The Wairapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1881.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 837, 4 August 1881, Page 2

The Wairapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1881.

An influential meeting was held in Wellington on Monday last to express sympathy with the Irish Land Leaguers. It was attended hy many M.H.R.'s from the Opposition side of the House; and it would almost appear as if one object to bo obtained was a political demonstration. Ireland was held up as a sort of horrid example which New Zealand might follow if it did not allow itself to be guided by such men as Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan. The hind is the burning question in New Zealand as well as in Ireland, and in getting up sympathy for the one country, it was vety easy to generate a little for the other, It seemu rather strange that our legislators should be prepared to set' things right in Ireland when tjicy are incapable of adjusting their own smaller difficulties in this colony, or that they should overlook the fact that eminent statesmen at Home—such as Mr Gi-ADSTONe and Mr Bright-are honestly and anxiously endeavoring to solve the Irish difficulty. PJgmies may accomplish the labours in which giants are unsuccessful, but in this case we put more faith in the English giants than in the Colonial pigmies. The practical object of the meeting was to raise funds to assist the League, and when we hear what amount has been contributed as the result of this gathering, we shall be able to guage its value. Tho Land League is a section of a great international movement which, under very many names and forms has spread over all Europe, Itis a struggle for,tho free, and equal rights of man in all countries where he is the victim of despotism or injustice. Sir George Grey defined the movement as part of a new civilization which was going oa in the world, and we are quite willing to accept it as such. The real blot on national and international movements is the crime which accompanies them, One can sympathise even with nihilism, were i|t. not for the murderous atrocities whioh are its In a greater degree the wrongs and miseries of the Irish peasantry appeal to oursens.epf mercy and justice, but while bloodshed isjper'mitted by the League, should any community hold out to it the right haud. of fellowship 1 Of course the leaders of the League are not directly. Responsible for the deaths of tho

twenty landlords who' havfib|enyhp.t_ but,r\.the. mplorss /are ampfg |fp|; folljJwors,■■■v.jl'lie >cpndibious jsf hejjijiigf tli Q.'League i sli oil Id ..be the of crime; Kit be stfoijgieiioiighjto'effjcl any great'good.#Kirelahd;'i|. shouli be powerful enoii§ii ijifput dbVn'assa!;, ination. From the speeches made'at Wellington one would almost infer that the land-question• was- the only drawback to Ireland's { prosperity! Supposing that every .landlord in. Ire'land "were 'dispoSßessecl 'to-morrow]' and the soil divided among the peasants would the country prosper? We fear not I In New Zealand we know well enough that, it is easy -to obtain possession of land, but that it is more difficult to make a living out of it, There is no guarantee that the Land ' Leaguers, even if they obtain all they seek for, will materially benefit the condition of peasants in the Emerald Isle, We have on. the whole more confidence in the efforts which statesmen like. Gladstone and Bright have made, and still are making for the pacification and prosperity of Ireland/ than in the special effort of the Land Leaguers.

Mr E. S. Hawkins in a very able letter published in another column expresses his intention of perserving in his efforts to obtiiin the union of the two Wairarapn Counties. On this particular question Mr Hawkins has in our opinion expressed broader and sounder views than some other of our public men; to whom we have been in the habit of looking for i-uidiince. Though, as yet, in a minority, the time will come when Mr Hawkins will be in a majority with his proposals. As yet the best argument his opponents can bring to bear a»ainst the union is that public opinion in the district is not, as yet, ripe for the change. If, f however, Messrs Beetham, Pharazyu, and others whuso views carry considerable weight anion"' their' constituents; would assist in forming a sound public opinion on the question, the success of the movement would be speedy, ;

Mr C. Pdaiuzyn intimates liis intention of coming forward for election at the expiration of the present Parliament. We are authorised to state that his feeling in the matter of his rumored appointment to the Upper House is that lie could do as much good in the Lower one, ns the great question for the next Parliament;to deal with is the real settlement of the country, and this, in his opinion, requires moil with thorough practical knowledge of facts not theories, We thought we were not mistaken when we announced that Mr Piiarazyn would choose the " leaden casket."

Mr Wardcll, R.M., sits at Maslerton this morning. The elective principle for Licensing Boards has been affirmed in the Legislative Council by 19 votes against 9. The Hon Mr Johnston says the estimated cost of the Postal and Telegraph Departments this year is £33,000 less than it was hist year. A football match between Masterton and Greytown will be played in Masterton on Saturday next, to commence at 3o'clock sharp, The nani'is of the Masterton team will appear to-morrow. Almost the only item on the estimates for the current year, which in in excess of last years charges, is that of Legislative.' With our M.L.C.'sland M.H.R.'a, economy does not begin at h inn.

Mr Pyke has culled the attention of the Postmaster-General to the advisability of relieving telegraphists at small stations fiom Sunday duties, and the Hon Mr Johnstun has promised to consider the matter. This is a reform which we advocated years ago, Mr Slieehau said last Tuesday that he had seen a plan showing the new electoral districts, and had seen members, after looking nt that map, almost in tears, because their districts ljad been cut up mid altered so'." "' '"*

Our Manawatu correspondent in nn»t!\er column reports that the shares m the Frozen Meat Company are being freely taken up in that district. We trust that the Wairarapa will not be behindhand with the West Coast. The Lydia Howarde Troupe played the burlesque cf." II Trovafore" and the " Swiss Swains" to a fa, 1 ? house, at the Public Hall, Carterton, on Monday evening. On Saturday evening last the Clareville School Committee held a meeting, when Mr Corpe resigned the chairmanship, and Mr Bajvstow was olecte'd in his place. The remainder &ftlie business was merely formal matter. The Carterton Fire Brigade held their .monthly meeting oil Tuesday night, when the team to compete with Masterton was selected, and officers nominated for the ensuing year, jdrrpp notices of motion being given for the annual meeting as to alteration of rules, We call attention to an art union of New Zealand scenery advertised. in another column, Mr G. Carlyon offers to lease for a term 07 acres of land near Featherston, and invites tenders for the right of cutting timber on 420 acres of bush near the Waiohine.

The estimates for the current year show the following local reductions : Clerks and bailiffs RM. Court, from LG§O to Ls2b' (one clerk dispensed with, and a saving on ..travelling allowances). Post and Telegraph Offices—Carterton, reduced from L 228 to L 220; Featlierafon, L 346 tn Ll4o;' Greytmvn, L2BO to L 235; Mastertoii Post Office, increased from 1330 to 1:340 ; Masterton Telegraph Office, reduced from L 370 to L2BO (counter clerk at LOO being disponsed with); Wairarnpa Native Office, from L 305 to L 250.

In another column will be found an interesting letter from Manawatu, by our own correspondent, We have made' arrangements to publish a iettei from that district every week, and we feel sure our readers will take a keen interest in them seeing that this district and the Manawatu, are so rapidly becoming as it were, united, Our letters, will treat upon all district matters of importance, and will constantly represent the progress being made thero. Beside this, the stock market which is of great importance to us, will always be recorded. We are certain our readers will welcome such information, and we have therefore, much pleasure in making this announcement.' Only ton members of the Mastertoii Football Club turned out for practice yesr terday. Evidently our Masterton foot-' bailers do not mind getting thrashed or they would most certainly practice a little more assiduously, as it is patent to all that they only require practice to at least hold their own against other clubs; It is vory discouraging to those members of the club who come a long distance to find only spine-half-dozen of the town members on (he ground, an,d : we strongly advise the latter to make ah effor.t to roll up, more especially', as matches .will be arranged for at least every other Saturday.

y Hivev- Board ino'eta "a! tlieMtistitut'p, Grevtown, this evening. /;■ yjsi>!ara|n' a' position to sste|hat Mif ,|V|P HMaiiaii intends commgJsSrwaslJ Is'ialcffnuidate at the. nexttygenertl' Mar; #f that persons desirous of j6ituiig,.thf Stonehenge Lodge, Masterton, - can do so at a reduced initiation fee.

HoldefiTof the present Snider Rifles in the Masterton Rifle Volunteers are requested to return .the,same ..tomorrow:, Evening' W Wo'.remiih&our Masterton friends of the concert in St Matthew's Schoolroom this evening;. In the' programme for this evening there are several-'now names, including those of MissPeake, MissjSercombe, Todd, who was so successful at the last entertainment, will re-appear, and Mr.T..G. Mooro will give his illustrated Bab Ballad. •,., r -.; ..,,', r , ,: The Lydiafgowarde Troupe' performed in the Town Hall Greytown, on Tuesday evening,,toa.very.good house, and fully sustained: the reputation they gained on their first visit. The piece chosen tor the openiug was "111; Travatqre" which wa6 'actedwith'greatsi)inttnro{ij!h(sut! '■' ' '

It is reported that the JYwtb'iLWds Committee have refused to insert acre 42 in the schedule of the Bill.; This.indicates that Mr Rsnall has. been successful in urging his view of the case. We hope this unfortunate acre for a time, at least, may be allowed to lie Quiet. •"". The Greytown Yolunteer Christy entertainment, for the benefit of a sick comrade, will be given at the -Town Hall to-morrow evening, and judging from the enthusiasm-displayed by the members of the spirit'in which the Christies are practising, a successful entertainment and full,house may safely be' predicted. . ■

A return has bean laid upon the teble of the House of Repressentatives, by Major Atkinson, shewiug'tlnj claims sent in for payment on account of Rimutaka accident. They are aa follows.;—Wiiiravapa Hospital fees, £5 ss: Mrs Cadenhead of.Feathorston, tor nursing £6 6s D. Cadenhoad, ; for the ifuneral of the Nicholas children, £8; D. 0. Keir, medicine and bandages, £lO 163 3d ; H. Dodd, Featherston, fur maintei.iuice of Nicholas fam|ly, v £64 17b, 6d ;, James Bright, •Wellington, forVmainfenanceof Mrs Phillips, £22 10s; 0. S. Johnston,Wellington, for maintenance ot Mrs Pve, £8 lis; S. W. Alcorn, for mourning apparel for Mrs .Nicholas, si% ffiWi Graves and Fleming, for do, £1213s 6d; A. B. Jacksou-.for loss-atid injuries sustained £147 7s 3d ;. ; Hinkson, -Wellington loss of cash, wearing apparel and expenses, £35; B. Bishop, Greytown, injury and expenses, .£39; Mrs Pye, Wellington, injuries, expenditure and apparel destroyed, £?o : ; A. Bakely, Wellington, wearing apparel -and expenses, .£lB 6s | R.. Hare Masterton, expenses, £l6; W. Donald loss of time and clothing, £ls 2s 6d; J. Quiun, funeral ol son, £ll 5sM-;-J..jCoucli loss of clothinii &c, £lO, .Total, £48819s 3d,, If would (says the N.ft-Times,) be a matter of interest to the public know'what amounts of compensation have beau already paid to the various claimants.

"A" special meeting of the Masterton School committee was held last evening. Present,— Messrs Boddington, (chairman) .D'Aro'y, Rußso'll,)aiid Pay ton; 'The chairman 'said that having' receivod' a lo'tt'or" from Mr J. J. Freeth complaining that punishment of a; brutal character was inflicted in the school, he at the request of the head master called- a special meeting to consider it. Mr Freeth had been invited to attend but had replied that he ivould.not be in Masterton till late that evening, Mr Gj'undy denied_iu <o(o.thp. "sWemeuT made by" Mr Freeth, and reported that the cane was used to' an exceptionally moderate extent in the school. The use of it to a certain extent .™. esiejitiaLiojfliciojiLdiscipline. Mr. Paytou proposed a motion deprecating the use of the cane for-trivial offences, but it was not seconded, and on the motion of Mr Russell the following resolution was' carried.;—That-the --Committee- is -of opinion that there are no grounds for the complaints contained in the letter from Mr fVeelli, arid are thoroughly satisfied with the maiiuer in which the discipline is maintained in the/ssjjqol by the head master.- , , '

The recent gold.iisgoyeryJias .raised the hopes of the good citizens of Masterton, and if these hopes are realised,' and people go in for luxuries, we would remind them that' Muir and Dixon Carriage lamps are thebestand cheapest m the district.- And the buggies and caviages they turn outare the handsomest and most faithfully made in the Province Advt.

Schroder Hooper & Co., aimocnoß in another column that special bargains in Drapery Milin'ery and Clothing will be offered to day as' their monster clearing Sale is, now drawing' to a close. We should advise heads oj: farnilies, and others' to make aij early pall' ; at the Hall of Commerce, and secure sotno of the many Bargains how being offered.' The sale which is a genuine pne'has been a very great success, and \yo report that the proprietors : w)ll not gontiniieit much longer. The address jg;.Scliroder Co., Hall of Coiijinorce.-—Advt,: