The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTH.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1558, 29 June 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTH.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1882.

; Tue intelligence of the capture of' tkfrinurderer /Winiata, wip* -l^e^-iJe- ; ceived with feelings", qf, satisfaction! tlu'oug-hout the whole country. It] is a relief to know that once again! 1 the law, baffled so successfully for, so many years by the native crimi-' nal, has been vindicated. B.uttherej is further cause for satisfaction.! An6^he^ob f Btaol§ t|> solu-j tion of the na^iv;e " dufioulty" ' has^ been removed^ ' r w\4th'er it is tlfittj ■the'lV&ioMes^ufe'jaolojßeri es.tim^e| on tjb.6 i ..^aluTßfjo| < hu > nian f4 Jafe, and' consequently consider murder to be* :: a tf nioi^.ve^4 r ori&^i'#anr.w^^ab;i whether 'they 'hkyiVißtipirktitiSW regard ? to. theinyioja^fy^ g|^|nc j f tuary claimed i^, 1 and given, % pi whether they, are, by ;i£ajure i-toc« %rbud'to yi'eM^o, the ' certain that ail negotiat^QniSi^Jn'our.' s criminals, , t i^^W^^j^i^^^^^M w& I

have good reason for beleiving it, that the offender*}, Winiata especially, notppssessthe sympathy of Tawhip,o Y jhiid ," his cliiefsf \andj we"* liave'bee]i T told*that they were"eyen hlmnned by the respectable .people of their race. Be that as it may, we have never fbeen abl§ to obtainthe slightest assistance from the' natives themselves towards .securing' the offenders. Now, that justice has been satisfied, it ; is more than probable that the leaders of the Maori people will feel that a "weight has been lifted off their shoulders, and the probability is that our 'mutual relations will grow more cordial. No principle, except it be one of sentiment, is involved. The murder had nothing in it to commend the murderer to the respect ■ of his people. It was not done in de-, fence of any of the supposed rights of his race, Or even of "his own body. It was simply an ordinary murder, of a most brutal kind certainly, but one for which no motive but revenge can be adduced. The Datives are not troubled by any pangs of remorse, for the simple reason that they did not in any way further the cause of the captor, and would, had they been able, have foiled him. The arrest of this man, Winiata, so closely following that of the natives who wounded Me Williams at Ohinemuri, and so soon after the settlement of the West Coast difficulty and the capture of Hiroki, affords additional testimony to the singular ability with which Mr Bryce has conducted the Native Department. His stern sense of right, and his firm determination to assert the supremacy of the law stand out in the boldest contrast to the namby pamby modes of dealing with the natives hitherto followed. With every desire to avoid hostilities and bloodshed, he does not relax his efforts to execute justice, and he is successful in both directions. Colonists, more especially those who have lived in frontier districts, owe a deep debt of gratitude to the present Native Minister which they are not likely to forget. But while we thus cheerfully accord praise to Mr Bryce, wo are not unmindful of the good services of those who have so efficiently carried out the duties pertaining to subordinates. The worthy officer in charge of the police in this district, Sergt. McGovern, has made his many admirable qualities conspicuous lately, and we trust that both he and Constable Gillies, who has been associated with him in this matter, will receive some more solid recognition of their services than it is in our powei', however willing, to bestow.

The land leased on Saturday, byMr Bucklaud, by order of the PuLekniii Highway Boaid, for non-payment of rates, realised £148 10s, about £90 over rates and costs incurred. The Taupiri Coal Company, we are glad to hear, are doing a Horn ishing business. The output at pi esent is Aery large, and the coal is evidently becoming a favorite in the Auckland market. We are glad to notice that the Waikato Ploughing Association i& still in existence. The secretary calls a meeting of the members for Saturday evening next at the Duke of Cambridge Hotel. The Rev. David Ruddock of the Melanesian Mission is announced to deliver a lecture in the Hamilton Public Hall on "Costoms and Religious Beliefs in Melanesia " on Monday evening next. The lecture will be in aid of the mission fund. The comet referred to a few days ago, was visible at Hamilton last evening, shortly after sunset. It was observed just above the evening star, but was very indistinct, and could hardly be distinguished without the aid of a glass.. The usual weekly meeting of the Hamilton Literary and Debating Club will be held at the Court-house to-night, w hen Mr J. M. Murray will deliver a lecture on "Socialism," to be followed by a discussion by the members. Mr L. B. Harris, of Huntly, has received a letter from Mr J . B. Why te, M.H.K., stating that the Lands -Department lias undertaken to see that a proper punt at Huntly is provided for on the estimates this session, as well as a sufficient sum to improve the road leading from the punt in the direction of Raglan. The new Wesleyan church, Cambridge West, will be opened on Sunday next, Jnly 2nd. The opening services will be conducted by the Revs. J . Dukes and T. G. Can*. An openiilg service and public meeting will be held in the new church on the Tuesday evening following, at which numerous addresses will be delivered, i ' ' A social gathering in connection with S. Andrew's, Church, Cambridge, was held in the Public Hull' on Tuesday evening last by way of celebrating the establishment of 'a' Church Worker's' Association, After .tea an, excellent' musical programme was gone through, together with addresses ,by members of ' the church. A full report" of the pro-j ceedings has been unavoidably held over. ' What might have ;been a serious accident befell Mr Sims,,, the .contractor for the Hamilton railway bridge, bnTues-, day afternoon. A number of 'the workmen wjsre engaged fixmgua small engine on thejbank of the riyey, near tse(water's edge,' wi/en it fiimbled^over 'into the! ,-wator, taking Mr Sims with it, and badly ! ' bruisinjg • liiin abtfut / the' * lega. "VH& ', yjis | immediately rescded^'fi'dhi danger, &ftdj conveyed home, where he remains under treatment.^" ' , *W. T Z , V \ ' 1 j At a meeting: held a$ Taupo a few days ago,- tdpia-<rnroWepuaia'ted the re-} port of having given 'his country to the* JCihg) f ahd"fte'claredlhis rearnestddesire %&<*# a ffomi t\\e jNorth^to -the f South pass through the district-under his; - r pthe;r%up6vchiefs', declared] I their'iinafiimdul -readiness country; for a; railway. V^uiooias -t'ele4 .gra^Ked %hfeSe^a|jtB3t6 ? §ii^^6^eH(^esP,r'

sou, Lang, King, Knight, Cotton, Stubbing, Richardson, Cussen, Ooleman, Palmer, and MacNicoll. Mi* J. Wood will utapii t eJ[o y r.the^civU l ian^. ,„,

/ A deputation, consisting of prominent members ofiriendly'societieS, waited „011 the Colonial Treasurer on Tuesday, urging that friendly societies should be relieved by fees^fov registration, actuarial ' investigation, and" official audit, which it alleged, press very heavily on their funds. Major Atkinson", in ' reply, said I the question would have his careful consideration. " •

A meeting of the Waikato County Council was heldatthe chambers, Hamilton East, yesterday. There were present : Captain Steele (chairman) Crs. Wells, Primrose and Graham. The business, with the exception of that referred to under different heads in another part of this issue, was purely of a routine nature, Power vv as given to the sub-registrars of dogs in the county to, destroy all dogs unregistered, the absence of a collar being evidence that registration has not been effected. A number of accounts , were alsd passed for payment. , " ,

.At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, yesterday, before Mr North croft, R.M., R. 8. Brown, of the Nottingham Castle Hotel, was charged with selling liquor on a racecourse with-, out a permit from the licensing com-" nrittee. His Worship inflicted a fine of 20s and costs. The following civil cases were heard : W. Cummiug, v. W. A. Clarke, claim £20, judgment reserved till next Court-day ; F. Gauclin, v. T. W. Cooke, claim £18, judgment for amount and costs ; Hay, v. Wheelan, claim £20, adjourned.

The delegates' of the Wellington Chamber oi (Jommeicc have submitter! to the Minister of Justice proposals -which aie deemed necessary in any alteiutiou of the banluuptcy lciwt>. The chief points aio these; to vest the adniinistintion of bankrupt estates m an official assignee ; to withhold a discharge from any debtor whose estate does not pay a di\ idend at least 10s in the pound, unless the debtor can show sufficient cause for his -failine, the bin den of proof being placed on him ; to rendei the law, as far as possible, deterrent of insohency ; to vest bankruptcy juusdiction in two judges, specially appointed for that duty. A joint committee has piomised to consider these

suggestions. Oapt. W. J. Barry, the well-known lecturer on the colonies in England, and the friends of the Claimant, made his first appearance on a Hamilton platform on Tuesday night, at Le Que&ne'b Hall. The attendance was good, considering the shortness of the notice, and all pieseut went away delighted with their evening's entertainment. The lecturer described many of the strange incidents of his iifty years' life in the colonies, in a clear and forcible, yet simple style, that fairly won the sympathy of his audience. But perhapb the most interesting portion of the address was that which dealt with his adventures while at home, the cold reception he met at the hands of Sir Julius Vogel, his lectures as an unpaid agent, his meeting with Louis Biveis, Roseberry and Braybrooke, his interview ■» ith the Claimant, the publication of his book, his escape from the Tay Bridge disaster, and the receipt of a letter from the Queen. During the evening the lectuier also referred to his visit to Te Aioha, which lie pronounced to be the most promising looking goldfield he had ever seen, and he had been at almost every goldfield in Australia, N< j \v Zealand and California. He had taken up a claim theie, and would in all piobability go there to reside very shortly. Captain Barry will lecture in the same hall to-night, and we can safely u'commend all who desire a genuine evening's eutertainmeut to go and hear him. On Saturday he will appear at Cambridge, where, we have little doubt, he will also meet with a hearty reception. The captain, dining his stay, has received outers for a large number of copies of his work "Up and Down," which has received numerous flattering notices from the press of England and the colonies, and is excellent reading.

In the Legislative Council, on Tuesday, several bills Aveic advanced a stage, and the Auckland Harbour "Boaid Bill went through Committee. In the House of llepiesontatives, on the same day, m reply to a question, Mr Dick said tlieGovernmeut were watching with interest the outcome of the establishment of an Agricultural College in Lincoln, Canterbury, and the result of that institution won Id guide them as to the propriety of takmeasures to e&tablish similar institutions in other parts of the colony, fair George Grey considered the reply unsatisfactory, and in order that he might urge the necessity for making provision on the estimates for the current year, he moved the adjournment of the House. He took occasion in the course of his remarks to condemn the proposal of the Government to introduce the polecat and ferret, as being animals dangerous' to life. Major Atkinson said the debate was being carried on by an abuse of one of the rules of the House. He thought meinbeis should take the assurance of the Government in good faith. The Aliens, Act Amendment Bill, and the Sheriffs Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. On the motion for the second reading of the Licensing Act Amendment Bill, Mr Weston said ho would move in committee tliHt the old mode of appointing licensing commissioners be reverted to. Mr Sutton spoke to the same effect, suggesting as an alternative that county councils should perform the duties of licensing committees. He complained of the great exSense of the present system. Mr Fish epiecated the elective principle, and complained that the act inflicted great injustice upon the licensed victuallers. He also condemned local option. Mr M. W. Green supported the act of .last -session,- and, Mr Barron thoughiiti was premature -'to' express an opinion as to" its, wor !• ing. Mr ;Connolly supported the .motion. He> contended 1 that no respectable publican was Jprejudiced by its provisions,, but, he was opposed to the employment of barmaids, and> also < ta ' elective committees. An amendment ,by Mr i Stevens to refer the bill to a select committee was .supported by^f.Messrs, Bracken ,an<J .George. Mr "LevestaVri ' supported' the' "•'bill. ' * ''He thought thS'bestway to.reinoye the evils connected.. with' .public-houses was to dp away -with all restrictions On the sale of iliquoriiyMfc ■ J Watt condemned /the <act, fand urged* the; removal of -(restrictions t pn ■jthe "liquor' traffic: : Messrs Thomson, an cl Steward thou'glit the term of pffic ( fe of ,'th'e committees; too Mr .Macandrew suggested that the bill should be read a "second titije^ aud .therj referred to a select committee 4 , .and Mr c-Steveri.B withdrew his'aWeiidtfilßlti^dflsl&ats^derstaridingJ Mr Pick, in, replying^-'declined ,to" ' allow j "miAee. l/The-billjivajVread-asecbnd'time/ 8 anctorderecusp^be Jcoinmitted- that^day? for&iighi^ ,Supply^Biil.for; OTagea.* 'VjOr^th.e-niotioiii',l6^ ;going ,nsot