THE HIGH LEVEL WATEE RACE.

Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5198, 14 September 1885, Page 2

THE HIGH LEVEL WATEE RACE.

[To the Editor of the Evening Star.] Snt t —l cannot understand why a County Councillor should hare such feel ings towards the prosperity of the Thames Roldfield, as is shown in a letter in this morning's paper. Is it because he has feathered his own nest, and does not care who sinks as long as he swims P Surely erery man knows the more water on a gold field the more the success. When we look around us and see that we are sending out of tins small place erery month £350 to Whangarei for coal to keep the pump going, which must be worked, as nearly all the rich deposits hare been obtained in the surroundings of the abore Pump ;J more "so^at present three-parts of the inhabitants of this field are kept in employment in the locality of the pump. Stop this, and where are we, sir. Now, I maintain if this high level scheme is successful, it will be one of the grandest things whioh has erer occurred on this field. From its height, say Sons of Freedom lerel (and there is no doubt it will be much higher), but from this lerel 3| sluice beads of water from this Eace would be sufficient to drive the pump. This you can see would be a saving of about £400 per month for coal, carting, handling, &c. This sum spent in the district would keep a rery large number of men profitably employed amongst the present companies who are subscribing to keep the pump going; as, if the pump wer eworked by water, these companies would be able to spend this money in prospecting and other remunerative works, whioh would benefit the district far more than sending it away to another part for coal, and would likewise retain our labour among us and benefit the trading and working classes, besides the probability of finding other rich deposits. Now, Sir, this scheme once fairly started, less unemployed would ba seen io our streets. As to the water, this ques tion has been time after time brought before the public and well ventilated, and by thoroughly experienced and reliable men, and to my idea there is no doubt as to the quantity being fully sufficient, and there need be no doubt in the mind of any ratepayer as to the supply being ample. Now, sir, I hare referred to the advantages of the High Level Water Eace, especially in reference to the Pump, and will but mention that the cheap crushing of low grade ores in the ranges is a matter of equally great 'importance, and this scheme would enable this to be done, besides numerous other advantages to the district. It now remains for the ratepayers to roll up to morrow and gire their votes without any personal feelings, only {oozing to the advantages to the district, and not be influenced by two or three selfish men, who appear to have some grudge, certainly not against the scheme. —I am, &c, MIKEB.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sic,—" It is tin evil bird that fouls its own nest," and in the case of a letter Bigned "U. \V. Pitkethley, 1' appearing in vo'iir pc*«tea}porary'« oolutaos thig ipora-

ing, the truth of the old adage is painfully shown. This writer apparently can see nothing good in anything unless it be from the depth of his fertile brain, imagination, or whatever else you call it. Now what are the facts of the case ; this correspondent is connected with a battery where all the mines above the le?el of the present water race must crush, whereas, were the High Lerel race brought in they would be independent of this same battery, and erect a mill or mills for their own use near their workings. This modern Diogenes who jhas so suddenly emerged from his lub must be still rubbing his eyes, and seeking by the aid of his dim lantern for a looking glass. Doubtless tho Eauerangaians thought that when they sent D, W. P. to the Council they were returning a man of sound judgment and liberal views, one who would foster the mining industry in every way, instead of attempting to throw obstacles in the way of its progress. I would therefore ask the rateyayers to consider the official data supplied to them, and ignore the inuendoes and disingenuous apologies for arguments offered by one who is not even a ratepayer in the district connected with the scheme. —I am, &c, Economical Cbushikg.