The State of the River.

Manawatu Herald, 27 July 1895, Page 2

The State of the River.

After the last flood it was found that a bank had formed inside the river right across the channel which prevented vessels crossing during all tides, and has hampered the trade very considerably. It was hoped that the ordinary run of the river would have cleared this obstruction away before now, and it was only the other day it was decided that something ought to be done to hasten the action of Nature. As usual the services of our Representative in Parliament was sought, and, as usual, cheerfully given. Accompanied by Mr Williamson, representing Messrs Levin & Co., Mr Deck, representing Messrs Turnbull & Co., Captain Harvey, of the Queen of the South, and Captains Wildman and Gibbons of the Anchor line of steamer.", Mr J. G. Wilson in- j terviewed the Hon. Mr Ward. Mr Williamson stated the case and Mr Wilson pointed out the large income derived by the Railway Department from railage and wharf due 9, and also as the Government represented the defunct Harbour Board, the people, .had a right to expect they would do something towards keeping the^river open for •traffibj^ is clear that if •' the river remains obstructed the railway revenue must suffer. Captain Harvey suggested the use of harrows, explaining that during ebb tides tho continual working of the harrows over the bank would remove the sand by the loosened particles being carried out to sea. At present, owing to the state of the river he could only enter four times in a fortnight. Captain Wildman corroborated Captain Harvey and mentioned that the harrows had been tried at Wastporfc and proved very successful. He also informed the Minister that the whole of the coal used by the Railway Department on the New Plymouth-Napier line was brought into Foxton. The Hon. j Mr Ward said he would consult Mr Cadman the Minister for Railways and the Engineers and see what could be done. The move so far is satisfactory, the Government have been formally apprised of the state of the ManaWatu River which one cannot help thinking they should have been notified of by one of their own officers. It has been made clear that an important shipping industry is hampered and that even the , Railway Department would be seriously inconvenienced. The application is thus shown to have been one of a most reasonable and urgent ' character. We trust Mr Ward will not allow the matter to be lost sight of, but will move with the characteristic energy for which he is praised. A very little insight into figures will prove that the Marine Department in its position as the Harbour Board of Foxton has many hundreds of pounds to its credit at the Railway Department for wharf charges, over and beyond actual, charges for handling, particulars of which we could easily prove by reference to the yearly aooouota, As we are saw Mr

j. GL Wilson Will keep the question tinder notfee we hope We may dddrt i'ecortl a sUddessfdl result of ad important deputation. " Such is fame." After all the interest ing information about sheep, more espeoially Rotnney Marsh, given to the N.Z. Times by Mr Robert Oobb, they miaapprebended the Up or c, anil instead of seeing it referred to the communication furnished tacked It on to his name and made it Cobbe I The Manawatu Standard is pleased that the Colonial Treasurer in London made übo of " the display Of Untistial financial turnmen." tt is just this unfortunate display, the faculty of nice discrimination between securities unpledged or pledgeable that has caused all the uproar. The Mall reports that a very painful accident happened last week to Mr P. BteWart, of Levin. In riding After a bullock he had the misfortune to collide with a slump, with the result that several of the bones of his foot were dislocated. Dr Lewers was called in, and Mr Stewart is progressing as favourably as can be ex* pected» The annual meeting of the Boston Rao - ing Club is fixed for Monday evening at 7.30 at the Club's offices. The Chairman of the Foxton School Committee ha 3 received a letter from the Education Board intimating that Miss O'Brien will flot be able to leave Campbelltown un'.il after the examination, but the relieving teacher wi 1 be sent on Mrs Mellish s leaving. tt is not often that membira of the House of Representatives (other, 'than -out sitting member), pay a visit to our quiet little town. To-day, however, Mr Meredith, member for Ashley, Canterbury, OdmeS td Spend the Week end among us. Our correspondent describes him as "a politician by profession, a prohibition in sentiment, a Methodist by persuasion, and of what is known as the ' right ' colour. " To night, under the auspices of the local branch of the 1.0. G.T. he holds forth in the Methodist Church (kindly leni) on the moral aspects of some measures now before the House. To-morrow he occupies the pulpit twice, and gives an afternoon address. Alt interested in such things should make a point of hearing him. Mails for Australia due in Sydney about sth August, also for India, China, Japan, aud the Straits Settlements per Wakatipu, close in Wellington on Tuesday, 30th, at noon. Wakatipu will probably connect with mail. The following dates have been fixed for the annual school examinations by the Inspectors of the Wanganui Education Board :— Campbelltown and Carnarvon, Monday, 19th August ; Campbelltown and Talkorea, Tuosday, SOih Augast, and Oroua Bridge, Friday, 2 ;rd August. Frost fish continue to come ashore in large numbers at Otaki, says the Mail ; in fact old residents say that it is years since they were so numerous along this coast. On Thursday morning over 100 fish were captured on the Otaki Beach. " Frost fishing " seems to have become quite a favourite pastime, and many a cold frosty night is spent in riding up and down the beach eagerly looking for these delicious fish, which are being sent to the Wellington markets for sale in dozens. The many friends of Mr G. W. Ravenhill, Chairman of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, will regret to learn that his wife died on Thursday morning after a short illness. The deceased lady had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some years, and she has had several attacks during the past year or two. She leaves . one child, a baby under 12 months old. — ', M. Times. t The following cablegram has been rej ceived by the New Zealand Loan and Mer- ' cant le Agency Company :— Wool— The j sales progress steadily. Inferior greasy merinos aud erossbreds are slightly weaker. Foreigu buyers are operating with confidence. The total quantity catalogued to date is 274,000 bales, 16,000 bales of which have been withdrawn. ! The election of a member for the City of Auckland in place of Sir George Grey, re- • signed, took place on Wednesday. The candidates were Mr Thomas Thompson, , Government, and Mr R. Monk, Opposition. The result of the poll was as follows : — i Thompson, 5528 ; Monk, 3535. Majority for Thompson, 1993. Mr Liddell has a pleasure boat for sale. The Rev. G. AHkenn will hold service at Foxton on Sunday morning and at Shannon in the evening.

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Liberal flitting member, was opposed by Mr Tom Mann, the well-known Labour leader, whom he defeated by a majority of 1800. Sir W. V. Hareourt, who was defeated at Derby, has been elected for Monmouthshire by a majority of 5287 votes. ■ . . . ..,„ Sir C. Dilke considers that the chief cause of the Liberal OTarthrow is the withdrawal of Mr Gladstone's great personality, which has, .£oJl been replaced by Lord Rosebery, who is almost unknown to the mass of the electors.' _ Tho^returna to Jttjy 24 are :— Tories and Unionists . . 354 Liberals .. .. 129 Nationalists .. .. 67 Parnellites .. .. 9 The Times suggests that the new Government should include in its programme the readjustment of the burdens born by the land,, old -agp . pensions and assistance to volun'tOT ! schools as against the Board school* - The Times considers the r resilfc of the elections a more emphatic protest agaioifc Home Bale than e#p . in 1886, and says the liihefeti dutfht fnow to renounce an impossible struggle. ■ -.. ■■■-.■••■••.• -i A good selection is offered, at the wool sales, and bidding is keen .from , all quarters. ' • \ : V Prices are very firm. ' '" ' Lord Roberts is to succeed Lord * Wolseley as Commander of the Forces in Ireland. The Times strongly urges that Mir Gaily be re-elected Speaker of the House of Commons, in order to demonstrate the nonpartisan char* acter of the position. It ie stated that the Duke of Connaught succeeds the Duke of . Cambridge as Commander-in-Chief. The Times states that the Japanese have delayed arranging with the Chinese the terms of the commercial treaty until the elections are completed, in the hope of securing British support against. Russia,