THE ANARCHIST TRIAL.

Evening Post, Volume XLIII, Issue 100, 28 April 1892, Page 2

THE ANARCHIST TRIAL.

It is to bo feared that the Anarchists will be encouraged rather than daunted by tho result of tho trial of Eavachol and his accomplices. We pointed out yesterday the danger lest tho judge and jury might be terrorised into failure to do their duty. This proves to have been tho case. The proceedings in Court seem to havo been of an outrageous character, the prisoners' advocate openly threatening the jury that if his clients suffered capital punishment through their verdict, they would be treated as was tlio unfortunate man Very. It is amazing that so atrocious a contempt of Court should not have been punished by instant committal. The Judge must have been a poor-spirited, weak-kneed creature, who trembled for his own skin, and dared not assert tho dignity of tho Court. The jury, too, were evidently cowed and terrorstricken. They could not help convicting Eavachol and Simon, who virtually admitted and gloried in their crime, but they acquitted the other accomplices, and actually recommended to mercy tho two principal demons whom they had been obliged to find guilty. This was bad enough, but when tho Judgo proceeded, in pursuance of that monstrous recommendation, to pass sentence only of imprisonment with hard labour, instead of a death sontenco, tho Anarchists naturally felt and boasted that they had trinmphod. Thoy had partially paralysed and weakened tho arm of the law, and had shown that thoy could defy and avert its terrors. Perhaps tho most extraordinary feature of tho case is the disclosure that, ia spite of tho supreme necessity which existed to protect Very against Anarchist retaliation, virtually no stops wero taken in that direction. A single policoman watched the place, and that was all. Ho was easily outwitted, and the mischief was done. Its direct effects wero bad enough, but tho indirect effects in encouraging thoso frightful crimes and impairing [ tho public security aro so exceedingly serious, that we are not surprised to find public indignation intensoly excited in Paris against the authorities who have displayed j such disastrous and criminal negligence at so critical a period.

Particulars of threo fatal railway accidents in Australia, the report of last night's mooting of the Yacht Club, a newsletter from Woodville, and lotters to tho Editor, appear on our fourth page. We regret to learn that Bishop Suter has experienced another seizure, and that his state for some time was most critical. Wo are glad, howoverj to hear that the latest accounts of tho right rev. prelate's condition are more favourable. It is stated that tho police have not abandoned the Pahiatua- poisoning case. Since the inquest a great deal of information is alleged to havo como to light, which, had it been available at tbe inquest, would have caused the case to present a much more definite aspect. Eofemng to this matter, the Woodville Examiner says :— " Should Detective Herbert be again investigating tho case, wo trust that all who can give evidence to throw any light on it will do so. It is their duty to themselves and society. They can depend upon it that they will be absolutely protected— that in giving truthful information they are rendering a good service, and one in which they will be upheld by their fellows. The whole community will wish Detective Herbert success in getting at the bottom of the dreadful affair, and even if what is now known was made public, no one could have a shadow of a> doubt as to how it was carried out." The enquiry which the Land Board have arranged to hold into the circumstances connected with the selection of certain sections in tho Wairarapa by Messrs. C. Pharazyn and Elgar will commence at 10 a.m. to-morrow in the offices in Brandonstreet formerly occupied by the Education Board. Following up a recent circular to Inspectors of Police, having reference to the suppression of larrikinisin, Commissioner Hume has just issued a memorandum in which ho says that as it has been found that the nuisance still exists to a considerable extent in somo districts, any non-commissioned officer or constable who fails to grapple with this class of off once will bo at once removed to another station. The Commissioner hopes that this -warning will stimulate tho members of the force to use their utmost exertions to at once stamp out this growing evil. A meeting of creditors in the estate of Messrs. Grooks and Co., bakers, was to have been held at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, but it was adjourned until tho same hour on Monday next. The area of land sold by the Wellington Board during tho present month was 4495 acres 1 rood 12 perches, tho price realised boing .£2911 Is Id. The largest areas wero— 1700 acres (leasehold), Kaiwhata, to John M'Lennan, annual rental £1 Is 8d; 610 acres, Mangaono, to Kjirsti Nilsson, i>757 ; 450 acres, Puketoi, to F. W. Lehndorf, 15s ; 430 acres, Wainuioru, to W. Whatakarari, 585 acres, Makuri, to E. A. M'Cardle, .£433 2s 6d. Mr. A. G. Fern states that tho accounts in connection with the subscriptions received maid of the widow and child of the late Jas. Gimblett (who accidentally inflicted a fatal wound upon himself in December last at the Ngahauranga slaughter yards) havo been audited. The total subscriptions received amounted to jBIII 12s 9d, out of which a portion of the funeral expenses were paid and a tombstone erected. The widow has received iS3S, and J525 has been banked to the credit of tho child, whilst the balance, i>37 15s 5d — remaining after paying jjl 7s 4d for incidental expenses — will be devoted to paying off an oncumboranco on a soction of land purchased by the doooased at Belfast, Canterbury. The committee, and especially Messrs. Fern and Coulston (hon. secretary and treasurer respectively), are to be congratulated upon the manner in which they have dealt with the subscriptions entrusted to them. A contract has boon let by the AgentGeneral for supplying the lantern and apparatus for the lighthouse which is now being erected on Stephen's Island, Cook's Strait. The amount of the tender accepted is .£3600. The lantern will sHow a double flash every 30 seconds, the first of the kind in tho colony. It is expected that the lantern will arrive in the colony abont August next. Mr. E. W. Gotch, of Wadestown, who has a section in the Wellington Special Settlement in the Mangatainoko block, waited upon the Land Board this morning and complained that he was nnable to have itfenced, because his neighbours would not assist. One of the neighbouring sections was, ho. said, held by Miss Robertson, a daughter of Mr. David Eobortson, engineer, and another by a young fellow who worked in a foundry, and he did not think that either was in a position to assist in the ereotion of a dividing fence. Mr. Eobertson also had a section. The Board decided to writo to Mr. Eobertson, reminding him of their determination to forfeit sections if the reqnired improvements were not carried out. A meeting of creditors in tho estate of Charles M'lntyre, baker, was held in the Official Assignee's rooms this morning. Debtor's statement was to the effect that he lost started business in 1886 on a capital of £500, borrowed by his wife on certain property in Hawker-street. For threo or four years the business prospered, but a rise in wages, and another in the price of flour, and finally tbe effeots of the maritime strike, led to losses. In August, 1891, he compounded with his trade creditors for 15s in the £1, the money (£252 11s sd) being found by the chief creditors, Messrs. Aspinall and Co., of Temuka, who took a bill of sale over the plant, stock, and book debts. Messrs. Aspinall and Co. took possession under their bill of pale in December, 1891, and proceeded to realise. He had had no employment since. Debtor's statement shows his liabilities to be £150 to unsecured creditors and £1461 to secured creditors. The largest unsecured amounts are— lsabella M. M'fiityre (his wife), £250 ; G. Thomas and Co., £40 ; and Empire Loan Company, £50. Tho secured oreditors are — Wellington Trust, Loan, and Investment Company, £584; Aspinall and Co., £877. The value of securities is estimated at £1600. Mr. Graham, Official Assignee, stated that he had received a telegram from Mr. Aspinall, asking him to adjourn the meeting until 11 o'clock on Monday next, in order that ho might be present. Tbe meeting was adjourned aa requested.

We learn that Mr. Frank Allen, the general manager of the Commercial Union Assurance Company, has been appointed supervisor for 2sew Zealand of the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, London. The first examinations for this year will be held in Wellington on Friday and Saturday next. With reference to the statement that the New Zealand Football Association is abont removing to Christchurch on account of not being able to obtain suitable grounds in Wellington, a correspondent signing himself "W.W." writes:— '"The Johnsonville and Hutt County Trotting Club's grounds at Johnsonville of from 14 to 20 acres are available for all kinds of athletic sports. Already a large gang of men are preparing the course, and the other part of the grounds will be available for football, cricket, and bicycle riding, &c." A cheque for £3 has been sent to the Treasurer of the Masterton Hospital by Mr. J. C. Andrew, of lea station, as " blood money received for damage done by dogs." New scholarship regulations were adopted at t^e meeting of tho Board of Education yesterday. They provide that scholarships shall Lo tenable for two yean, open to all children under 15 years of age on the Ist of October attending any of tho Boards' schools. The scliolai ships, will be distributed as follows :— Ten or moro scholarships of tho annual value of ,£ls, open to any children attending schools within the City of Wellington ; three or more scholarships of tho annual value of £30. open to any children attending schools within the Wairarapa North and Wairaiapa South counties ; £60 a year or more to be awarded in scholarships within the Hutt and Horowhenua counties, and boroughs cf Hutt, Petone, Onslow, Karori, and Melrose, as follows :—£ls: — £15 a year to bo given if successful candidates can reach the College or Girls' High School by daily train from Porirna or Hutfc, or if they reside at Vogeltown or Kilbirnie ; otherwise, £30 a year. The successful competitor for any such scholarship shall receive the amount of his or her scholarship only so long as he or she shall continue his orher education at any school or educational institution within this Education District, approved by the Board, at which the higher branches of education are taught The Board may in special cases approve a school or educational institution outside this Education District. The subjects of examination are those prescribed for Standard VI., but no scholarship will be awarded unless one-half of the possible nnraber of marks in each subject is obtained. The examination for all scholarships will be held in October in each year, the time and place to be publicly notified. The names of all intending competitors Bhould bo forwarded to the Secretary not later than seven days before tho date of the examination. Yesterday afternoon the accident on the Railway Wharf, by which a coal lumper named Joseph Pearce met his death, formed the bubject of an enquiry before Mr. Robinson, R.M., District Coroner, and a jury, at the Hospital. Mr. W. 13. Tyson was foreman of the jury. The cause of the accident was explained in yesterday's issue. It was stat'-d, however, by two witnesses that the deceased was told to keep away from tho swinging baskets of coal, but ho did not heed the warning. Dr. Ewart, Medical Superintendent, of the Hospital stated that tho caube of death was hemorrhage of the brain, mainly due, he believed, to tho way in which deceased was brought to the Hospital in the cab, the jolting of which probably started, or at least aggravated, the hemorrhage. If a proper ambulance had been used, the man would very likely have been alive now. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, and added the following rider : — " That in the opinion of the jurors present it would be very desirable that a proper ambulance should bo placod and constantly kept ready in some convenient situation near tho wharves, so that persons who may bo hurt may be conveyed to the Hospital without the great risk of further and irreparable injury from the shaking and jolting of cabs and other vehicles." The deceased was about 40 years of age, single, and a native of Dorsetshire, England. The proposal to form a new Bowling Club to secure a green more accessiblo to residents north of Boulcott-street than tho present green in Wordsworth-stroet, was discussed at a meeting which was held at the Occidental Hotel last night. There wero fourteen persons present, and Mr. G. S. Cooper occupied the chair. Mr. W. Lambert explained that the initial steps towards securing a green more convenient to bowlerß resident at the Thorndon end of the city was taken two or throe months ago, when a committee was appointed to enquire for and inspect whatever sites wore available at that end. As the only ones offered wero too narrow, the subject was hung up, but quite recontly a ground that was in every way adaptod for the purposo reqnired had been offered, and tho mooting had been called to determine whether it should be secured. It was situated on the hill fronting Cliftonterrace, at the back of Mr. John Jack's residence, was well sheltored, afforded room for a green about 110 ft square, besides tho necessary buildings, was perfectly lovel, and only required a 10ft iron f onco along Talaveraterraco. The ground being of rocky formation, earth would require to be takon out and filled in again with proper soil, &c. Mr. Lockie, the owner of tho property, had offered a 27 years' loase at a rent of £50 a year. It was estimated that the ground could bo put in playing order by next season for about .£3OO, and that there would be no difficulty in getting 100 members to join the new club. After dismissing the question of ways and means, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. H. J H. Eliott, seconded by Mr. CD. Barraud, that Messrs. Lambert, Cooper and J. C. M'Kerrow should form a committee to issue a prosrjectus, obtain a list of intending members, and prepare a report on tho subject of ways and means. This concluded the business of the meeting. The committee intend to carry out the terms of the resolution without delay. The storm continued in full force last evening, when it was a perfect blizzard, yet there was again what must under the circumstances be considered a wonderfully good audionce at tho Opora House to witness the repetition of " Jane." The clever and witty production elicited roars of laughter, the admirable evenness with which the comedy was played calling forth round after round { of applause. "Barbara" was also much appreciated. The double bill will be repeated this evening, for the last time but one in Wellington, and--it is perfectly safe to assert that if Miss Kemblo is granted anything like a respite from the weather which has attended hor Wellington season, tho house will be full to overflowing. What the strength of tho attraction is may bo judged from tho large numbors who nave braved tho elements to attend already. Mr. Hanlon, the Government fruit expert, recently visited a number of the orchards in tho Nelson district, and informs us that he was well pleased with the appearance of several of them. Tho codlin moth and tho mussol blight are still proving troublesome to many of the orchardists, but in several cases the remedies used have been effectual, and there is every reason to bplieve that if the owners, will only persevore in their efforts the pests will soon be eradicated from tho distrct. Many growers complained to him that there was not a profitable market for their fruit, and he was assured that about the middle of tho summer large quantities of fine plums were aotually thrown away because there was no sale for them. Mr. Hanlon states that tho prices realised by the shipment of apples ex Tainni, which reached London a few days ago, were not satisfactory. The shipment comprised about 2300 cases— not 14,000 as stated in the cable message to the newspapers — and from 5s to 10s per case was realised. Tho charges amounted to Gs 6d per case, so that some of the shippers will lose money by their venture. Mr. Hanlon is very much surprised at the fact that the great bulk of the orchardists he has met do not go in for preserving their fruit. Evaporators are easily procurable m America, and if they were used extensively in this colony he is certain that tho fruit industry would soon assume very large proportions. Mr. Hanlon will await tho return of the Minister for Lands from the South, and after conferring with that gentleman he will start on a lectuiing tour in the Manawatu district. A painful accident was sustained yesterday by a lad natnod William Woolcott, one of whose thumb-joints was cut off by the steam tobacco, cutting machine at Messrs. Wise and Speed's establishment. Mr. Speed had been supervising the working of the machine, but was called away from tho room, and yonng Woolcott negloctod instructions, and met with the accident. The wound was dressed by Mr. W. C. FitzGerald. Mr. A. Purdie, formerly of Wellington, and more recently leoturer at the Thames Sohool of Mines, was in town to-day. He leaves for the South by the Eotorua to-mor-row afternoon, en route for Dunodin, where he will spend a few days with his relatives, before proceeding to Victoria, to take up his appointment as Director of the Kyneton School of Mines. Miss Arnold, of the Australian Missionary Society, delivered a lecture in the Baptist Church, Vivian-street, last evening, on the subjoot of th.9 Zenana Mission and general mission work in India. Miss Arnold is a Victorian who has interested herself in tho work, and has just returned from active participation in the missionary effort. She is a fluent and interesting speaker, and her address last evening was listened to with close attention by the large number who attended in spite of the rain. It was illustrated by examples of the native costumes, worn by ladies seated upon the platform. Miss Arnold has consented to deliver another address in the some place on Sunday evening next, with a view to interesting the public in the work of the Australian Society. She ia not unknown to Wellington, having visited this city about five years ago. A meeting of Petone ratepayers is convened for to-morrow evening by the Mayor, to discuss the question of opening up a road from Jackson-street to the proposed showground on White's line. The death rate from diphtheria at Hawera has risen rapidly, and the ravages of the disease are spreading widespread consternation there. Several deaths have lately occurred^ in the town from a species of diphtheria known as "acute laryngitis," which proves fatal in a few hours. Three thousand pounds of honey are stated to have been obtained last season by Mr. Thomas Dixon, of Masterton, from thirty hivos at his Worksop Apiary. A challenge to a horse-clipping match is made through our advertising columns by James Johnson, who offers to back J. O'Flaherty for £5 against Charles Physice, or any other man. Messw. T. Kennedy Macdonald & Co. (Limited) hold a sale of landed properties at their rooms, Panama-street, to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.30. The bts to be offered comprise a section of land near Greytown, which is beiug sold by order of the Begistrar of the Supreme Court, containing 300 acres; a section containing 1\ acres in the township of Peatherston, and a section containing one acre in the township of Fitzherbert will be sold without reserve. A comer building allotment, Adelaide-road, will also be offered. Full details of the properties appear in our oarer-tiling columns, Francis Sidey * Co. will iell to-morrow. f urnitui., tc. Churchward & Co. will sell to-morrow, fruit, 4c.

The box plan for Mr. Snazelle's series of entertainments, which commenoe on Saturday night, was opened at Holliday's this morning.

Splendid opportunities for the ladies of this city and province to dress well this season are now abundantly afforded at Te Aro House. Our dressmakers guarantee a perfect fitting dress, made in the latest fashion. By tho " Tongariro " steamer we havo received further supplies of the new diagonal and zigzag tweeds in a variety of new mixtures, and a choice assortment oi navy and black cheviot and diagonal serges, the very best makes, at Tc Aro House. Oub dressmakei s have made furtlie 11 additions to the staff, so as to keep up with the pressure of orders. We are shewing an unparalleled choice of black dress fabrics in fancy cashmere, alsatian crepe, crepe trianon, i.c. Lovely tints in new evening materials in coral, eau de nil, lilac anemone, ciel, paradise, &c, at To Aro House. A tastefully made dress, highly finished, can bo absolutely promised in our dressmaking department. Ouk genuine " Scotch tweed " dresses, in robe lengths, are the choicest novelties both in style and colouring, and our rongh-surface fabrics, now " all the rage," aro in great demand at Te Aro House. — Advt. Our stock of seasonable goods is rapidly being opened up, and our customers will have the benefit of a large and well-selected stock to choose from. We particularly mention coal vases and scuttles, fenders and kerbs, fire-irons, fire brasses, fire-guards, umbrella and hall stands. Our stock of lamps is specially large and varied, and comprises all tho best and newest makes and designs, from the small Cottage hand lamp to the mammoth Rochester, which gives a light equal to 100 candlo3. We invite inspection and comparison. Wilkins and Field, Manners-street. — Advt. Pianos. — We have just landed, ex steamer Duke of Westminster, one of the largest shipments of pianos we have yet received, including Lipp & Sohn, Ibach & Sohn, Collard & Collard, and other well-known makers. These instruments are really Buperior to the usual shipments of pianos to this market, and need no trumpeting to sound their praise, as their exquisite tono and touch will recommend them anywhere. The 75 guinea piano wo are giving away gratis to purchasers of pianos at pur establishment on 21st August, 1592, is now on view in our window, and we solicit buyers to inspect our stock at once. — Scoullar and Chisholm. — Advt Ladies, for afternoon tea use Aulsebrook's Oswego Biscuits; a perfect delicacy. — Advt.