The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 15, 1906. OIL RIGHTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1749, 15 May 1906, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, MAY 15, 1906. OIL RIGHTS.

A word of warning is necessary to ■ those interested in property in this district whereon there are indications of petroleum, The success in Taranaki is causing enquii'ios to he again made in this district, and it is reported that for some weeks past there has been a “ spying ” out of the land. It is of course to the interests of . the people that every encouragement i should ho given to those who wish to go in for bona teste with tho hope of striking oil in this district. But it is urgently necessary that every precaution should bo takon to prevent Amorican trusts getting a foothold here. In times past it has been rumored that American magnates have had n,ot g little to do with preventing tho oil-boring in this district being crowned with success. This at loast wo do know, that when success seemed assured hero very keen in* 1 toreßt was being taken in tho matter by people in America. Whether or not thoro was any ground for the rumors we aro not prepared to say ; but now it is as well to be on the guard lest American influence becomes a check to future operations. Jt is said that offers have been made to buy tho Taranaki well and prospect, ing rights, and it is evident that the people there are fully alive as to what may be expected from America. There are better surface prospects in this district than were to be found in Taranaki, and exports have declared the oil toibe of better quality

At the Police Co.urt yesterday Jas. Comisky was fined £1 and 2s costs for drunkenness, a like amount fq>r refusing 1 to quit licensed premises, and £5 and 2s costs or 14 days’ imprisonment for assaulting Constable Hancox.

Following are the rough census results of the several boroughs for 1906, showing an increase or decrease as the case may be, compared with the census returns for 1901 Nelson 8192, increase 1182; Wan ganui 8216, increase 88.7; Ashburton 2568, increase 241 ; Gireytown 1112, 1 decrease! 10 ; Milton 1284, increase 43 ; Wbanga-' rei 2316, increase ,887; Wcolville 1110, increase 184 ; P&hiatua 1369, increase 160; Carterton 1407, iDoroaao 202,

Tbo Kutc.ro left Auckland for Gisborne, vlffc East Bust Coast, port: 1 , at liuit-p »bt toviii lust evouing. Madoiuo St. Clair, phronolcgist rnd

palmist, loaves for Auckland on Saturday, 19th inst. Clionts mußt boo hor beforo

9 p.m. Tburaduy, 17th inf>t. Mr Ilorrios, M.U.R., on his roturn to Auckland informed a Star roportor that in Gisborne bs found ovory sign of rcul pronpority

A potition is being ciioulutod nsking for olomoncy regarding John Scott, sontor csd to two months for brooches of tbo Btnkruptoy Act. Rua, the Maori humbug, who is having a jaunt under fa'so colors, makes some riithor plousant forecasts. Ho propbosies that whon King Edwurd visits Gisborne next month bo will bring four millions with him. It is hopod Mr Seddon will not want to include that in the noxt surplus.

A sample of oil gathered from tho sur faco of tho ground ut Whutotutu, is on view at tho Times Oflico. Wo urn’ erstaod thut a syndifiato is being formed locally to undertake prospooting operations in the district. It is hopod that their oilo ts will ho attondod with tho samo measure of

success as resulted at New Plymouth

A great jowellory salo is announced by I Mr W. S Collins, who has disposod of his business in Gladstone road to Mr J. Broad (late of Napier and Sydnoy). The stook held by Mr Collinß is one of tho finest in tho colony, and tho present opportuniiy Bhculd bo availed oi by town and country residents to secure gold and silver ware. The wholo of tho goods will bo sold at prices heretofore unknown in Gisborne, and tho excellence of tbo stock should c-n----suto koon ouquicy. The salo will com* mi noo to-morrow. Mr Collins’ successor will movo into larger and more central premisos at tho expiration of the salo.

Oco of tho most notorious ohuractors who frequont tho Wellington Polico Court is a tall, thin young woman named Lily Brown. Recently she was discharged from gaol after having sorvod a sontonoe for vagrancy, and her subsequent conduct bad been so bad that the police found it expedient to again charge her before Dr A, McArthur, S.M., with being a rogue and a vagabond. After bearing evidenoo His Worship told the defendant that ho had previously warned her and given hot ohanoes, and that this time ho would sent9Dce her to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labor. Tbo woman doolared that sbe would not go, and sitting upon the ledge of the dock assumed a defiant attitude. Several constables approaohed her in order to escort bet out of Court, and they got a warm time of it. Tho accused kicked, punobod and bit at them, and it was some time before Bhe was overpowered and taken out. Tho annual general meeting of ihe West Eod Hockey Club was held in the Toßau College last evening, a large number of members being in attendance. The report congratulated the club in attaining the championship without sustaining a loss in any maicb, and the balance-sheet showed the financial affairs of the club to bo in a highly satisfactory condition. Reg ot was expressed at tho loss of the club’s popular oaptain, Mr 0. Sharp, tho retiring secretary, Mr G. B. Cost", and ether members who have removed fiom tho district. SoveDteon new members were electod, also the following officers for the oosaiog season President, Rev F. W, Chatterton ; vice-presidents, Rev H. Williams, Messrs G. K. Pasley, B. Robertson, A. F. Kennedy, J. Burke, and R. T. Kohere j otptain, Mr J. Wilson; deputy captain, Mr W. Friday ; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr P. W. Busbnell; selection manßgiog committee, the captain, deputyo.ptain, and Mtssrs B. Johnson and T. Glover; delegates to Association, tho capt fin end eeoretary. A prsctico garno will be playod with tho City Club next Thursday afternoon. Votes of thanks were passed to the Rev Chatterton and Messrs Pa-ley and Robertson for their assietanoe to tho o!ub.