Daily Times. [Established 1874.] WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1895. THE CHEAP MONEY SCHEME.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4927, 16 January 1895, Page 2

Daily Times. [Established 1874.] WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1895. THE CHEAP MONEY SCHEME.

( The New Zealand Times uf Monday last goes into raptures over this precious scheme of advances to settlers. It works itself up into a sudatory state, and bursts out in the manner following " Hero is a " million and a half to be disposed of " beforo March olst next—a milliou " and a half of pu bl ic money to private "borrowers, and at an exceptionally " low rate of interest; aud there is "another million which will be ' available after that date for the " next financial year, and already " half a million has been applied for i " at a rate which if kept up would "cover the.three million in six " weeks. Yet the public seems to " look on without any astonishment , " or interest;" What an amount of flamboyant flapdoodle is concentrated in the above. A million and a half to be lent at- au exceptionally low rato of interest. What a remarkably ingenious statement, for the halfyearly payment pans out at about 6 percent per anuiim, it rate of interest that can be obtained at any moment in tho open market for safe securities. True the percentage in the case of Government loans iucludes priucipal and interest, etillthat does not discount the fact that tho borrower pays as much annually under this scheme as he would if tho mouey were obtained from private sources. Then the Ministerial Morning Songster assures us that "already half a ' " million has beon applied for at a " rate which if kept up would coyer " the three millions in six weeks." The Public Trustee was appointed superintendent under tho Advances to Settlors Act towards tho end of last October. With commendable promptness lie drew up the forms and regulations, nnd if matters were allowed to take the ordinary , course, advances would have been mado ere this; but such a course would havo beon repugnant to Ministers, The matter has been hung up for tho oxpress purpose of getting in this rush of proposals, in order to secure the astonishment andwondermentof tlm couutry. But tho Times says the people are not at all astonished or plover the business, There is nothing )tp fro agbpslipd at, nothing jo excite Pf' iiWi $8 public in fe #P. tllj) Act it .TO, patent tliat efforts Ipasntu, ' /-do. tp fpjsfc pji Jo the 'would be mi»u • --dtifis if? tjifi Statoliths seedy secu. " -i|. country, and of the volume of app.. cations received by the Department, ' wo .vohtui'o to say that not 30 por ■ cent; are Of tbeofiaraoter tjiat would i

find acceptance by private moneylenders. The fact is, mortgagees who have advanced on dubious secnri ties, are tueitlyconniringwith the mortgagors to transfer the securities to the Government, and that many of them will succeed is beyond doubt. It is mutter for astonishment tlmt a very much larger sum than half a million has not been applied for. We have advanced from theory to practice, but not in the manner the New Zealand Times would Lave us belieye. The whole business surrounding the cheap money scheme, is of a shady character, It is of the right color, for it looks blue, and shows how 11 misters have advanced from theory into the practice of "Spoils to the Victors." The appointments under the Advances to Settlers Actare, with few exceptions, themostscandalousnndcorrupt. Political colour has superseded fitness, ntul this musteventually haveadisastrons elfect. The valuers, who are perhaps the most important individuals in the scheme, and upon whose ability, honesty and care the success of the scheme hinges, have been appointed with almost a reckless disregard of consequences, Take the case of the Wellington Province, for which Mr T. Kennedy Macdouald has been appointed vainer, at a salary of £SOO per annum. What are Mr Macdonald's qualifications ? What does lie know about laud ? Is it possible for a man who has spent a life time behind a pen lo have the necessary ability to judge of the productive quality of land and assess its value. We think not! Mr Macdonald is a " land boomer" not a land valuer. In the rostnun with measured phrase,and glowing dictiou the inimitable Macdonald could wake the Desert of Sahara appear like the Garden of Eden. Mr Macdonald is not a land valuer, and his appointment like the rest of them under this golden scheme, has been made to serve political ends. Can success attend the scheme under such circumstances ? If it is possible to rear a delicate child amidst such surroundings, then it is possible for tho Cheap Money Scheme to be a success under existing conditions.

Professor Kirk returned to Wellington by the early train this morning. The Ohsemr stales that colic is very prevalent at Carterton amongst young children.

Jiaiii fell at Woodvillc on 151 days last year.

The next Australian boat, arriving at Wellington to-morrow, brings ut large English mail.

A youth named Cooper, of Carterton, put his knee out the other day through slipping into a rahhit burrow. The Mayor oE Masterton has given notice of motion tlmt Thursday he the hull-holiday for Ihe Borough, in accordance with ilie Act.

An advertiser requires a girl to assist in housework.

The Tiraumea Bridge at Hull's crossing, is not expected to be finished in less than six months.

Next ordinary meeting of the Borough Council will be a special one to deal with the half-holiday question. Wellington Gas Company pays a 10 per cent dividend for the past year. The Sunday trading of certain tobacconists, is attracting the attention of the Wellington City Council. Haifa million lias already been applied for, under the Advances to Settlers Act. The Wairarapa Pastoral Association Ham Fair, is advertised to take place at Carterton on Friday, February Bth. Applications are invited by the Education Board for the Head Mastership of the Ukelahuna School and an Assistaut Mistress for the Clarcville School.

Mr L Johnstone, of Mauriceville, advertises tor sale a section of land containing 111 acres. A notice from Mr John McGownn, Commissioner of Taxes, appears iu auothcr column. The election of officers of the Masterton Masonic Lodge takes place this evening.

The dog registration fee for the Masterton Borough has been fixed at os for the current year,

A special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council will be held next Thursday, to deal with tenders for the new gas tauk at the local gas works. The Australian cricketers gained a grand victory over England in the third test match at Adelaide by winning by 382 runs. The match was concluded yesterday. A Wellington man has been fined 20s and 28s costs, for interfering with a brake on one of the carriages of a train travelling between Masterton and Wellington

It is reported that the Turkish Government is contemplating the appointment of military polite in Armenia composed equally of Christians and Moslems, a Moslem Governor to be appointed for three years, and then a Christian for a similar period. It was warm last night in the Masterton Borough Council Chambers. Councillors were each using their copy of the By-laws as a fau. Business was not brisk; even Cr Cullcn seemed too languid to "move" anything, and Cr Homblow was not present, Presently there came a decided pause, and Cr Hcssey remarked, " Your Worship, would it bo out of order to move that fans aud cooling drinks be supplied to Councillors during the summer months." His Worship said nothing; lie merely looked at the Assistaut Clerk, who solemnly possessed himself of a large jug of wnler and a tumbler, and passed the same to Cr. Hcssey. At this stage, Cr Cullen found strength to move tuo adjournment of the Council.

A big dog caused Mr Harry Y. Edmonds, the Wellington cyclist, to have a nasty fall the other day. He was considerably hurt, and his machine badly damaged.

Professor T. W. Kirk of tho Agricultural Department, was in Masterton yesterday, and paid a visit to a number of properties round about, giving advice on various agricultural matters. Mr T. W. Shute, late of Masterton, now au iumalo of Wellington Home for the aged and needy, attains his 81st birthday to-day. The Examiner understands that Mr A. Eirnic has taken an hotel in Wellington,

In several parts of the Bush last year's rainfall was nearly a third below the fall for 1893.

The Wairarapa Pastoral nnd Agricultaral Society hold their Annual liam and Ewe Fair on Friday, Bth February next. Entries close on Saturday, 2nd February. Two Chinamen were recently arrested at Barringun ou an alleged charge of poisoning fruit trees, the property of! another Chinese gardener. Tlioy were brought up at the Bourito court aud remanded, A Now York widow is said to wear a pinch of. 1 her husband's cremated remains in a loeket. Tho boa at tho London Zoo which recently swallowed his brother, has not only digested his scaly friend, but has voraciously regained his appetite as well as its normal size. /

A lire in tho city of Toronto destroyed sgvprifl TOchouses, The damage is estiiuated at a niilliou dollars, Soyoral pprsons vfie Bled by falling Mm.

1 . SofifbM Mpcrs report the death of " '-"indJlognpfy held the posi.MrJuiiu- _ i '"-• ••.uwr when Southtion of Provincial iru&u. • '•>jg7o.?l, i itsd was rc-uuited to Otago m

Tlio strength of aliorse is equal on an average to that of seven and a naif men.

We learn that themarriagc of Colonel Fox and Miss Cora Knssell will tale place on the 6th February.—Hawko's Bay Herald. Masterton anglers are determined not to take out trout licenses next year unless a Hanger is appointed for tlie district,

A requisition is being numerously signed by the anglers in this district, request inn that a ranger be appointed at once to look after the local streams. According to a Ditncdin contemporary, some lads, sons of Mr Murray Aitou.found in the bush of St. Leonards, the leg bone (tibia) of a large moa. It was partly overgrown with moss, and was picked up by the side of the creek. Tlio bone is in the possession of Mr Aston.

The Council of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society inert at Wellington to-morrow (Thursday) evening. It is hoped thai the Masterton members will be able to be present, as the interests of the district certainly need attention, particularly with regard to the appointment of a ranger for Masterton. Saturday next is the commencement of the Chinese Ifew Year.

Tenders close to-morrow at o p.m. for alterations (oilioMasferton Gas Works.

The Times Paris correspondent says there is a mystery surrounding the actions of the Socialists which may only be dispelled by an unforeseen conflagration.

In the fight at Kaipiug, one of the Chinese Generals, A'ich bv name, was escaping in a carriage, when the Japanese killed his horses, and almost captured him. The Chinese, however rallied uud rescued him.

M. Tauschaniuo, formerly a Minister in the Servian Government, and four other political leaders, have -been sentenced to three years imprisonment for participation in tlio plot to dethrone tlio King.

Already this week 4,500 sheep have been forwarded by rail from Masterton to Wellington. The total number of bales of wool received at the Masterton llailway Station this season, up till date, is about 7,500.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at Maatertoii, by the licv J'. Dukes tliis morning, Mr James Candy the wellknown and popular Masterton musician, being united to Miss Sarali Ann Wvigley second daughter of Mr James Wri/flej, of Masterton. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father, Mr W, Candy acting as best man, and Miss E. Wrigley us bridesmaid. The newly married couple left by special conyeyance for Castlcpoint, where the honeymoon, will he spent, carrying with them many good wishes for their future welfare.

Mr P. H. Wood adds a line of 50 two-tooth ewes to his entries for next l'aratahi Stock Sale.

A fatal accident happened to a man named John Welch, yesterday afternoon says the Is'. Z. Time*. He was working on the side of the road near Makara, when a large boulder fell on him, causing a compound fracture of the left leg, ami internal injuries, lie was taken (o the Hospital by Mr McGrath, and his injuries were promptly attended to, but Welch sank rapidly, and died about 2 o'clock this morning. Deceased was about 'ls years of age.

Mr Gilruth, Government veterinarian has gone South in order to proceed to the Chatham Islands, whore some flouts are affected with some spinal malady. A traction engine forded the Waipoua Hirer this morning, ami experienced less difficulty in doing so than ligher wheel traffic.

Mr G. K. Bond, architect, of Masterton, invites tenders for the erection of a residence, etc., at Tiraumea Jforth. Jot a single tender was received for leasing the Ministerial residence in Tinakori Iload.

A special meeting of the Featherston Totrn Board is to bo held on the 23rd instant to Ox the day for the half-holi-doy. A petition has. been sent in asking for Saturday, The N.Z. Times says" Mr Ward will return to tho Colony about the middle of May, and during his absonco his various departments will be administered by his colleagues. Departmental Treasury matters will bo dealt with by the Premier, whilst the lion. Mr MoiKcnzic will conduct, the Government Insurance, Public Trust, theAdyanco to Settlers, and the I ndustries and Commerce Departments. Tho Hon. Mr lieeves will direct the Customs and Marine Department, and the Hon. Mr Cadman the Post and Telegraph Department. Sir Patrick Duckley will relievo tho Hon. Mr Cadman of tho control of the Government Printing office,

A Shannon residout possesses a goat, says t!w Mnnawatu Farmer. One day last week it was missing, and the family mourned its loss, Meanwhile the bell of (lie sclioolhousc tolled mournfully and the populace wondered why. Inyestigation led to the discovery of the goat tied to the bell rope, and the movements of the animal were causing the bell to ring. When the animal was released, part of tlio bell-rope went with it, and now the clergyman who wants to hold service in tlio schoolroom, has to climb up to the bell, or get someone else to do it, to get tlio people to church. The .Russian Government is forming seven mortar regiments for the purposo of firing heavy shrapnel shells hv means of very powerful explosives. The regimouts will be stationed at Odessa, Kieff, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and three other centres.

It is reported that tlio Sultan of Morocco, finding himself unablo to retain his kingdom, has appoalcd to Great Britain to establish a protectorate over the country. In a ton of Dead Sea water there are 1871b of salt; Kcd Sea, 93; Mediterranean, 85lb ; Atlantic, 81lb; English Chauuel, 721b; Baltic, 18lb; Black Sea, 1251b; and Caspian Sea, lllb. Five acrcß of land at Charing Cross, now owned by the Marquis of Salisbury, were bought 200 years ago by his ancestors for grazing purposes, at the rate of ten shilling an aero for 500 years. Buenos Ayres will soon sec the completion of the largest opera house in the world, it will seat 5000 spectators, and the stage will hold 800 persons. The house is so constructed that box-holders can have their carriages driTeu up to the tiers.

The series of funeral fuuetions in which tlio Princo of Wales bore a leading part has tried him a good deal (says a London correspondent) and it is feared the whole affair, tlio hurried journey, the great grief of her sister and the prolonged agony of the burial will have a serious effect on the Princess, who has been in a state of chronic melancholy ever since the death of hor son. At one timo she was tlio gayest of tlio gay, and led the reylcs at Sandringliam, while the Queen was gloomy inherrecreations, and made court life a weariness to the spirit. Now tlio position is reversed, and her Majesty is as cheerful and oven j gay as the Princess is melancholy and averse from any festive doinga or enter-1 tainments.

Considerable amused iutcrestwas taken yesterday afternoon in the movements of a man who was giving a public exhibition of the virtues of an alleged cure for burns, scalds, ct0.... He took up his stand in a paddock in Queen Street, Masterton, opposite the Empire Hotel, and after a few preliminary'remarks, thrust his arm into a cauldron of boiling water. Tiic result was not gratifying— at least to the man who made tho experiment, as he was liadly scalded, and an application of the alloged remedy failed to do much good. His evident sufferings did not gain him much sympathy, but in spile of this, he is still confident, and promises anofher putlio trial. We understand ho attributes bis 'faihue to having washed. his liauds lately with ,WP 60a t" •

Mr Holyoake, who captained tie Wellington College football team during its late successful season, is now residing at Mastcrton.

Prince Hohenloue, the German Chanpi'llor, proposes to oxpetid the sum of 18,000,000 marks almost immediately iu increasing the German £\ T avy.

It is rumoured in Mastcrton that a young; Maori lad named liangi.who had been sent from the Akura !o the Homebush pah, to escape (he prevailing epidemic amongst the Akura Natives, was seized with cramp on Sunday last, as a result of bathing immediately after meals, and lias since expired, As a protection against the attack of the hot l!y, which is very prevalent in the Wairarapa at the present time, some horses may he seen running in the paddocks about Featlierston with a canvas coveriugon their jaws, held in position by a strap over the nose and another at 'the back of the ears,-Observer. There is some likelihood of the Agricultural Department having lantern slides prepared, to enable lectures to be given to fanners on noxious weeds, pests, and oilier matters.

Several successful trials of the Brookside patent milker have taken place at the farm of Mr W. W. MeCardle during the last week says the Pahiatua Herald.

Mr G. Speedy has resigned his position as an Inspector uuder the Hawke's Bay Rabbit Board. The Hawke's Bay Eabbit Board has a crbdit balance of £935.

Professor T. W. Eirk, having a spare evening in Mastcrton, kindly met a number of farmers and gave a most interesting description of some of the weeds of this district. Excellent specimens were shown anil fully explained, anil Ihe best method of dealing with the pests pointed out. It is to be regretted lliat the Professor was not able to give a little notice that lie would be staying in Masterton, as many of our fanners would like to kaye met him last night.

The old order chaugoth and they wire do Dot move with the times and keep abreast with the new order, will find themselves sinking into depths of despair. It's the fashion tomovo on; it pays to hurry up, "He up and doing" the Pod sings I" Move on " the Bobby cvies! We remodel our prices with the New Year because a small profit suits a large business. We intend in the future to work on a veiy much smaller profit, and do a more cash business, therefore, if you want a good oriiclc at a low price, the Bon Marchc is the place for you and your money 1 Have you made up your mind that although you want several things you will not. buy them unless they cau be bought under such circumstances as will enable you to say "Ibought tlicm at a low price"? If so, you will fiud what you want at li. J. Hooper and Co.'s. Is there any truth in the rumour that you are a member of an Association formed for the purpose of doing away with promiscuous shopping, and that your'' pals and palliasses " and all the blokes and blokesscs of jour acquaintance are sworn under fearful penalties, involving all kinds of losses to buy nothing, even if you are taticred and torn, unless the articles you require can bo got at a low pric •? However striagont your rules may be they cannot touch you if you buy from L.J, Hooper and Co,'u Bon Marche,—.uivt.

One of the most cruel and crucifying pains mankind is afflicted with, is undoubtedly toothache. It wili be nf interest to know that instant r. lief can be obtained by Applying n little of Herb Extract, and Infallible Cure fur Toothache, which proves a permanent euro in marly all cases where the teeth are hollow, Everybody at all likely to get to ithache should lie provided with o bottle, which can be had fur 1/- each (guaranteed not to injure the ter.tli or health) at the ff.F.C.A.'s Fancy Goods Department, also the following:

German cure lor corns, 1/-; Mort -in Insect powder and spreaders, 1/- each; Book's waterproof cement, 1/-; Hock's Patz paste, large tins, I/-.—P. Duck A - Co., Manufacturing Chemists anil Importers.—Anvr,

The announcement is made in another part of this paper th;t a sale of greater maguitm'c than ever yet attempted by Te Aro House is now being held, and should arrest tho attention, of everyone in this part of the Colony, To Are House has lon.< held the premier position as the leading Family Drapery Warehouse in the city, and further developments are now taking place to inaugurate the new year of 1895.

Early in the jvar Mr Smith admits to a partnership in his business, ft commercial gentleman who has long been associated with the London buying for Tc Aro House. To thoroughly reduce and prepare the slock previous to the partnership stocktaking, sweeping reductions will be mado in all departments. The ntock must be reduced by £15,000, and will lie offered to the purchasing public at most templing prices Heads ol families, storekeepers, sutlers, careful housewives, young and old, rich and poor, alike will save heaps of money by reserving their purchases for this great part, nership sale, which commences on Friday •Ith January, 1805, at Te Aro Houso.