The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 6000 Weekly. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1903.

Waikato Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1590, 24 June 1903, Page 2

The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 6000 Weekly. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1903.

The condensed epitome of Mr Chamberlain's celebrated Birmingham speech was rendered by overcondensation somewhat misleading. The mail has brought the full text. After some preliminary remarks he said : ' The question of trade and commerce is one of the, greatest importance. Unless that is satisfactorily settled, I for one do not believe in a continued union of the Empire.' The trade of _ Great Britain at the present time is much greater with foreign countries than that with the colonies. Those who on that account argue that it would be bad policy to differentiate forget that the foreigner only takes our manufactures and produce because we can supply him with what be requires on the most advantageous terms. All, the nations of the world are jealous of the power of the British Empire, and the foundation of that power being commerce, they would much sooner make a sacrifice to curtail it than derive a small advantage by its encouragement. Mr Chamberlain in this regard said : ' It is the business of British statesmen, even at some present sacrsce, to keep and increase the trade of the colonies.' He asks : ' Are we doing everything to direct the patriotic movements into tho right channel, or are we drifting to separation 1 ' He goes on to point out that the germs are in the soil of a federal union that will make the British Empire powerful for good beyond the dreams of anyone now living, but that it is a delicate plant and requires careful handling. There can be no question but thp f the colonies throughout the world are ready to grant preference to British "trade and uphold the Empire. The adherence, however, of a large section of the people of Britain to an out-of-date free trade policy, which under the changed conditions since the days of Cobden and Bright, renders herpowerlessto resist fiscal attacks or exact retribution from those who make them. So thorough has become the belief that the British people will not depart from the principles of free trade as laid down by its great apostles, that there is no country in the world which has hesitated, as regards fiscal matters, to treat the British lion as if his claws were bluuted and bis fangs drawn, with no possibility of sharpening the former or restoring the latter. Hod Germany not believed this she would never have dared to threaten Canada. It is to be sincerely hoped that the crusade which Mr Chamberlain has started with the object of converting the people of Britain from an cfetc fiscal religion will meet with success, and that the relations between all divisions of the Empire may become so secure—security based upon self-interest and the necessity for mutual protection that the prediction of Mr Chamberlaiu may be fulfilled—that a federal union may be brought about that will render the British Empire powerful for good beyond the dreams of anyone now living.

Mr E. Gerard, chief clerk in the Wellington office of the Official Assignee, has been appointed to succeed Mr Lawson as Official Assignee at Auckland, the latter having recently retired amongst the over-age civil servants. A Christchurch telegram receivod last night says :—The stalliou Musketry, by Maxim—Flattery, has been sold to Mr Taylor, of Green Hill, Waikato, nnd left for his new home yesterday. Waikato breeders are to be congratulated upon the latest acquisition to the blood Btook ranks. , Mr W. A. Castleton, hairdresser, of Hamilton, notifies that ho has decided to open branch establishments at Ngaruawahia and Ohaupo. He will attend at the former place every Saturday, and at the latter on Tuesdays. This should prove of great convenience to settlers in these neighoourhoods, and we have no doubt he will bo well repaid for his enterprise. In response to letters from Mr Albert Bruce, Secretary to the Goldfields Improvement Committee, appointed to deal with the details of the boring scheme, the Hon. Mr McGowan has written stating that the Government subsidy will bo increased to £2400 on conditions the same as before —namely, £ for £ on public subscriptions and 10s for each £ of company contributions. The number of bore-holes is not limited, but not less than two must bo put dowu. Keferring to a recent importation by Mr Lodcr, of Te Puna, of black-faced Suffolk sheep, the Bay of Plenty Times remarks :—The quarantine regulations in such a caBO as this seem to press with exceptional severity and place a great bar iu the way of importing stud stock. In spite of a veterinary certificate from London and a two months' voyage, these sheep wero quarantined ou arrival here for 40 days at a charge of 6d a day per head and dipped at a cost of £l. Truly the way of the importer is hard in this much-governed home of liberty, where nobjdy is free to do anything except die without Government inspection! Por Children's Hacking Cough at night take Wood's Great Pepptrmiut Cure, 1/6 and 2/6

A hundred-ounce nugget has been found at the Wagryana diggings, in Victoria. The usual practice of St. Andrew's choir, Cambridge, will bo held in the Sunday schoolroom on Friday evening instead of Thursday this week, owing owing to the unavoidable absence of the organist and choirmaster. The Dr. McCarthy who is figuring 80 prominently in the cable messages at preseut with his offer to make rain to order in Victoria, is stated to he identified with the Dr. McCarthy who prac. tised medicine in this colony some veirs. Applications for the position of turncock for Hamilton closed yesterday, and there were 30 applicants. Tne Waterworks Committee met to consider them during the afternoon, and the number was reduced to eight. The appointment will be made at a special meetiuc of the Council to be held on Friday evening. A correspondent sends us the following simple remedy for chilblains : —Wring the fingers of a pair of white cotton gloves out with cold water. Put the gloves on at night, and druw a pair of dry woollen ones over them. If the chilblains are on the feet treat in the ramo way, using, of course, stockings or socks. In Nelson recently, a father of triplets applied through the Premier for Royal recognition of his paternity, hut has received a reply in which Mr Seddon states that he has laid the letter before the Governor, who says there is no such thing as ' King's bounty ' to triplet*. The late Queen Victoria took a personal interest in every mother of triplets in her dominions, but our present monarch is not of the same mind. A recent visitor from Waihi to Hamilton reports that the value of laud, particularly street blocks, has of late gone up enormously. / Land in the main thoroughfare which could have been purchased four years ago for £5 or £6 a foot, cannot now be purchased under £l6 or £l7 per foot. The wholesale establishment of creameries has been largely responsible for the increased prosperity of the district.—Waihi Telegraph. A meeting of the Ngaruawahia Young Men's Club was held on Saturevening. The president, Father O'Gallagher, occupied the chair. The committee reported that their application for the use of the Public Hall had been refused, and the action of the Town Board in this matter was very adversely criticised. Arrangements are now being made for the use of Mr James' largebuilding, known as the Mill Hall. In this issue appears an advertisement from the Auckland Acclimatisation Society warning sportßmen against molesting the herd of Sambur deer near Morrinsville, and notifying that offenders will render themselves liable to be proceeded against for a breach of the ' Animals Protection Act.' Reports have reached the Society that a number of these deer have been destroyed of late, and it is to be regretted that their efforts to introduce this species into Waikato should be wantonly defeated. There is a feeling of unrest and discontent among the Dairy Commissioner's staff (says the N.Z. Dairyman). A few weeks ago Mr Singleton came to Wellington with his portmanteau packed for Canada to take up an appointment and was only induced to Btay by the offer of in increased salary. Mr McGowan has been offered a much higher salary by a syndicate thu is going to operate a number of factories in this colony ; and it is an open secret that one of the great dairy firms has been angling for the nervices of Mr Cuddie for some time past. This means that either better salaries must be offered or the services of our men will be lo3t. The story of a diverted bride comes from Mangaweka to the Manawatu papers. Two young people there had fixed the wedding day, bought the furniture, and secured a clergyman and best man. The laßt came all the way from the South Island (he was a school chum of the expectant husband) to atteDd the ceremony. Shortly before the marriage day tho trio set out for YYanganui to make some purchases. The imminent bridegroom left the train at Marton, and placed the lady in charge of the impending best man until he should come on by a later train. On the journey the friend fell in love with the lady, and begged a transfer of her affection to him. He secured it, and the casual pair wedded at Wanganui. They are now spending a honeymoon in Auckland, and the deserted one lusts for blood or law. A few nights ago (says the "Wellington Evening Post), at a meetiug of a labour union, the seoretary handed in his resignation, laid the books on the table, and made a short speech in which ho recounted the good things he had done for the union and priiaed it for its steady advancement, always, of course, under his management. In the middle of his harangue a member arose and said he also had one or two things to say, and one or two faults to fiud regarding the secretary. The minutes of the union had not beeu truo records of the meetings, aa( j He got no further. With a fierce expression the secretary struck a vigourous blow and the objector fell in a heap on the floor. There was wild commotion for a few minutes, but eventually matters were smoothed and the secretary's resignation received without further argument. Speaking of the war of Somaliland and experiences of the Mullah and his warriors, a correspondent of the Daily Mail says :—A great secret of the Mullah's strength is his mobility. He can travel about 100 miles a day in case of need. His followers are inswited by his unquestionable successes in recent times, and they are very well armed. He can count 5000 to 10,000 armed with rifles—all secretly and illicitly imported into the country—and about 20,000 are provided with spears only. The country is all in his favour; water is very scanty, and the land is sterile in the extreme. Then, too, the Somalis are absolutely without fear of death. They are quite accustomed to face rifle fire, and in previous campaigns have never wavered before Maxims and rifles. They shoot fairly well and show greater cleverness in ambushes and earthworks than did the Dervishes. No quarter is ever given by them in fighting, nor is any ever expected by the troop 3 who face them. The wounded are alwayß massacred and, as a rule, mutilated. In connection with the position in Somaliland, a writer iu the Christchurch Truth thus delivers himself : * The British War Office has followedi ts unvarying formula, aud with one eye on the clock for luncheon hour, and the other on its choico Havana, has consigned another batch of brave men to annihilation. The apathetic indiffereoce of the British public to the sacrifice of their countrymen's lives i 3 a, thing to marvel at. It is not stoical patience ; it iB pure indifference. The war authorities in Germany who sent out a weak, ill-equipped force, aud left them to work out their own salvation in the deadly East African country, swarming with a cruel and determined foe, and heavy with fever, would be indicted and turned ignominiously out of office next day. But Britain has forgotten all about it by next day. It is a wonderful nation, whoso subjects, despite ingratitude, forgetfulnesa and neglect, still volunteer to go out to lay down their lives in the torrid sands of the outposts of the great Empire, for the honour of tho flag. But some one should turn the Thames into Pall Mall, upid sweep the War Office into the sea. Then perhaps we would have vigorous campaigns, well-commissioned aud ample forces, and thu bones of fewer Englishmen would whiten the African desert.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. announce the postponement of the clearing Bills on account of Mr J. M. Hall, Pirougia, from the 2/!h inst. till Friday, July 10. It is said that activity in the marriage market is an infallible sign of prosperity. If that is the case Hamilton and neighbourhood should he particularly properous just now, for we are informed that three couples have crossed the rubicon 'ln',3 morning, and ' still there's more to follow.' Full reports will upi pear to-morrow. Tbe Star's Wellington correspondent wires:—'l am able authoritatively to state that the vacancies in the Legislative Council caused by the death of the Hon. W. Swanson and the resignation of the Hon. W. Jennings have been filled hy the appointment of Mr Seymour ihorne George and Mr William Beehan, It is understood that the nomination of the last-named gentleman is due to the strong representations of the Liberal and Labour Federation, on the ground of his services to the Liberal Party, extending over more than 20 years. Mr H. Wigram (Mayor of Greater Christchurch) and Mr T. K. Macdonald (of Wellington) have also been called to the Council.' Messrs McNicol and Co. will hold a clearing sale at Morrinsville tomorrow on account of Mr E. H. Grey, who has sold his farm. The whole ot that gentleman's live stock, implements, furniture, etc., will be submitted. The live stock comprise dairy cows, horses and a splendid flock of Border Leicester sheep. The implements are in good order, and the furniture comprises everything usually found in a well-furnished home. The sale will begin at noon. On Friday the same firm will sell on behalf of Mr A. Thackeray, at Manawaru, Te Aroha, the whole of his dairy stock, implements, furniture, etc. Tho dairy cows are said to be a very choice lot, and the implements aud furniture in good order. The usual inon,thly meeting of the Hamilton Wesleyan Band of Hope was held in the Methodist Schoolroom last evening. There was a large attendance, the Rev. J. T. Pinfold presiding. The proceedings were opened with devotional exercises, and the Rev. S. Potts gave a first-rate address, at the conclusion of which' he was loudly applauded. The following programme was gone through : —Chairman's address ; recitation, Gladys Merrington ; solo, Mr Tidd ; recitation, Alice Worsley; organ recital, Frank Pinfold ; recitation, Mr Pethybridge; recitation, Minnie McConnoll; duet, Misses Fidman and Qualtrough ; solo, Miss Stone; recitation, Agnes Hatrick ; solo, Miss Dillicar ; recitation, Mr Mcgson—this item was loudly encored, and >" r Mcgson gave ' The Bridgekeeper's Story ' in response ; solo. Miss Qualtrough. Mrs Tatton and Miss Hocken presided at the organ, receiving the thanks of the meeting. The meeting was brought to a close by pronouncing the benediction. A visit was paid to the Avondale Asylum on Monday by Mr George Fowlds, M H.R., in consequence of complaints received by him as to the overcrowded state of that institution. As a result ofhis visit, Mr Fowlds states thny there is no doubt as to the correctness of these complaints. He was shown over the asylum hy Dr. Beattie, medical superintendent. Most of the men's dormitories were found to be overcrowded, some designed for but 12 inmates containing 16. A lavatory and a corridor in this part of the building have had to he requisitioned to accommodate some 23 patients. In the men's hospital there arc 24 beds, where only 17 are supposed to be, and less than the latter number should really he provided in the space. The men's diningroom was also found to be too Bmall. In the women's dormitories some of the patients have to lie. on beds made up on the floor, an unsatisfactory condition of affairs. These dormitories are also overcrowded, whilsb the hospital contains one bed too many. The full extent of the overcrowding in the main building was found to be nearly 70 patients. There can be no doubt that extra accommodation is needed, and it is stated that the £IOOO voted last year for an addition to the building has not been expended. A representation on the subject from Dr. Beattie is now under the consideration of the Government. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS A caution to sportsmen is inserted. Poison laid for dogs in Mr W. Chitty's sheep paddocks. Mr F. J. Sanders, Cambridge, inserts a new business notice. Mr Castleton, hairdresser, will visit Ngaruawahia every Saturday and Ohaupo every Tuesday. Lecture to students at Davis and Co. s rooms, Hamilton, on Friday evening, by Mr Lyons, M.ItC.V.S. The sale of dress v goods, suitings, etc., will continue for another week at Knox's Auction Mart. Country people please note, Why pay rent ? One hundred pounds will buy a four-roomed cottage and full quarter-acre section in Main Street, Hamilton West. Ea9y terms arranged. Apply sharp to W. Thompson, Land Agent.