FRIDAY. AUGUST 27, 1886.

Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 201, 27 August 1886, Page 2

FRIDAY. AUGUST 27, 1886.

I Events are moving rapidly in Eastern Europe, and the Russian coup d'etat in Bulgaria, which at first threatened nothing more serious than an internecine struggle between the partisans and opponents of Prince Alexander, now seems likeley to develop another RussoTurkish war and a tremendous struggle for the possession of the Balkan Peninsula, involving perhaps several of the other Great Powers. The ques-

tion of peace or war is in the hands of Russia, and there is too good reason to fear that her voice will be for war. Ever since she was baulked in the last Turkish campaign, Russia has been waiting her oppor-

iv ity for making a fresh descent on the Balkan provinces, and it is a moral , certainty that her agents have created . that opportunity by inciting the revolutionary movement in Bulgaria. The very marked assiduity of the Czar's Government of late, in establishing friendly relations with the different Powers interested, is even a more | ominous symptom of intended mischief j than is the equipment of tlie Black j Sea ileet, or the recall of Russian naval and military oflicers. Ap- | pear.mces indicate that, as the j result of Russian diplomacy, the goodwill of France, the neutrality of Germany, and tlie co-operation tf Austria have been secured in carrying out the Russian policy in the Balkan Peninsula. By piecing together various scraps of information, we may obtain a pretty correct idea of how these ends were achieved, and by what means. First, Austria had to be "squared," as being the most formidable rival of Russia for a potential voice in the Balkan provinces. The interests of both Powers demanded that a strong Slavic state should not be allowed to arise in Eastern Europe, and there was at once a common standing ground supplied. Russia's hope lies in keeping the Balkan States weak and divided, and Austria would be easily persuaded that her only means of preventing a disruption of the empire was by supporting the policy of Russia. The recent meeting of the Emperors of Austria and Germany was probably the occasion when Germany was won over to the same view. Prince Bismarck has a personal dislike to the Battenberg regime in Bulgaria, and he cherishes some vague ambition of being able some day to unite the Crowns of Germany and Austria, so that there was just sufficient motif to obtain the great Chancellor's assent to the scheme which has come to fruition within the past few days. The scheme in question doubtless embraces proposals for the partition of Turkey; but that pail of the plan may be allowed to wail— all parties to the plot being satisfied meanwhile if the I'anslavic movement receives a decisive check.

l?anslavisin is something more than a dream, anil a proper understanding of the movement would supply the complete key to the present European situation. Curiously enough, Russia has done more than any other Power to awaken the ambition tor a united Slavonic, and weld together in bonds of common desire the Rouiiians, Bulgars, and Serbs with the Slavonic people incorporated ill the Russian and Austrian Empires. The last Turkish war was undertaken by Russia ostensibly at the call of Russian Slavs, eager to avenge the Turkish atrocities on their brethren in Bulgaria, and that campaign aroused a great Panslavic enthusiasm. But when English diplomatists took advantage of that enthusiasm to favour the erection of a strong Slav state, Russian policy at once changed. The Servian invasion of Bulgaria, incited for the purpose of breaking up the growing union, had quite the opposite effect, by proving the military capacity of the Bulgars, and the ability of Prince Alexander lo be the founder and head of a formidable nation ; it therefore became necessary for Russia to try other tactics, and hence the present revolution, which is clearly intended to supply the pretext for " armed intervention." Should such intervention now take place with the approval of Austria, it will show the Slav nationalities that their professed friends have at last thrown off the mask. Already the Hungarian Government are reported to be " furious " at Russian treachery in the matter, and unless Austria plays her cards very cautiously, the result of the rude shock to the Panslavic idea may be the disruption of the dual empire. Russia, however, is not deterred by any such apprehension, and appears resolved upon carrying out her programme. "Armed intervention" on her part being only a euphemism for invasion, Turkey will be bound to resist it by force of arms, and the situation is therefore justly viewed by the British Government a.s being of the gravest character. Unless England is prepared to see the partition of I'urkey carried into effect, she must hold herself in readiness to take the field in opposition to a powerful tripartite combination, and in defence of her old ally. English public sentiment will never allow a repetition of that " bloodiest chapter in the book of t i me "—the partition of Poland. While therefore the.best offices of the English Government will be directed towards the preservation of peace, they will also make vigorous preparation for the imminent contingency of taking the field in defence of the integrity of the Turkish Empire, and in the cause of humanity, honour, and civilisation.

Captain Edwin wires: Bad woathor approaching. Same indications as wirod yesterday. Glass rise, and weather con tinue very cold.

" W.J." has forwarded us 10s 6d for the Shilling Subscription Fund.

Sir Goorge Grey's movements aro undecided, but it is probablo that he will leave for the Kawau this evoning. Ho will return to town again in a week or two, and it is not unlikely that ho will then address a meeting of tho inhabitants of Auckland.

Our weekly prico list published in another column Bhows a reduction in flour of 10s per ton since Friday last.

We understand that the differences between Mr J, E. Pounds and the other Patetore proprietors, arising out of the recent arbitration, have boon amicably arrangod, and that the intended appeal against the recent decision in tho Supreme Court has boen therefore abandoned.

About 10..10 this morning a long procoseion of constables ond mon-of-war sailors filed down Queen-street en route for the wharf. The sailors, eighteen in number, were the men captured by tho polico to whom thoy had been reportod by the captain of the U.S. vessel of war Mohican. Upon arriving at tho wharf, one of tho North Shore Ferry steamers was engagod to tako tho men on board. Tho wholopnrty appearol pretty goodhumourod the only trouble with the sailors boing that the members of tho force drclined to accede to their request—to be allowed to " miaten" a littlo prior to going on board Tho Auckland police nottod £54 by this transaction, and like Oliver Twist, somo of them are still wanting "somo more." _As the sailors had morely over stayed their loavo, they will not be great sufferers boyond boing compelled to pay the bounty of £3 pethead.

Mr Wade, architect, acting upon instructions from the Governmont Insurance Department, has prepared plans of new and handsome offices, to be erected on tho site of Shera's Buildings, Queen-street, out of the £4,000 vote authorised by Parliament for that purpose Tho building is to be of three stories high, giving accommodation for the insuronce offices on the ground floor, while the other floor will bo subdivided into offices for letting to the public. Specifications are now being prepared, and probably tenders for the work will soon be called for.

In our obituary column will bo found tho announcement of the death of SorgeantMaior Hazoll, at the comparatively early age of 52 years. The docea?ed has for some time been suffering from a painful and dangorous malady, which laid him aside from duty, and necessitated the appointment of a deputy drill instruotor to the Royal Lancers—a corps which owe their efficiency to Sergeant-Major Hazell's able tiition. The deceased was twelve years in tho British Army.

In Chambers this morning Mr Justice , Gillioß granted an imior for tho winding up , of tho Bright Smilo (Coromandol) G.M. i Company, and also a furthor order appointing MoritzSamuel Leers Official Liquidator I Mr Leora to give security to (ho amount tf £201). A motion for letters of administra- I tion iv John Donald McLeod (decoaeed) was allowed to stand over, while a motion for writ of injunction in Tainorii Aratapli v. Puteto Hika and Others, (o restrain defendant from continuing to cut down timber on Omauiiu was ordered to stand ovor ponding Uic filing of a further affidavit. lie tho Now /.oil.ind Smelting Company v. J. D. La Monto, Mr Campbell, for tho plaintiff Company, moved for loavo to issue a writ, and hi servo the sumo out of the colony. Tho loavo asked was granted, de'enco to bo filed within two months after sorvico, and action to bo tried at tho first sitting of tho Court nftor tho expiration of tho two months.

Mr A. McLeod has applied to tho Crown Lands Board for permission 1 to mino for manguneso on land occupied by tho Bay of Islands Coul Company. It was agreed that the applicant be informed that Uio Board hud no objection, provided tho consent of tho Company, who wore lossoos, wore obtained.

St. Goorgo's Hall, which was rocontly destroyed by firo, has been again erected by Mr A. (J. Lee, and is to be reopened on Sunday next. Tho hall is woll lighted, handsomely decorated, and comfortably soatcd for 600 (but has room for 700). Tho Hon. G. \Vald< gravo takes the oponing sorvico. No doubt tho friends holding services there from Sabbath to Sabbath will bo cheered on Sunday by seeing a very largo attondanco.

A mooting of tho creditors of A. G. Rood, builder, which was to havo been hold to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum.

Tho Government declino to aecfept tho resignation of AJr Brewer, Land Purchase Officer at Auckland, stating that thoy havo no charge against him in connection with tho Stark purchase

A protest has buon colored against Taipo, tho winner of thoSupling Stakes at thorooent Plumpton Park Coursing Club mooting, on tho grounds that ho is over ago and tho conditions with regard to his podigroo wero not givon at timo of entry. Tho directors of tho Club havo gone into tho matter, aud it has boon decided to procure cortuin evidence from tho South. There is v probability of another mooting boing hold nt I'l.unpton boforo tho conclusion of tho season.

Tho Minister of Public Works has wired us follows to Mr W. F. Buckland : -"The Government having entirely divested itself from all control o ( this road, cannot undertake any work involving its maintenance without ro-oponint. tho whole question, which it is considered very inadvisable to do."

Councillors Aiekin, Burns, Dignan, La Roche, Evans, and Way mouth ro ire from tho City Council at tho present timo. Messrs Aiekin and W'ayraouth arc disinclined to ro enter tho Council.

Throo fires reported from tho South, viz : —B. Cholson'i seven-roomed house at Ashburton, Mrs Hobo King's livo-roomed liouso at Avonsi'V, and house, shop and bukehouso of W. Smy the, at Oamaru, all doj< troyed. Insurance*! : i'-lUil Colonial : £275 Australian Mercantile Marino, and £180 Liverpool, Loudon and Globe.

Tho cricket match, Australians v. Past and Present Cambridge, ended in a draw. Tho Australians mado 371) in their first innings, and when time wis up tho match was undecided.

Tho enlargement of St. Barnabas' Church, Mount Eden, cost £100. Mr A P. Wileon was tho architect.

Owing to tho U.S. war-ship Mohican being under sailing orders, and so many men missing, Boyd, tho pugilist, oould not obtain pormiseion to como ashore, wnd tho boxing mutch with Donovan, therefore, did not tako place.

Thcro was again a largo attendance at Mr Wright's meeting in St. Androw's Church lust night. Groat interest was shown by nil, as evinced by noarly tho whole congregation staying to the after prayor mooting, and many inquirers remained to spoak with Mr Wright. To-night's meeting will bo tho last ono of tho mission in St Androw's Church, and tho subject of discourse will bo "lie that belioi'eth on tho Son hath otornal lifo." A collection wi'l bo tnkon up during Ihe mooting, as proviously nnnouncod.

It would soom that Mr Locke Richard son, tho American reciter, baa not much prospect of being so successful in Sydney as ho was in Auckland. A recent issuo of tho "Bulletin" stated that Mr 11. G. l'uikor, Canadian poot and reciter, delivered tho famous "Christinas Carol" to an audience that was certainly ''fashionable," but equally scanty. Mr Parker's effort is a truly wonderful ono, ni:d ho is singularly successful. But whut can ho do in Sydney ? Ui less ho comes out in " burnt cone " ho has no chanco.

To the Editor : Sjr,—"Sufferer"' is right. It is because " so much furniture {dint has been 'blown together' at starvation prices" is con.-igned to auctioneers and forced on this market that so many hands have been and aro out of employment in tho cabinet and upholstering business, many of them having boon forced to leavo for Australia in search of work good workmen, a credit to our city. Thoso men would have been in full wo'ik up to this if thero had been a protective duly of say 30 per cent, on upholstered goods and bedroom furnitu 0. Of courso mirrors, iron bedsteads, and cane seated chairs might remain at present duty, us thoy can be manufactured to mueligruutir advantage in England, Amorica, and tho continent. No country can show a better variety of woods than we can for bedroom furniture, and yet ovcry month thero are lareo sales of imported goods. A meeting of thoso interested should bo hold to prepare a statement on local industries, to bo 1 lid beforo Parliament nt next pension. Foreigners aro taking advantage of tho moderate duty, and continental goods nro being introduced, which in a short time will kill some of our local industries. Is this colony, secured at such tremendous cost to tho British nation, o bo of greater commercial bonelit to foreigners than to our own people ?— Yours, etc , Employer

Tho storm experienced recently at Dunedin and neighbourhood was tho severest known for a quarter of a contury. The Ilaibour Board Engineer reported yostorday that soundings showod tho bar to have shifted 700 or 800 foet to soaward, having from 15 to 20 inches less water on it than beforo, but -till showing 2-f.J foot at high water at high tides (poor tides), and 2li£ at spring tides. Tho works, which had stood tho test well, sustaining but little damogo, wero evidently producing effects in the desired direction. Tho opinion was expressed by most members thut when tho works woro completed the bar would moat probably bo swept to sea altogether by tho scour.

An accident which might have boen attended with very serious consequences occurred on the Eden Terrace Road leading to on Thursday evening, about half-past four o'clock. A cart laden with timber, belonging to Mr Smith, and drawn by one horso, camo curcoring down Edon Terrace without a driver, threatening destruction to everything in its way. It passed every obstruction all right, howover, though there were several narrow escapes. Tho runaway horso continued his headlong career to Morningsido, whoro tho Rev. Mr Hasolden mado an effort to stop him, and did so. Tho horso started again, howover, but at a slowor paco. Mr Glover, of Avon dalo, then gavo chase, and riding in front of tho frightoned animal, succeeded in stopping him.

Tho concert in connection with the Youncr Mon'a Association of tho Mount Edon Congregational Church was woll attended, considering tho bad stato of tho weather and the worse condition of the roads. The following programmo was curried through with great spirit, and fully kopfc up tho good character of these pleasant reunions :—lnstrumental, piano (four hande), flute, violin, and organ, Missos Kemplay and Henton, Messrs Komplay (2) and Hookey ; song, "Tho Old Cathedral," Mrs Eady (this was tho gem of the evening and was deservedly encored); duet, " Elfin Call," Miss Kemplay and Mrs Mears ; song (selected), Mr Cox; duot llute and piano, Messrs Edmiston and Harbutt; song, " Come Dorothy," Miss Kemplay (given with much '.spirit. The vocalist being encored responded with "Twickenham Ferry"); eong, "The Little Hero,' Mr C. 11. Murray; duet, "Excelsior," Messrs Shalders and Hookey ; selection, "Spring's Delights," Mr Frith and Family (oncored) ; song, "The Conquerors," Mr I . Harbutt ; duot, piano and violin : Miss and Mr A. S. Kemplay ; duet, " What are the Wild Waves Saying?" Misses Thompson ; piano solo, selection from Beethoven's Sonata Op. 14, Miss Cox (beautifully played, eliciting an encore) ; song, "My Lass and I," Mr Hookey; vocal quartette, " Wreathe Ye the Steps," Miss Co.v, Mesdames Eady, Mears, and Smith.

A handsomoly illuminated address, prrsauted by tho touchers of tho Mount Albert Wesleyan Sunday-school to Mr J. T. (Jarlick, on tho occasion of his retiring from tho oilico of superintendent, held tor 17 yours past, was on view in tho window of Messrs Murray and Sponcor to-day. The address refers in complimentary terms to Mr Garlick- fidelity and ability in SunduyHchool work, and expresses gratification at tho fact that, although tho rocipiont is retiring from his official position, ho still Intcn Is to dovote hisenorgks to another form of Christian work.

Professor Carrollo's annual competitions in gymnastics, etc., commonco this evoning with the contest for tho championship, for which the medal is presented by Captain Skinner, of tlie Victoria Rifles. Tho competitions take place every ovening for about a wcok, and tlioy will bo followed by tho usual public display and presentation of prizes.

Tho public should ho warned against a now imposition that is at present being carried on. A smooth-spokon "drummer j calls at private houses and oll'ora for sale what ho correctly terms a surprise packot This is offered for tho small sum of 2s, and ia stated to contain stationery, also prizes of various values. Tho vomlor pitches tho usual romance about tlie woman across tho way getting a prize worth 255, but candidly warns tho probable purchaser that of course all cannot got such wins, and perhaps her prize would not prove of such valuo. When tho exit is tnlcon, tho package upon being opened is found to contain about (id worth of second-rate envelopes and paper. Tho prize, it is noodloss to stato, issoldom V_lu)ior2s3. Similar tricks !o this have been tried on before, but prompt exposure soon settled tho game

Attention is called to the ' corrected advertisement, in our columns of this issue, in roforonco to tho complimentary danco to tho Now South Wales Football Toarn,which is bo held on Monday evening noxt at tho City Hull. ("lontlemon only can obtain tickots, without invitation, by applying for Iho same to any member of tho Committee.

Wm. Martin, an old settlor of Invorcargill district, hus boon soutenced to a year's hard labour for poisoning tho horses of a neighbour, who had married Manii's daughter against too father's wishes.

Tho Napier " Evening News" publishes tho following, having reference to a outtcr built by Messrs Curr and Sons of Auckland. " The Navals havo lately expended a considerable amount of money in cleaning and [minting their splendid boat. As sho now lies in tho shed kindly lent by Mr Balharry, sho is Npokon of by judges of naval architecture as a model of beauty that can hardly he beaten in tho colony. If sho bus not been used as much as sho should, somo of tho membors show that they know how to tako car..- of a boat, and also that thoy valuo tin; present of the citizens of Napior."

It is said that the new municipal build ing. J ill course of erection nt Christcburch aro unstable,and show i-igns of giving way. Throe independent architects havo been commissioned by the Mayor to examino the buildings, and report to tho City Council.

It was decided by tho Crown Lands Board, in answer to an application from Mr Smith, to havo a report prepared on the suitability' of certain lands at Oinaru for pcrpotual leasing. Tho surveys of the Great Barrier and Matakoho blocks have boon completed, and those lands will bo offered for salo.

To tho Editor : Sir,—According to lost night's Stak, tho Government is going to assist mineral prospectors to open up tho West Coast goldliolds by giving thoui frio passages to Big Bay. Having in view the immense benefits many countries havo derivod from its mineral rosource-i, and bolioving New Zealand is rich in minerals, I cannot believe that the Government intend merely taking mon to tho West Coast and there leaving them without anyone to assist thorn oi oolioct information from thorn that may bo of immonso valuo to tho Government and country. Knowing that a great many miners and prospectors have little or no knowledge of geology, mineralogy, mining, or assaying. 1 would suggest that tho oovernment send, say two or threo mon with n good practical knowlodgo of tho above sciences, not only to give tho prospectors any and every assistance, but inspoct all likely places, and report to tho Minister of Mines generally on itt mineral resources, the oost of which would not exceod v few-hundreds,and might prove a grand sourco of wealth to tho country.—Yours, &c , Miner.

Alfred George Heed, a bankrupt,"mado a statement to tho Olficiul Assignee in Bankruptcy to-day:—"l have carried on the business of a builder for tho past sovon years or thereabout. 1 began without cipii.il. I was formerly in the employ of a timber Company. Having a contract offered to mo, with tho prospect of othor work, and my omployors being willing to supply materials on credit, I loft my employment, and started on my own account. For four years I paid my wuysatisfactorily. Aftor that timo I began to fall behind, and this stato of things continued till last Oetobor, when I comprom sod for fis in (he £. with all except tho Timber Company roferrod to and my creditors for household suoplios. Tho Timber Company consontod to wait, but 1 never consulted the household creditors to whom I owed about £17. These nro now shown in my pres'ont schedule 1 continued to deal with tho Timber Company on credit, and havo dono so throughout. 1 paid by instalments as much as I could from tho moneys and tho progress payments of contracts on hand from timo to timo. At the timo of tho composition, I owed them £227. Twelve months ago I purchased n pioco of Williamson's land at Kemuera for £450. 1 paid £100 ca-h out of money I had by mo, and tho balance was left on mortgage at 5, percent. The principal and interest now stand* at £354 7e Oil. As far us 1 know no-io of my creditors know of tho transaction. Last Nuvembor I owed tlio Timbor Company, as balance of a run ning account, tho sum of £207. They wanted that money, and 1 hadn't it to eive. 1 proposed to give them a soeond mortgage for tho full amount over tho property referred to. They accepted, and the deed was executed Since this transaction I have had further dealings with them, and tho balance duo on that account is £41. I estimate tho value of tho Kemuera proporty at tho price 1 gave for it, viz., £450, and tho two mortgages amount to £501 7s Gd. Tho unsecured debts amount to £141 8-> lOd. My assets consist of household furniture, which has been valued at £50 3s, and somo stock in tho workshop, worth about £6 I have disclosed evorything I possets in the nature of assets. All tho account of my business I kept was a wages memo, book, and I kept tho vouchor for'money paid away, but have no record nor moans of showing what profit or loss thcro are on any of my contracts."

The following presents of books, otc , sent to Mr Wltlioford's ofllco for tranemls ion to tho man-o'-wor Mochlcan, ahow that our American vlßitora are not to dopart without receiving for iheir ship's library a variety in literature-, whioh will alTord Inßtructlon and recreation f.ir the men while at sea. Achoiooßelertion of publications nos been forwarded, most of wlii h are poifectly now. That there was a goodly r.umb.r n ay be.) mined fromihefact that a cart bad to bo engaged to convoy tho paokaaea to tho wharf. Parcel-) of books and journola were received from Mr Ho.iton (Knuipthorno, Proaaor, Hid Co.), Mr J. Klsher, Mr A. Watson, Mr Groin. Mr Richardeon, Scripture Gift ABSOfiation, and othorß.

Members of tho Auckland Amateur Opera Club are notified by advertisement that a riroa3 rehearsal will bo he'd at Ablots Optra Homo. on .-'nturday, August 23. commencing at 7.30 sharp, thoy aro also requested to bring back copies cf "Los Cloches do Ccrn vile." This opera will be troducod by tlm c ub for the first llinoon Wednesday. September 1. Seats may be booked at Messrs Kldd and Wildman's, Victoria Arcade Piiccs, dress cirelo, la ; stalls, 2s Gd ; pit, Is. The committee a: of paring no cxpciise in their endeavour to place this opera on tho boards in a way which will do tho club ores' it.

A dramatic entortainmont will take place at Otahuhu on Monday, Soptember 6th, in aid of tho funds of St, Peter's Ohur..h, Onehunga. Tho piece BOlrcted for representation is a dra 1 a " Clouds and Sunshine." After the drama songs and recitations will be givm by a number cf Onehunga amateurs. There will bo a select tlauco at tho close of tho performance.

& fact not generally known—That we do nit make any chargo for cutting out garments In any stylo from twooda purchased at our o-tubllshment.—A. Woollams and Co, Sydenham Houso, Grey-Btrect.—( \dvt.]

It will bo seen by advertisement oleewhore that tho Taranaki Provision Co. havo jußt received a pr me lot ot bacon and hams and oilier at tide a, and wi.l oiler them to thepublioata vo-y low price.

Tho Soptcrnbor number of the " New Zealand Farmer' ia now obtainablo at oil booksellers', and at the publiohlng office, _tar Bu.ldings, Bhoitland-f-treor. Tho following are somo of tho articles it contains:—A practical papar on How to Sink Wolls, continued from last i-suo ; Method in Farming ; Barbodwire Fencing; Soluble Fertilizes; Kerry Cattlo (illustrated); Wool Washing ; Tho Vnltu, of Bran ; Pas'ttro for Cowa ; Judging of Cattio by Handling; The Skin ot the Hoi so ; Agrloultiir il Notes from Otago; Trelllsing Grapo Vines (illustrated): Fruit Houses (illustrated) ; Condense I Grape Juice for Wine-making ; How to Consliucta Cheap Urdenhouae ; Remedies against Codlin Moth ; Ashes for Fruit Trees, etc , etc. Tho Apiary Department ia very full and intrestIng, In the Poultry Columns aro critical reports of tbe Napier and WcPington Poultry Shows, with some capital illustrations of pure-bred fowla. The leading article is on Hallway Reform. TheSpeoial Industries department oontains a useful article on the Culture of Arrowroot (illußtrated). The Home and Household oolumns aro full of Interi Bling storioß for young and old, besides useful information of all lends on domestlo mat'orß. For full table of contents, soe bills. Annual subscription, 103 ; single copy, Is.