THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1902. A THOUSAND BOERS FOR NEW ZEALAND.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1902, Page 4

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1902. A THOUSAND BOERS FOR NEW ZEALAND.

A Wellington telegram published in the Dunedm "Star" says:—"lt is stated here that the Hon. Mr Seddon is in negotiation with the Home authorities in reference to taking a thousand Boers into this colony for settlement on the land. It is not unlikely that a plebiscite .of members of Parliament will be shortly taken on the subject." Our Dunedin contemporary thereupon sounded the members of Parliament for that city and found that they were favourable to New Zealand receiving Boer prisoners under Imperial custody until the close of the war, but opposed to their introduction as settlers. This, we believe, will be the general sentiment. About nine months ago the Imperial Government made overtures to the Australian Federal1 Government and the Government of New Zealand for permission to intern Boer prisoners in these colonies. In the case of New Zealand, the Great Barrier Island was first suggested as the place of confinement, and afterwards Stewart Island was named. The Cabinet, following the example of Mr Barton, Federal Premier, declined this request. We think that was a mistake. Stewart Island is a favourable place for the location of Boer prisoners until they can be returned to their .homes The island is healthy, escape would not be easy if the camp were well

guarded, and the prisoner, could be cheaply fed. The introduction of a large body oT Boers as settlers is a very different matter. They are not a desirable da.ss iof immigrants, and

we have no large surplus of good

Crown land for their occupation. What there is we want ior our own

people. The chances are that many of the Boers would find their way into the labour market aud cause disturbance. Expatriated from

their own country, seething with discontent and hatred of their conquerors, they might give us a good deal of trouble before they finally settled down. Africa is a wide field, with infinitely more space for settlement than New Zealand. The

Boers are well adapted for the pursuit of the pastoral industry under the conditions of life prevailing there, and restoration to their homes or to • some similar territory set

apart for their occupation in Africa is the natural solution for the difficulty that has arisen through the prolongation of the war. We doubt whether any proposal was ever made by the Imperial Government to de-

port Boer prisoners to this colony as immigrants, although it is not unlikely that the suggestion for their temporary confinement here has been renewed. In any case, we feel assured that the Premier will adopt effective measures to safeguard the interests of the colony in the matter.

The Hon. J. McGowan, Minister for Justice and Mines, attended the A.R.C Summer Meeting at Ellerslie yesterday, and in the evening left "on the s.s. Waiotahi for the Thames, accompanied by Mr Jackson Palmer, M.ELR., for Ohinemuri. Mr McGowan will remain in the Thames district for about a fortnight.

On Tuesday afternoon the lady superintendent of,the Auckland District Hospital, on behalf of the nursing staff, presented Dr. Tracy JR. Inglis with a handsome silver ink stand, in recognition of the high esteem in which he is held by the hospital staff. Dr. Inglis is going into private practice in Auckland, and he carries with him the good wishes of the institution in which he has so successfully carried out the duties of resident medical officer for the. past two years.

A large deputation of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce met the Hon. J. Carroll at Gisborne on- Tuesday in regard to the requirements of the district. The speakers urged the more speedy prosecution of the Gis-borne-Karaka railway, the completion of the stock track to Rotorua, and other matters. Mr Carroll, in replying said that the. Government could only go as far as its money woukl allow, and that during the last two years the colony had incurred a very heavy burden in connection with sending away contingents to South Africa," etc. The Government were forced to reduce their employees just now, but the Government looked on it as a temporary cessation. In the very near future public works would resume their usual swing of activity. Mr Carroll spoke very hopefully of the dairy industry on the East Coast, and promised that the Government would foster it in every possible way.

A short sitting of the Police Court yesterday, morning- was presided over by Messrs W- Beehan and H. S. Brabant. A sailor named Edward Gaggs, on a charge, of using indecent language, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. George Billingham, a bluejacket from one of the warships, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Constable Robertson and damaging his tunic to the value of 20/. accused was fined £1 on each charge, and was ordered to pay the cost of the damage to the tunic. A first offending drunk was cautioned and discharged. Mr J. Ismay, of the well-known shipping firm of Ismay, Imrie and Co. (the White Star Line) and Miss Ismay, are at present in New Zealand. '^Mr Ismay is taking a trip for the benefit of his health, and has taken advantage of his opportunities to see some of the resources of the colonies. Mr Ismay is accompanied by a relative, Mr Geoffrey Drage, who was from 159.3 to. 1900. member for Derby in the House of Commons. Mr Drage is an M.A. of Oxford, and a barrister of Lincoln Inn and the Middle Temple. From 1891,1894 he was secretary of the Royal Commission on Labour, and in that capacityvisited many European countries and the United States. In 1894 he was elected a vice-president of the International Congress on Accidents at Milan. In 1897 he was a member of the International Congress on the Housing of the Working Classes, at ■Brussels, and in 1900 of the' Congress on Poor Law and Charity, at Paris. Mr Drage has published many works on questions affecting labour and the poor. A short sitting of the Police Court this morning was presided over by Messrs J. Calnan and J. Bruce, J.P.'s. Two first offending drunks were convicted and discharged, and John Hughes, for a second orrence, was similarly dealt with. Alexander Lodge, "for using threatening behaviour, was cautioned and discharged. Charles Armstrong, for being found by night without lawful excuse on the premises of the LeylandO'Brien Timber Co., was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. It was state., that accused, who slept in the mill building, threw away a lighted match, whicii ignited some boards,- the fire, however, being suppressed without any damage being done. Peter Huff, for assaulting John Larsen, was fined 10/, in default 24 hours' hard labour. Accused stated that he had been invited in for a drink by Larsen, who refused to "shout" when the bar was reached, and accused accordingly struck him.

A telegraph office will be open at Kokitika racecourse ou Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th January, from noon to 5 p.m. The Ferry Company notify excursions to St! Helier's Bay and Rangitoto Island to-morrow. Our Waihi correspondent wires that a man named Edward Hall, a driver, broke his leg there last night by slipping on a stone. Dr. Guinness set the limb. A special sale of furniture and furnishinig goods is advertised for tomorrow at 11 o'clock by Gabriel Lewis at his mart. Remarkable disappearance of all dirt from everything by using Hudson's Soap. Reward: Purity, Health. Perfect satisfaction by its regular daily use, Phosphor-ton for pale-faced, anaemic girls. Makes pure rich blood and builds up the system. The ideal tonic. Ask your storekeeper for it. —(Ad.) Boys' Galatea blouses—lmmense assortment and special value at Smith and Caug-hey's, Ltd. —Ad. For boys' and gent's straw hats of every description, be sure and visit Court Bros. ; 2/11 hats for 1/," 3/6 for 1/G, and 5/G double rimms for 2/11. — Ad. * Impure water causes bladder troubles—WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is invaluable. Debility, loss of appetite, energy and vigour cured by Eccles' Phosphorton. Great nerve tonic. Chemists and storekeepers sell' Phosphor-ton.— (Ad.) Gents' summer clothing—Smith and Caughey, Ltd., are offering exceptional value in alpaca and silk dust coats, khaki, white drill, and flannelette suits. —Ad. For ladies' and children's sin art sunshades, try Court Bros. Ladies' from 1/11 to 30/, cJUudren's from 1/.— Ad. Tell your friends how good a tonic you have proved Phosphor-ton to be. Your kind recommendation will be appreciated by them.—Ad. Special value —Boys' all-wool serge knickers from' 1/11. —Smith and Caughey, Ltd. —Ad. The correct form corset is 'the S.L. Prima Donna straight-fronted. Court Bros, have just received their first "shipment. Corsets to fit all figures. Ad. For loss of appetite, energy and vigour Eccles' Phosphor-ton is excellent. Great nerve and brain food. 2/6, 4/6 6/6. From chemists and stores. -(Ad.) Rushbrook & Bridgman announce a great cash sale, of summer stock to commence to-morrow (Friday) morning. Goods in all departments are to be cleared at greatly reduced prices, and buyers of drapery and clothing will do well to pay an early visit to their establishment. —Ad. Wonderful value in hair brushes, manufacturers' samples, from 3d each, at Court Bros.—Ad. Boys' Norfolk suits —Smith and Caughey, Ltd., are showing a splendiu range in this style with plain or strap and buckle knickers.—Ad. Any tonic will do you some good, but Eccles' Phosphor-ton will do the most good. It is the greatest nerve tonic of the century.—(Ad.) To-morrow will be your first opportunity this year to get a pair of those white kid gloves with, black points, 1/11 pair, at Court Bros.—Ad. To Cure a Cold in One Day: Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure; 1/14- The genuine is stamped "L.8.Q." Agents, Sharlaud and Co., LH.. Auckland and Wellington.

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