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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 7441, 12 August 1895, Page 3

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THE OUTSIDE WORLD

A cable message in Saturday's issue stated that France had secured the Conaulnto in Fez, and that England and Spain were arranging for a naval demonstration off Tangiers for the purpose of securing tha same result. What the message should have conveyed was that France had won the concession of a Consulate at Fez— that is to say, the privilege of keeping an official representative there to watch French interests—and that Spain and England had determined to have a similar concession. Fea is the capital of Morocco, and has about 140,000 inhabitants. The country is practically unknown to Europeans, and estimates of its population vary so strikingly that they range from two and a-half millions to nine and a-half millions. The form of government is the will of the Sultan for the time bbinjj, absolutely without any check whatever in the shapa of law, either civil or religious. There are said to be five thousand Christians (of a aert) in Morocco, the remainder of the people being composed of sects whose theological differences are principally comprised in the attitudes assumed during the recital of prayers.

When ifc is said that there is no check to the will of the Sultan, it is understood that rebellion is not burred. There is nearly always an insurrection of some kind on hand, for the tribesmen of the interior are turbulent, and occasionally kick over the traces. When fighting takes place the heads of the killed and wounded are cut off and salted down as trophies. There are at Fez tons of pickled heads accumulated in this way. Possibly the tribesmen in the mountains have their stores of similar articles. The last addition to the pile of heads at Fez was made in June last, when four waggon loads reached Fez from Marrakesh, an inl&nd district where much fighting has taken place recently. The information here given as to the last lot of salted heads is taken from a Router's telegram which was published in London on June 4th, and the following extract from that message will throw a side light upon the condition of the country :—

The heads belonged ta Bahampa tribesmen dtoapitnted for their oharo in the insurrection which the Sbereefian forces have been engaged ia suppressing. The heads wore in bad condition when they reached Rabat, and were re-salted at that place, the work being done by Jews under compulsion of the Government.

On Saturday we suggested caution in accepting these stories of the wreck of the Catterthun which went in the direction of proving coolness and discipline after the ship struck. In common justice it is only fair to admit that the later messages seem to conclusively prove that there was snch coolness and discipline. It is the more pleasant to say this from the fact that the praiseworthy conduct of the crew reflects credit upon members of a race so despised, that it is none too common to find Europeans willing to speak even truthfully of them. To hate Chinamen is so easy, if one gives way to the prejudice against them found in so-called "Christian" countries, that it is not to be wondered at if their virtues are either denied or belittled, and their vices exaggerated. But to those whs can rise above that frame of mind, and reach that higher sphere where courage and fidelity displayed by perions of any color, race, or religion can be welcomed as something to the credit of Man as Man, the new 3of Chinamen behaving brayely, and displaying true manliness, will be satisfactory proof that Shakespeare was right when he said

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

Of course, it ia a hard saying—" All ye are brethren"—especially if one happens to hare doubts as to the truth of a great deal which passes for truth with the majority, for in some aspects the Chinese appear almost a3 much cut off from humanity generally as the chimpanzee does. But the peculiar part of the affair \3 that the hardness of the saying is felt most by those who profess to believe it a revelation from the Deity. All the Christain sects, from the highest to the lowest, are bound to believe the

Of one blood hath God made all the nations of the earth, yet race hatreds are sometimes so contagious that Christian sects do not escape, and members of them muster in their thousands to hear a Reeves bellow against Japanese or Chinamen. Even sceptics admit, grudgingly perhaps, that they are akin te the despised races, for whether we accept the creation theory or the evolution hypothesis, certain it is that we are all member* of one great family. But the sceptic is not so illogical as tho believer if he hates Chinamen, for he is not called upon for an unreserved assent to the '• Golden Rule," which is, by the way, of Chinese origin.

Having worked off a little academical philanthropy, it is becoming to admit that what America has done in the direction of backing up England, in demanding the punishment of the scoundrels who killed the missionaries in Kucheng, is simply splendid. Philosophy is one thing, and the right to live another. The poor ladies who were outraged and murdered by Chinese villains had as much right to live in China as their murderers had. And although some Chinese " anti-foreign league " has been imitating our antiChinese leagues hore,and stirring up the people, the result being murder, those" who allowed themselvos to be persuaded to homicide should be punished for their slaughterings. And if cannon and bayonet, as a means of reading them a lesson, be opposed to theology, then theology must stand in the background while cannon and bayonet do their work if necessary. This is no doubt inconsistent with what has been said in the preceding paragraph. Of course it is. Tha* is the big trouble in this world, that one must be inconsistent to live in it at all. We must not be too hard, therefore, even on Beeves, when he roars out his dislike of foreigners. No doubt it is right in theory to love all mankind, but sometimes it is expodient to do a littlo shooting. At all events, whether this be so or not, it will be well to leave the question in suspense til! wo_ have avenged the murders of the missionaries.

In recent references to the live cattlo trade between these colonies and Great Britain, we expressed the opinion that the solution of most of the problems raised in connection therewith would be solved by the building of special vessels to carry sheep and cattlo. Such vessels are constantly running between America and England, carrying live animals for the London markets, and there i 3 no reason why such steamers should not be available to our shippers. On the 22nd of last June Messrs Harland and Wolff successfully launched the twin screw steamer Georgic from the northern end of the Queen's Island, Belfast, The new vessel, which has been built for the Oceania Steam Navigation Company (Limited), and is intended to run in their cargo and live stock service between Livorpool and Now York, is the 34th steamer constructed by Messrs Harland and WolJl: for the White Star Line, and is the largest cargo steamer afloat. Her tonnage is about GSBO net and 10,000 gross. She will be fitted for the accommodation of about 900 head of cattle on the upper and bridge decks, and will in addition have permanent stalls of a most perfect kind for a large number of horses in the centre of tho upper deck. The machinery for the yessel, which has been constructed ia the engine works of the builders, con-

sists of two sets of triple expansion engines of the most modern type. The vessel will be fitted throughout with the electric light.

Owing to pressure on our space to-day we are compelled to hold over reporta of tho hospital and Charitable Aid Board meetings, nnd also some correspondence

Tleforennoa were made at the Cathedral services yesterday by the Bishop of Waiapu aud tho Jiev. J.. ?. to the Chinese miissiiore of the raieaionrvrieH, and fit the conclusion of tho evening servina Mr Th'irp played the " Dead March " from " Saul."

A barefaGod robbery ■aras perpetrated at tho Clarendon Hotel on Saturday night. Two seamen bo'.onaing to thu eohooner Hio, named Frank Milaon and William C<midgran, were in company opposite the post office about 10 p mi,, when Milaon rras obst-rvud by gotne cabmou to enter tue hotel, take a coat from a hook snd bring it out to hie mate. Hβ then returned for another coat for bin own use, and the pair got into a bus and drove away to tho Spit. The affair was immediately made known to the licensee, and a telephone message aant to Constable Harvey at the Spit, with the result that within the space of half-an-hour both men were sifely under look and key. They were brought before Mr Tarnbull, S M., this morning and charged with the theft. On the application of Mr Oresswell, a remand wae granted till to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

v/o regret to have to record the death of Mra Taylor, wife of Mr J. Taylor, dyer, of Hastings ttceofc, who died at Dunedia la&t night. Ihe deoeiaed lady went to th.Ht city, aocompanied by Mr Taylor, a few weeks ago to undergo an operation. This was performed on Tuesday last, but unfortunately has resulted in death. The sorrowing relatives, inoluding Mrs <F. D. Btisaoo, of Hastings street, who is a daughter of the deceased lady, will have the sympathy of a large oirole of friends. It is probable the body will be brought to Napier for interment.

Two firit offending drunkards were brought before Mr Turabull, 3M., this morning, Had dismissed with a caution. — JL prohibition order was issued againßt Desiro Versohaffelt, to have effect in the Napier distriot and at the Western Bpit Hotel.—William Green failed to appear in reply to the summons calling upon him to explain why he had not complied with an order of tho Court for the payaient of 7s Cd a week for the Bupport o4 his two infant children. He was ordered to pay the amount in arroirs, £3 17c, or to go to Gieborne gaol for fourteen days; also to enter into a bond of £20 and find two sureties of £10 each, in default two months' imprisonment in Napier gaol.—On the application of Mr Cornford, an order was graated against Abruhnm .iiazlitt for the payment of £9 in compliance with an order of the Court for the maintenance of his wife, the defendant also to enter into his own recognisance of £30, aud find two furetiea of £15 euoh, in default two months' imprisonment —James Panlon, for abreaoh of the borough by-laws in allowing impure water coming from his premieos to flow over the footpath in Tennyson street, was fiaed £1, aud costs da (Mr Bainsbury for oomplainant, T. Waterwortb, and Mr Creeswell for defendant).

Owing to the demise of their late manager, tha Dresden Piano Company annouuoe on our second page a grand olearing sale of all their Napier htack of instrumenta at prices which should lead to a complete quittance. Insp6otion and comparisons solicited.

Father Orogan preached last evening at St. Patrick's Charoh on the proposed union of the Catholic and English Churches. Hβ dealt at length wiih the separation effected during the reign of Hemy VIII, caused through Oraniner, Arohbiahop of Canterbury, sanctioning the King's divorce from Catherine. Fcom that he went to the question at issue. Two conditions, ho said, were put forward by tho English Church in the event of the union taking pUce, via, that the ministers of the Anglican Church be accepted aa daly ordained, and that the vow to celibacy of the priesthood be waived. These conditions, howevor, involved matters of faith and morala, which the Catholics could not accept, and the only means by whioh the union could take plaoe was by the introduction of the faith into the hearts of the people. Tho history of Proteataniem, Father Grogan said, was a history of divisions and variations, and he likened the followers of other churched to the builders of the Tower of Babel.

John M'Guinness, an employe of Mr W. E. Blythe, was oharged at the Magistrate's Court this morning with the theft of two pieces of tweed, six collars, four shirts, pair of braces, pair of gloves, and tie, of tho total vrtluo rf £i 10e. Mr Blythe'a evidence was to the effect that the accused had been in his en-ploy for a fortnight only, having been engaged on the strength of good testimonials. On Saturday evening he was observed to leave the shop with a parcel in his possession, when Mr Blythe intercepted him, and took him into his private office. There accused waa asked what he had in the parcel. He repliod thai it was tweed whioh he was taking away to get made up for a customer. Mr Blythe then confronted him with a charge of theft. Accused at once admitted his guilt, pleaded that it was his first offencs, and asked for leniency. The police were oommunioated with, and M'Guinaess was given into custody. A subsequent examination of the acoused's effects revoaled the other articles named in the indiocment. A plea of " Guilty " was returned, and Mr Oreaswell, on behalf of the prisoner, asked for a week's remand to permit enquiries to be made as to the character previously borne by M , Guinness. Mr Turnbull oonourred with the application, aud granted it accordingly, instructions to be given to the probation offloer to prepare a report for Monday next.