The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1415, 28 July 1881, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1881.

Peru aps one of the most instructive lessons that may be learned from the present crisis is the difference in inherent vitality which has been shown to exist in the two parties now struggling for power. Under parallel circumstances, let us see

what happened in 1879. the Hall Ministry succeeded in obtaining office by a majority of two, but were immediately placed in an actual minority by the defection of several members who had voted with them in that more momentous division, but after a meeting had been held it became quite apparent that that defection would not be permitted to interfere with the cohesion of the party or with the determination of its members to let the country understand the exact position into which it had been allowed to drift. And so day by day they held their own, fighting, dividing, talking, showing no sign of weariness or disaffection, until they should have accomplished the objects they had in view — the salvation of New Zealand from national bankruptcy. Then the other side got a severe blow. One day queer rumors filled the lobbies, floating in the air, shadowy unrealities for a time, but gradually assuming definite form and shape, until t)t last everyone knew what they meant when the four members from Auckland let the world know that they would vote for the men they thought best fitted to save the country. From all quarters of the Opposition came open denunciations, statements that large bribes had been given and an unholy compact entered into, and the Press, many-tongued, joined in the cry long since proved fallacious. It was not the compacts, it was not the bribes that carried those four men to cast in their lot with the Hall Ministry ; it was the moral courage and force inherent in the party that supported them, which compelled those four men to the irresistible conviction that in the desperate circumstances of the colony there was no salvation but in the strength of a body of men honest and patriotic. But mark the effect of the action upon the Opposition. Despite the eloquence of Sir G. Grey, the untiring whipping of Mr Shekhan, of all the efforts that were put forth by the other prominent members of the party, the organisation was dissolved — was annihilated — ceased to exist for a time. At all events only just now have they been able to even show front and make oven a respectable fight. Then lately whispers were heard that Mr Ohmond was "wrong," that Saundkrs and Wakefield and Stevens and Driver and Basting?, and a host of tho other loading men of the Hall party intended coalition, and everybody listened in suspense to catch the meaning of the whispers ; and then Ormond moved his amendment and the truth was out. All over the country went telegrams predicting a majority of 14, 12, 10, for the Opposition, and it might well have been expected that the nerve of the Government and their party must break under the terrible momentary uncertainty of the extent of the defections; but again, while disagreeing on some points, the party stood shoulder to shoulder on the main issue, and again their inherent vitality makes it to be recogr niscd as a fact that the severest blow cannot disorganise or discourage them, and cannot scatter them as their opponents were scattered formerly, to the four winds of heaven. This is a lesson which should be laid to heart in the consideration by the country of the i-espective sides to the possession of those powers which alone render it possible for a party to govern, cohesion, firmness, and strength of purpose.

Commander Edwin telegraphed from Wellington la«t evening as follows : —Expect bad weather between west and south and south-east. Glass shows a further liac. Weather will be exceptionally (o'd.

The Royal Princes reception committee at Auckland have received intimation that Captain Knollys, A.D.C., will come up from Wellington to represent the Government on the occasion of the visit of the Detached Squadron.

The remains of the late Major Drummond Hay were interred in the Cambridge cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one, no less than twenty buggies and about the same number of horsemen, as well as numbers of people on foot joining in the cot tcge. The burial service was very impressively read by the Rev. W. N. de L. Willis, incumbent of S. Andrew's, Cambridge. Amongst tiiose who attended was a large number of Masons, of v, hich Order the deceased gentleman was a member.

We regret to state that Mr Fred. Gauclin met with a serious accident on Tuesday, which prevented his taking any part in the proceedings connected with Tawhiao's reception, or directing the final arrangements in connection with the banquet catered for by him. On the morning of the reception Mr Gauclin had been on the roof of the hotel hoisting the flag, and was descending through the skylight when the ladder slipped, and he fell about ten feet, receiving a very severe shock. Dr Edgelow was sent for and found that no bones had been broken. Mr Gaudin will, however, be confined to his bed for some days. General regret was expressed that such an untoward occurrence should have taken place, Mr Gaudin is progressing very favorably, and we understand that under the doctor's directions he was enabled to stand up to-day. We trust he may soon be able to resume his place among us, and we congratulate him on his wonderful escape.

His Worship the Mayor of Hamilton, as chairman of the Hamilton Volunteer Hall Trustees received a telegram trom the memher for the district, Mr P. A. Whitaker, on Tuesday, stating that 'he had got a promise from the Government that they would place the sum of £100 upon the supplementary estimates towards the erection of the . proposed hall. The statement appearing in the Auckland Herald's " Waikato News," that a meeting of the Trustees was held on Tuesday evening, was incorrect, ifc being impossible to get them together; at such short notice. A meeting will be held on Friday evening. It is not an unusual thing /for witnesses when brought before, a, cpurfc to give evidence to be 80 nervous and ton*

fused as to forget all about what they are supposed to speak to. In the Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, yesterday, one witness when asked what year a certain event took place, said it was in 1887, .while another was certain the present 'month was August, /\ v t_ " !

The settlers in and around Alexandra are making active preparations for the return of Tawhiao and the' native party, and a g9<md reception ia to be accorded them. ■ Oontribhtitins of food h,ave < been promised by all who have been spoken to", and a general desire"'is "Sipressed that the King shall not, return to his own settlement without a'stroqg expression of fche good will of the Europeans being given.

Arrangements had been made by Mr Soinerville photographer of Hamilton, to take a picture of the procession of Europeans and natives as it crossed the bridge on Tuesday, but spite of every effort made to detain the natives they would not bait and Mr Soinerville'B purpose was frustrated.

Our Ngaruawahia correspondent writes :—The reception committee have succeeded in raising a very respectable sum for the entertainment of King Tawhiao and people, notwithstanding the obstruction of a few ill-dipositioned people. The local natives and Europeans will meet the visitors close to the township. King Tawhiao will then be presented with a suitable address, after which he will be entertained by his native friends. There will in the evening be a dinner at the Royal Mail Hotel, to which the King and his chief followers will be invited. Mr Shepherd promises a fair supply of all the delicacies of the season.

Amongst the many natives who are accompanying Tawhiao on his journey through the Waikato is a lady who has attracted particular attention at every place the King party have as yet visited, and people have been invariably puzzled aa to her origin —whether she is a Maori or a European, The person to whom we refer has very fair hnir and skin, and is known amongst the natives as " the Albino Maori." Some Europeans maintain that in her youth she has been stolen by the Maoris from her parents, who have been Europeans, but the natives maintain that her father and mother were both Maoris.

The Reception Committee, in reference to Tawhiao's visit, issued invitations to the Hon. James Williamson, His Worship the Mayor of Auckland, Thomas Morrin, Esq., J, C. Firth, E^q., and the Town Clerk of Auckland, to attend the banquet on Tuesday night last. The Mayor has since received apologies from theso gentlemeu, asking to be excused for their non-attendance on account of press of business.

Referring to Mr J. C. Firth's resignation from the Auckland Waste Lauds Board, Mr Rolleston, in the House on Tuesday last, in reply to Mr McDonald, said the Government was not aware of any member of the Wa«te Lands Board of Auckland having resigned, but enquiries would be made in reference to the mime preparatory to stating whether or not it was their intention to vest the powers and functions now vested in the Board in the various County Councils within the Provincial District of Auckland.

The Committee of the Hamilton Band have requested us to tender their sincere thanks to the members of the Band for their services on the occasion of the reception of Tawhiao and his Maori party at Hamilton, and also for their services at the banquet and attendance yesterday for making the native war dance a success. The visitors and inhabitants seemed highly pleased at the proficiency of the Bund.

It will bo seen by reference to the telegram of our Parliamentary correspondent that the member for Parnell, Mr Moss, made some very ill-considered remarks regarding native matters on Tuesday, and received a severe castigation from Mr RoUeston and the member for Waipa, who made a very spirited

speech. Great amusement was manifested by the natives in town on Tuesday evening la^t when Mr Home was having a turn round on Ins bicycle up and down Victoria-Street. To a great number of them the bicycle seemed a wonder, and all were anxious to learn and amazed to see how the concern preserved its equilibrium.

No reliable information concerning the disappearance of the unfortunate woman Mrs Luhrs, who disappeared from her home in Hamilton East on Sunday, has been gained. A report reached Hamilton yesterday that a person answering to her description had been seen on Sunday afternoon on fche Ngaraawabia road, but nothing 1 further has been gleaned. The police are making diligent enquiry, and no doubt knowledge of her whereabouts or her fate will shortly be obtained.

Dr. Otto Finsch, late Director to the Museum of Natural History, Bremen, corresponding member of the Zoologioal Society, London, member and honorary member of various learned societies on the Continent and in America, is at present on a visit to New Zealand engaged in ethnological researches. He arrived in Hamilton yesterday for the purpose of seeing the large body of natives whioh, fortunately for his pnrpose were gathered together. He was greatly pleased with the appearance of the male natives, but says the descriptions of the softer sex which are current in sther countries are somewhat flattering. The Professor will only remain a few days in Waikato, as he intends to vibifc Australia and the Eastern Pacific shortly. He will probably take a trip to Cambridge to-day.

Mr J. S. Buckland will sell at the Cambridge yards, on Tuesday next, fat cattle, J d.iiry cows, fat sheep, pigs, ißcc, and a quantity of goods belonging to tne Farmers' Club. Mr J. S. Buckland vritt sett at Ohaupo, on t\\o qth August, fat and store cattle, dairy cows, sheep, horses, &c. The Chairman of the Cambridge Domain Board notifies in another column that a number of sections of the Town Belt will be offered for sale on Wednesday, the 10th August. Mr Kennedy Hill will sell at his mart* Hamilton, on Saturday next, produce, p«ultry» fencing wire, furniture, Sec. The new pure cash system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder of a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bearaportionofthelossshould the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gam or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the s*mc as though thoy made a. personalselection. Furnishing goods, such at carpets ; floor cloths, bedheads, bed. '-3u;p and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those > who pay at the time of purchase. G. 8c C having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garuck AMD Cranwell, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queen - •trcPt. Aurkland The Yokes Family, playing recently a t ' the Globe Theatre, Boston, cle.ii^df £3,300 in one -week. Hp^ curious it is some fellows don't ring those Bejles of, the Kitchen !