height of about 1500 ft. above sea level, surrounded by magnificent bush scenery. Tlie Toaroha canyon is said to outvie Otira Gorge in magnificence, and if The district wore opened up it should become a great tourist resort. Lake Kanieri and other scenic attractions are in the same locality.

The District Grand Lodge of Westland last evening resolved to present Bro. M. Pollock with a suitable jewel anil masonic address in recognition of his re-election as treasurer for the thirty-fourth year in succession. Tlie Governor arrives here to-night and proceeds to South Westland tomorrow. He will be accorded a civL reception at Ross at noon.

OAMARU, yesterday.

As the’ Tiniaru train was coming into the station at 11 o’clock this morning, and when opposite the centre of the platform, owing to some unaccountable reason the engine shot the points and collided with some trucks on the side of the line, completely telescoping one and derailing others. Traffic was not impeded.

AUCKLAND, yesterday

The Trades and Labor Council, after discussion of the question as to whether the Arbitration Act bail been beneficial or otherwise to the workers of New Zealand, decided to instruct its delegates at tlie Trades and Labor Conference that tlie Auckland Council is of the opinion tho Act, as it stands, bad been a benefit to the colony. The Council approved of a remit to tlie Conference urging the Government to increase tlie import duty on all printed matter at least 25 per cent. A platform adopted by Labor candidates at the Municipal elections includes rating on unimproved values, power by initiative to demand a vote on any policy proposal, the better sanitary maintenance of back streets, municipalising the sanitary service, municipal markets for fisli, fruit, meat, and a depot for sterilisation of tlw city’s milk supply; workers’ homes, anil the speedy demolition of insanitary dwellings; a union wage to be fixed for all employees of the Council. . The s.s. Katanga, bound from tlie west coast of America to Sydney, put in liero to-ilay, short of coal.

NEW PLYMOUTH, yesterday. In the Supreme Court, the jury in the case of Fred. Fontanella, for theft after being locked up for 12 hours’, failed to agree, and were il.s----c-liargeil. A new trial was fixed for next session. Active boring operations wore commenced this morning by the Bonithon Petroleum Syndicate, whose property is on the western boundary of New Plymouth, about half a mile from the Taranaki Petroleum Company’s works. Tho Inglewood Company’s directors have received a cable from their expert, Mi Macdonald, stating that a plant is belli*, shipped from Vancouver.

yEH,DING, yesterday. Some time ago the Chairman of the Wanganui Education Boa.d tlie Minister of Education to astu tain the possibility of paying tochers’ salaries in cash th ough the post office, and at last night’s meeting of the Board a letter was received from the Department asking the data about the cost of distributing teachers’ salaries so as to compare it withr post office charges., with a to introducing the reform suggested. . L . >• •• , , . ... am.. ... ■ 1

MABTON, yesterday. Samuel Gibbons, senior, died at Morton last evening, after a short illness. Deceased was for many years proprietor of the White Hart hotol. Ho also took an active part in local politics.

HASTINGS, yostorday. Tho polo tournment was continued to-day in ideal weather. One match was played this morning, Hawke’s Bay B. v. Rangitikoi. The following were tho teams: —Rangitikoi: Keillor, White, Levin, Dalrymplo. Hawke’s Bay: A. H. Russell, F. Mackenzie, Banks, Hill. Tho gamo was evenly contested. At tho end of tho fifth spell the score was: Hawke’s Bay 5, Rangitikoi 3. In the final spoil Rangitikoi scored, and the game ended : Hawke’s Bay o, Rangitikoi 4. Mackenzie (2), Banks (2), and Hill scored for the winners ; Levin (3, and Dalrymplo for Rangitikoi. CARTERTON, yesterday. Charles and Emily Higgison were charged at the Greytown Magistrate’s Court yesterday with manslaughter of their infant, Susan. Evidence was given that the mother, though able, refused to suckle the child, whose death, according to medical testimony, was due to neglect and starvation. The husband was charged with the mother of tho infant, under sections 148 and 149 of tho Criminal Code, enacting that the head of tho family who fails to provide necessary life for the person in charge under the age of 16 is criminally responsible if death supervenes. Both accused were committed to trial. WELLINGTON, yesterday. The Wellington Rugby Union is opposed to the proposal to abolish vice-preside'iits of the New Zealand Union. It also passed resolutions that the meetings of the New Zealand Union should be open to the press, and that tile selectors of Now Zealand teams should be chosen by delegates, instead of by the Management Committee.

A RAILWAY SERVANT’S APPEAL DUNEDIN, last night. A sitting of tho South Island Railway Appeal Board opened to-day, when the appeal by AY. McLeod, an ex-cadet, against his dismissal was heard. The circumstances of the case showed that on December 24th, 1906, at AVaikouaiti, McLeod lowered the signal to clear without first asascertaining whether the lino was clear. As a mater of fact the porter, who had been shunting a few hours previously, neglected to lock the points, and as a result of tho clear signal the driver of a goods train ran into the points standing at half cock, the engine and two waggons being derailed. For appellant, it was contended that he simply carried out the instructions of the stationmaster, and that tho punishment was severer than the circumstances warranted. Decision was reserved. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. DUNEDIN, last night.

At a meeting of the Education Board a letter was read from the headmaster of the Mosgiel school, suggesting that dairying instructions to girls should form part of the course in connection with technical in struction. The writer said that he would undertake to qualify himself to teach dairying in six months. The Chairman of the Board (Mr T. MacIvenzic, M.H.R.), said that he doubted very much whether even farmers’ daughters coidd be induced to go to such a class, as factories were to a great extent superseding the old fashioned dairy. He thought, however, that more attention might be given to the matter of domestic cooking. The Board did not accede to the proposal.

ARMY MEAT CONTRACTS. WELLINGTON, last night. Major Long, who came to the colony accredited by the British Government to enquire into the colonies’ tinned meat industries with the view of ascertaining the possibilities of contracts for supplies being en tereil into between the companies and the Britisli War Office, arrived from Sydney to-day. Some time ago it was stated that tlie colony’s freezing companies were not likely to tender, as the supply of tinned meats from New Zealand was too small to come up to tlie minimum requirements of tlie War Office. On this aspect of the case Major Long said it was erroneous to assume that Government. would require 3,000,000 lbs of tinned meat per year. He indicated that the War Office would be prexiareil to enter into contracts for much smaller quantities. Further, supplies under the contracts would not require to be delivered in bulk. Gradual consignments at regular periods only would be looked for. Major Long went on to say that lie was aware that freezing was regarded by the Meat Companies as of primary importance in this country, but be appeared to be hopeful that his mission would not he altogether fruitless. Naturally, lie said the British Government would give preference to colonial suppliers, but tliis could only be done where admissible. It could not for instance be expected that contracts would be placed with tlie colonies if prices were much above those charged for tho American article, nor did he buck the fact that there is a great prejudice in the army against American tinned meat since the Chicago disclosures. Major Long is not concerned only with tho capabilities of the colonies to supply tinned meats. His enquiries will extend to the system of inspection in vogue and the quality of the meats tinned. Incidentally lit will also have something to say in his report as to tlie ailvisableness of entering into contracts after considering the question in all its hearings both from an Imperial and commer- ■ cial point of view. After inspecting the works in Wellington and making I complete enquiries about the system - of Government supervision and inspection, bo will in all likelihood go I on to Auckland, thence to Canter- - bury, Otago, and Southland. Subt scqnently ho will return to Sydney. anil prosecute bis mission in the 7 Commonwealth.

CHARITABLE AID. WELLINGTON, last night. At a meeting of tho Wellingtor and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board Mr Hogg, took exception to the increase in the cost of maintaining the Welington Receiving Home last year. The amount was £2324, and this year tlie sum required was £3500. He thought possibly it would be better if there u no Home at all. Some members ex plained that the increased cost was owing to tho increased number of children sent to the Home, anil tin Chairman said that it was giving a chance in life to children who would not otherwise got one. Ultimately it was resolved that in the opinion of the Board it was desirable tlml increased care should be taken to see tivos are brought face to face with that parents, guardians, and relatheir natural obligations.

INVERCARGILL NEWS. INVERCARGILL, last night. An unknown man, about 70 yours of age, fell amongst the milk cans on the railway station this evening. He was picked up, hut died before a doctor arrived . Deceased held a ticket for Fairfax. An inquest will be held. It is stated that cases of measles exist in 50 families, the children of which attend the South school, and that the school will probably be closed. ASSISTANT GEOLOGIST. ' AVEL'INGTON, last night. Mr ,T. H. Adams has been appointed assistant geologist to the Mines Department.

RAILWAY EXTENSION. CHEVIOT, last night. Tho Hoii. AY. Hnll-Jonos to-day opened the Tormori-Domett section of tho Waipnra-Blenhoim railway on the Cheviot estate. The Minister defended tho endowment clauses of tho Land Bill on tho lines of previous Ministerial addresses. Ho loreshadoweil a reduction of tho number of railway works' to be undertaken, stating that more than a million sterling should bo borrowed annually and this must bo spoilt to tho best advantage.

A SERIOUS FALL. AUCKLAND, last night. A man named Win. Anesliondo, fell loft, from a scaffold at Calliope dock to-day, receiving internal injuries, the extend of which is not yet known. DIVORCE CASE NAPIER, last night. In tho Divorce Court a decree nisi was granted in tho case to. F. Ilodluiul v. Caromolino Hcdlund and Alfred Skipworth (co-respondent), for desertion and adultery. A SUICIDE. MASTERTON, last night. News has boon received boro that a man, name unknown, committed suicide to-day at' Tikitapu station. POLO TOURNAMENT. NAPIER, last night. . In tho polo match yestordny Rangitikoi A. defeated Fern Flat by 18 goals to nil. Hawke’s Bay dofeated Mangaheia by 10 goals to 1. Air. Earl AA’illiams, who was rendered unconscious by a fall from his horse on AYednosday, is progressing favorably. WORK AND WAGES. MORE TROUBLE AT ISLINGTON AND BELFAST. Press Association. CHRISTCHUHCH, yesterday. More trouble lias arisen at Islington and Belfast freezing works. The slaughtermen refuse to skin heads of sheep as not being part of the agreement. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. There is more trouble in connection with the slaughtermen in Canterbury. The men at Islington and Belfast are in dispute with the managers of tho Companies in regard to the methods of skinning tho sheep. The Companies contend that the heads should be skinned by the men, maintaining that this should be done if the skinning is properly attended to. The men on their part say that it is not necessary to skin the heads and refuse to do so. A meeting of the mfin was held to-day and after tho matter was diseased at length a vote was taken on the question as to whether the men would continue to work if required to skin the heads. The voting was equal, and another meeting will be held to-morrow.

BUGGY ACCIDENT.' THREE LIA r ES LOST. Press Association. DUNEDIN, yesterday. Particulars of a drowning fatality that have just come to hand show that a man named Sandilands was returning to Balclutlia from a visit to Ivaitangata in a single buggy with his wife and child of twenty months,, when the vehicle fell over a steep bank on a narrow road into the river. The three were drowned. The mishap was witnessed by Mrs. Morrison, music teacher, riding on horseback. Dragging has been continued without success so far as the bodies are concerned, but the horse, which was alive, and the buggy were rescue 1 In the buggy were found two bottles of whisky in a brown paper. Tho coui-le were aged about thirty-five, and had been a year in Balclutha. 3hey lor merly belonged to Dune tin. Tlie Star’s BalclutL ■ correspondent wires: Tlie supposition is the driver was intoxicated, and the trap backed over, the occupants being pitched out into tlie stream, which there runs swift anil deep. Sandilands was, unfortunately, addicted to drink.

QUEEN’S SCHOLRASHIP. A GISBORNE BOY’S EXPERIENCE. Press Association. WELLINGTON, yesterday. At a meeting of the Victoria College Council a letter was received from Mr. Anderson, Assistant Inspec-tor-General of Schools, regarding the case of the lad Humphrey Parker, of Gisborne, who had been advised that he had won the Queen’s Scholarship, but was afterwards discovered to be outside tho district in which these scholarships could be awarded. The Council had written the Education Department, suggesting that Parker he given a National Scholarship, and Mr. Anderson replied that there appeared to be as much objection to the award of a junior Is ational scholarship as of the Queen’s scholarship. The number of junior National scholarships was limited by statute

in the several districts. It was manifestly desirable that so promising a student should receive a scholarship, and the only suggestion Mr. Anderson could make was that Victoria College Council should award Parker a specie 1 scholarship out of the funds that were now saved to it by the provisions of tho recent amending Act. Sir Robert Stout said the Council could not grant a scholarship not provided for by- statute. His suggestion that a deputation wait on the Minister of Education asking him to obtain a grant for a special scholarship for Parker was adopted.

THE LAND BILL

ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S SPEECH. t Press Association. s NEAV PLYMOUTH, last night. Dr. Findlay opened the political campaign to a large gathering in the Theatre Royal to-night. Dealing with the land question he said that, it now seemed to have passed the calm controversial stages, and had become a fighting political creed expressed by party cries and preposterous misrepresentation. The head and front of the Government offending on the Land Bill was that they would preserve the poor remnant of Crown lands for pensions, hospitals, and education. The cries that they sought to destroy freehold were idle nonsense. The biggest class interested was the landless people of the colony who were doing little or no shouting, but the effectiveness of their votes was not reduced by that. The question must be approached from a national standpoint, not of any particular class. Subdividing for closer settlement was now approved. The only question raised was one of means. Government were prepared to accept advice, and if necessary to make changes. The imi#terial clauses of tlie Land Bill, providing for tlie reduction of tlie £50,000 limit were condemned. Air. Massey suggested a graduated tax. If the Opposition would join tlie Government in this, they would would soon have subdivision of large estates. Government was going to break up large estates and prevent aggregation in the future. If tlie limitation of £50,000 was inaffective then they could have a graduated tax Ho could not support the argument to give the freehold land for settlement tenants. Government had done enough for those settlers, each of whom has cost the country an average of £I2OO. It wms unfair to ask further benefits. They were offered tlie land at tlio same price us the unimproved free-

hold to-day. Ho warned small sottlors that the allianco proffered by the big land owners ostensibly in the freehold cause was not a moral true alliance. Sub-tenants already had a concession in tlul fixed rental for 999 years, but wanted more. Tho purchase system would soon have to ho .superseded, 110 went on to deal with the provisions of the Bill, and its inducement to settlers. lie announced that more freehold would bo offered ill the next two years than in tho previous twenty, to a largo extent by using native lands. A motion carried with some dissension, thanking tho AttorneyGeneral for his address and confidence in tho Ministry, but with a liopo that tho Ministry would modify the provisions of tho Land Bill.

HORSE RACING.

Press Association. AUCKLAND, yesterday. Mr. Morse has declared tho following weights for tlie Auckland Racing Club’s autumn mooting:— Onslow Handicap: Port Light 8.4, Loira 7.9, Frontino 7.5, Polmtu and Adcate 7.4, Taininnpo and Waiotalii 7.2, Haldane and Hughio 7.0, Queon’s Pride anil Japan 6.12. Tramway Handicap: Black and Gold 9.5, Miss Winnie 9.0, Discoverer 5.12, Sen King 8.7, To Arolia 8.2, Ditart 7.12, Martyrium 7.10, Engraver 7.1, Metlmna 7.0. Nelson Handicap: Helen Portland 9.0, La Cingaloo and Dogger Bank 8.8, Henry Havelock 8.1, Miss Crespin 7.13. Lady Winnie 7.10, Soultino 7.9, Master Clements 7.9, Dardamis, Cymri, Pukekoho, Inglis, Puhipuhi, Nnpoimpo, Glcnorn, Bobs, and Catastrophe 7.7. 'Tradesmen’s Plato: Paritutu 9.0, Lanillock 5.6, Uhlander 7.13, Geordie and Claremont 7.10, Lord Seaton, Bully 7.9, Lady Gladys 7.7, Freemount 7.1, Uenuku 7.0, Baltimore, Luminous, Sir Gilead, and Fabricator 6.10. Eden Handicap: Landlock 9.0, Carl Rosa 8.7, Uranium 8.2, Oniati, Lucroocc, Tui Cakabou, Syren 8.0, Celtic 7.13, 'L’e Arolia and Bouomiana 7.12, Freomount, Martyrium 7.9, Silver Shell and Uenuku 7.8, Conductor 7.4, Loch Buhie and Luminous 7.0. MASTERTON RACES. MASTERTON. last night. The Masterton races, first day, were hold ill beautiful weather. A sum of £6586 was put through the machine, as against £6648 last year. The results were:— Hack Hurdles Handicap, 13 miles: Lavinia 1, Oryx 2, Variation 3. Also started: Tilson and Wardog. Won by two lengths. Time, 3 25 2-5. Div., £3 7s. Maiden Hack, 5 furlongs: Miss Vena 1, Stratcona 2, Moloch 3. Also ran: Don Carlos, Secretary, Traylock, Feresbick, Lochiela, Swallow, Research, Won by half a length. Time, 1.5 2-5. Divs., £2 6s and £6 3s. Masterton Hack Handicap, one mile: Merne Rose 1, Seaman 2, Pawa 3. Also started: Mataari, Sharkeyne, Waitupu, Hatley, Moloch, Dulcinea, and Naphtha. The winner led all the way, and won by two lengths. Time 1.45. Divs., £2 15s and £1 19s. Waipipi Cup, li miles: Riflemaid 1, Royal Blue 2, Landwern 3. Also started: Montigo, Kliku, Makikirihi, Silken Rein, Hamua, and Sandix. Royal Blue was in front all the way until half-way down the straight, where he was caught and passed by Riflemaid, who won by two lengths. Time, 2.13. Divs., £4 13s and £1 2s. -Telegraph Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs: Waipaku 1, Gaiety 2,William 3. Also started: Kaiuku, Wailetlie, The Voucher, Clem, San Julie, Tiwlia and Selieccio. Won by a length. Time, 1.17. Divs., £l2 and £1 3s.

Ladies’ Bracelet, li miles: Te Aral 1, Rosie 2, Hinepai 3. Also started: Nero and Eclipse. Won in a canter by several lengths. Div., £1 16s. March Handicap, 7 furlongs: Sunbonnet 1, Sherlock Holmes 2, Maui 3. Also started: Platypus, Rosegrovo, Mohuti, Te Kainui. Won on the post. Time, 1.30 2-5. Divs., £3 14s anil £4 7s.

Dash Hack Handicap: Stratfillan 1, Stepmar 2, Playmate 3. Also started: Waicola, Anoycle, St. Killian, Oblivion, Vehemence. Won by nearly two lengths. Time, 1.3 2-5. Divs., £lO 8s and £1 6s. THE ACCEPTANCES. MASTERTON, last night. Hack Hurdles Handicap, 1) miles: Oryx 11.2, To Kanui 10.0, Tilson 9.2, Variation and Wardog 9.0.

Opaki Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs: Seaman 9.5, Morrie Rose 8.8, Mataari 8.5, l’awa 8.0, Gaiety 7.12, Waitapu 7.11, Dulcinea 7.6, Clem 6.7. Autumn Handicap, 1 mile: Kuku 9.0, Montigo 8.11, Royal Blue 8.3, Landwern 8.0, Makilcilii 7.2, Rosegrove and Sherlock Holmes 7.2, Saudix 6.10, Hamua 6.7. High YVoiglit Hack Handicap, 1 mile: Oryx 11.9, Rosie 10.13, Oblivion 10.10, Wardog, Hinepai, Firestick, Lady Melba, Grand Circle, Gaelic, Lebeccio 10.7. Railway Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs: William 8.13, Waipaku 8.3, The Voucher 7.6, Clem 6.11, San Julie 6.7.

Telephone Handicap, 6 furlongs: Gawain 8.9, Maul 8.7, Sunbonnet 7.11, Itosegrove 7.5, Maliuta 7.1. Welter Hack Handicap, 1 mile: Devonia 9.8, Hatley 9.7, Lavinia 9.5, Moloch 9.0, llosio 8.13, Don Carlos and Tcwlin 8.7.

Final Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs: Stepmar 8.7, Strat'hfillan 8.6, Kaiaka 8.0, Playmate anil Waicola 7.11, Ancycle 7.7, St. Killian 7.4, San Julie, Eclipse. Vehemence, Secretary 6.7.