The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1883. RAILWAY MANAGEMDNT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1549, 1 December 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1883. RAILWAY MANAGEMDNT.

An article in tho November number of the Victorian Review compares the American system of railway management with the Australian, and the contrast is all in favor of the former, Tho main difference in the two systems is the distinction between railways which are the property of private individuals as in America and those which are owned by the State. In America the Government has done nothing for railway construction beyond making grants of land to some companies, and it is a singular coincidence that suoh aided undertakings have been the least prosperous, Without State interference 120,000 miles of railroad have been constructed in America, a total which surpasses the mileago of any other country in the civilised world, In America competition between rival companies has enabled a moro perfect and efficient managing system to be built up than is to be found in any other community. The experience there is that any line which has a monopoly in any particular district is worse managed and less productive of profit than lines which have to fight each other for traffic, If this is a fundamental law of railway management it is not difficult to account for the mismanagement observable on New Zealand lines, and the discomforts inseparable from travelling on them. In America their exists a " General Railroad Law" which authorises any company to construct a line and take land for this purpose by paying for it. Such a law will perhaps some day be passed in New Zealand,Jand be a death blow to state railway jobbery, In Australia and New Zealand the public construction of railways became a sort of necessity, as at this stage of colonial growth few lines would pay as a. private

speculation; but as'population increases, it is obvious that it vail, from every point of'view, be mi advantage to take a leaf out of the American book and leave speculation in railways to private enterprise. One cardinal ppint-of American administration .we might adopt with advantage, and that is recognising merit in employees as the only condition for promotion, The result of this rule in the States is said to be a management unsurpassed for skill and efficiency. With us a smart porter does not become in the first instauce an efficient station master and in the second a district manager, but he does in the States. Here we cut our own throat by substituting red tapeism for administration, and interest may be backed against merit. It is probable that if New Zealand engaged a smart superintendent from the States and let him have his own way, he would be worth £IOO,OOO a year to this colony, Sir John Hall, who was perhaps the most capable administrator who ever held a Ministerial appointment in New Zealand, dreamt that a Government could manage railways in this colony, and we almost believe that if he had been able to devote himself exclusively to such a task, he might havo realised his idea, To expect inexperienced administrators like Johnston and Mitoijelson to make the most of our railways is puerile, Probably after a few more years' experience we shall follow the lead of Victoria, confess the inability of any Cabinet torun our railways, and get some outside men to help us out of our difficulties,

On our fourth pane will bo found a desoriplivo article on Mr Henry George. Mr Moriarty's ne-v announcement will appear in our next issue.

The next outgoing English and European mail via Brandisi closes on Monday next atG o'clock at the Masterton offioe.

Tho Greytown Borough Council meet on Monday evening at 8 o'clock, This is the monthly pay day of tho Masterton Building Society.

Mr James, the contraotor for the erection of the Carterton Police Court, succeeded in raising the framework of the building yesterday.

A great improvement has been effected opposite the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton. • The slough that oxistod thore has been filled in, and the Town Board have constructed a footpath in place of it.

The postponed concert to bo given at Groytown on Monday evening promises to bo au unusually attractive ouo and should have a large audienco, The toy symphony will bo a feature in itself worth seoing and hearing.

Mr James King, manufacturing jeweller, diamond aottor, &c, of Cuba-street, Wellington, advertises in another column that ho holds one of the best stocks in New Zealand, and gives a list of a fow of leading lines. He offers a discount of 15 per cent off all purchases from Ist Decembor to 15th January to cash purchasers.

An interesting little episode took place at the Mnstortnu School yesterday afternoon. Miss Baillio one of tho teachers who has iust resigned her Appointment, was presenlod ivilh a valuable marble timepiece, the gift of the teachers and scholars, In making tho presentation tho head master referred in torraa of high praiso to the ability, integrity, and success of Miss Baillie while a member of the School staff, and wished her every success in her future life. Miss Baillie thanked the teachers and children, and was grooted with throe hearty cheers. At a meeting of tho Directors of tho Greytown Butter and Cheose Factory and the milk suppliers, it was agroed that the price of milk bo Tho factory is going on very satisfactorily and tho supply of milk is daily increasing. A beautiful melonr wai seen .ut Greytown yesterday morning about 12,15 a.m. It carried a brilliant light for a couple of secondo. The Greytown Fire Brigade had & splendid practice on Thursday evening two wells waro tried, and the engine worked perfectly, the men were very smart in running out and packing up. Sub Lieut. Wobster was in charge. The Committee of the Greytown Horticultural Society will meet this evening at 7.30. p.m. The Wellington City Council is buying new brooms. Mr F. F. Martin of Timara Is appointed Town Clerk, and Mr B. Loughrey Cily Engineer.

Wellington bakora have raised tho 21b loaf from 3|d to 4d, in order that the public may get tho full benefit of (ho new Act.

The result of tho deputation from Masterlon which waited on the provisional directorsof the Wellington Woollen Company is fairly satisfactory. An expert will visit Masterton and report on the suitability of the town for tho establishment of a factory. This report will be laid before the shareholders by the provisional directory if it-is of a character which will make it worthy of their consideration. The Masterton Cadets are ongagod tomay firing for district prizes. A man suffering from mental aberration has been brought down from Tenui, and will probably after the usual examination be forwarded to the Asylum.

Tho sub-committee of the Masterton Borough Council met last' evening and decided to make the following recommendations :-(l) That a by-law to register chimney sweeps be passed, annual fee to 'be ffive shilling. (2) That the fire plugs % provided as requested by the- Brigade, Tho consideration of the fire bell question was postponed, On Thursday lost a large party rode through the various road lines constructed by the Wairarapa East County in the Forty Mile Bush. It consisted of tho Hon. Mr Rolleaton (the Ministor of Lauds),Mr AlcKerrow(Surveyor General), Mr Marchant (Chief Survoyoi"), Mr McGregor (the County Chairman), Cra W. H, Beetham and McOardle, and Mr King (the County Engineer). Very general satisfaction was expressed at the excellent condition in which the roads were found to be iu, and the plan adopted by tho County of forming tho roads was held to be the best one for a bush country. The encomiums which wero lavished on the County work must have becu very gratifying to Mr Kin?, the County Engineer, whose systems and methods have frequently been challenged, but wero now unhesitatingly endorsed by the highest authorities. It is a great point that the County administration should have the entire confidence of the Government, and the Survey Department. Mr Eolleaton expressed himself much pleased with tho character of tho settlement in tho Forty Mile Rush, and the prosperous appearance of the numerous homeatends. Last evening Messrs Marchant and HeKerrow returned to Masterton, but Mr Rolleston was driven serosa country to Alfredton by Mr Beetham, and leached Masterton to-day via Bideford, after ft very pleasant trip,

.'-Messrs Lowes tVlorns announce a Bale 'of atookfor' ; Thursday, 13th. The race meeting at Opaki occarrirjg.on their usual pWednosday they'were compelled to fix it for the following. Thursday,

Messrs Lowes & lorns seethe privileges of tho Moflterion-Opakl races this afternoon, -

Notes on the weather for the week ending November 30th ;-A continuation of the previous cold' wet weather up to the 27th, Since that date it has been fine and warm, but judging from the glass going down again, It is doubtful tf it will last Jong. : The total rain fall for the week is 1,445 inches,'a,n,i for (ho month it ia 5,480 inchess-'-'l'liu main reading for the barometer is '2!) 78 indies, and for the month it ia 29.52 n. m ; the same for the thermometer, it ,s f.irtno week 54 Fab,, and for the iim.,i!i it is 56 Fah. Tho wind has been ligj.i uulfroui almost all directions. ■'• "" .■'■'"

Judge Hardcastle is holding a sitting of the District Court at Masterton to-day. Mr O. F. Worth's application for .a discharge from his bankruptcy ocoupied all the morning sitting, The report of tho Trusted (Mr M. Oaselberg) was iifisalisfactury, and finally the disiharga was granted, to take offeot bix months hence. Our full report of the proceedings will be given in Monday's issue. IlAi'i- & Haee's 25.. 6d tea unequalled or purity and flavor, Turn I—Advt.

Do not suffer or let'ypur friends suffer, but use and nrge them' to use Hop Bitters, ' ' ,

.The best assortment of clocks yet seen In this district; is now on view at Mr A. Bish's jeweller,. Queen-street. There are among them several varieties of tho alarm clock,-sortie extremely pretty timepieces under the name of the "Mikado Striker," and ; '' Lodge Glooks,";a novel olook called the" Calondei',' 1 which has.an extra hand pointing to the date of the month each day and a great variety of timekeepers of all kinds, Tho above being a direct importation are being sold at wonderfully low prices and anyone desiring a good woll finished article at small cost are requested to take advantage of the present opportunity. See the windows!—Advt. Seldom lias there been such a choice of beautiful dress fabrics and olegant millinery as ladies have placed before them tins season in the prinoipal drapery establishments of New Zealand,. A visit of inspection to Mr (J. W. Schroder's Hall Commerce would amply prove this as there Is now on view there the most extensive selection of tho latest novelties from England and the Continent evor seen in the Wairarapa,—Advt. Bfipp & Hare would remind runholders and farmers that, they have just landed 50 bales of woolpacks, 8 and lOlbs,, attached and detached tops, 45 bales corn BQoka, 72 doz. sheep shears in air tho best brands, special plates in sewing twines. The above they are selling at Wellington wholesale pricos, An inspection invited.—[Advt. | For Shirts of every description, gentlemen should pay a visit to the outfitting department at Te Aro Houso, Whito Shirts either plaited or plain fronts, deep or narrow wristbands fasten in front or behind, for studs or buttons, mado from material specially manufactured for us-No. 1 Quality, 6s Cd each; No. 2 4s 6d each? No. 3 Quality,' 5s 6d each j No. 4 Quality, Gs 6d each; No. 5 Quality, 7s Cd each, Begatta and Oxford Shirts, in specially selected patterns, for this season's trade, colours entirely. fast, We have to fasten in front or behind?'. -No. 1 Quality, 3s 6d each j No. 2 Quality, 4s OdjNo. 3 Quality, 'ss 6d; No. 4 .Quality, fis fid, with Tie to match. For Silk Scarf of all tho newest shapes and styles; for Merino and Cotton Half-hoso; for Gentlemen's Underclothing of overy description, nowhere will bo found a hotter, larger, or more varied stock than at Tb Alto House Cuba St. Wellington.