The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1891.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 290, 7 December 1891, Page 2

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1891.

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The imposition of protective duties upon all classes of produce by New South Wales will bring home to commercial men the importance of Australasian Federation as a practical question. New South Wales, next to Great Britain, is our best outside cus" tomer. According to the trade and interchange reports just compiled, the imports from New South Wales into New Zealand in 1890 amounted to and the exports from New Zealand to that colony were In the previous year, owing to the demand created by the Australian drought, New Zealand exports to New South Wales totalled against imports amounting to

The largest share of the trade with New South Wales falls to the lot of Auckland. Of the 1890 exports, Auckland contributed products to the value of .£264,139 ; Wellington, ; Dunedin, .£96,501 ; and Lyttelton, ;£ 15 2.

The effect of the new tariff upon the produce of the colony may be estimated by an examination of the list of articles exported in 1890, which under the Customs tariff now in operation in New South Wales, will be subject to duty: Bacon, 4,458cwt, value ; hams, i.ooocwt, value .£7,200; bran and sharps, 7,306 tons, value butter, i,oßocwt, value 62 °- ( Tne value of butter exported to Victoria for 1891 amounted to Chaff, 727 tons, value ; cheese, i,Sßßcwt, value 23.7 68 : e §Z s > 8,177 dozen, value ; flour, 5,996 tons, value ( Tfle new duty on flour is £1 per ton.) Oatmeal, 14,9801b, value .£8,116 (new duty £2 per ton) ; barley, 38,019 bushels, value £4.672; beans and peas, 24,583 bushels, value .£4.-39; maize, 287,526 bushels, vaiue £43.3 6 5 > oals » £ T >3°6> 2 93 bushels, value £99,048; wheat, 232,210 bushels, value £33.3 6 °- ( The new duty on grain is iod per ioo'lb.) Onions, i2,4B2cwt, value ,£4,028 (duty £1 per ton); timber, logs, 2,994,i80ft,va1ue£7,703 ; sawn, undressed, i4.6Q7>53 2ft > value £63,312; sawn dressed, 106,872 ft, value £617. (The new tariff on timber is up to 3s per 100 ft according to quality.) Hay and straw, 88 tons, value £364. The other exports to Sydney trorn New Zealand were: Malt, 78,669 bushels, value £20,328 ; hides, 8,263, value £4.71°; woollen piece goods, value £9,613 ; and fungus, 3,245 cwt, value £4)9°5-

The new tariff, however, will seriously hamper the trade relations of the adjacent Australian colonies, although not to the same extent as it affects New Zealand. Victoria and South Australia send a considerable amount of grain into New South Wales, and the definite step that has now been taken in the latter colony towards protection will be regarded with very great disfavour, even by those colonies which set the example. One consequence must be an intensifying of the desire for a total emancipation from the artificial restrictions which have been-set up between people of the same race, occupying the same continent and living under very similar conditions. All the colonies except New South Wales have long been protectionist, and the adoption by the latter colony of a restrictive fiscal policy will undoubtedly remove one difficulty from the pathway of Federation. There was a good deal of uneasiness m the Convention concerning the effect of handing over control oi the Customs to a Federal Parliament, although it could scarcely be doubted even then what the result would .be, in of what the colonies had done individually. Any doubt remainbe removed if New

South Wales, the stronghold and bulwark of Free .Trade in these colonies, fall into line with her neighbours on this question.

When the colonies are thoroughly agreed that Federation is really desirable, a way will be found to accomplish it. For Queensland and South Australia, no less than New Zealand, that way must include taking over the colonial debts with the Customs revenue. Until that proposition has been generally accepted as a basis of negotiation, any talk about federation is idle.

To-day was set down for the opening of the civil sittings of the Supreme Court, but after His Honor Judge Conolly had referred in feeling terms to the death of Sir Frederick Whitaker (fully reported in another column), ho 3aid he understood it was the wish of counsel that the opening should be postponed. . The list of civil cases was then called over. Tho case set down before a special jury. Official Assignee in the bankruptcy of J as. Black v. Mary Black,for an order declaring registration of a certain transfer of land fraudulent and void as against the Official Assignee, was struck out, and the action, George Henry Colegrove v. J. B. Teasdale for £281 5s 7d, moneys received and alleged to be owing, was adjourned till the March sittings. This only leaves four civil cases and a divorce case to be heard. His Honor then postponed tho opening of the civil sibtings till to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Lord Onslow, in reply to the Chrisfachurch City Council's expressions of regreb at his resignation, saya ho hopes tho resignation of hie official position will afford him an opportunity of showing his appreciation of tha hearty reception which has been accorded him ever since he first arrived in New Zealand, and his interest in all that concerns the prosperity and happiness of the peoplo of New Zealand.

Messrs W. Crowther and W. Dinnison were on the bench at the Police Court this morning. Their labours were, howover, not heavy, the business being mainly punishing inebriates. Two first offenders were each n'ned 5s or 24 hours' hard labour in default. William Montgomery was fined 10s, or 48 hours, for drunkenness, and John Cranston 20s, or 48 hours. Two young girls named Helena Wright and Alice Tereea Hartwill were each fined 10s, or 4S hours, for having been drunk and disorderly. James Thomas Truoman, for having no light to his vehicle after dark, was fined 10s, or 48 hours.

A new trade for cargo steamers has lately sprung up in connection with the development of the mineral resources of New Oalodonia. Until very recently the export of nickel, cobalt, and other ores from the French colony baa afforded employment to sailing bottoms chiefly. So much steam tonnage has of late years come into competition with sailers in the carrying trade that even remote New Caledonia is attracting tho attention of steamers of the largest tonnago. In tho early future ifc may be expected that these big carriers will look out for part cargoes of mineral ore at Noumea, with a view of completing their loading at one or more of the Australian ports, and so make a profitable round of it. The a.B. John Sanderson, which arrived at Sydney last week, may be instanced in point. She was out to China and Japan, and proceeded thence to Now Caledonia, loaded 2,700 tons of nickel ore, and came on to Sydney to finish with wool for the Continent. The steamer is one of a fleet belonging to Messrs Taylor and Sanderson, of Sundsrland. Sho is a spardecked steel-built voasel of 3,268 gross.

The funeral of the late Mr Edward Allen, of Allendale, Mount Albert, took place in the Symonds-streec Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. A short service," conducted by the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, was held ab the deceased gentleman's residence, while the after service was conducted by the Rev. J. J. Berry, in Wesley Hall, Pibt-streeb. The Rev. Mr Lee read the concluding lines of the burial service at the grave. As the coffin, which was covered with wreaths, left the ball for the hearse, Mr Forbes Forbes played the "Dead March in Saul" on the organ. The concluding services were witnessed by a largo crowd of friends and acquaintances of the deceased.

The schedule of liabilities and assets in fche bankrupt estate of T, K. Macdonald, of Wellington, i 3 as follows : —Liabilities : Secured creditors, Wellington Trust and Loan Company, £9,870, security valued at £16,300; Colonial Bank of New Zealand, £8,412, security valued at £15,517; F. R. McDonald, £5,007, security valued at £1,000; F. R. McDonald and R. Greenfield, £750, security valued at £945 ; T. G. MacCarbhy (security second mortgage), £450, security valued at£6,130; James Gear, £350, security valued at £1,000. After deducting the secured mortgages, which necessarily appear twice in the statement, the secured creditors show a total of £24,839, against which they hold assets to the value irT all of £31,032, leaving a surplus of £6,193. Tho list/ of unsecured creditors is as follows :—Personal debts, £788 6s 3d ; Maori Hemp Company liabilities Holmes and Bell, estimated at £1,950 ; Johnstone and Co., estimated at £180 ; total, £2,130. Total of liabilities unsecured, £2,918 6s 3d. Tho book debts are estimated to realise £1,400, and the surplus from properties in tho hands of secured creditors £6,193, making a total of £7,593 against unsecured creditors £2,918, or total surplus in estate of £4,674. . A boy named Horace Baker, aged .ten years, of Parnell, broke his leg on Saturday afternoon while playing; with some others in a dangerous spot at the railway bridge which crosses the Parnell entrance to the Domain close to the tunnel. He slipped through the open cross-rails of the bridge, and fractured one of hia legs. He is getting on well under medical care. Considerable sensation has been caused by the arreet of Mr P. A. Scotfc, a wellknown citizen of Dunedin. He took up a run in South Canterbury, bub owing to rough country and rabbits, abandoned it. His surrender appears not to have been accepted, and men wore puD on by the Rabbib Inspector to put down rabbits. This was charged to Scott, and, not being paid, he appears to have been arrested for not doing so. He has been bailed out. That enterprising firm, Sargood, Son and Evven, have just issued to their patrons a blotter, which is distinctly useful and highly ornamental. The cover is a bright piece of colouring. The flags of our country are grouped above a series of views of the various handsome business premises of the firm inthe colony. Inside the cover in sepia is a calender for 1892, bordered with a characteristic view of a New Zealand bush rivulet. The leaves of blotting paper .are utilised for mention of t'omo 6i 'the almost innumerable articles distributed by the firm. Alter looking through even this precis of a catalogue, one wonders what on eartre these large firms do not keep. Tho various branches have a page to themselves, and a variation in the style of printing for each immediately attracts the eye. The work reflects credit on the firm, and also on the Stak lithographic work, where the work was executed. Yesterday the anniversary services in connection with the I-arnell Wesleyan Church were held, there being large attendances at each service. The Rev. S. J. Serpell preached in the forenoon, the Rev. J. Ward, of North Shore, in the afternoon, and the Rev. Mr Joughin, of Hokianga, in the evening.

During last week the exhibition of painting on china by Mrs Burcher's pupils was continued at that lady's residence, Gladatone Road, the exhibits attracting much attention and admirabion from visitors. There were one day as many as 500 viGitors, and the beautiful work exhibited elicited universal praise. The first prizo was awarded by the judges to Mrs Winstone, of Remuera, for a fine tray ornamented with manuka leaves and flowers, on Worcester ware. . Miss Goldie took the second prize for an excellent original painting on a jug. It is intended to offer prizes on a more extended scale next year in this branch of art.

The entries for the Auckland Rowing Aseociation'e Regatta, which is to be held next Saturday afternoon at Pino Island, appeared in our Saturday evening's issue. 16 will be noticed that the entries are very large, and more interest is attached to the senior whaleboats and champion gigs, as a crow from Gisborne has entered for both events. The Southerners will arrive on Tuesday morning. The light-weight crews will require tp.be weighed next Friday evening at the Waitetnata Hotel.

What is going to be the maximum speed of, tho ocean flyers ? (asfcs a New York paper) Mr Norman Monroe's new steam yachii Norwood ■has Tun rings round a Long Branch steamer of 20-knot speed, and he claims for his remarkable vessel a logged apeed of 35 knots per hour for a short) spin. Not only so, but he, has announced that he purposes building an ocean-going vessel with a guaranteed speed of 40 knots. This would moan a run of three days from Queenstown to Sandy Hook, thus knocking the wonderful performances of the Majestic and Teutonic "all to flinders." The tremendous speed of the Norwood has not been a sudden development or an unexpected discovery, but i& ia the result of long and patient) eciontific research, in which Mr Monroo expended £40,000. His yacht—the Norwood—was builb in 1889, and her best speed then was 20 knots. She was remodelled, overhauled, received new machinery, and ia to-day the swiftest vessel atioat.

Miss Amy Vaughan's usual City Hall concert on Saturday evening was again attended by a large audience, the house being well filled in all parts. Aii excellent programme of musical and miscellaneous numbers was submitted, arid the entertainment, as usual, passed off very successfully. Amongst those who took part in the concert were the Misses Vaughan, Travers, Wyniard, Messrs Max Rinkle, Harry Cowan, Hyland, and others. Some of the songs were excellent, especially thoso in the first part of the entertainment, and the farces were as funny as heretofore; Owing to the approach of the Amazons' Southern tour, Miss Vaughau will only give two more concerts in the City Hall.

A panorama of the world will be exhibited at the Wesley Hall this evening. The views include London, Windsor, Paris, America, Melbourne, Sydney, a trip to the Hot Lakes and Terraces before and after the eruption, also viaws of the New Zealand Alpa, Zulu War, etc.

The reservoir is about to undergo one of its periodical cleaneing operations. This necessitates the cutting off of water in Karangnhapo, Grafton, Newton, Mount Eden, Eden Terrace, Ponsonby Road, part of Symonds-streefc, and Newmarket Borough for a few hours to*morrow, namely from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. The matitudinal tub and water wanted for breakfast must, therefore, be drawn this evening.

H.M.s. Opal and the Turquoise of her class have passed into the British navy obsolete list. The Opal, co well-known in Auckland, will probably be now converted into a sailer, and in the ordinary coarse become a merchantman of a class not so good as composite-built 6hips rated a decade ago. By the English mail it is stated that the Admiralty hare given directions for the composite cruisers Opal, 12, 2,120 tons, 2,190-horse power, and the Turquoise, 12, 2,120 tons, 1,990-horse power, attached to the Third Division of the Sheorness Steam Reserve, to be sold out of the Royal Navy as unfit for further service. The Opal was the first composite cruiser of the "Gem" type built for the Royal Navy, having been delivered from the contractors in 1875. Sho cost £102,824, and sorved one commission on the Pacific station and two on the Australian station.

Whafa promises to bo an excellent concert is advertised for Wednesday evening next in the spacious schoolroom of the Tabernacle. Several prominent amateurs take part; amongst wnom are Messrs Musker, Walton, and Kekwick. The programme includes light refreshments to everybody, and the unfurling of the new banner for the school, jusb imported from London, a beautiful work of art. The object for which the concert ie given is to assist the children's festival.

Geo. Fowlds, Victoria Arcade, is now giving special attention to the hab trade, and his stock of flexible felts, straw, and tennis hats is unequalled for variety and value.— (Advt.)

We Simply Defy Competition by selling the finest Teas—Ceylon, Indian, or Blended, at 2s and 2s 6d per pound. Arthur Nathan's Teas are ever fche perfection of the Blender's Art.—(Advt. \

The full stock of summer clothing, hats, shirts, ties, etc., has now been received by George Fowlds, Victoria Arcade, and surpasses anything ever shown before both in variety and value.—(Advt.)

Everybody expresses surprise at the exquisite variety and excellent value in gentlemen's neckties, collars, silk handkerchiefs and braces shown by Geo. Fowlds in the Arcade; splendid choice tor Xmas pre-sents.--(Advt.)