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Manawatu Herald, 13 March 1902, Page 2

Mr Kruger declares that the correspondence of Dr Kuyper, the Dutch Premier, produced no impression on the Boer generals. The latest curiosity in paragraphs. A Wellington exchange thinks it worth writing. “ Imperial sentiments run very high in the Pohangina Valley. The settlers won’t touch German wire, and willingly pay a pound a ton more for the English article. . One dairy farmer is alleged to bave sold a Holstain-Friesian cow because of the animal’s Dutch origin. The Government, as a result of inquiries made by cable through the Agent-General, has finally accented the tender of the Blue Star Company, of Liverpool, for a direct service between New Zealand and South Africa.

The Natal Assembly strongly favours compulsory military service in the colony. The Department of Agriculture will make a shipment of ten tons of loaf cheese to South Africa by the troopship Kent. The shipment will be packed in cases each holding four cheeses, and is chiefly supplied by several southern factories. The brand of each factory is placed on . its contribution, in order to facilitate the opening up of direct business with South Africa.

The Kwangsi rebels surprised the mandarins at Kaichan, overpowered the garrison, and released a number of prisoners. Members of the Triad Society joined in pillaging the villages. About 9000 birds were put through the Government poultry depots last month for export. There will be about io,odo put through this month. Mr William T. Jones, well known in connection with Australian racing, who was examined before the Committee on Batting testified that there was far more betting in Australia than ih England. It was equally possible to stop a river from flowing as to prevent betting in Australia. It was not difficult to control bookmakers in the colonies. The New Zealand Government has received a communication from the Imperial authorities asking for twenty women teachers willing to take up the work of teaching in concentration camps in South Africa. The salary offered is £IOO a year, and passage to South Africa will be paid by the. Imperial Government. Thirteen hundred head of stamps are working on the Rand, but native labour is scarce.

The King visited Devohport and witnessed the launching of the battleship Queen, of 15.000 tons. The vessel was christened by Queen Alexandra. A bottle of colonial wine was used on the occasion.

Chinese girls are to be employed in San Francisco as telephone operators. There are so many Chinese inhabitants using the telephone that operators who speak the language are iu demand,

The Duke of Devonshire, giving evidence before the Committee on Betting, said it was’irtipossible and undesirable to stop betting on racecourses or in private clubs. It was not necessary to license bookmakers.

Mounted men in disguise fired revolvers through the windows of a house occupied by Mrs Mclnerney near Kilrush, County Clare. A patrol appeared and demanded the surrender of the men. The moonlighters were fired on. but escaped. Two young farmers, Crawley and Eustace have been arrested on suspicion of being implicated m the outrage. Mrs Mclnerney had; purchaseed hay from a farmer named Cunningham, who had been censured by the League for occupying an evicted farm. At the banquet at Dunedin on Monday night, the Premier read the following letter from Sir Gordon Sprigg, Premierof Cape ColonyMy friends here are so delighted with the firm and noble stand you have taken up on behalf of South Africa, and we shall never forget the help that has been rendered by the men of New Zealand in the field. That help is still being continued, and I think that the Boers are at last beginning to understand that the sons of Britain throughout the world are determined that the supremacy of their country and sovereign shall be maintained.”

Trouble is ahead for the Committee of the Levin Water Race opening ceremony. The great chairman of the County refused to consider the accounts sent in, because he and Cf Prouse had not received notice to attend meeting to consider accounts. The Secretary will have to rub the great man the right way. He should inquire how accounts were passed for the building and furnishing of the Levin Club, r

How the Wanganui fiver draws as a holiday, trip is well-shown by mention of the names of few of the passengers to Pipiriki, last Saturday. Out|o£ the fifty who|were her passengers we noticed Mr and Mrs Loughnan, of Palmerston; Mr and Mrs Davidson of Heatherlea; Mr and Mrs J. R. Macdonald of Kereru; Mr and Mrs Ames of Wellington, as well as round the world tourists.

The acrobatic feat of using a pole by which to jump from the steamer to the shore is frequently practised by natives on the Wanganui river. The other day one essayed the 1 oft accomplished feat, but though landing on dry land bad, forgotten to throw his body forwards, and the result was a seat in the water which was comical to the onlookers but annoying to the actor. On rising he turned to the native on the steamer and said, “ you look out,” and we think he had better. The Wanganui Jockey Club were fortunate in having fine weather for their two days racing.. There were many visitors from this part of the coast and the attention of the officials and their hospitality was very highly appreciated. Mr Dustin is undoubtedly a caterer of renown, the lunch he provides is one of the very best and would take a lot of ijeating.

Until the rain on Friday the feed all along the line to Wanganui was both short and dry, but the improvement was noticeable on Monday. Stacks were in evidence everywhere though we- noticed much grain still in the stocks.

The banks of the Wahganui river have enormous number of quince trees and the trees are loaded with bright golden fruit which looks very pretty. Quantities of quinces are daily going into Wanganui where they can be bought for one penny a pound. The big Maori meeting at Jerusalem, Wanganui, is now over. Whilst there the natives besides discussing serious questions' regarding Native Councils also refreshed themselves with luscious pears of which there was a great quantity. Some of those attending it were offered what they liked to bring away for nothing. They are all done now.

Additions are made to the stock Messrs Abraham and Williams offer for sale at Levin to-morrow. ,

Different places have different ways of going about a job. At Palmerston the Mayor was appointed Chairman ofthe Committee formed by the Borough Council to join in the testimonial to the Premier. It was also resolved to appoint canvassers. What is worth doing at all is worth doing wall. The survey of the Urewera country for tribal and hapu purposes is almost completed. On January 30th a cash-box containing £25 33 in cash, some cheques and other documents was stolen from the Sumner Post Office. Some days ago the postmistress received a package through the post, which* was found to contain £22 of the missing money. The thief enclosed a note asking the postmistress to acknowledge restitution through the newspapers. A steer has been impounded in the Foxton Pound.

Messrs Symons Bros, caution people against trespassing on their land with dog or gun. 'Autumn and winter goods are now arriving at Mr Geo. H. Stiles’.

At Victoria Buildings, Palmerston North, one of the largest and most up-to-date stocks are now being opened up for the autumn and winter season. As this establishment is well known for the quality of its goods, visitors to Palmerston should inspect. A specialty is made by the firm, in wedding orders.

Mr and Mrs W. Hunter and family leave for Feilding this afternoon, wher e they intend to reside for the future. Captain Hunter and Lieutenant Walsh, of the local volunteers, have both received their commissions. They are to be congratulated,' and it is pleasing to know' their'efforts to promote the interests of the corps have been recognised.

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