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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9130, 11 August 1888, Page 4

The dawning of intelligence ami appreciation of the blessings of civilization in the aboriginal mind arc intonating' subjects of contemplation, except sometimes ; and that is when this dawn ot intelligence is matched with our own noontide cleverness, and bothers it rather; and they are least interest in?: perhaps when exhibited in the cast* or an aboriginal of the calibre of Sydney Taiwhanga. Sydney has a perfect risMt to stonewall ; we taught him it. ami ill's just the man to prove an apt disciple in the art of mischief: and though there is something very ludicrous in ' 1 Maori stonewall in Parliament, ami the incident of a member of a dark-skinned and inferior race baffling the paleface in his own tactics in debate is probably unique in modern history, the indefatigable member for the Northern Maori Division is perfectly within Ins rights in using the forms of debate to block what is to him an objectionable measure. To criticise his conduct m this respect so immediately after a successful resort to the same tactics in preventing the passing of a reauy bad principle and most objt-ctionaoie railway, is not quite consistent witn reason. But apart from the manner or it, the champion of the Treaty ot Waitangi is playing apparently somewhat of a lone hand for personal ends , for the principal features of the hi" he his blocking are in accordance seemingly with wi at has been oe" mandecf by the natives if not by b' l " whanga himself; and it is diincidt to repress the conviction that his principal object in desiring to have the measure held over is that it might afford to him a piece de reM*(:Vicc toi the inter-sessional recess, and give » sufficient reason for his performing on an extended .scale his role of political agitator. Ihere is no doubt that a measure of such magnitude would Lw of great value to the Northern Maori member fo,' a summer campaign throughout the Maori districts, am for enabling him to successfully P l .' cute the pursuit of influence <wid_dollai>> which are apparently very intimate) blended in Sydney's political eau' l '* The merits and demerits of the bill artprobably but a secondary censiderat.o with Taiwhanga, as they also certain ~ are with some of his aiders and abettorTwo things are likely, however, to : '-iw out of Sydney's presentation ot tic stonewall : one may be a question modification of Maori lvprcsentata while European representation has bet ' decreased ; and the other probata!' . is that this reductio ad absyrdvtn or t process of stonewalling will be all tna was wanted to remove objections, the introduction of the " Iron hand.

Tord Salisbury's speech at the Mansion House is reassuring. In reviewing the Ration in Europe His Lordship was able to pronounce the outlooK, if not entirely satisfactory, at least hopeful. Afiairs m F>vpt were so promising that he thought filmland would be able to withdraw from that country before long, Li referring to Bulgaria he noted with gratification the increased desire to respect the autonomy of that State, and paid a graceful compliment to the services rendered by Russia in securing it.

The labour riots in France are assuming n vet v serious phase. The question is not now merely one of wages, but of politics. The strikers are rallying round the red I'.j.t. According to our cable messages todav the police in Paris are powerless to cone with the unemployed workmen, and a more serious outbreak is feared. This is disquieting intelligence. A great strike of labour in Paris may develop into a revolution in France. Hence, the gravity of the situation.

The naval manoeuvres in England and Scotland are being carried on with great vigour and CiU'iiestness. An attempt, was made to capture Liverpool, but the local authorities appear to have been too much far the "enemy," and claim to have captured their ships. On the other hand, Admiral Tryon, fresh from his bloodless victories in the North of Scotland, maintains that had his trims been loaded with shot Liverpool would have shared the fate of Oban. But be that as it may, like the result of the famous curse of the Jackdaw of Rheims, nobody scorns to be any the worse for these shotless bombardments and make-believo captures.

The relations between Russia and Germany are blossoming into the most cordial 1 'fusions of friendship. As a result of the fraternal embrace of the Kaiser and Czar at Oonstadt. "the little father"' of all the Russias now promises to support the Emperor William in the event of a FraneoCerman war, an announcement, which must Badly damp the hopes of the Utfttrir/ic party in France, who have been buoyed up in anticijvition of a Russian alliance. Europe, however, will receive the news v-ifh satisfaction. as it still further diminishes the probability of war.

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A number of additional pictures have I rii li'.inij in the Art Gallery, including r--,j by Mr. K. Atkins, " Homo of iii* t o-morant," presented by subscribers. and h*: •::it by the late Mr. 11. l\ Bankart, a f.niiy iumilite. The remainder of Sir 0. 1-rrC* collection has also been placed on txhibuinn, having been renovated by Mr. 1.. whiL-t the frames of the pictures 1 •n- Kin re-gilt by Mr. J. Leech. Eight i.! engravings of Italian landscape* have i v.icv.r tor the Gallery by Mr. Winkel!:..ui!i. Kakaia. The follow ing paintings by 1 »'.il artists have been placed on exhibition ! • -:..e:— Mount Kjjiuont.," by Mr, WaTkiris; and "The End of the Day." '■>■ htu-'le." and "A Rocky Stream," by Mr. T. i.. lVummond.

The following motion hits been given Lctiee o: by Mr. Buchanan, to be submitted at the next sitting of the City I our.c.l : —" That- the engineer be instructed to have the following works done by Sh-'.don and Co.. at schedule prices : — 3- t-rhinc and channelling Wvndham-street, f:\.a; Hobson to Nelson-streets, and draink~rbing and channelling. Chapel-street."

The August civil sittings of the Supreme Court were brought to a conclusion yesterday. when His Honor gave judgment in tht case of Ehrenfried v. Glee-son, an action for specific {>erformance of contract. The T-laintirx is a brewer, and the defendant the tuner of five public houses. The plaintiff, R- the sum of £2000, bought from the de-f-adant the right to supply these hotels •>u:a beer, etc., and there was a covenant in the deed that every lessee of the defendant should be bound to deal with the paintitf for all his liquors. Amongst, these hotels was the Albion, on which the defendant re-entered some time ago, and has fc'ince carried on business as licensee, but on the grounds that he was not personally bound by the covenant with Ehrenfried he bought his liquors where he liked, running the hotel as a free house. His Honor ruled that the tenor of the deed was that every occupant of the houses named was bound fcnder certain conditions to obtain his liquors from the plaintiff, and gave judgrr.rnt to this effect : also, that accounts be taken of the quantity of beer, etc., purca.wd and sold by the defendant, in contravention of the deed to ascertain the los* t? profit sustained by the plaintiff. The judgment, which is one of considerable importance to brewers and publicans, is published in full in another column.

'.-stcrday Mr. Cooper brought under the notice of the Board of Education a subject c: public importance when lie moved for a return showing which of the Auckland city fcii.l suburban schools have been closed on fc'-.v.1-days during the present year. He a-ked whether the Board had any know-h-dgj of the fact that schools were thus (- -v when the attendance was below the strict working average," in order to avoid a conn!" of the number of pupils preIt was agreed to prepare the return moved for. Mr. Cooper says he believes tnat hundreds of pounds are lost to the Government every year by the closing of Ec'.'iooi*: o'i school-days.

i'.'-ter iay forenoon a man named David hniis was arrested by Detective Herbert t'; a '.'tiarse of larceny. When taken into '-'•-tody the accused was found to be in '/""■'t.v-ion ef a quantity of ladies' apparel, <"•" which he could give no satisfactory '-count. From the marks on the articles 'jity are supposed to belong to two Salva- • Army otiiecrs (ladies) who left on loir-day for tie Sauth by the s.s. Waira

--H the Police Court yesterday morning tvr<rr, -d another of those delays because of : non-attendance of magistrates, that are t too common, and which do not t ;, 'l tend to increase respect fur the of law. The Court was Waiting close on forty minutes, and jfca«v,-hile the police were engaged in ".in'mt: for a J. P. around town. Eventu-t-.y Messrs. Collins and Ehrenfried filled -- v °''h and the business proceeded.

r-. Claries Jeffs, the patentee of the rurificative (or all-healing) Ointment," .': that at Dairy Flat he raises magnific": grape -on a ditch about eighteen inches rtiiil about the same width. Last year ," "-• oli-red 5d per pound for them, with delivery in Auckland. This being ar - oir half their value, he turned them into which paid him much better. The i"", ,° these ditch-raised grapes is said t J delicious.

A mooting of the creditors of Arthur - r *«'ford v.'.-LS fixed to have been held yes-,-r' •>' _ morning at eleven o'clock, but for want of a quorum.

j. " '-!■ i ■'•i.jrenee to the statement of our ' "'iT i correspondent in yesterday's issue, ,;W,,g the visit of Mr. Cook, the wellJ;;-' " trv lr; agent. Mr. Bilbrough writes : I.- ine to state that Mr. Lyon has V. ">[ made me the offer to accompany ' ■ y r >'-ii though the Lake district, but , will be definitely decided until ~| ) l JT'-nt'eman arrives in Auckland, which a ,"j ,'| r,t - he tor at least another fortnight, £•' Li< .movements will altogether depend ■' 'he lime ;it his disposal."

/..*„i.9" eons ' ail d lady write? to a friend in ft-V?"""'- as follow* : —" When I was in tj'-r , '"{ o 111 ' beginning of winter in every X,!, ' I: >Pi» o » , . , d to be in they were pressing i. C '•'• i ""nd woollen goods, tweeds, flantaD . rugs, etc. They were cer-cV.V'-'l dutiful gouds, these Kaiapoi artifas's }- (:o ' J ld not help thinking there t,k.. 7l' n 'J l '." amiss with Queensland busitf , v , - v ,n '' n when in this 'country jj;-,:. ,' , !| "'V import from every country '* :, "d to bring them from a ' cv'i'v JUn "f '•' 010,, y secin ed the last straw, •ittlf-V..'i Jex ''!aiming there was surely K'niitV,!'"" ' ,ri?e here. Mr. Draper said we dHPtin, ! !" lU '- 1 ' 011 , that was all. It was by rn,ri, ai "' a r r eat clatter was made tion. |. .i" , tl ? s ( ! ver Free trade and ProtectnaL-• ■ " : "\ t think that explains the EVtr , or >; l dress to mother, howkaianoi't'n goods. '' lie beauty of pot tweed proved irresistible."

The University College Debating Society met last night at Admiralty House, and discussed the subject of " Republicanism v. Monarchy. ' The Rev. D. Bruce presided. Mr. E. W. Burton opened the debate by reading a lengthy paper in favour of republicanism, in which lie reviewed English history. Mr. Jb\ E. Baume followed on behalf of monarchy, and made out a very strong ease for it. A discussion then ensued. The audience appeared to be much interested, and we noticed several taking copious notes of the leading points. Wo may add that there was a good attendance, and that the lady members of the society mustered strongly.

At St. Stephen's Church, Jervois Road, last evening, the Rev. 1). W. Runciman delivered a lecture on '"The Depression, its Cause and Remedy," to a fair audience, but not by any means so large n one as the importance of the subject and the merits of the lecture deserved. After expressing his ideas as to lie cause of the depression the reverend gentleman said he thought the remedies were to monetise silver, to devote greater attention and give more encouragement to the mining industries, to energetically and systematically settle and develop the land, to retrench to a much greater extent than at present aimed at in Government expenditure, to encourage local industries by a judicious taritl'on all products that can bo grown or manufactured in the colony, and a determination on the part of the people to buy only such local products in preference to imported articles, to train and encourage the youth of the colony to go on the land, to reform the Government, by a revision of the franchise, disfranchising " birds of passage ! " and Government employes. The paper was discussed briefly by gentlemen present-. The chair was taken by Captain McDonald.

All who are interested in chess must have observed that in our last few Saturday issues we have devoted a column to chess. Of late much interest, has been taken in this noble game in Auckland, and within the last few months a tournament has been hv'd here which has never been equalled in numbers in the southern hemisphere. The outcome has been the formation of the Auckland Chess Association, who purpose sending a representative to the Melbourne International Congress, to compete for the chess championship of Australasia. Impressed with the interest which animates ,~o large a portion of our citizens, we shall in future dedicate a special portion of our supplement to chess, having obtained the highest local talent to guide its course. Local news end games, with carefully selected problems, and the foreign chess news will be weekly given in our issue ; the more serious and difficult studies of openings and endings appearing occasionally for those who search for the more advanced and delicate branches of the game. We need say nothing as to the interest of chess-play Ing and its intellectual benefit. The brain must have its proper exercise outside the paltry groove of daily life, seeking its healthy rest in pastimes giving pleasure in the act of their production. And this fact appears to be taking strong hold amongst us in the daily increased interest attaching to the ancient game of chess, which of late has sprung into sudden prominence and favour. That a game so full}' calculated to mental and moral improvement should be so steadily hut surely gainmg ground is hut another of the many signs which point to more healthy and intellectual existence amongst our youth ; and is a factor in our moral education to be fostered. None can look for the higher excellence at chess save those who tutor themselves in the rare requisites which, when in combination, make the master. He must be bold, but not. impetuous; farseeing, yet keeping fuller touch with the hidden details which lead to the fall if neglected but a little ; patient, with untir ing determination: he must reason, but also with the chances; and, above all things, must subdue himself. But whilst only the few can look to obtain a knowledge of the higher science of chess, there arc none who may not reap a constant pleasure from its culture.

A meeting of the official visitors of the Koiiiniarama Training School was held yesterday morning at the office of Mr. J. M. Lennox, when there were present : Messrs. Lennox, Carr, Kidd, and Hog,in (master of the school). The question of obtaining a steam launch for the school was discussed, and it was ultimately agreed that Mr. Carr should prepare specifications of a launch to be submitted to another meeting. It is not anticipated that there will be any difficulty in obtaining the necessary money, as £90 is now in the hands of Mr. Hogan, the Government have voted £25, and a number of subscriptions have been promised.

A grand complimentary benefit is to be tendered to Herr Carl Sehmitt on Monday week, by the Amateur Opera " Pirates" Company, in recognition of his valuable gratuitous services as musical director and conductor of the club.

The Hon. .Mr. Ballance in writing to Mr. T. B. Hill, in reference to the late meeting on Village Settlements, says :—" I read the report of the meeting with the greatest possible interest, and am much pleased at the favourable opinions expressed with regard to the village settlers. The amendments you suggest 1 have thought over, and they are entitled to much consideration in resuming the work of small farm settlement. .At present Ido not see my way to express approval of a family, or rather the wife, being entitle' to a similar allotment to her husband, because it is a question purely of how mii' land the family is able to use; and more than this, is a burden and .incumbrance, and not an aid to prosperity. Most of the failures in farming in this colony have been Hue to the desire to gel possession of more land than the capital or labour available could use. The object of a re-valuation at the end of the term i* to get for society the increment in value due to causes beyond the control of the occupier, and I think this is just. Wo must always keep in view the state of society when all the land has been taken up, 30, or >50, or 90 years nee ; for we are only trustees for future generations, with a life interest, and our successors—the public of the future—will hold us responsible. Generally it gives me much pleasure to agree with your liberal views on the land question, and I should be glad to go into the matter with you the first time I am in Auckland.''

A very satisfactory full dress rehearsal of the " Pirates of Penzance." was held in the Opera House on Thursday evening. The final dress rehearsal will be held next Monday evening. In consequence of the performance of the Pirates,"' the committee of the I'onsonby At Home have decided to post pone (heir next dance. It is probable that Empress Victoria will pass the autumn in Scotland, in which case she will reside with her three younger daughters at Abergcldie Castle, which the Queen has placed at her disposal. I hear that the Duke, and Duchess of Bedford have offered to place Norris Castle, their place near Osborne, at the disposal of Empress Victoria if she desires to visit the Isle of Wight this summer. The Empress and Emj»eror Frederick resided for some weeks last year at Norris Castle, which was lent them for the summer.

The Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute holds its ordinary meeting to-day, when the committee purpose recommending that a teachers' conference be held during the Michaelmas holidays. As such a meeting would be a departure from ordinary procedure, there will, no doubt, be a large attendance of members to hear the committee's reasons for deeming it advisable.

The first shooting match in connection with the Artillery -and for Bandmaster Hunter's gold medal takes place this afternoon on the Mount Eden Mange. Croat interest is being taken in the match by the members, and as they are all young shots, it is anticipated that the shooting will be very close. The medal, besides other prizes given by lion, members, will be presented to the winners at the Band's annual concert and dance, which takes place on Monday evening next in the City Hall. Competitors arc requested to muster on the Range at a quarter to two o'clock sharp. On Tuesday evening next "A Day in London during jubilee Week," and a great variety of interesting views by limelight, will be given in the Lower Remucra Mission Hall by the Lev. J. S. Hill and Mr. W. C. MeDowell, L.A., with descriptive explanations by the latter gentleman. Further information will be found in our advertising columns.

There has been a change of proprietors of the Thames Hotel, corner of Queen and Custom-street during the last few days. After somewhat protracted negotiations Mr. Laing, late of the Provincial and City Hotels, entered into occupation on Thursday. A lecture 011 the "Chemistry of Agriculture" will be given by Mr. J. A. Pond at the meeting of the Auckland Institute on Monday evening.