Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 1902. The Licensing Election.

Manawatu Herald, 29 November 1902, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 1902. The Licensing Election.

Owing to the strong prohibition vote recorded locally much interest has been manifested as to the poll recorded throughout the electorate owing to the fact that Eongotea and Shannon are well-known prohibition centres. It was considered very probable that “ reduction ” would be carried, but continuance has gained the day. It will probably be of interest to know what the Act says on the way the polling is to be treated. The Act permits of a voter striding out on his ballot paper only one of the replies, if he likes, and instructions have been given to deputy-returning officers that the two answers left on the paper must be counted separately, however paradoxical they may appear. Thus, say, a voter strikes out the middle line only (that for reduction) it is evident he votes for continuance of license and for no licenses being granted, a position that some who voted locally were quite capable of doing. In this case a vote would be added for continuance and a vote for no license. In another case where the top line (that for continuance) was only struck out, it would be noted that a vote was given for reduction and one for no license, but by clause 6 of The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1895, though “ each voter shall be entitled to vote on any one or two of the proposals, the voting shall not be cumulative.” Thus the replies do not appear to be in any way added together as has been supposed. If the Returning Officer finds that the number of votes recorded in favour of the proposal that the number of licenses existing in the district shall continue is an absolute majority of all the voters whose votes are recorded, it shall be deemed to be carried.

If he finds that the number of votes recorded in favour of the proposal that the number of licenses existing shall be reduced, is an absolute majority of all the votes recorded, he has to notify the Licensing Committee of the fact, and their duty will be at the first annual meeting to reduce the number of publicans' timi)99 Ity not less than five

per centum, nor more than twentyfive per cent, but in cases when a reduction vote has been carried the number of licenses shall be reduced by one at least where the number of licenses does not exceed ten, two at least where the number of licenses does not exceed thirty.

If the Returning Officer finds that the number of votes recorded in favour of the proposal that no licenses shall be granted in the district is not less than three-fifths of all the voters, the proposal shall be deemed carried, and no licenses shall be granted till after another licensing poll.

It appears quite clear that if reduction had been carried in this electoral district two licensed houses, at the least must have been closed.

Owing to the increase in the price of flour, Messrs Perreau and Arbon announce a rise in bread.

Tenders are required tor different services to the Foxton Borough Council. Tenders close at 6 pan. on Monday, Bth December. Mr W. Loveday has a replace advertisement to-day, where he announces that good value can be got by purchasing from him, opposite Whyte’s Hotel.

In a replace advertisement Mr E. Osborne, of Manchester House* places before the public the advantages of obtaining one of the latest patents in hoes.

On Wednesday Councillor Freeman was elected chairman of the Horowhenua County Council. The people in Foxton are patiently waiting for Councillor Davies to an* nounce the driving of the first pile of the Shannon bridge. They are perfectly satisfied at Mr Shortt’s proportion of cost,

In another column Mr Job Vile thanks his supporters for returning him to the General Assembly. It will be his earnest endeavour to serve both the electors and colony faithfully and well. The first entries for Messrs Abraham & Williams* Palmerston sale appear to-day. There is one line of iooo 4-tooth wethers without reserve. Before the cruiser Good Hope, with Mr Chamberlain on board, sailed for South Africa, King Edward sent a message to Mr Chamberlain wishing him God-speed. Matrons of infant asylums say that a young infant will be cross all day if dressed in a grey frock, but contented and happy if dressed in a bright red one. Children from two to four are much less affected by the colour of their dress. It is commonly observed in kindergartens that the younger children prefer the red playthings, while the older ones like the blue.

Colonel Hay, Secretary of State, reports that a deadlock has occurred with Colombia in connectiou with the canal. It is believed Colombia contemplates a deal with another Power when the French concession has been forfeited.

Mr Ritchie, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Croydon, implied that the Government would reduce the income tax in April. The Daily Chroicle states that Mr Kruger has commissioned General Schalkburger to appeal'to Mr Chamberlain to permit him to return to South Africa, conditional on his loyal acceptance of British rule and abstention from politics, Mr Kruger declared : “ My only wish is to end ray days in the land of my own people,” The beef-packing “ combine ” in Chicago, owing to dissensions as regards terms of purchase and unfavourable monetary situation, has collapsed. The promoters are left with property costing /’iS.ooo.ooo on their hands.

The Melbourne wool market has reflected the London advance, and competition is excited. To-day greasy sold up to is s|d, a record. King Edward, who was recently chosen by the Governments of the Argentine and Chili to act as arbitrator in the matter of disputed territory, has awarded Chili 55,000 kilometres and the Argentine 40,000 kilometres of the area in dispute. Both are satisfied with the award.

The “ Liquor Party ” had a sharp lesson yesterday, says Wednesday’s Post, which they will be wise to profit by. We have no sympathy with the Prohibition movement, but we have consistently urged that the trade should be better regulated and controlled, a better class of houses insisted upon, and the law observed. The purchase of Putt’s Farm at Moturoa, Taranaki, for the purpose of workmen’s homes, has been recommended by the Land Purchase Board.

An industry which has been started in Hastings is the first of its kind in New Zealand—viz., that of making strawberry, peach, and other I fruit baskets. This should be an industry capable of large extension, as hitherto the timber has been shipped to Melbourne, made up into crates and returned to the colony, involving an expense of double freight and 20 par cent, duty charges. Mr Chamberlain in his farewell speech prior to his departure for South Africa said the knell of the Empire would be tolled if the colonies were allowed to believe that for the sake of a trifling advantage the Motherland was ready to sacrifice their interests. She was bound to act equitably towards her subjects in distant parts of the Empire. The widow of Herr Krupp, the famous ironfounder, is made his sole heiress, his eldest daughter succeeding to the factory, which the will provides is not to be sold or formed into a company for a quarter of a century.

An Auckland man has invented and patented a cattle brand which is an improvement on the present method. No time is lost waiting for the brand heating, as the heat is self-contained in the instrument, being supplied by a benzine oil burner, the inside of the handle being the oil reservoir.

The Odessa correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that there are ten thousand Russian troops massing on the Afghan frontier. SANDER and SONS EUOALPYTI EX TRACT. According to reports of a great number of physicians of the hightest professional standing, there are offered Euoalpyti _ Ex tracts which possess no curative qualities. In protection of the world wide tame _of Sanders and Sons preparation we publish a few abstracts from these reports, which bear fully out that no reliance can be placed in other products Dr. W. B. Rush, Oakland, Fla., writes It is sometimes difficult to obtain the genuine article (Sander and Sons). I employed different other preparations j they had no therapeutic value and no effects. In one case the effects weresimilar to the oil oaraphoi a. the objectionable action of which is well known,” Dr H.B. Drake, Portland, Oregon, says—" Since I became acquainted with this preparation (Sander and Sons) 1 use no other form of eucalyptus as 1 think it Is by far the best.” Dr L. P. Preston’s Lynchburg, Va., writes—" I never used any preparation other than Sander and Sou s. as (found the others to be almost useless.’' Dr J. T. Connell, Kansas City, Kans.-, says "Care has to be' exercised not to be supplied with spurious preparation-;, as done by my supply druggist.” Dr HI. H. Hart, New York, says—" It goes witho t saying that Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract is the best in the market.” Dr James Reekie, Fairview, N. M.—“ So wide is with me the range of applications of Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract that I carry it with me wherever I go. I find it most useful in diarrhoea, nil throat troubb-d bronchitis, etc.” Time and Monet.— Sickness causes a loss of both time and money. You lose the time and have the expense of medical attendance, entailing a double loss. This can be avoided by using some reliable remedy at the first stage of sickness. The purchase of a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and DiarfhoeU Remedy often proves a profitable investment, for, by its use at the first appearance of any unnsual looseness of the bowels, a severe attack of diarrhoea or dysentry nay be averted, that might otherwise compel a week’s cessation from labor; Every household should have a bottle at; hand. It never fails and is pleasant to lake. Get it to day. It may save a life. W. Hamer, Chemist, sells it. Bock’s Liver Powder is apurely herbal and mild regulating medicine, safe to give a little children, and reliable as a cure for indigestion, Sick headaches, billiousness, eto., price Is. M. H. Walker and Thos, Westwood & Co., agents.

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