The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,1889. THE LABOR WAVE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3300, 4 September 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,1889. THE LABOR WAVE.

A great revolutionary labor wave is said by our local contemporary to be passing over Great Britain. We very much regret that a gigantic and deplorable strike is impoverishing tho Empire, and even we in New Zealand to ascertain extent participate in the losses which inevitably follow when labor and capital are in antagonism. It is also said that in the British realms tho wrongs of centuries have to bo wiped .out, and that the people have only to learn their power to use it. This statement, however, is hardly in accordance with facts, In America, where there are no State pensioners and nobles, and no royal family and their surroundings, strikes have been more frequent.thau in England, and, in proportion to tho cost of living, the wages of the London workman have in the past contrasted favorably with the earnings of the New England! artizau. It js rank nonsense to talk about thp wealthy drones eating nearly all the honey in the industrial hive of Great Britain. h\ all 'qoaimuniticstho pedpiu who earn .and, savo money are the only oriGS ivho cau. spend it, and the relation of capital to labor is much tho same in New Zealand as it is in America or in London. The laws which settle the rate of wages are not arbitrary enactments, eiflauathig from either the employer or the employed, from the capitalist or from the laborer. It has been justly said that when two Blasters run after one man, wages rise, binj jjhgjj two men run after one master, then they fell t and this is i.Bio natural rule all tjie world ftw. Even where specific, custom .seter : mjnpjj to the contrary, the ■ specific custom is evaded. Here in the Wairarapa the standard! rale Swages is say seven shillings' a day, but'we have seen a man who would bo 'insulted if he were offered less than

this sum, working cheerfully for three and sixpence But then he worked by contract, still, with lub oyes open, he took the work at a rate which would not yield mora than half wages. The reward of labor cannot in any community be fixed by hard ami fast rules. An American I millionaire once said to an audience, " I began life with twonty-five cents and every one of you has the same opportunity." Some men, however low the rate, of wages maybe, cannot be kept from rising, and others, however high the rato, cannot go' ahead, In most instances the history of strikes is a record of the misfortune of strikers. A laborer has a right to make the best bargain he can with his employer, hut he has no right to prevent labor, by threats of force or violencefif theemployor prefers to engage some other man in his place, Force, or threats of it, may, indeed, bring about a temporary settlement, but neither capital nor' 1 labor has a right to resort to it. In the year 1877 there was, wrote an eminent lecturer, an insurrection of hunger in America. Low paid labor had not enough to eat and a thin flame of lire burst out in a line extending from Baltimore to San Francisco, and Society suffered painfully for several from a wide-spread strike of railway laborers. The chief trouble came, however, not from the working men, and not from tho real princes of capital; but from second rato business managers, who hardly knew how to make a fortune except by cut throat competition, and from that spurious elomont amongst the laborers in the shape, af men who were better at talking than at working, men who thrive on agitation and

who aro only unhappy wlion thoy are compelled to take off their own coats and go to work, The history of all strikes is much the snmn, the London strike of today resembles the American labor revolt of twelve years ago. Were the industrious worknion and the capitalist left to arrange their differences, the strike would not last twenty-four hours, because both of these classes are reasonable, aud if they cannot come to an agreemcut, they will accept arbitration. There aro,however,mischief-making middlemen who obstruct the settlement and intensify the loss, endured by the capitalist on the ono hand, and the privation Buffered by the laborer on the other. The outcome of the struggle may be some slight increase of wages, but this will be accompanied by an incense in the cost of tlio ordinary necessaries of life, which will leave little or no profit, to the worker. Tlierois in upward tendency in prices throughout the civilived world at the present.time, and labor must, even without a strike, share in the rise, It is far better to bring about auy just and reasonable increase without the disturbance between capital and labor that is now witnessed at Home. Every day the striko lasts gives foreign nations competing in the labor market of the world an advantage which no intelligent community ought to concede. Peace, prosperity and contentment are not to be brought about by labor revolts. In a highly civilized coinmunity liko London differences h-. tween capital and labor should be determined by arbitration. The services of eminent men of all shades of political opinion aro available in the great capital for bringing about a reasonable settlement, and we cannot but believe that arbitration will yet arrange the difficulty which threats and menaces cannot solye, Strikes are no now experience in Great Britain, and some of them have been of a greater magnitude than even the present one. As far back as tlio year 1810.the Lancashire spinners numbering 250,000 men were out on strike for fifteen weeks. In 1834 the weavers of Leeds struck, in 1859 the builders and masons of London, in 18G8 the London cabmen, in 18G7 the ; drivers and firomen of the London, ' Brighton and South coast railway,

and in the same year the London tailors, Numberless other instances could bo cited, but the history of one and all tends to show that the results of such revolts do not compensate for tho suffering and misery which they entail upon all classes in the community,

A movement is ')it foot liaving for its object tho formation of footpaths between the two bridges over the Waipoua at tho North end of Masterton. It is also proposed to plant a row of trees on each side of the road. The County Council and Bond Board are to be asked to undertako the work and the Masterton Borough Council and Town Lands Trust to contribute towards the cost, Several settlers within aud outside of the Borough boundaries have expressed a willinguess to subscribe to such a useful work, Wo have always favoured tree planting aud will be gratified to find the present movement a success. Masterton might be made a beautiful town if some of its broader avenues

wore shaded, The present proposal is almost tho first practical stej towards a most desirable oonsumimv tion.

The Education Board at Wellington appears to bo obtaining its supply of teachers for occasional vacancies in this district without giving possible applicants in the Wairarapa' the option of putting in a claim, There is not the slightest objection to appointing teachers hailiug from the South if they happen to bo more suitable than local candidates, but to ignore thp latter altogether, and to hand over the patronage of the Board to ft neighboring Province is something we cannot quite luulorstand. It is a decided sjur on the teachers of the Wellington district, and wo would like to know who is responsible for this new and very unusual method of procedure.

The Inspector of Nuisances of tho Borough appears to have spared neither time nor pains latterly in the discharge of his duties, His report of a house to house visit through the town ig extremely satisfactory as far as it goes, but m a populous centre where there are no public drains and where there exists admittedly foul y/ater courses, it would be madness to assume tjjat people are secure from a malarial visitation, at any 'monioS'' •

The adjourned meeting of the Masterton Agricidtural and Pastoral Association takes place this afternoon. The Grcytowu Borough Council is going to rigorously enforce tho registration of dogs, and the ranger has been ihtructei, tp make a raid. Mr Edwin Kiiiß, jyhoso butchering business has. been acquired byJIrW, H. Wilton, has just taken up his abode at "Wondville. Tho total exports from tho Colony for Europe during the 12 months ending July Ist, 1889J are asftjfcwi—Mutton, 1,055,801 carcases,' or ' .OO.MS.'Oflijlb, weight; beef, '18,520 quarters," or f ,612,6901b weifht; bales of wool and skins, 277,423; bales of flax, 42.J18; saoks of wneac, 4 1 ?9,U5; packages of tallow, 23,163; tops sundries, 17,889 i.

The Hon. Mr Hislop aas tendered his resignation ai a Ministor of the Orown.

Mr T. Drummon'd has opened a survey office at Groytowu, during tho sitting of tho Native Laud Court. He is located in the building next to Mr St George's, chemist.

Several firstclass vehicles aro advertised fur private sale in Mr P, H. Woud,» usual eoluimi; also, agelding for harness or saddle.

MrF.H. Woud announces his next'i'aratahi stock sale will bo held on Thursday, Souteiiibor 12th, Tho preliminary list is published, and further entries invited. It is [imposed at Greytnwn that persons wliMo chimneys get on fire shall bo allowed to pay a penalty of seven shillings direct to the ranger, if they so wish, and thus avoid tho loss of halt a day required ill attendance at Court when a fine is inflicted.

Tho Dnloficld Cheese Factory which has just opened for tlic present season, commenced with ono hundred and fifty gallons of milk for the first day. Last year this factory opened with only about seventy gallons. Heavy rains arc. reported to have fallen yesterday at Greyuiouth, Nolsim 'and Hokitika. A slight rain-fell oarly this morning in Masterlon, and as the glass is still steadily falling, we ma> expect before lorn; to receive our duo share.

Wo hear that the Eov, Mr Howson is contemplating tho pursuit of farming in the vicinity of Greytown or Tauhoionikau. His present parishioners will, we are sure, bo glad to learn that tho roverend eentleumn is likely to remain in their neighbourhood at tho expiration of

his term of ministry, Mr Hmvson, wo understand, has- considerable practical knowledge of pastoral pursuit. Tho Loyal EketalmnaLodgo, 1.0.0.F, M.D., hold thoir usual, fortnightly meeting in tho schoolroom on Monday eveniu<;. Dr McLennon (who has lately taken up his residence in Eketalnuw), was appointod Jjodjje doctor. Bro John Carter, Secretary, mid Bro, Nordoll were presented with emblems for valuable services rendered the Lodgo. Two new candidates for membership were nominated.

The Dircctorsof tho Greytown Dairy Factory Company held a meeting at Mr F, H, Wood's (i(li«e last evening, when it was resolved to givo 8d per gallon for milk tor the season, 2d to be paid at tho enddf the second and each subsequent month, and tho remaining Id at the close of the season, It was decided to Btavt operations on tho 16th instant, Tho question of pig keeping was fully discussed, and Mr S Haigh was appointed to purchase jsmany, of a suitublo sizo, as would bo required by tho Factory. A quantity of other routine business was

transacted.: An interesting reminiscence of his early life in the early days has just been brought under the notice of Mr W. Nation, sour, of Greytown. There has just been discovered at' Nelson, in re-

placing the old Wosleyiin Church in Hardy Street by a new and finer structure, a copy ot tho Nelson Colonist newspaper ot October 23rd, .1857. The journal was enclosed with the records 111 a jar in the foundation stone, which was laid in November, 1857—over thirty years ago. At that time Mr Nation was editor ot the Colonist, and tho paper, which must havo been firmly established, is still a nourishing nowsheet.

A wedding in which considerable intovest is beii.g taken is to bo celebrated at Carterton to-day; and as our correspondent writes this morning, ladies and others are thronging to St Mark's Church to witness tlio ceremony. Mr Joseph Bond, the son of an old and wellknown settler is to bo married to Miss McKenzie, the daughter of tlio much esteemed borough councillor, Mr Andrew McKenzie. The happy union is to be celebrated by a fitting festivity, to ivhicli, wo understand, a largo number of friends havo boon invited.

Tlio aniiaul meeting of tho Presbytery of Wellington was held at St John's Church last nicrht. The Rov Mr Shirer (moderator) presided, and tho following ministers were \. resent—Rove 0. S. Ogtf, J. K. Elliott, D. Fulton, J. Patorsou, C, Murny, and the following f ldcrs—H, DavidsonJ J. McLean, E. Feist, (J, Mcllvide, and T. McKenzie, A communication was read from Colonel Hume, Inspector of Prisons, proposing to allow seryice to be conducted on Sunday afternoons to the Presbyterian prisoners in tho i>aol. It was decided to take no action for the present. A circular was read frein the Rev (i B. Munro, convener of the committoo on the stato of religion -nnd morals, and roqnestin? ministers to preach on tho subject of family religion, and to held ovenin? meetings. It waß resolved to act on the

suggestion A call in favour of Mr J, Lynburn, from tlio congregation of Wuihengn, was laid on tho tablo and on tho motion of the Rev J. Paterson, was Bustained,and the ordination of Mr Lynburn was Used for the Bth October, Tho meeting then closed with prayer.— Times, The second of tho series of popular concerts in connection with the Masterton Mutual Improvement Socjcty took place last evoning in tho Tempornnce Hall, under tho presidency of tlio Rev, W. Ilowse, aud was a groat success, Tho attendance as on tho first occasion was very large, filling the Hall in ovory part. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music, varied by a scotch reading by Mr Balryinpln, which, by the way, was well roooived. Pearson's band rendered effective scrvico by playin" outside tlio Hall previous to tho commencement, whilst a crowd had gathered cngoiiy waiting for tho opening of tho doors, Mr Lynd Bang the first song, "Love's old sweet song," for which ho received an encore, and sail"

another in good stylo. A duet on tho piano and violin followed, by Miss M. Perry and Miss A, Oorbott & was beautifully rendered. Thou followed a duet by Mrs Dollow and Mr T. Bowse, " Music and her sister Soiifj" which was

sweetly illustratiyo of tho subject indicated. A humorous diyqrsi'm tjion took place, whon Mr R, Temple Ejavo a comio song entitled " Tho special bobby" the "get up" being immense. This soeinod to be very popular with tho

juvenile portion of the audience, and in rcsponso to an encore Mr Temple sang " I'm not so young as I used to be." The next item was a duet hetweon the Rov J. Dcllow and Mrs Dollow " Pulaski's Banner" a grand song, tho rendering of which was quite, a treat toaMastorfcon audience, Mr Boagie then sam» in a pleasing style tho song'' Tho inaid of the Mill." The next item was a song by Miss Connie Corbett " Whon there's love at home." This received a well deserved cncoio. The Rev J. Dcllow then Bang tho beautiful soug " Listening An»els,'' which the audience seemed to appreDiato amt in rpsponso to an ciicpre he sang, "Thiits not tl|q way at soa." His magnificent voice filling the Hall on oach occasion, A pianotorto duot by Misses Williams and Galloway which showed considerable skill, was the laat item. After lvliich the Chairman apologised for the absoiioe af several of those who had promised assistance. Ho said the audience would agree with him that the concert had been well worth their money and hoped to'get up a better programme for the next, Thanks were also given to all who had helped the Society especially Roy. Mr and Mrs Mow who had come over from Greytown. It is a pity, however, that certain ill-brod youths seom to tako advantage of these public qccaaions to annoy respcctablo pcoplo by hissing and making other disagreeable noises which tend to mar these popular concerts! Good news from Wellington, and qillto true, you can get a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from Llo, organ with divided octavo couplers all in solid black walnut case 3 from JJI7, This beats all the cheapest

Tho annual examination iu drawing took place this morning at tho public school, Mr McEwon actios as auporvisw. A sitting of tho Bankruptcy Court will bo held iu Wlington on Monday next, by Justice Richmond. Messrs Lowes and lorns advertiso thoir next stock sale for Weduesday, September 11th,

Jfc will ho seen by ,1 report in another column that some of tho big runownors of tho Whareama luvo been fined undor the Babbit Act at the Tinui Court.

The Piratos'Football entertainment at Carterton en Monday night drew a full house. Tho audience, t« o-thirds. of whom wore young footballers and thoir friends, were most enthusiastic, The Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company have reduced the rate of

freight on batter for export on tho Company's line .between Longburn and Wellington, trora ills 2d to 24s Gd per ton, for quantities of .nut less ton 10 cwt. ■ <

Applications [or gas aro coming in from outlying parts of the borough. Residents of the Uppor Plain have already asked to bo supplied, and wo learn Mr Meredith and othors to tho north of Mastorfon, have expressed their willingness to use gas provided the committee can sou their way to laying the mains.

Jaliez Rouse was brought down from Pahiatua yesterday by Goustablo Cooper. and charped before Messrs Lowos and B. Boys, J.P.'a, this morning, on suspicion of lunacy, and on tho certificates of Dr's Milnoand Beard, was committed to Mount View Lunatic Asylum,

It has beeu suggested that tho public park near tho Greytown coinetory should bo sold, and the proceeds devoted to improving and beautifying Greytown domain near tho Waiohino river-bed at the north of tho township, but it is undoratood an Act of Parliament would bo necessary. The question, together with a legal opinion, is to be brought up the noxt council mooting.

It has been suggested that tho missing boy Thomson, who so strangely disappeared from Kokatauhas been abducted 1 The polico authorities might assist materially in elucidating tho mystory if they circulated printed placards, giving a full description of tho child, lo'all the police stations throughout the Wellington district.

Tlio auction sale by Messrs Lowes anil lorns of Mr John Young's ironmongery was very satisfactory to all parties concerned yesterday. The preraiscß were crowded with buyers, and several peraona secured some good bargains. It was impossible to get through the long catalogue beforo dusk, aud. tlio sale is being continued to-day. A meeting of the Ekotahuna School Committee was hold last evening, Present—Mr A. Anderson, J.P., (in the chaM, Messrs Parsons, Nielsen, Syvorson, Selby and Eayliss. A letter was received from Mr Dorsett stating that Miss Thomas was appointed assistant teacher, |Also a letter from Miss Thomas (who has been teacher m the Altaroa school for six years), saying sho would commonco duties en Tuesday morning The Chairman stated that the receipts of the late concert were M 18b, Somo discussion followed respecting a drain running through Mr Jones land, adjacent to school premises, which was considered a nuisance. It was decided that the chairman wait on Mr Jones to ask him to stop thn drain. A letter from Mr Dorsett sanctioning tlio expenditure to tlio extent of L 5 on closets and ropairs to teachers chimney was roceived.

The following is tlio report of the Ward-Cliristio Committee of the Legislation Council, which was brought up yesterday. Tho Committee- to whom it was referred to enquire into and repert upon tho circumstances that havo occasioned tho correspondence botween Ministers and Mr District Judge Ward have the honor to report that: 1. Your coornitteo having made a caroful enquiry and taken ovidonco, report that evidence and precoedhigs to tho Council. 2, This committee is of opinion that the correspondence of tho Hon Mr Hislop with Mr District Judge Ward merits the gravest disapproval.—J. N. Wilson, Chairman,

By the last mail steamers wo received a very largo vriicty of now goods, especially adapted for tho spring season, at To Aro House, Wellington. Thcso consist principally of tho latest styles in millinery an all millinery materials, aiid [are so varied, so elegant, so really attractive aud oharmmg,that we feel assured that they will meet with the warmest approval from all our lady friends at Te Aro House, Wellington, It_is impossible lor us to enumerate or particularise, so great is tho perfusion and number of exhibits. Wo prefer to give our patrons a most delightful surprise, a surprise that shall bo brimful of delight and satiflfaotiou.wlien the tliey visit tho showroom at To Aro House, Wellington. To-morrow wo shall make our first display of this now spring "millinery in our showroom, and wejinvito a very large altton. dance on the occasßion at Te Aro House Wellington, We might mention that in addition to the creations of our milliner's artistic skill, we have somo poiyolegant Itoi'sinu modclß, which wo have received direct from Paris: at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington, Hemcinber-Our first display of new spring fashions in millinery will take place to-morrow, in the showroom, at Te Aro House, Wellington.—Anyr,