The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 1891.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3001, 8 October 1891, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 1891.

Equal ami exact pistire. to all men, . 01 whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political.

Tuii turmoil ami excituient of the election are over, and electors have returned to the usual routine of their daily life. It was from the first a foregone conclusion that Mr Lake would he returned by a substantial majority. Mr Murray, however, in contesting tho seat was acting quite in accordance with law and "his individual rights. The electors have told him that they perfer to trust their interests to tho keeping of his successful opponent. We have a sullicieutly high opinion of Mr Murray to believe that he will take his defeat philosophically, and further that he will give Mr Lake the benefit of his_ political experience, so thai, admitting Jiis fitness for the position, the Waikato may benetit in _ a greater degree than otherwise might be the case. He considered himself better fitted to represent the district than Mr Lake : the electors have proved that the majority of them are of a different opinion. With the exception of one or two fads entertained liy Mr Murray, th e line of political demarcation was scarcely recognisable. Loth were emphatic in condemnation of the Ministry and all their doings, it is true Mr Murray approves oE their native policy, but this question although calling for oarnest consideration, is only of very minor importance compared with the revolutionary fiscal and land policy of tho Government. This, both gentlemen utterly condemned and the electors no matter on which side they voted have done the same. Thero is therefore not the least gleam of light to produco a sunbeam upon which ths Government party can hang the most flimsy exeuso for congratulations. On the contrary wo believe Mr Murray's patronage by liberals lost him many votes which otherwise would have been accorded to him for personal reasons. Suspicion of n particle of sympathy with tho Ball an co baud of revolutionists would have made certain the defeat of the most able man in New Zealand. Air Murray has only himself to thank if ho has been misunderstood. liis refusal to promise allegianco to tho orgauisod Opposition led to the supposition that he was politically unsound, and the appeal for support to him by those calling thomselvos Liberals added colour to the idea. Most of us who havoroached middle ago remember the boast which Sir Charlos Napier made at a banquet just previous to his departure in command of the 13 altic flnet. He said that he would be in Cronsiadt at a very early date. Ho approaelicd sufficiently near to get a viow of tho fortifications and thought discretion was the better part of valour and did not make the attempt. Tho Premier made a boast that the Government party would run a candidate at every bvo - election, He, like Sir Charlos, sent an emissary to discover tho strength of tho fortifications which protected the Waikato seat. This emissary reported such a harrier of common sense and common honesty as existing in the district as t.o render its capture practically impossible. He wisely did not court a crushing defeat, and the forfeiture of .£lO na tin- part of the victim put forward. We are confident that, supposing both Mr Murray and Mr Lake w<-nt to the poll, this would have been tho inr evitable fate of any nominee of the Ballance The first bye-elec-tion baa been fo.;g!;t_. and there can lis .no question, now tho.!; the policy of thn Government is better .mirlers'ocd than at tho time of the election ! of the prevent Parliament, and that dcfe.it awaiU the party in every instance, unles.-; the vacancies occur in the eitics, where most do congregate those who care not who carries the burden of debt and taxation so long as (.heir shoulders are .not galled.

Tlio Russian loan will be devoteel to the c instruction of railways. Tho Bussiau railway authorities have il'-ciili.'d not to adopt the /.on" system, A million busliela ol wheat in li.ik'-ti and Minnesota have been damaged tiy troi.ts. Tho Rev. Kr Spurgeon has recovered "•iillii iently to remove to the seaside at E e;tbourne. The Rev. T. P. Hewlett will hold service in St. John's, To Awumutu on Son.lay. 111 ii October, at 7 p.m. A meeting: of those interested in hiroiioL' a (Jrickel. (■ I>il> in Hamilton will bi; held this enin ;in Tiik Waikato Timi-s Buildings The Ne .v Zealand Shipping Company are having built a steamer of Ii.JOO tons, and capable of carrying 70,000 carcases of frozen Jeep, A remarkable series of stalactite caves have been discovered near Warudari, 141 miles south-west of Sydney. It will take weeks to explore them. Captain Jackson will hold a court of enquiry into the charges made against Mr Charles luck by Sir Walter Buller, in connection with the late Te Aroha election, at Cambridge at two o'clock to-morrow, j The Payne Family, bellringers anil vocalists, will appear at Ngaruawalii.a to-night and Hamilton to-morrow night. Tho prices are only 2s and Is, and as no seats are reserved those wishing to get good seats should not forgot to bo early, as there IS sure to bo a crush. jXIr A. Swarbrick, liquidator of tho Waikato Dairy Company (Limited), invites tenders up to Tuesday, October 27th., for the purchase, in one lot, of tho land, buildings, and plant of tho Waikato Dairy Company (Limited).

The Hon. J. W. Fortescue, in a letter to the Pall Mall Gazette, accuses the Victorian Government of showing a sham surplus. He cites tho refusal of South Australia to contribute to tho cost of tho New Guinea protectorate, and tho New Plymouth Harbour Pioard's default as instances of broken obligations and cheating of creditors. A gentleman, writing from Hull, ill Yorkshire, to a relative in this district, amongst other items remarks "We shall want a good supply of apples this season, as there is likely to be n scarcity in tho Old Country, at least in Yorkshire." Applegrowers in Now Zealand should note this, as tho colonial fruit, when carefully and conscientiously packed, and reaching Homo in good condition, always commands a good price. Mr John Scott, of Pujcerimu, met with an accident at Cambridge yesterday afternoon. He was driving his mother, and when near Mr Soutcr's store, in Dukestreet, tho horse commenced to kick, and eventually cauio down, throwing Mr Scott out He received a nasty cut oil the head, which was stitched by Dr. Colmey's assistant, Mr Cheesman, aftor which Mr Scott was able to proceod hjimo. Mrs Scott fortunately escaped with a slight shaking.

The German Chamber of Commerce reports that hardly half the export trade of Creat Britain has been injuredby the events in South America, the Mckinley Tariff, or the discontent in the labour ranks. It is hopeless t>» expect to overtake England in the race for commercial precedence, and they must be satisfied for thp present to keep up the advantage gained during the last twenty years. The Chamber urges tho (iovernment not to depart from a protectionist policy.

The utmost good feeling has pren.iled throughout tho late contest for the Waikato seat, and any littlo excitement that existed during Tuesday has sobered down, and supporters of the two candidates were to have been seen yesterday about Hamilton fraternising and enjoying a little mild chaff. A few jokes have, as u-ual, been got oil'; one wo havo hoard of is worth recording. A post card has been shown us, written in tho wellknown hand of one of the candidates, and addressed to two residents in Ohaupo (one an hotel-keeper) to this ell'ect : ''Good news from all polling places. 1' riends rallying to secure victory to right. Tho 'joker now eoines on the scene ill the shape of a postscript, in another handwriting : " Please supply free drinks to my supporters."

All arrangements have now been completed for the football match to be played ut Hamilton on Saturday next between teams representing tho Upper and Lower Waikato. A good game is expected to result, and it is hoped thero will be a good attendance, as the object to which the proceeds are to be devoted is a deserving one. The members of the Hamilton Brass Land (Bandmaster Muttam) have kindly volunteered their services, and will play selections during the afternoon. No extra charge will bo made for the admission of buggie j . The following will represent Upper Waikato : —Corbov, Gribble, Hammond, Wright, Lowden, Hume. Gillett, Bayly, Rvburn, Quick, Macky, .Tolly, Crnickshank, Peacock, and Quinn. Emergencies : Reed, Williamson, Hopkins, and Clarkin.