PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1895.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8364, 25 December 1895, Page 2

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1895.

The Venezuelan difficulty has borno with disastrous effect on American financial affairs. This was probably unexpected when President Cleveland delivered his now famous message to Congress. There is now no doubt that President Cleveland intended to run his next election on the popularity evoked by the message, but it is quite possible, before its worst effects have passed awnv, that that gentleman will find he L . i overshot the mark. He has plunged the country into a state of financial unrest that leading men say will not disappear in a generation. All thiß has been done to gain a point in an election. He has been ably assisted in creating disaster by Senator Lodge and Senator Chandler. The London Times of as far back as November Ist says Chandler — commonly known as Bill Chandler— is one of the most pronounced jingoes in the United States. He owns a little paper in New Hampshire called the Evening Monitor, and has declared war against Britain on his own account, and " on account of British disregard of our direct interests," and of "British encroachments on other nations all over the world." Lodge and Chandler, when President Cleveland is hybernating, take up tho war dram of the American jingoes, and giving it two or three resonant whacks, say "Let England begin the war," and in the words of a long time ago countryman of his own shout — Come on ye 'tarnal Mingoes, I'll make yer wulk yer chalks 5 D'ye think I care, by jingo, T?or all yer tommyh*wks. Russia, Chandler says, will be England's ally. His country and Russia, he says, have no policy of colonisation, but the United States will be satisfied with the Sandwich Islands, a foothold in the West Indies (Cuba, probably), and the permanent acquisition of Canada. The more respectable papers poke fun at Senators Chandler and Lodge, but these two worthies have a considerable following. Clap-trap counts for as much in America as it does in New Zealand, and it is astonishing how people with reasoning powers are prepared to accept the frothy declamation of these two men instead of the solid utterances of those who recog1 nise the responsibilities and gravity of the position. We in New Zealand understand the position, for we have newspapers here that advocate as atrocitious doctrines as do Senators Lodge and i Chandler, and strange as it may appear there are people who repose confidence in theirutterances. As wehave said the feeling in America Is not altogether anti-English, for the New York Herald says : " England, after all, Is England. Whether in British Guiana or in the China Seas, her policy is directed by the same Ideas and , by the same men. And blood Is thicker than water, and our kin beyond the sea are closer to us than any Tartars or Romanoffs can ever be." The New York World rebukes Senator Chandler for even suggesting war with England. Russia, says that journal, which is by no means always Anglophile, is the worst of surviving despotisms except Turkey. England represents Anglo-Saxon progress and liberty. "We have much in common with the English ; we have nothing whatever in common with Russia. " Mr Chandler's proposal of an alliance with the Cossack Is " without excuse and without any other object than the gratification of insensate hatred and malice, and the acquisition of territory which we do nob want." This is what respectable and responsible papers say, but the " mob" — wp do not use the word in an offensive sense — has to be dealt with, and the " mob" is invariably on the side of what the Americans themselves call blatherskite, and are ever ready to accept whatever is likely to upset existing institutions without taking athonght of what is to supplant them when they are swept away. Anything is preferable to steady progress, and this feeling is what President Cleveland is appealing to by his message.

The North Otago Times will not be published to-morrow morning. At Hobart a publican was fined L 5 for selling half a pint of beer to a girl under the age of 16. We have received from Mr E. A. Atkinson, agent for the Royal Exchange Insurance Company, calendars for 1896. The number of men on Government cooperative works in the colony is 2749. This ii a small increase on the October total. At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr John Cagney, J,P., J. F. Wilson was charged with drunkenness and was diioharged with a caution. Mr Paulin's forecast at 2 p m. yesterday was, "Light to moderate N.E. to S.E. to S.W. winds and rain showers. Indications electrical. Barometer unsteady." " The officers and staff of the Oamaru railway station heartily wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year," which sentiment we heartily reciprocate. Mr Q. R. Hislop, the Oamaru agent for the Norwich Fire Insurance Society, forwards us, with the season's greeting, neatlyexecuted specimens of the Society 'a wall and pocket calendars. We have received from Mr 0. W; Cooke, as ageut for the Royal Insurance Company, copies of the Company's calendar and blotting pad. Thess are worthy adjuncts of the season's favors. "The Union Company's s»s. Omapere, which called in here yesterday on her way South, was crowded with passengers. The return fare from Lyttelton to Dunedin is 20s, and this no doubt was the inducement. The local Labor Bureau reports as follows on the state of trade in Oamaru : Building trades, fairly busy in both stone and wood ; engineering trade, dull ; clothing trade, busy ; retail trade, still improving, very fair business doing ; unskilled labor, very few men have applied for employment. Three rinks of the Timaru Bowling Club will journey to Oamaru to-morrow (Boxing Day), to try conclusions with three rinks of ;he Meadowbank and Phoenix Clubs. The first match, against the Oamaru Club, will be played on the Meadowbank green about 11,30 a.m., and the afternoon match, at 2 30, will be played on the Phoenix green against the representatives of that Club. Tne Gazette contains the following : His Excellency the Governor has, in Her Majesty's name, summoned Francis ArkWright, Esq., of Marton, William Oowper Smith, Esq., of Waipawa, George Jones, jun , of Oamaru, and Richard Harman Jefferes Reeves, Esq., of Nelson, to the Legislative Council of New Zealand, by writs of summons under the Seal of the Colony. We (Timaru Herald) learn that two farmers living near Timaru had a lively shindy on Sunday afternoon, in whioh tticks and gone kaiyti w«« Mid to hare been fmlj OHdi QJht wound* iaflMid win 10

severe that two doctors had to be called in to repair heads and attend to other damage*. The "fight" will probably end in a Court caso, as the matter has been placed in the hands of solicitors. The whole affair aroie aver the straying of a cow. A large number of fowls were consigned to Oamaru from an outside district the other day. They were placed alivo in sacks, and out of 42 in ono lot only 4 survived the journey. The day was uncommonly hot, and the fowls were suffocated. Whether hob or cold, however, live fowls shou'd nob be placed in sacks for conv«* ance to market, and had the consignor given the matter any consideration his good cense would have rebelled against this cruel method of " packing " fowls to market. Christmas eve of 1895 passed avray quietly in town last night. Large crowds perambulated the streets, but the business people were, if anything, less busy than in previous years. This was anticipated. Let us hope that next Christmas will be a happier one for the producer and worker, and a busier one for the tradesman. The prospects are certainly bright, and we should step out with courage to greet them when they are realised, and with a determination to try again if they are not. A girl dressed in boy's clothes has been riding a bicycle about the streets of Sydney during last week Very few people noticed it. Mr Pirani, M.H.R., at a recenb political meeting, taid that the only people who were not eligible to become members of the Knights of Labor institution were publicans, professional gamblers, and lawyer*. This is pretty hard on somebody. The Marlborough Express states that the first prize mare at an agricultural and pastoral show recently held not a hundred miles from Blenheim, was a geldiug ! At Wanganui, not so many years ago, the prize slut in the pointer class was a dog. The Duke of Marlborough was arrested by a policeman in the Central Park at New York on 18lh October for refusing to stop 14 coasting " on his bicycle when called upon by a policeman to do so. On being arrested the Duke made himself known and asked the reason for his arrest. The policeman explained that "coasting" was against the regulations, and, calling a witness, took his Grace to the station house. Here explanations followed which resulted in the Duke's discharge. For the benefit of the uninitiated, it may be explained that " coasting" consists in the cyclist going down an ikicline with his feet on the rests without pedalling. An Oamaru resident; wm put to tho test the other day in a manner that he will perhaps recollect for some time. He had anticipated Christmas by a few days, and consequently had partially lost the use of his legs, but not of his tongue. Feeling disgusted with himself in particular and with the world in general, and happening, in the course of his aimless wanderings, to stop in front of a chemist's shop, he told the owner of the premises that, if he could only obtain a bottle of chlorodyne, he would end his miserable existence. The chemist suggested that that would be too alow, and intimated that he would willingly assist him with something quicker and surer — prussio acid. He hastened into the shop, and returned with something in a glass, and asked the inebriate to drink it quick. The inebriate— a well-known citizen — hesitated, preferring, he said, to take the stuff to his own place and die there. He was, however, urged to drink it at onoe, and, in desperation at the taunt? thrown at him, lifted the glass to hia lips, but brought it down again without drinking. Some bystanders (in the secret) also urged this modern Socrates to drain the fatal draught. At last he consented to do so, and, planting himself firmly on the ground, drained the glass! Then said the chemist—'* You get away from here now. I don't want you to die on my premises* Get away to your own.'* Socrates left in a hurry. The chemist had given him a full dose of ipecacuanha wine. Socrates wm tick— very sick ; and he was sober— very sober—in a short time after. But he does not now talk of ending his miserable existence. Some very special lines are now being shown at the Great Record Sale. Mothers requiring new suits for their boys should go there. All-wool colonial tweed suits, dark colors, in all sizes, at half usual prices. Also a very special lot of pin spot and fancy light prints, suitable for blouses, etc,, to dear 4|d, reduced from B£d. A clearing line of superior umbrellas, were 10s 6d, reduced to 4s lid. Men's extra heavy moles, formerly 8i 6d, now going at 5s lid. Strong cotton shirts with collars, Is 9d eaob. Twenty -five pieces strong white oalico, formerly 7£d a yard, reduced to 4s 3d a dozen yards. Bbown and Gibbard wish everybody a jolly Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Gilbeys Invalid Port with Bee's Wine Biscuits is recommended by the medical faculty. W. Bee Sole Agent. W. Bee's Digestive Biscuits are specially prepared for tho use of invalids, convalescents, and for weak digestion. Dental Notice.— Mr E. F» Armstrong's Dental Chambers will be closed from Tuesday, 24th, at 3 p.m., until the following Monday. Read Clayton, Gardiner and Co's advertisement at the foot of tho third page. Jambs Gemmkll invites inspection of his New Spring and Summer consignments of Scottish and English suitings, coatings, and trouserings, including some real Harris Tweeds. A choice selection of exclusive novelties ; also Oamaru and other Colonial goods of the beat quality. This stablish ment has long been noted for the first-class character of its productions. Suits from 3s upwards. Waterproof overcoat* to order and ready made at lowest ourrent rates.— Jamhs Giummhu., Tlaraea Street, Oamaru We have seen Mr Meldrum's large and varied stook of Christmas and New Year Cards and Gifts, and can safely recommend all purchasers to call and inspect for themselves the cards of very novel and unique designs, and evidently improving year by year. We understand Mr Meldrum has imported rom London direct. — [Advt.] While at Peekskill, N.Y., Mr J. A. Scriven, a prominent manufacturer of New York City, purchased a bottle of Chamber* lain's Cough Remedy. Such good results were obtained from its use that he sent back to the druggist from whom he had obtained it for two more bottles of the same remedy. When you have a cough or cold give this preparation a trial, and like Mr Scriven you will want it when again in need of such a medicine. It is a remedy of great worth and merit. For sale by E. G. Lane, Chemist and Druggist, Tees street, Oamaru. Gararb's Winks for purity, quality, and flavor are the finest in the market. These pure wines rival the Australian wines, and are manufactured locally from prime fruit. George: Garard has made a special study of wine manufacture, and his products are without adulteration. His Port, Pure Grape, and Rhubarb wines are specially recommended for invalids. Grape wines 2s 6d per bottle. All other wines 2s, or special prices for quantities - Gio. Garard, Wine Manufacturer Reed street, Oamaru. Scott and Jury, Bowmanvill, druggists, write : «• Owing to the, universal satfsfaotion which has followed the use of Canadian Healing Oil, we take very great pleasure in calling special attention to it as a certain and speedy cure for the various diseases for which it is intended. Having sold it for a number of years we can confidently recommend it, aa all our customers speak of it in he highest terms." I have two little grand children who are teething; this hot summer weather and are troubled with bowel complaint. I give them Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and it acts like a charm. I earnestly recommend it for children with bowel troubles. I was myself taken with a severe attack of bloody flux, with oramps and pains in my stomach, one- third of a bottle of this remedy cured me. Within twentyfour hours I was oub of bed and doing my house work. Mrs W. L. DtmAQAN, Bonaqua, Hiokman Co,, Term. For Sale by E. G. Lane, Chemist and Druggist, Tees-street, Qamaru