Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1890.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIV, Issue 189, 12 August 1890, Page 2

Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1890.

On tho fourth page will be found an interesting account of tho interviewing ! of business men in Ohristcliuroh by a representative of the Pbess, tho object of his enquiries being to ascertain their opinion of tlie probable result of tho threatened strike, which, if carried into effect, will mean a blockade not only of the city wherein the dispute with YVhtfccombe and Tombs has arisen, but of *iho whole colony. Ifc will bo observed tbat the replies are all of them very cautiously given, in fact it would seom that tlio parties applied to were themselves scarcely ablo to appreoiato tho full extent of the injury that would accrue, but thoy said quite sufficient to set men thinking upou the disastrous results that, must inevitably follow such a conflict as that which is jusfc now imminent. It will bo noticed, among other statements, that ono of the bankers who was questioned said that the uncertainty that has of lute attached to everything pertaining to the labour market had produced the result that people were afraid to put their money into business of any kind, and the consequence was that an ever-increasing amount was being placed in the Banks on fixed deposit. It is on that account, no doubt, that Bank rates liave recently been lowered to 2£, 3£, and •_£ per cent for three, six, and twelve mouths respectively. Auother suggestive item, as showing the prevalent feeling of doubt and insecurity, is that whiio fcho Banks are lowering their rate of interest, fcho money lenders aro declining to make advances except at a higher rate than has hitherto been ruling. In every department of business of every kind whatever there is restlessness, anxiety, and uneasiness, for no one knows whafc a week may bring forth. The crisis through which the colony is passing is a most grave and serious one, and it is impossible to foresee what is to bo tho outcome. In tho meantime everyone who has fche smallest sfcako in the welfare of tho country — in ofcher words, eyery resident

in ifc— •must earneßtly hope that prudent counsels may prevail, and a conciliatory spirit be displayed hy all who are called ir- •■':•. to ' ■''"■ ; ''» r ' i' 1 SL-ttlin*,' T!u<v.-;y weighty issues that are ab stake.

A wras: l which was shot yesterday on Mr Harvey's farm, in Happy' Valley, has b en on exhibition to day at the Coach and Horses Hotel and has attracted a good deal of iUtciHiou. This is tho third thab we h -ye heaid of as being caught on the Nelson aid': oi the dividing ranjje bebw-.en here a*:d Marlborough, and it seems that the vermin are gradually making their way over in this direction, bub bow they goth-re is a m.irvi 1. A3 we believe ttrib none have been turned out on this sid' of »he Wairiu River.

Tiii-; work of constructing Lhe rifle langc on ti'.c mudfliL i;e.;r Mr Warrci';; proi.crt.v is to bu proceeded with imuicriialyly. A quautity of piles and tinner have been pur chased fiom the Railway Department, and t -.nders for oon vejiug thim i'rom ohe wharf to Lhe uite ol' the range are advertised for, to be snnt in to the Orderly Room by 730 p.m. to-mvrro\v. Tenders are also called for the supply of 700 birch logs and (5000 foot of timber, and must be sent in by noou ou .Saturday next. It is expected that tlie range will be available for shooliug purposes about bhe middle of October.

We remind our r-'a-ie-''. of the lecture on " Th. Great Fr.-noh Revolution " te bj giv_n iv aid of tie Instituie funds by tae liav. .'. .

A. Evans in tho Proviucird Hall thiq evening. We h:.:yv th>, there is lil.e.j- t.i lie .i veiy iaigo s'.tcudHnej, a grea- number of tickets having a'.ceady hean disposed of.

A CjJsoert, i.r which H.ir Zimmerinan and aev<.ral v.c 1 known ainit=U';_ \.*ill tu've part, is announc. i l . Lo b.3 given at the Bo^s' College on Monday ev-iii-ig next.

The Kiikoura, witb the direct mail, anivr-d at Wellington early this morning. The Noleon poi. ion of _l\e mail wiil b-- brought across h*re by ihe iuafcunupu;-, arriving hcr_ to-morrow m-.rniag.

We understand that Mr A. Hamilton, th • mauager -i iho National Bank iv N.d.o.i, i.i about to be removed to Tianiu, and thai lie will De succeeded by Mr Bristowe, at present manaj-ei at Greymouth,

fc POUTING- men will have a rare opportunity of picking up some liisL-class horseflesh next Saturday, when Messrs Bidley Bros. & Co. will sell by auction several of that well known sportsman Mr Henry Redwood's horses. The fact of their being bred by himself is a sufficient guarantee ao to their quality.