Rangitikei Advocate. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1909. EDITORIAL NOTES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9351, 21 January 1909, Page 4

Rangitikei Advocate. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1909. EDITORIAL NOTES.

THE present depression in trade though it has not been felt as badly in New Zealand as in Europe and the United States cannot but cause considerable interest to be attached to the question “What causes a revival of trade?” Some people think that if the production of gold can be encouraged industry will bo stimn-' lated add encouraged also. Another school, as the Economist remarks, “ which has carried the doctrines of Christian Science into the realm 1 of economics, holds that the problem of trade is a mere matter of psychology; that bad trade is an evil of the imagination, and that the constant repetition of a cheerful qrmula will restore confidence, and

instantaneously b-ing abotit a revival.” Hence they start “Sunshine Associations” and “Prosperity Leagues,” believing that if they only talk prosperity long enough and loudly enough, it will come. There is no question that the restoration, of confidence is one of the first essentials“to a revival of industrial activity, but this does not come until the tide has already ibegun to turn and people are able to point to facts as reasons for the faith that is in them. Trade will, in fact, revive when the causes which led to the depression have been removed. Trade in England is dull now, as theEcunomist points out, simply because there was*over-production and over-extension of credit due to a miscalculation of demand, and a process of readjustment now has to be gone through. “Boom” prices must come down, and surplus stocks must be got rid of. When this has bfeen done, the lower prices will stimulate demand, and with the first sign of an improvement, confidence will be revived. Even in times of depression, money continues to accumulate in a wealthy country like Great Britain, and after a time investors become tired of getting only a nominal rate for their money, and with the revival of confidence they proceed once more to speculate more freely on the Stock Exchange, and to invest their money in industrial enterprises. Exactly the same is true of New Zealand on a smaller scale, and it may be hoped that bnsindss will sodn return, if not to the recent conditions of speculation and almost unlimited credit, at any rate to a sound and progressive state.

THE promoters of Feiiding Agricultural and Pastoral Association oonld not nave anticipated such great and continued success as that which has been achieved, or such rapid development of the annual Show. But there is*everything in favour ;of 4 Feiiding as a Show centre. It is the natural centre of a district in which pastoral and agricultural industries are carried on by a large number of farmers, and it is easily reached by rail and road from all directions and all parts. The institution has also been exceptionally well managed, which has no doubt also largely contributed to its success and continued progress. With all.these advantages it is not to bo wondered at that the Feiiding Show ranks high in the estimation of breeders and the public, but the facts must be very gratifying to all connected with the Association and to all residents in the town and district.

Mr E. Newman, M.P., has given a gold bracelet as first prize for 150 yards amateur event at the Marton sports. ' Wanganui jßduoation Board works, under no Arbitration award, and as a consequence of a press of business sat from noon 4 to midnight yesterday. t The following represent Sandon in the cricket match at Ohelteanham on Saturday, leaving Sandon ac 9 a.m,. in a motor lorry Wright, Bowater, Boss, Gibbs, Oarlyle, Parry, Drew, Penny, Walters, Mclntrye, A’Oourt, and George. An advertisement to-day notifies that the Zealandia Merry-go-Round is open in the paddock opposite Marton Hotel. Most of the children of the' town are already aware of the fact, and the advertisement will serve to inform those who have been too busy to note the new form of amusement.

Somebody|wrote to the 5.P.0.A., Wellington, complaining that an owner of goldfish did not know that those animals required food, and therefore did nob feed them. The inspector called on the owner of the fish, and explained that food was necessary. The owner accordingly commenced giving them food, and they are doing well. Asked r hy a newspaper representative a few days ago if there had been any diminution of gambling since the Gaming Act came into force, a prominent official, who attends the maibn'ty of the race meetings in New Zealand, and who is familiar with the inner history of the sport, said, emphatically: “No, there is three times as much gambling as there used to be and it is increasing. ”~N.Z. Times. The supporters of the Ministry in Manawatu electorate have decided to entertain Mr John Stevens, the late member, at a social, and present him with an illuminated address. Advantage will be taken of the occasion to emphasise the services rendered to the district during Mr, Stevens’ tenure of office. The date of the social will depend on the movements of the Premier, who has signified his desire to be present.

It is wise not to use words without a full knowledge of their meaning. Even the Premier has not grasped this simple lesson or he would not have said in a speeoh at Christchurch on Tuesday: “The 5 view of some was that the country had reached its apes and was likely to go down on the other'side. ” So rigid are the regulations tojprevent the introduction of cattle ease into Canada that a funeral procession was stopped on the international boundary at Niagara Falls recently, and horses and vehicles from the Canadian side were substituted for the remainder of the journey.

A very young lad was before the Christchurch Juvenile Court on Saturday charged with a breach of the new city by-law in that he, being under the age oi! sixteen years, had driven a tradesman’s cart in the city. He explained to the Bench that he was engaged to drive the grocer’s cart after school hours, and was paid for his services. The magistrate said that the case was one that the police might very well have left alone. After cautioning the boy, it was absurd to bring him before the Court,. No ".penalty would be inflicted, and it did the boy no good to be at the fCourt. Mr “Day itbeu cautioned the boy not to break the by-law again, and discharged him, stating at the same time that the police ought to inform the Labour Department of the matter.

A meeting of the Committee of Rongotea Athletic Club was held on Tuesday night, when a programme for the furthcoming sports was agreed to with a prize list totalling £BO.

Members of Peilding A, and P, Association are notified that their subscriptions are now due and should be paid at once. The secretary’s office will be open to-morrow. Miss McDonald, of Marton School, was yesterday granted nine months’ leave of absence by the Board, with three months’ pay. Miss McDonald isgftaking a trip to England after nearly 25 years’ continuotas service. Presumably, as an outcome of the recent disastrous earthquakes in Messina, a large number of Wellington business men have been effecting this week insurance against earthquake and fire caused by earth tremors.

An Invercargill Press Association telegram says the N.Z.A.U. has agreed to accede to the recommendation of Taranaki and Peilding Centres, that there be no disqualification of competitors in the Wanganui Caledonian games this year, as was threatened.

Mr Edward Newman, M.P., has been in communication with the Premier with reference to the publication of the report of the Mana-watu-Oroua River Commission. Sir Joseph Ward states that the report is now being considered by Cabinet and as soon as it has been dealt with by Ministers it will be published.

It is the intention of Messrs H. E. Shaoklock & Co., ironfounders and stove makers of Dunedin, to establish a branch of their business in Wellington. \ large brick store, capable of extension as occasion demands, is being erected for them in Lowe r Tory Street. Mr L.;M. Burcham, of Haloombe, has been appointed to the staff of the Rangitikei Advocate, and is authorised to receive moneys due to the proprietor, and to take orders for advertising, printing, etc, Mr Burcham enters on his duties on Monday next.

The Native Land Commission has been extended, hot Judge Jackson Palmer, Chief Judge of the Native Land Court, takes Mr ( Ngata’s place. The principal business is the clearing up -of the work done by Sir Robert Stout and Mr Ngata and the completion by the Chief Justice and Judge Palmer of .consolidating the native land laws.

A dog whose tail had been caught in a rat-trap was running about Ohristchurcn at an early hour the other morning, and the unfortunate creature uttered a series of eerie howls that were very unlike any noise one usually associates with a dog. A constable bn night duty followed it with the Humane object of releasing it from its painful encumbrance, but the scared animal kept moving, and would not allow itself to be assisted. Some school committees have been troubled as to what are their powers under the new Act with regard to the appointment of teachers, A deputation waited on the Education Board “yesterday, and the question was discussed, and in order to free the matter from all ambiguity and prevent any unpleasantness arising at any time the Board is drafting a circular, which will be sent to each committee. The circular will clearely define the Jposition of committees.

One young man who was included in the Mamari’s list of immigrants will evidently have to readjust his ideas somewhat, states the Auckland Herald. He expected to find a number of managers or owners of big sheep estates ready and anxious to secure his services. He has had no previous experience in the sheep line, but he had learned to ride, and thought he would like an engagement on an estate “looking round the sheep. ” When informed that on ...the big sheep runs the rides very often led over rough, mountainous country, and that “mustering” very often had to be conducted where no horse could get, ■ he was pained and shocked. He had no ambition to get into rough country, and was looking for a nice soft job as an “estate assistant at from £4 to £5 a week.” He also inquired if nosh work was hard.”

A man named Wililam Blunt was charged at Christchurch with the theft of a bicycle from outside a city hotel. Accused pleaded that the bicycle had been left on his sister’s property and he had succumbed to the temptation of stealing it. The chief detective stated that accused had taken the machine , home and thrown it over the fence after removing the tryes, pedals, and other parts ofi t. >, His conduct might have incriminated the person next door had his action not been observed. The Magistrate remarked that, as far as the plea of character was concerned, he could not understand how a man who was supposed to have led an exemplary life for many years could suddenly turn a chief. If the truth were known it would probably be found that there were many little turned-down pages in his history that would remove him »from the category of a first offender. He had no belief in the theory that a man who apparently had a long record of respectability oonld suddenly be converted into a thief. He would treat the matter as a first offence, and would inflict a fine of £5 and order accused to pay a further £5 for damages to the machine. Further testimony as to the roughness of the sea on Friday, Saturday and Sunday has been given by the shipping that had to run the gauntlet. Among the severest trials were those of H.M.S. Pioneer and the steamer Penguin, which arrived on Saturday. The warship made a 24 hours’ run from Timaru, and was accompanied all the way by a southeasterly gale. Shortly after leaving port it was found necessary to secure one of the lifeboats, an operation which was nearly attended by serious consequences. During the rolling of the vessel the life-boat came down with sufficient force to carry away the tackle fixed to its stern. The bow of the boat remained suspended, but the stern dropped into the sea. A sailor who was in the boat had a narrow escape, hut managed to hang on. The boat subsequently was rescued. All went well with the Penguin, which left Pioton at 4.30 o’clock on Saturday, until entering Wellington Heads. When abreast of PenCatrow lighthouse, a sea toppled on board, doing slight damage to the deck fittings. Water also got below and found its way into some of the cabins. The Takapuua, which arrived early Tuesday morning from New Plymouth, also had a lively experience. Oil-bags were utilised successfully to make smoother the way for the Wakatu’s passage. Both the Maori and Wimmera, which left Wellington on Friday for Lyttelfcpu, made lengthy trips. ' ..