Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1896. Mr Wilson's Address.

Manawatu Herald, 14 May 1895, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1896. Mr Wilson's Address.

Mr Wilson seems to have been unlucky enough to please neither friends Qr foes. The Government papers accuse him of speaking well of some of the Ministerial measures, whilst strong Oppositionists regret he neglected to bring out the many bad points so easily to be found in their Acts. By this it will be gathered thafc Mr Wilson has steered a very careful course through the troubled seas of politics, and haa managed to retain that calm frame of mind j which permits him to see what there is of good to be seen and to refrain ! from too harshly condemning what is admitted by all to be experimental legislation, until it has had a trial. He saves his reputation by remarking that he is doubtful of its suooesful accomplishment. We do nofc like the use of too strong terms, nor "does Mr Wilson, bufc we think he was more careful than the needs demanded, in choosing reference to some of the past legislation, aud to the peculiar want of accordance in the statements made, from time to time, by Ministers. The Government papers should, on this account, treat the remarks made by Mr Wilson with every courtesy, and spend a little time in extracting the few crumbs of comfort which he has east abroad. Knowing Mr Wilson so long we are buoyed up with the satisfaction thafc though he refuses to "speak ill of those in authority, it does not prevent his having correct ' views upon their words and deeds,

and that his vote will be cast on the side of the settlers whenever future legislation is introduced into Parliament. Whenever local questions arise Mr J. G. Wilson is " all there." He mentioned he had kept the two estates of the Assets Company in this district before the Minister of Lands, and on the unanimous expression of opinion given at his F oxton meeting about the sale of the Moutoa estate, he immediately promised to represent the feeling to the Government. Any assistance the Mayor or the townspeople cab give hiiia ih this direction We catt i&sSeH wilt be most Cordially and promptly rendered, and we trust it will not be long before steps are taken to give effect to the public wish., Mr Wilson's weak point is his strongest point, if We may be permitted to use such an Irishism. His weak poibt beibg his tinassertive* ness, which cohipared tb ttiahy rbelhbers of the ttotise, hot hecessary to name, is thought to be disadvantageous to him. If he was not a popular member, liked by his political opponents as much as he is by political friends, it would have been a misfortune, but enjoying the popu larity he does, it reverts to an advantage, as he fails to degenerate^ into a bore. Public business would be better attended to, and quicker despatched, if all members would take, the Representative of Otaki for a guide. ..

Om* Shannon friends at times get a nasty nib from their local paper. A dog fight occurred in the hall at Mr Wilson's meeting and the Farmer says " although the majority of the audience would have enjoyed tne diversion " the dogs were ejected. A peculiar compliment to the audience ! Professor Hausmann and his variety company perform at the Public Hall both to-night and to-morrow night. The hole in the wharf has at last been attended to, as yesterday a gang were at work and a special train brought in soil from near the racecourse. The next English and European mail via San Francisco will close at the local office on Wednesday, loth May, at 3 p.m., aud is due in London on 20th June. Two English members of the Society of Friends recently presented an " earnest loving memorial" to the Emperor and Empress of Russia, and were permitted to press its prayer for "religious liberty" in Russia, and tliat the " hand of persecution might be stayed." The interview with the royal pair was felt to be satisfactory. The roosts in all poultry houses should be on tho one level. The ferry-boat Lotus was making its way across the harbor to Sydney, and when near Kirribilli Point a lady and gentleman, who were quietly conversing on the lower deck of the vessel, were horrified at feeling something cold and clammy suddenly grasp them in its embrace. The lady jumped up with a scream, and with some difficulty released her hand from the rail, to which it was heing gradually bound by the unknown intruder. The gentleman also lost no time in freeing himself from further contact with the creature, and raised an alarm, when, to the horror of the crew and passengers, it was found that the creature was an enormous octopus, whose tentacles measured sft from tip to tip, and which had they once fairly woven themselves round their victims, it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to detach before they had inflicted serious injury. Henry Re-tall, the fireman, however, soon attacked the monster witb one of tbe ship's brooms, and after au exciting struggle of some ten minutes, during which it successively wound itself round the pillars of the boat, it was flung back iuto the water. The creature is supposed to have attached itself to the vessel while living at Neutral Bay, and subsequently climbed on board. A lucky vagabond. On the day of the President's resignation a man called Nicolas Armand waa-taken up for being a vagabond. He refused to go to prison on fo.ot, Baying that the ■-■■ President, who had 40 millions, could well afford a carriage for him. Nicolas Armand was therefore charged with using offensive and insulting language againßt the President of the Re* public, but as it was conclusively -proved that at the moment when the swearing- was committed M. Casunir-Perier had resigned, and there was consequently no Presldent'to swear at, the charge fell to the ground. Certainly the raost effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eijcaljp-^ Extract, Test ita eminently powerful, effeot in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; tWielief instantaneous. In .serious .o^Res and; accidents of all kinds, be they'WOdSidft,-; burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is th. safest remedy— no swellings — no inflammation. Like surprising effeots produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of tbe Lungs, Swellings, _.0., Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organ.. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics; patronised by His Majesty the Eing of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and ejeot all others. — [advt.] To thoroughly reduce and prepare the stock previous to the partnership stocktaking sweeping reductions will be made in all Departments, the stock must be reduced by £15,000, and this splendid Drapery Stock at Te Aro House will be offered to the public at most tempting prices. Early in the year Mr Smith admits to a partnership in his business a commercial ' gentlemen who has long been associated with the London buying for Te Aro House. Te Aro Househas long held ..the premier position as the "Leading Family Drapery Warehouse," and further developments are • now taking place to inaugurate the year 1895. The announcement made in another parof this paper that a sale of greater magni^ tude than ever yet attempted by Te Aro House is now being held should arrest the. attention of everyone in this part of the Colony. Heads of families, storekeepers, settlers careful housewives, young and old, rioh and poor, alike will save heaps of money by making their purchases at the Great Partnership Sale, now going on at Te Aro House, Wellington.. ■ ...-■. . -.