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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 60, 19 March 1904, Page 1

The question of attracting immigration to tlie Commonwealth is forcing itself upoa the seriousi at- >■ tention of the Federal Government. It has also, so far as Mew South Wales is concerned, received some 1 notice from State Ministers. On * this subject tho Aqting-Premier of ! Now South Wales /(Mr Wise), says .- —" The ibest method of assisting ■ immigration to the States has been a matter of discussion amongst 1 Ministers. iWe have by no means ' lost sight of the question, and when 1 Mr Crick returns from New Zealand • some definite. proposals will prob-ab- ' ly be made on the subject. The settlement of the people on the land is the keynote to inducing population to come to the State. The question of immigration from beyond the Commonwealth is, however, outside the domain of the State's influence, and rests with the Federal Government." Ministers are of opinion, says tihe Sydney " Daily Telegraph," that it is no use endeavouring to secure an addition to our population from other States until we can offer the suitable land to settle on. Where possible the Cabinet favours settlement on small blocks of land. There is a goad deal of land open for settlement but not readily available, owing! to the lack of roads. In New Zealand good land can be obtained in less than 100-acre blocks, and the settlers, during the first year or two, are employed by the Government in constructing! roadsi Tnis involves co-operation between the Lands and the Roads and Bridges Departments, and suggests a possible way of solving! the [question of road-making) here. A movement in the direction of throwing open land for closer settlement ha.s • been commenced, an officer of the Lands Department having jbeen deputed to visit the northern and other districts with the object of reporting on lands that would be suitable for the purpose, including a number of areas set apart as reserves. The whole matter of land settlement will, it is understood, shortly be more fully considered by State Ministers. An exciting scene, states the " Manawatu Daily Times," was witnessed on the beach at Foxton Heads on Friday. A number of College-street boys, who were picnicking, went for a bathe in the surf. One of their number was taken ©ut of, his depth, and then violently bumped on the beach by an incoming) wave, which carried him out to sea aigain. A 12-year-old son of Mr H. F. Gibbons, of tho Dank of New Zealand, witnessed the danger, a nd very pluckily dashed, to the, rescue. The incident was witnessed by two of the teachers, amd thej- supplemented young Gibbons' efforts, with the result that with some difficulty they were ablo to effect a rescue, ,and deposit the unconscious boy safe on thc seasihore. A spectator iierformed first aid, and he soon recovered. The onlookers all agreed that if the tide had been flowing instead of ebbing fatalities could hardly have been averted. A singular proceeding is reported by the Auckland " Star " in connection with tho opening of a. newMaori meeting-house at Whatawhata, which serves to show that the natives have little sympathy with polygamy. Amongst those present at the gathering was a native who possessed t\yo wives, whose affection for their sovereign lord was the cause of endless strife and trou'ble between them. A meeting ofnatives was held, and divorce proceedings taken in a somewhat summary manner. Both women were carried away by their tribes, anC the unfortunate husband, whose chief offence appears to have been that he was a fascinating young fellow, was condemned to pursue the dreary path of bachelordom for the remainder of his days, with the stern admonition that should ho t'ofke unto himself another bride, she will ibe ruthlessly torn from his bosom in the same unfeeling nianr ner. The Premier told a deputation at Invercargill that music students* conufcS9ion tickets would be reinstated provided that proper precautions were taken to prevent the privilege being abused. Mr Seddon mentioned that some of tho visitors for the Science Congress paid their membership fee of one guinea, got free railway passes, aud went from end to end of the colony without attending any of the meetings in Dunedin. A volunteer at Oamaru who had been fined by his captain refused to pay, and elected to " take it out." k few houre' cool reflection in the Government's free board and lodging establishment (says the " Mail "; was sufficient to satisfy him that his taster did not lie in the direction of solitude and gloom, and he longed | oaco more for the sweets of sunshine and freedom. He accordingly called the gaoler aud paid his fine. In connection with the St. Louis Ex» position, Mx Donne, Superintendent of '. o rlst and Health Resorts, notifies that thtt Government will undertake to provide reasonable proportionate allotment of space tree ot chur^e to exhibitors, and to handle and display appro red exhibits on behalf of private o wuers, pack »ud return the same io New Zealand, cost of trans port and other incidental expenses to be paid in advance or guarantied by exhibitcrs as may be agreed. Some threshing mills about St. JAndrews have been putting up big tallies. Threshing on Baukfield on Wednesday last, 3015 bushels of oats were put through in 12i hoars, the plant being stopped for one hour by the wind. Uu the same farm an 80-aore paddock of wheat yielded 03 bushels to thp aere. COULD SCARCELY" WALK.— Mr. G. S. Purton, a resident of Kyneton, Victoria, Australia, says : "Some time ago I was attacked with severe pains and stiffness in my legs, which affected me so lhat I could scarcely walk, when 1 was recommended to try a oottJe ot Chamberlain's • Pain Balm by our local chemist, Mr Stred wick. 1 have used it once a day am *e, and have experienced wonderful relief. I am indeed grateful' for th*.* go:*d it has done me and shall lie hajipy to recommend Chamberla-.n's Pa'in Balm to anyone suffering i'r^ni o similar complaint." Eor sale' by R. Snodgrass & Spns. Do our readers know exy name, Which has already gained much fame ? I am of only small dimensions, But own to great pretentions As lots of friends wi'l certify My merits a trial does justify. 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