The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1885. WAR AND RUMORS OF WAR.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1958, 7 April 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1885. WAR AND RUMORS OF WAR.

Were a map of the, world to be issued which showed places in which war is waged in one color, and those where there is a prospect of war in another, and the remainder in a neutral tint, it would be found to bear a very mottled appearance. Great Britain has 011 hand and in active operation the Soudan difficulty, and the trouble in South Africa. France has an old standing feud in Madagascar, where . there is a spasmodic outburst,- just to show the aggressor that he dare not leave the seacoast, and of a later growth the Tonquin affair, which embroiled .her with China. News lias quite lately, come to hand that a rebellion has broken out in Canada, but details as to its ''nature are wanting. Perhaps the item contained in the news by the last San Francisco mail, that it was rumored that about 30,000 revolutionists intended, to invade the Dominion, furnishes a key to the question, though it is difficult to see how invaders can be termed revolutionistsFurther South, on the long continent, the central American Republics are indulging in one of those periodical fights which appear as necessary to the inhabitants as milk to a new-born babe. Chili and Peru have not yet got quite through their difficulty, though the latter is almost completely in the occupation of the troops of the former. Looming over them all is the shadow of the Afghan frontier question, which threatens to involve Great Britain and Russia in war. It is satisfactory to learn that there is now a very fair prospect of the matter, being amicably settled; but should there be bloodshed, ovevj Quarter of the globe would be more or less involved in the struggle, and the map would obtain a very sombre color indeed.

It has very naturally been a source of gratification to those who take an interest iuthe extension of local industries to notice that the district is, by degrees, beginning to supply itself with fruit. In : former years, it was almost a.'matter of impossibility to obtain a locally grown apple in the market, supplies being drawn from Nelson and Tasmania. Now, however some of the shops in the town make a very fairdisplay, and provided orchardißts lookproperly after their plantations, there can really be nothing to hinder them from driving other competitors out of the market. But there is one point that must be studied, namely, that of prices. It is not of the slightest use to compete with producers elsewhere, unless goods cm be put upon the marketatthoir prices. It will probably not be denied that Tasmania and Nelson are. making a good thing out of their orchards; yet they can afford to pay freight and commission to the Wairarapa, and sell at prices, which some of the local fruit growers declare would not pay them. We have, for instance, noticed the finest eating apples, grown in Nelson, offered for sale, retail, at 4d per lb, andtheproducor was prepared to send a very large supply, though he probably got little more than 2d. We see no reason why prices that pay in Nelson and Tasmania should not pay in Masterton, where there is good and suitable soil, and where established trees that are properly treated, invariably yield a heavy crop. If the ruling prices do not pay us they evidently pay .others, or they would do what some of our farmers prefer doing—fatten pigs with their fruit. A little time will probably rectify this, and we shall then see the district enter into competition in the Wellington market.

The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court open at Wellington to-morrow. Trespassers are warned against venturing 011 private property at Pigeon Bush. The Stonehenge Lodge of Druids meets to-night at the lodge room, Empire Hotel. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council will be held this evening. Messrs Lowes & lorns announce an important land sale for Thursday the 16th inst.

Sheehan, eliv,rgcd with the Casllutov. ilRoche murder, will be sent home bv the Ruapehul ' ' Mr R, J. Fifcton, lion, secretary of the Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club, invites tonders for improvements to the new course. •The success of the first night's performance of tho" Flower Queen" was Beommglya very pronounced- one, for a complimentary ticket has b'een forwarded to us lor tlwsecond night. ' From mail news to hand it .appears that tho time of the champion sculling match at Sydney was 22 minutes 21$ seconds in place of 23 minutes 5G seconds, and this is considered very fast. Hanlan leaves the colonies at once. Carterton wore a very deserted appearance yesterday. Our correspondent says that business people observed the day a close holiday, and that almost everybody who could getaway went either on an'excursion trip, or pigeon shooting. The Masterton Salvationists held their tea-fight last evening in the barracks, Dixon-st, The way in which the large amount of eatables provided disappeared, proved beyond doubt that the "fight" was patronised by a considerable number of people. Our Carterton correspondent writes :-r I saw a parcel of venison at the Railway. Station, en route to the Refrigerating Company's works, and on enquiiy 1 learnt that it came from Mr Buclianan's station, Tupurupuni. Judging by the heads and horns, they must have been large animals. Several important additions have been made to the programme : of the performance at the Theatre Royal this evening, Among others Mrs Hug, Miss Payne, and Mr F. 6. Moore have promised solos. A thick fog settled very suddenly over the town last night, about ten minutes sufficing to change the atmosphere,' which, had up till then been clear, into a dull grey mass, which for a time completely hid all objects that were more than a chain distant. Towards midnight it rose, and by sunrise to-day only floating clouds were to be seen.

The vacancy caused in the House of Representatives by the elevation of Captain Morris to the Upper House is causing some excitement at Tauranga, no less than seven candidates being already spoken of, namelv: Messrs J. Sheohan, J. McCosli Clark, W. Kolly, J. W. Speight, ex-Judge Fenton, Major Swindley and Captain A. C. Turner.

It appears as if all sorts of innovations were being tried in in the various branches of the Civil Servico. Those who had business at the Telegraph Oflice yesterday were rather surprised to find that it was open for an hour in the morning, and not in the evening. As several race meetings were held during the day, almost everybody being especially anxious to learn the result of the Great Autumn Handicap, which was run at Christchurch, the convenience of the public would have been much better served had the office been open in the evening instead of in the morning. It is certainly a matter for surprico that the head of the Department has not yet got beyond making experiments

Although no permission to prospect for gold in the King Country lias been, or is likely to be, given to Europeans (says the Auckland Herald) the question of prospecting it themselves for gold, and notably the Rangitoto country, is agitating natives at the present time. There is considerable jealousy among the leading chiefs as to the intertribal rights in the mattter, and Hauhauru, a leading chief opposed to Wahanui, called a meeting for Sunday last at Maungaorongo (the place where Mr Bryce originally met Te Koofi), to discuss the question of prospecting, which was expected to last over Monday and Tuesday, but what resolution was come to. has not yet transpired. A halfcaste named, Maxwell is said to bo prospecting at the present time,

Another largo number of excursionists arrived by the early train from Wellington yesterday, there being ab#ut 450 in all. On this occasion they had everything in: their favor. The train started in fair time, met with little delay, and waß only fourteen minutes late in arriving at Masterton,. The weather was beautifully fine, and the visitors, who had upwards of three hours at their disposal, made use of every opportunity for enjoyment, They made a start on the return journey at the appointed time, and readied Wellington without mishap. The train with Wairarapa excursionists, which left for Wellington in the morning, was fairly patronized, and returned at the appointed time. With regard to the delay which occurred on Good Friday we are informed that the manager at Wellington for some reason did not anticipate such a large number of passengers, and had given instructions to let off steam on an extra engine which was to have joined the train at the Lower Hutt or Petone. An effort was made to obtain it when the train arrived there, but the driver had made. use .of the permission to make a holiday, and the train thus started, those in charge being fully aware that the engines attached would be unable to take in over the Rimutaka, Perhaps on future occasions the manager will make better provisions for such'.°an emergency,' ' '

The soiree given at the fireytown Town Hall in aid of the Hospital took place last night, and was a,great success in every way, and particularly for the object for winch it was got up, viz,, to improve the financial position of the hospital. There were about 100 couples present, and all seemed'to thoroughly enjoy themselves, due, we are pleased to state, to there being no distinction made; all were treated as equals fjr the evening, a fact that reflects much credit oh nil concerned. Dancing commenced promptly at the appointed time, and the floor was in good order. The refreshment?, which were provided by the Ladies' Committee, were tastefully laid out in tho adjoining supper room, and were of a most sumptuous kind. It is perhaps unnecessary to mention individual names, as all were so willing to entertain, and endeavor to make the affair a success, but I know the the other ladies of Committee will excuse me paying a compliment to Mrs J. Tally, senior, who was most assiduous in her attentions to the visitors. The Committee of gentlemen was also deserving of the warmest thanks for their efforts to please, Mr F, H. Wood, and Mr R. Bright efficiently and satisfactorily filled their positions of M.C. Thanks are also due to Miss Cameron, of Moroa, and other young ladies for supplying music for extra dances, Altogether the gathering was of a most pljarafh ter.—Communicated.

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M:.-a,v t 'n L-i-to and loras hold their stock sule at Maryborough to-morrow. . The Treasurer of the'Masterton Hosl'itnl acknowledges the receipt of £1 1b fi'oin Mr S. Al|mss, of Alfredton'.,. ■ ■ We understand that Captain Lane and : Lieutenant Joe Shepherd, of the Salvation Army, farewell from this town "on Sunday next. '•k 'bus fully loaded -with passengers came to grief immediately after leaving the railway station yesterday afternoon through an axlt breaking. Mr T. James is the successful tenderer for the erection of sale rooms for Mr F.H, Wood in Masterton, Messrs Bently Bros, securing the tender for the cattle yards. There was no quorum at. the meeting of creditors in the, estato of T. Dillon, which was convened for this morning, and it consequently lapsed. There was no meeting of -the Trustees of the Wesley an Church last night, only the Rev L.M. Isitt being present at the appointed time. A son of Mr H. Cole broke his arm yesterday whilst .--exercising oil a horizontal bar. Dr Hosking set the limb, and the lad is doing as well as can be expected. : What is termed a gift auction [ia to be held on Thursday next in the Wesleyan .choolroom. We ave informed that a large quantity of eeedle work will be submitted, and ladies will therefore have an opportunity of making some good purchases. .

While Constable Collerton was on hi 8 way from Tenui to Masterton yesterday) lie dropped across an old gaol bird named Peter Jansen, who was wanted in Wellington on a charge of housebreaking, and induced him to accompany him down. Jansen proceeded to Wellington to-dsy.

A cricket match, married v single will be played on the Opaki Racecourso on Saturday next, play commencing at 1 p.m. The following will represent the benedictsS. Donovan, R. R. Welch, J. Welch junr., A, Welch, W. Day, R, Campbell, D. McLachlan (captain,) A, Matthews, J. McLean, T. Wyeth, H. Campbell; T, Chamberlain, umpire, Harold Welch, scorer,

A lad has been arrested in Melbourne, who bad victimised quite a number of tradesmen by means of valueless cheques, His plan was to hurry in to the larger •places of business in the city just after bank hours, without hat or coat, with his sleeves rolled up, and sometimes wearing an apron, He would then present a cheque purporting to be signed by a person carrying on business next door, and ask for cash for it. Ho met with great success, and even got several cheques cashed after the swindle had been exposedin the papers

A Collingvrood woman undertook, to . commit suicide by setting her clothes on ■lire. She stood it till her clothes were flaming all round her, and finding the pain too great she jumped into a tub of water,

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