The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1885.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 266, 16 November 1885, Page 2

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, Tor the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we caa do.

Once more the war-clouds are gathering, and accounts of actual fighting are now added to the " rumours of wars " which have thickened the air for some time. In addition to the little war which England has entered upon in Burmah, and which is now in active progress, the much-dreaded rupture between Servia and Bulgaria has occurred, which may lead to a general European war. The Servian army is marching on the Bulgarian capital, and Prince Alexander is urging his subjects to offer a desperate resistance to the invaders. Whether or not Russian intrigue was at the bottom of the movement for the union of Roumelia and Bulgaria, this new development" gives an altogether unexpected turn to events and creates a crisis of the gravest kind. King Milan, by his act, has re-opened the whole question of the Treaty of Berlin, and demanded a re-adjustment of the balance of power in the Balkan Peninsula. This he does deliberately, and with a full knowledge of the consequences of his action. And circumstances favour the conclusion that in this action he has been greatly encouraged by hopes of English support. Both Mr Gladstone and Lord Salisbury in recent utterances pointed out the injustice under which some of the Balkan provinces were labouring. A special correspondent's telegram from Constantinople, under date 19th October, says:—" Lord Salisbury's speech continues to give great offence here. The Turks consider it a distinct invitation to the other provinces to revolt*" In his celebrated Midlothian manifesto, Mr Gladstone has the following remarkable utterance on the subject of the Treaty of Berlin :—" The territory promised to Montenegro, and the territory virtually promised to Greece, had not been given; and a full and formal title was thus afforded to any one of the contracting States, whose purposes it might suit, to renew at its pleasure the war in the East of Europe. Other important provisions of the Treaty unhappily still remain a dead letter." That the . Servians were quick to take advantage of these expressions of opinion and statements of fact may be seen from the following extract from a speech delivered by the Servian Minister in London on 23rd September last. He said:— Ido not hesitate to declare that we in Servia regret deeply the late occurrences in

Eastern Rotitnelia. We think it unwise for any nationality in tho Balkanic Peninsula to tear in pioces the Treaty of Berlin, That treaty is certainly very far from perfect, and to no nationality ia the peninsula has it dono greater injustice than to tho Servians. Yet the King of Servia and his people decided to respect it most scrupulously. It boro the signatures of all the Groat towers, and with all its shortcomings it was a fixed, definite, and intelligible basis, on which we all could Bet ourselves to work earnestly to deserve the further and greater confidence of Europe What materially holped to reconcile Sorvia to the Berlin Treaty was just this consideration : Thatthattreatygavepraotioal,thouf> h imperfect, expression to tho great and salutary principle of tho balanco of powor among the national States in tho peninsula. With that principle we had a prospect to form some future day a federation; without it wo have none. (Cheers.) You will understand the aim of the policy of the Servian people. We consider it of vital importance to work with all our might to secure tho balance of power In tho South-east of Europe, It is, in tho first place, in the in* torest of his own people, but, ultimately, also in tho interest of tho independence of all Balkanio nations, that King Milan demands either the keeping up of the skttim quo created by the Berlin Treaty or a new re-adjustment of tho balance ot' power amongst tho Balkanic States.

It must be confessed there is much force in these remarks, but we question very much whether the plan adopted by the King of Servia will secure the end he has in view. Russia and Austria have each their particular aims in the Balkan States, and they have the further advantage of being agreed upon a plan of action j and in the confusion which will be created by the war now commenced, it will be strange if they do not attempt to carry out their intentions. In such event, England is certain to be dragged into the strife. It is with a calculating knowledge of this that the Servians have taken up arms. In concluding his address at London, the Servian Minister said :■ —

Wo set our great hopes on England. To U8 Servians the English people form only one and the same great party—the party of equal justice to all and liberty to all. It was with $oy that the Servians lately read the generous words in which tho srreat and venerable leador of the Liberal party—tho trusted friend of all Christian nations of the Balkans—indicated tho true policy of England with regard to the nations in tho East. From my own experience I can say that the present Premier is acting exactly in the spirit of that policy.

■ The pas^t histoiy of what is now European Turkey fully proves that very little is quite sufficient to cause a general conflagration; and, strange though it may appear, this miniature war between two petty States may lead to a general embroilment, even at the moment when a Conference of the Great Powers is sitting at Constantinople endeavouring to concert pacific measures.

•There ia a good feeling in the mining market about Cambria.-!, and tho shares have been Bold at 22s ex dividonrl. In Karangahako stocks Woodstock aro wanted at Ha Od, aod Kenilworth about 4s. In other btocks Coloniel Banks are wanted at 43s ; Auckland Gas, £11 ; but few if any transactions have taken place. Councillor Holdship, who loft for Sydney by tho mail eteamor on Saturday, was called away unexpectedly. It is to be hoped that in his abaenco tho othor Councillors will not fail to press on the work in connection with Hobsonstreet levels, Cabmen who ire accustomed to loiter up and down Quoen-stroet with their vehicles in search of fares should tako warning by a decision given to-day by the Resident Magistrate. Tho long-ponding prosecution against Robert Ritchie by Inspector Goldie rosalted in the imposition of a fine of Is and costs. Mr Goldio has since issued notices to the othorcabmen drawing their attention to this occasion. The competitive shooting by tho Volunteers for Captain Clarko's champion belt commences on Wodnesday next at S a.m , under tho supervision of Col. Lyon and gtalF, The conditions will bo published tomorrow. From a private letter roceived by an Auckland gentleman from Ireland, wo make the following extract: —" I am told that Mrs Sheehan has returned from Auckland, and is living with her brother, Jamea Brown, at Ballykeating, near Castletownroche, but that she seldom oppoars outside the door. Of course, you know that the trial of Shcohan and Pavid Browne is adjourned to the winter assizos, tb.3 dato of which is not known yet,but will probably bo early in December. Tho authorities would not hoar of Detective Walker going back to Now Zealand yet, as it appears that his evidenco is of somo importance." His Excelloncy tho Governor and Lady Jervois leave Wellington on Wednesday next for Christchurch. The champion punt race which is to take place at Mercury Bay on Dec. l'Jth promises to be a big contest, the first prize being £50. The ontries aro expected to include three from Wairoa, three from Meroury Bay, viz., Messrs G. White, A. White, and Peeblos, and two from Auckland, viz., R, Moore and E. Bailey. Racing punts for the two lattor aro to be built by Mr C. Bailey. For the Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural Society Show, which opons on Friday next, the following entries were received up to 5 p.m. on Friday :—All comors' class, 42 entries; representing 309 exhibits ; amateurs' class, IS entries, representing GO exhibits ; cottagers' claso, 27 entries, representing 91 exhibits ; total number of entries 87, and of exhibits 469. The. Parnell Lawn Tennis Club opened their season on Saturday afternoon with a garden party. Over 300 invitations were issued. There wore only a fow games played, owing to tho uncertainty of the weather. The shed was tastefully decorated with flags, evergreens, and (lowers. Mr Impey's Band enlivened t.ho afternoon with strains of "music, oh, how soft, how swoet." We hoartily wish this Tennis Club (tho oldost in Auckland) a very successful season.

A lady on Saturday afternoon lost hor handbag, which contained two purees with their contents, and also an addressed envelope which contained £10 in single Bank of New Zealand notos. It is supposed to have boen lost in the vicinity of Patteson-street. A liberal reward is offered to the finder. We would draw attention to tho public mooting to bo held this evening in the Baptist Tabernacle at 7; 30, as per advertisement in this issue. Sir William Fox, who has just retui-ned from England, will deliver an address, Riving his iraprossions on the progress and proaent position of the total abstinence question as he observed it during his vieit to Europe, in Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, etc. The Key. Thos. Spurgeon will take the chair. The concert in aid of tho Devonport Navale' brass band, to take place at the Devonport Hall on Wednesday evening, will be under the patronage of Mr VV. J. Huret, M.H.8., and the officers and men of tho Auckland Volunteers. The concert promises to be a groat success. Rev. H. Erwin, recently arrived from the North of Ireland, preached both sermons at St. James's Church yesterday. The attendance in the evening was smaller than usual owing to the heavy downpour of rain. The race for 20 feet open boats at Mercury Bay is not likely to attract many competitors from Auckland, the Auckland rules as to dimensions not having been adhered to. Amongst the Mercury Bay boats will be the I'll Try, one of the Auckland 20 feet boats built before the present rules came into force, and a new boat which White intonds to build and fit out with a 12cwt. lead keel. The Salvation Army Barracks waa crowded at the several devotional services yesterday. Captain and Mrs Burford were present, and took part in the evening service. In the afternoon a large and showy procession, headed by the band, marched along Symonds-street and Kyber Pass to the Hospital, creating quite a sensation j among the inhabitants of the district. The St Matthew's Literary tmd Debating Society meet tonight, when v lecture on " Astronomy " will be delivered by Mr S. M. Herapath. lhe time for receiving the prize essays and storiea is now approaching. They are to be delivered to the Secretary by Monday next, each writer to adopt a motto by which the essays are to be known to the examiners, and at the same time enclose in a sealed envelope name and motto to be opened when the awards are made,

" Ivo " lectured at tho Opera Houso last night tin " Tho Sin and Fall of Man." He assailed tho Scriptural dogma of the fall of man, and maintained, on the contrary, that throughout the ages the career of humanity had been a gradual progression in enlightenment and intellectuality, despite local fluctuations. Several musical selections were rendered in the course of the evening. The Chairman (Mr Dennes) announced that Mr Thps. Walker, of Sydney, might probably arrive in timo to lacture next Sunday, and that Miss Ada Campbell is also expocted from Tasmania on a lecturing tour. Dr. J. M. Moora asks us to mention that ho will be glad to receive donations of objects mounted for the microscope, to supply tho instrument kindly given by tho committee of the Sailors' Rest for tho instruction and recreation of the sailors. Such contributions may bo loft at his residence Lower Symonds street, or. at his consulting roomß, 09, Queen-street. In our report last week on the case Proctor v. Has, a misapprehension was caused by the statement that the amount sued for, £4 19s, was tho value of one pair of spectacles. The claim of Mr Proctor was made up as follows :—"Now, doop concave lons, in gold frame, Cs Gd ; pair of ordinary spectacles, 7s Od i pair of compound cylindrical spectacles, made to order, £1 15s ; pair of deop compound cylindrical spectacles, made to order, £2 10s." Tho dates in tho account ranged from tho Ist April to 10th July, showing the time that had beon dovoted to studying Mr Rao's peculiar visual infirmity, and preparing special spoctacloa to euro it. Mr Proctor explained how these glasses wore much moro difficult to make, and that he kept spocial workmen for tho purpose. The charge made was his fixed price, which, in the circumstances, was reasonable Wo make this explanation injustice to MrProctor,whoßoabilities as an oculist- optician aro of the highest order, and have been exerted in many cases most beneficially, whore the charges wore cheerfully paid, and admitted to bo but light in comparison with tho bonofit received. The Salvation Army Brigado Captain's report of tho Malo I'ripon (late Brigade Homo at Scotia Place for tho week ending Friday, Novombor 13th, is as follows: — Number of meals given for fortnight, 361 ; number of beds supplied, 113; number of persons admitted, 10; numbor of porsons discharged, 12 ; numbor of porsons still in Home, G. Artielcii received : Meat, Messrs Oarratt, Hulmo, Hellaby, and G. Rout, of Union-street. Bread, Mrs Howie, Messrs Waddoll, Kiugsford, and Mr Ford, North Shore. Firewood, Mr Mason, of Ponsonby. Money, Etkin, of Duncdin, £1, and Hobson Corps 12s. Cooked food, Captain Loverock. Milk and butter, Devonshire and Auckland Dailies. Requisites: Firewood and groceries. Gocoral remarkß : I have some good men for light work ; wages no object. One old man is very handy about a kitchen, or anything he may be put ta V rory careful about a place.—(Signed) CaiII'AIN R. LITTLK. Yesterday afternoon tho Key. Alexander Mackonzio, M.A., E.D., preached- an eloquent and impressive Gaoiic sermon in St. Andrew's Chuich from tho 2Sth verse of the 11th chapter of Matthew, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and aro heavy laden, and I will givo you rest." There was a large attendance, the weather being propitious. Tho subject, which was divided into three parrs, was dealt with very ably in nil its bearings. Great stress was laid upon tho absolute necessity of Christ's most gracious invitation to sinners as proclaimed in the toxt being availed of for salvation, which ensured unspoakablo happiness both in this life and in that to como. A. vital union with Jesus formed the oesonco of tho Gospel, and nothing short of being in this inseparable relation to Him could save tho eoul. .1 ust as all the nntedeluvinns not admitted into Noah's ark perished, so all not found in Christ, of whom tho ark was a typo, would assuredly bo lost to all otornity. Formality, hypocrisy, eclfdeception in roligion were oxposed, and earnestly warned against by tho proacher in the application of tho discourse. An urgont appeal was made to tho unsaved to ileo tc tho Saviour without a moment's procrastination. Portions of four Psalms wero sung, Mr John Wilson acting a3 precesstor, and reading out the psalm, line by lino, as usually done in all Gaelic churches. The sermon, which occupied about three-quarters of an hour in ita delivory, was listonod to with rapt attention. Mr Mackenzie, whoso Gaelic is excellent, is willing to officiate in that language whonovor his other engagements will onable him to do so.

Tho members of tho A Battery aro notified in another column that an insnection parado. in conjunction with O Battery, will tako place on!Thur£day next, at 7.30 p.m. All members are requostcd to bo present, as tho number of arms aro to bo taken.

Tho lirst of a aeries of lectures undor tho auspices of tho Auckland Social Purity Sooioty will bo delivered tomorrow evonlng in tho Forpstors' Hal by Dr. John Key worth, of Birmingham. This lecture is intended for man only.

Messrs Smith and Caughoy have received a largo parcel<{ tho nowest r.nd moßt fashionublo thing* in ladies Dolman's Capes, and Visitosin Broche and Ottoman Silks, Canvnsi Cloth, Lnco and Beaded Capes, Dust Cloaks, etc., bcins; too wholo of a warehouse etcok bought at a discount of JO por cent, oil" These trooas aro now on salo at exceptionally low prices.— Avvc.