The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News and The Echo. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1901. THE RESURRECTION OF ENGLISH LIBERALISM.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 129, 1 June 1901, Page 4

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1901. THE RESURRECTION OF ENGLISH LIBERALISM.

For the causa that lacks assistance, T?or the wroas tnat needs resistance, Jor the future tn tha distance, jnd the good that we oan do.

In one of the "Imaginary Interviews" contributed by the author of "Dodo" to a current magazine, Lord Rosebery laments pathetically over the loneliness of a "sheepless shepherd." "We have," he says, "the unique phenomenon of the total disappearance of a party. Scotland Yard, I am told, has been unable to get the slightest clue as to what has happened to it." The satire but slightly exaggerates the truth. For many, years the Liberals as a political party have been drifting hopelessly to anarchy. At the Khaki election last yeai% one half of the party was afraid of success, and the other half did not venture to hope for it. In the House of Commons since the election, they have displayed the same lack of cohesion and the sfame division of interest*. For all effective purposes, as a political fighting machine, the Liberal party in England is so far paralysed that it may for the time be conveniently described as dead. Yet is it impossible to believe that this political phenomenon really proves that the people of England have absolutely lost faith in Liberal principles. The party is unpopular; but it has lost the confidence of the public through lack of judgment and through its inability to observe the signs of the times. The disappearance of the great man who for half a century had guided its destinies and expressed its faith left his followers withoul a chief strong enough to compel submission to his decrees. They were broken up into small sections,, each following its own leader and raising its own cry. The party that had survived .even the Home Rule disruption was divided upon every great question of the hour — Socialism, Education, Ecclesiasticism, Temperance, Industrialism. .

In this chaos of disintegration, the only fraction of the Liberal body which preserved a consistent attitude and psodxiced a permanent impression was composed of Little Englanders. In season and out of season, the few Liberals who regard Empire as an encumbrance and confuse a Parliament with a vestry meeting, posed before the people of England as the only true .representatives of the original Liberal faith. There was no party discipline to check them; no leader sufficiently strong to neutralise their baneful influence. "The straitened creed of Manchester —a half-hearted acceptance of the mission of the race —could not permanently satisfy any majority of the people of Great Britain." In the eyes of England, and before the world at large, the Little Englanders foisted their- creed upon the political party to which they claimed to belong. Long before Mr Chamberlain made his famous remark about pro-Boers and traitors, Liberalism, in the popular estimate, had come to mean the policy of negation, of acquiescence in the disruption of the Empire, the Conservatives were not slow to seize their opportunity. Mr. Chamberlain and his friends saw more clearly the -direction that popular

opinion was taking:; and on the rising' tide of .Imperialism the Conservatives have floated themselves for the time into unassailable pre-eminence and security, Vet it is well to remember that the result of the* Khaki election moans only that the- people of England will support the party which to them represent. Imperialism; and to the same extent and degree the downfall of the Liberals and their temporarily helplessness are chiefly due to the narrow minded and unpatriotic doctrines of the Little England section, with whom the great body of Liberals have weakly allowed themselves to be identified.

Still there are signs that public opinion is "rowing more discreet, and that in a short time it will be possible for electors to discriminate between the Little Englander and the Liberal Imperialist. One of the most encouraging features of this reaction is the establishment of an organisation specially devoted to the task of advancing the Liberal view of Imperialism. The Imperial Liberal Council is only a year old; but Its influence is already wide, and constantly extending. The creed of-the members is expressed in the assertion that "the Liberal party ought frankly to adopt, as.the basis of its future work in the constituencies, an advanced policy of social, administrative, and constitutional reform at Home; the consolidation and ultimate federation of the United Kingdom with the colonies; and the firm and efficient maintenance of Imperial interests abroad." One of the chief objects of the Council must be to show the electors that Imperialism as a creed is not by any means monopolised by the Conservatives; and that the Little Englander is as obnoxious to the true Liberal as he is to Mr. Rhodes. When once the people understand that the new Liberalism includes full recognition of the Imperial responsibilities und duties of England, the Liberal party will resurrect. Even from the Conserva-

five point of view this consummation is desirable; for the task of governing- a great country without an Opposition is always dangerous. But the long-delayed reorganisation of the Liberals will be doubly welcome to all those who, like the Liberals of these colonies, believe in the

necessary permanence aud truth oi the great principles of reform, aud progress, and freedom.

Captain Edwin advises:— North-east to east and south gale.: glass full; heavy rain; sea and tides high.

Monday next, the birthday of H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York, is to be observed as a public holiday throughout Queensland. Telegraph ollices will be closed between the hours of .10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Ordinary holiday arrangements will be observed" in New South Wales on Monday, 3rd. Telegraph offices will open from 8.30 till 10 a.m., and 6 p.m. to S p.m. Operators will be in attendance in head office all day.

During the month of May 201 births and 07 deaths were registered in Auckland city and suburbs. Of these 87 births and 31 deaths occurred in Auckland: 3 births and 1 death in Birkenhead; 13 births and 4 deaths in Devonport: 6 births and no deaths in Grey Lvnri: 4 births and no deaths in Mewmarket: and nine births and 3 deaths in Parnell.

The following is the return of deaths registered in Auckland district during the first five months of the years 1599, 1900, and 1901, showing a remarkable decrease for this year: —1899 (January 1 to May 31): District of Auckland, 440; borough of Auckland, 245. 1900: District of Auckland, 458; borough of Auckland, 232. 1901: District of Auckland, 3f>2; borough of Auckland, 157.

The Finance Committee of the City Council visited the abattoirs to-day, with the object of deciding whether to rebuild in the present position or on another site.

News from Samoa states that a Samoa native named Pupu was hanged by the authorities on May 2, for the murder of a Chinam-an named Ah Loo some time ago. He and another native killed the Chinaman, Pupu cutting his throat and throwing the body into a ditch. The execution took place on the western point of Mulinuu. Pupu in his last speech declared that he died unjustly.

Yesterday afternoon several members of the Royal Commission on Teachers' Salaries, at the invitation of Mr. John . Bollard, M.H.R., paid a visit to. the Devonport School, and spent an hour in and about the buildings. They were much interested in the kindergarten work in the lower school, the children being1 put to work by the teachers at basket-mak-ing- in the presence of the Commissioners. The boys' workshop was also visited, and some of the members expressed surprise at the small amount of subsidy, paid to the committee in aid of the technical classes by the Education Department, as compared with the. amount granted for similar purposes in the Southern provinces. The Commissioners present were: Mr. Tom Mackenzie, M.H.R.; Mr. M. Gilfedder, M.H.R.; Mr. Lethbridge, M.H.R.; Mr. Morton, inspector, Wanganui; and the secretary to the Commissioners, Mr. John Bollard, M.H.R., accompanied the party, who were received by the chairman of the committee, Mr. 0. Mays, and Mr. Armstrong, the headmaster.

To the Editor—Sir: "Reception Committee," good on you. I am proud to see there is yet backbone in Auckland, although it takes a lot to raise it. Auckland, like old Rip Van Winkle, is surely waking up and not going to sleep forever. The tone of the committee's last meeting is quite refreshing, and I willingly subscribe my 10/ to" its expenses.—l am, etc., R.M.— [Our correspondent encloses the subscription named.]

The official trial of the Harbour Board's new oil launch Kuaka took place on Thursday morning, when an hour's i full speed trial was run. The guaranteed speed of ten knots was. comfortably performed to the satisf action of the officials.

The funeral of the little children burnt iv the fire at the Graud Hotel will leave St. Andrew's Church at 2 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday). A short service will be held iv the church at 1.40.

At the special meeting of the City Council last evening, Mr Alfred Kidd said that, unless rain came before Monday next, the water for lifts would have (o* be cut off, and that notice to thii.t effect had been sent to the people using lifts in the city. He urged the Council to at once consider the .question of the scarcity of water* but the Chairman (Cr. Dignan) mled that no fresh business could 'be taken at the meeting.

Owing to the alterations in the arrangements: for the Duke of York's reception, the Auckland Cycling Club have decided to hold their Sports Carnival on Wednesday, June 12, instead of the nth, as previously advertised. A first-class programme has been prepared for the gathering, and competitors are reminded that entries for all events close with the. Sports Secretary (Mr p. Crozier) at the Club rooms, Newton, this evening. At a meeting of the Club last evening, it was decided to invito all visitinp cyclists to make use of the club rooms during the reception week.

By section IS of the Workers' Compensation Act, mortgagees, etc., are liable, tinder certain conditions, for accidents occurring to workmen employed on or about any land or building, vessel or other property over which there may be a mortgage, and the worker's claim takes priority of a mortgagee. The Ocean Accident Company, of 14. Shortland-street, announce they are prepared to insure mortgagees against such risk.

The annual general meeting of the Auckland Horticultural Society is advertised to be held in the boardroom of the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company, 109 Victoria Arcade, on Tuesday, June 4th, at 7.30 p.m. All persons interested are invited 1o attend.

At a meeting- of the Wellington Employers' Association it was resolved to co-operate with the Canterbury Association in the wrork it has undertaken in regard to the production of books of business before the Court of Arbitration.

Tn Messrs. Skeats and Bockhaert's window may be seen a two and a half inch ring, the standard gauge for road metal of the English Roads Improvement Association. By it are samples of road metal taken from in front of the shop. The contrast in size is very striking, and City Cotincillors should inspeel the ring and samples.

A very pleasant ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the factory of Mr. G. H. Powley, when Mr. F. M. King, late manager, was made the 1 recipient of a very handsome oak Cutler's writing desk. The presentation was made by Mr. Powley on behalf of the employees in conjunction with the above factory, Mr. King1 having severed his connection to start in business for himself. The recipient siiitably replied in feeling terms, thanking all for the kindness shown. The desk is for the time being on view in the window of the Tonson Garlick Company. Ltd., Queen-street.

On Friday evening next Mr Grogan, the African traveller, will deliver a lecture in the Choral Hall on his adventurous journey from the Cape to Cairo, through the heart of Africa. The lecturer has a high reputation as a traveller and explorer, andastheleetm-e is to oe in aid of the new School for Maori Girls in Auckland a crowded house is looked for.

The Auckland University Music Students, on the motion of Mr W. W. Kidd, have decided in gratitude to the Chairman and- the College Council for the iise of the fink room and the piano, to amend the rule relating to admission to membership, so as to admit professors, registrar, students and exstudents of the College.

Cochrane & Son announce an important auction sale of residences on Monday next, consisting of four convenient dwelling-houses in Upper Queen-street and Liverpool-street.

Owing to the very large nuriiber of applicants for "Quick Harmony" instruction (see advertisement) during last week Mr Leo Carri has extended his time for taking fresh pupils for full courses till Thursday, 6th June. The instruction lasts five weeks, thus finishing all pupils at uniform dates; and as this is a season of festivities some such accomplishment on the piano should be most useful. Apparently this system has been the most successful thing for some time. It is said the way learners play a waltz and accompany a song in a week or two (some did not know a note) is astonishing, and certainly the Auckland testimonials on Mr Carri's walls support the assertion.

Gent's mackintoshes, immense assortment, from 21/ at Smith and Calighey's. —Ad.

Just arrived from best Scotch makers boys' oilskin coats, 8/11. —Smith and Caughey.—Ad.

Linen oilskin coats, extra light weight, walking out, 19/6: riding cut, 22/0. at Smith and Caughey's.—Ad.

Poncho capes,'very light weight, 7/6 each, at Smith and Caughey's.—Ad.

Oilskin coats, direct from best Scotch makers, 10/9, 12/6, 14/9 to 27/ C—Smith and Caughey.—Ad.

Boys' mackintoshes, immense variety, and special value, from 13/6. at Smith and Caughey's.—Ad.

Smith & Caug'liey have a large and beautiful assortment of Arctic down quilts. Large size from 21/. 25/6, 30/, to £4 4/ each; single bed size, 12/6, 14/6, 15/6, 16/11, 17/6 to 30/ each; cot sizes, 3/11, 4/6, 5/11, 7/6, 9/11, 10/6 each.—(Ad.)

To-night. To-night.—The best place for ties in newest shapes and designs is Geo. Fowlds'. The latest in collars, gloves, mufflers, etc., just to hand.— (Ad.)

Large shipment of eider down quilts just imported: splendid selection; very cheap.—Tonson Garlick Co., Ltd.—(Ad.)

White undressed shirts, pure linen, fronts and cuffs, 3/11 and 4/11; special value. Smith & Caughey, Ltd.— (Ad.)

McCullagh and Gower for jackets, large assortment, newest shapes and prices right, 12/9 to 63/; serviceable costumes, latest cut and materials, 15/9 to 42/; smartest fashions, 45/ to 79/6, much under regular prices.— Ad.

Ladies' American boats in all latest st3'les.—Smith & Caughey.—(Ad.)

Boys' school boots, wear guaranteed, 10/9 per pair.—Smith & Caug-hey.—(Ad.)

To-nig-ht. To-night.—Very sf*ci»l line of mackintoshes 39/6. cheaper line 21/ English, American, and Colonial oil coats from 9/6; covert coats from 25/, at Geo. Fowlds'.—(Ad.) Charley's Aunt shirts, new patterns, 4/9: special value.—Smith «fe Caughey. Ltd.—(Ad.) To-night.— Schoolboys and others should wear clothing purchased atGeo. Fo-wlds' Large assortment of boys clothing of all kinds, warranted comfortable and wear resisting.—(Ad.)

Hats and caps, new and up-to-date, easy fitting, light, durable, at lowest cash prices. Smith & Caughey, Ltd.— <M-> " v * 1 Special line of Austrian bentwood chairs now being sold at 4/9 spot cash.—Tonson Gar lick Co., Ltd.—Ad. To-night. To-night.— Really good value offered in all kinds of hard and soft felt hate and travelling- caps, inspection invited, at Geo. FowMs. Special value in umbrellas at all prices. -(Ad.) Flags! Flags! Union .Tacks, Ensigns, Jfew Zealand flags, in all sizes from 2d, 4d, 6d, 3d, lOd, 1/ to 3/11 each. All silk Union Jacks, 2/6 each. These are special value. Smith & Caughey, Ltd.—(Ad.)

To-nio-ht.—Keep off the cold by w€aring heavy underpants, 2/3; singlets, 2/6; natural wool pants and singlets, 3/11; merino singlets, 1/3: pants, 1/b; purchased at Geo. Fowlds'.— (Ad.) We have an immense stock in.flannelettes in ..white, cream, pink and striped, from 33d, 4|d,. .s|d, ; 6id, ,<*d to lOld per yard;/blouse and wrapper flannelettes in all colours and patterns, from sjd, 63d, 7jd to Hid yard. Smith & Caughey's, Ltd.—(Ad.) McCullagh and Gower. Sequin race and other dress materials suitable for the reception; black broche and other silk, 3/11 to 8/11.—Ad.

White Turkish towels, Gd, BJd, load, 1/, 1/3, l/4|d, 1/6 to 3/11 each; coloured ditto, 43d, 6d, B£d, 1/, 1/4|, 1/6 to 2/11 each; brown linen Turks, 1/6, 1/11, 2/3, 2/11 to 4/6 each; linen Huckaback towels. 6d, Bd, 10£ d, 1/, 1/4J, 1/6 to 2/6 each.—Smith & Caughey, Ltd.—(Aa.)

Rush for accommodation: Shakedown stretcher, thick mattress and kapok pillow, only 16/.—Tonson Garlick Company, Ltd.—(Ad.)