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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8375, 1 October 1890, Page 4

We give elsewhere a report of the speeches of Mr. McMillan and Sir Henry Parkes at Sydney, delivered on the day when the attempt was made to stop tho shipping of wool at the Circular Quay We are quite sure that every one who reads the remarks of Mr. McMillan will say that in the circumstances they are more moderate than could be expected. The statements of the Premier " that the Government must regard the position in the interests of the men on strike as well as for the persons by whom they were employed," and so on, are simply pandering to the mob. The only action the Government have a right to take towards a riotous mob is to disperse them ; .and if they assault and maltreat men when carting their own property in the streets, the duty of the Government is to drive the rioters off with musketry, if no other means will suffice. Sir Henry talked about the Government being quite prepared for any emergency, but the riotous unionists of Sydney have not been cowed by his words. In yesterday's paper we gave an account of how free labourers had been rushed by a body of unionists, and eacli man horribly maltreated. If the Government had de ilt firmly with the rioting when it first commenced, and if Sir Henry had not reproved Mr. McMillan, in all probability this would not have happened. It is simply absurd to attempt to flatter and cajole a riotous assemblage. That only encourages them, and renders it necessary to adopt more severe measures in the long run. If a severe example had been made of some of the rioters on Circular Quay, there would have been an end of the disorder in New South Wales. We may say that if such outrages on free labourers are permitted to occur, the unions will simply have to dictate their terms, for no man wi'l dare to work in opposition to their will.

Our cable messages this morning stati that the number of men on striko in Australia i.s estimated at 50,000. The dilficulty of obtaining coal supplies is likely to lead to work at some of the South Australian copper mines being suspended, thereby throwing a large number of people out of mnploymont. The Emperors of Austria .iiKi Germany are to meet in Vienna to-day. In the course of an interview with Signor Crispi, he advocated closer relations between Italy and France, and stated that if the latter Power reduced her armaments Italy would do the same.

Mr. Mitohelson wae again in attendance to day ut the Ministers' Rooms, Customs Buildings, and saw a number of visitore, but there were no deputations of public interest. Nothing further has been done about fixing the day for the elections, but the date, most probably November 24, is expected to be finally settled to-day.

A large number of applications and motions were set down for hearing at the Chamber sittings of the Supreme Court yesterday, before His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly, but they were mostly of a formal character, and were soon disposed of. Today Hie Honor will sit in Banco. There are several cases set down for argument, and amongst other business His Honor will give judgment in the prolonged case Ehrenfried v. Gleeson, an action to have accounts taken between the. parties in respect to the supply of beer, wines, and epiribs, to the Albion Hotel.

At a meeting of the Auckland it' 7 •. Board, yesterday, the eub-oo&MittW «|p. pointed to consider the San Francisco service question recommended that the* chairman be authorised to proceed to V. el«* Hnirton and Dunedin when the now con-j tract is settled. This suggestion was! adopted. Mr. Niccol will go South U,iv,i terview the Hon. G. McLean, chairman/of directors of the Union S.S. Co., in reghvl to the claims of Auckland as the poi-ft of call for the service. { Michael Ryan was found guilty at tlbe Police Court yesterday morning ol: etealune various articles, consisting of bed linen a*,d wearing apparel, belonging to Mr. Browu, of the Bricklayers Anne. Mr. 0 Meaghet, who appeared on behalf of the prusonek who is hardly more than a lad, commented very strongly on the conduct of Mr. Ball, the second-hand dealer to whom the goods were sold, in receiving them, when under the circumstances he must have had a very strong suspicion that everything was not above board. It was not at all likely that under ordinary circumstances a young mar like Ryan, whom Mr. Ball had known fi» some 15 years, would have such articles ij hie possession. Mr. O'Meagher further contended that secondhand shops cffh. ducted on these lines had an enormous influence in encouraging and fosterir-g juvenile crime. Dr. (Hies also epote strongly on the subject, concurring with what Mr. O'Meagher hud said. He al.-o stated that he would have thought that Mr, Ball, knowing the young man, would havA inquired where he got the goods, and have endeavoured to prevent any fraud being enacted. Ryan was remanded for sentence, pending the report of the Probation Officer.

On the arrival of the Wairarapa, yesterday afternoon, a lady passenger was walking up the gangway to go ashore, when she accidentally dropped a small handbag between the vessel and the wharf. Her anxious exclamation, " Oh, my keys," brought several sympathetic stewards and bystanders to her eide, and efforts were ab once made to pick up the reticule, which was seen flouting near the piles. One man scrambled down on a rope and endeavoured to hook it up with a broom-handle, while a second tried to lassoo the article with a h'shingline. Neither were successful, and the bag seemed in a fair way of being lost \.hen a burly fireman, named O'Reilly, came along, and hearing how the case stood, disdained all half - measures anc'. plunged into the water and secured th« bus with ite valuable contents. The grato ful passenger wished to reward the mar, with a sovereign, but being Free Labou and therefore just now a " bloat* capitalist," he declined the offer wit thanks, and went below to his quarters. A meeting of Licensed Victuallers representing both the wholesale and retai trade, was held yesterday evening a Kobeon's Room*, to consider the advisa bility of appointing a delegate to the Conference now being held in Wellington. There was a good attendance, and Mn Ehrenfried occupied the chair. The quesj tion was considered at some length, and it was finally resolved, on the motion of Mr R. F. Luks, " That this meeting requesj Mr. C F. Greenslade, of Dunedin, to acj on behalf ofj the Auckland Licenced Victtf allers present at this meeting at th< meeting of delegates now beii)£ held iq Wellington."

The Australasian Insurance and Banking Kocord states :—"Mr. Isaac Chapman, acting manager <of the Melbourne hranch of the Bank of New Zealand, has been ap pointed manager of the Bank of New Zea land Estate* Company's assets in Australia. Mr. T. G. Pleydell has assumed temporary charge of the bank at Melbourne, pending Mr. G. A. Wilson's return from London jd November next."

We understand that the natives u> Hokianga and other northern districts havt raised the handsome sum of about £50 for the erection of a suitable monument over the remains of the late Very Rev. Dr. McDonald at Pantnure, as a token of their esteem and heartfelt gratitude.

We have been requested to supplement the statement made in the paragraph in yesterday's issue concerning the church meeting at the Tabernacle, inasmuch us it is said to have created the erroneous impression that the troubles between Pastor Birch and his congregation were at an end! for the present, through his ruling thai motion given of want of confidence as out' of order. It is explained that so far fromf that being the case, that those opposed to> his pastoral administration have simply igaored his ruling, as the arrogation of a power which he never possessed ; that the motion was tabled, has been duly recorded by the proper authorities, and will come on in due course for consideration at next church meeting, the precaution having beei. taken to give the requisite legal notice required by the articles of association of the church. The exact terms of the motion are :—" That notwithstanding the motion re the apology of the pastor, that this : church has no further confidence in Mr. William Birch as pastor."

During last week the Union Steanphip Company handled in this port with free labour 4993 tons of cargo and coals. Ajout 150 men have been employed, unci 3330 paid in wages, ivhich mutt have been an acceptable addition to the wngeefund oithe labouring: class. The average wages of the men, it will be seen, is nearly £3 per week, taking in even men who worked only twelve hours or on a single steamer; but many of tho men earned £4, others £4 5s 3d, £4 9s 4d, £4 12s 7d, £5, £5 ss, £5 10s 6d, £5 18s 9d, and one (a ganger) £7 8s 9d.

Intelligence has boen received by the police authorities of the death of a iniuer named Charles Hay, at Whitianei, on Sunday last. An inquest was held, and a verdict of "Death from natural causes" returned.

Notwithstanding tho strike and the dulness arising from it, the list of subscribers to the lending branch of tho Free Public Library ia going steadily up. It is a matter of gratification to find the efforts of the City Council to meet the wishes of the readers at the Free Library so well appreciated.

The attendance at the Jubilee Kindergarten keeps up fairly well. Thero are between 70 and 80 children in daily attendance, who are in excellent henltn. They are receiving a good meal each day, in rddition to being taught and trained in useful work. A goodly number of the children are being drafted off into the public school as they attain to the requisite school age, and their successors in " gutter life" are not coming into the school in the numbers they should do. The ladies interested in this work (>ropose making a tour of the lanes of the citv, in order to Took up the neglected and destitute little ones and them in. This is true philanthropy, and they will earn the thanks of the community in this truly useful work.

The first interment in the Onehunga public cemetery took place yesterday. The cemetery is a most picturesque spot, situated abouta mile from thecentreof the town. It is surrounded on the west, south, and eusti sides by the waters of the Manukau, while the recreation reserve, with a chain road, bound it on the north. It is beautifully ornamented with trees.

The Rev. Charles Clark had completed his overland trip from Brisbane to Sydney when the Wairarapa left. Everywhere he was received with enthusiasm; and al Newcastle, notwithstanding the strike, bi attracted crowded audiences to the Victoria Theatre. The popular lecturer had arranged to leave Sydney for Auckland by the Monowu on the 9th of October He will find Auckland greatly improved in the mutter of halls since he gave l*s last lecture here in the Choral Hall, on tie 9th of October, 1877 ; and from all accounts people will find him, if not improved,quite as good as ever. His tour is und't the direction of his old manager, Mr. R» S. Smythe.

At a meeting of the Baptist Tabrnacie Mutual Improvement Society last night, Mr. Runciman read a paper, in wlich he claimed that the earth v. as Hat. M'» Hay presided, and there v,as a numerous attendance. Mr. Runciman urged thife the theories of astronomers should not btreadily accepted without examination, anl went on to derive arguments in support of hia contention from the existence o < great plains, rivers, and lakes, and frort other facts. Mr. Carter replied, and Messrs. Spedding, Dines, and others alao syoke.

Deputation of Auckland Trntes and Labour Council have visited Jlangere, and arranged a conference with Maugere Farmers' Club. : . f

The Parne' Borough Council deterine,l to tak stringent measures In regard ~ overdue vator rates, and tky have ~*,-, I tho allowing resolution^-"That jp.tructione ae issued to cat iff water supply in < ls ea where the ratewin arrear rcni<ii" imp*id on the 14th of Octlber, and ihi: notices , bo inserted in the daiy papers to that offetL" The fur' for receiving nominttions for tt> v.icft' ; y in the Parnell Borough CounC il, cansJ by the absence in England of \v. S. Lyell, expired at no<ai yeet«r----.1 ,y, bu o,l b' on e nomination wa*jre"ceived . iirttiifyi that of Mr. James Qilimur, who v M .ominated by Mr. H. J. Sealy ,MiV(), and Mr. J. W. Robiion, exy,\ of the borough. The returning ().).,". Mr. M. Riiwlings, aoconlngly doc j,, rt . Mr. Uilmour duly elected.

];• invitation a deputation from the Trades and labour) Council visitd the Mangoro Farmers' Cluj on Monliny veiling to arrange preliminaries for a i>ol)fence with a view to bring about co(ipcitiou. The deputation received a le. ty welcome from the members of the c ,n. After some discussion «' committee «i appointed from the club to make urrngtsuientp tor a conference at an early ,!;it, consisting of the President and two ,t'rs. Mr. F. Lnwry, M.U.R., who was pi t ent, said that he was pleased to see that -t,-s were being taken in this direction, an thai the adoption of thu principle of co'perntion would place the community in a iore prosperous condition. Mr. Lnwry in* ed .i hearty vote of thanks to the clepuon, who responded, and then returned toown, having spent a very pleasant day. 'he infant son of Mr. Louis Ghezzi, f.imer, of Maiorr, a child of two years ot r<o, died suddenly on Monday night. As i! doctor had been in medical attendance ■in inquest will take place. j A much-needed improvement has been commenced in Franklyn Road, namely, the un-metalltng of it. The work has been commenced at its junction with PattersonWeet, and when completed will be a great \joon to those wiio huvo occasion to take (joods that « ay. 2 In district orders in our advertisement Columns it will bo seen that the Mount Eden Rifle Range will he reserved for class tiring purposes from the 6th instant, and ■hooting may now commence at daylight. s'lie dates are given on which certain corps Lay use the range for volley and indebendent tiring. I A Lyttelton telegram yesterday states •hat 1--4 free labourers are in port to-day. The l>evoi:p.->rt is loading produce for Aucklind. The Tonpuriro is progressing at a fair rate. Matters in Lyttelton are at a Complete standstill, and the streets present • deserted appearance, the majority of the Bicn on strike keeping away from the town. ', The larrikins have found a new outlet for fheir utniiis turn energies since the Wild iN'cst Show came to town, in the shape of tjhe 11.--00 and lariat, a lα. Broncho George or the ArkansiiwKid. Nothing delights them jj. r> th.m to sneak up behind a ChinaBum's vegetable cart, and laesoo "John." I A Gisborne telegram states that John Ir.istr, engineer of Nelson Bros.' launch Tumi, was thrown from his horse, and emsiined concussion of the brain. He is in a Ikngerou." state. Granger, engineer of the Adzing hulk, was severely scalded by the »r*tii)g of a .-team pipe. At a meeting of the Gum Storemen's ftiion, which has affiliated with the Trades ill 1 Labour Council, a good dual of discus•icn took place as to what should be con•itiered assorted gum for exportation. It •fes agreed that in ordinary there shall not Iβ less than three qualities, irrespective of <bii>- i and dust ; in East Coast not, less than ifree qualities : re-scraped, :hree qualities ; tfsh, two qualities ; black, two qualities.

By an OrderinCouncil 'ule -90 in the <jde of civil procedure under the Supreme llurt Act is revoked, and a new rule introi tired as follows :—" Every judgment debt >j.i!l earry interest at tho rate of £6 per rjnt. per annum from th- time of judgment bc : .ng given until the same shall be .-.iti-tied. .vid such interest may be levied under any writ of execution upon such judgment."

The Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade yesterday received an invitation from the Thames Fire Brigade to be present or represented at their anniversary on the 3rd inst.. a-i'i it was «niyjfo*ited that a football witch might t*ke place between the two brigade- on the occasion. The proposal w :»•" laid before a meeting of the brigade la-: night, but it was decided that owing to the pisort notice and other circumstances, the invitation could not be iccepted.

At fi meeting of the Dunedio branch of the Wh.irf Carter!"' L'nion i' was decided to recommend a reduction of 'he entrance fee from tvto guineas to 5?.

The Alvnedii, with the Snflish mails of the 6th September, left Sm crancisco for .Aiu-kland mi the 20th, conjract date. Th« M-tripo.*a, wirh the colonial mails, Bth Sep;<*mber, arrived »t San Francisco from Auckland on the 27th, contnet date.

The body of the child foind in Patten's yard, Chri.-tchurch, mi September 10, has been exhumed, and taken 10 the Hospital fur further examination,

The made in cr la.st criticism, that fewer new works *houjl be performed, bad been a lopted by the omrnittee of tho Auckland (.'l;onil Society 5 and instead of L'owen's •' > ■ ■ pi:i_r Beauty' Mendel?sohn'e " Athalie"' wiil be put i;i rehearsal for tho next concert.

The Go*pel Temperance Mission choirgave a service of song entitled "Father Come Home"' rit St. .James' Hal. last night to a S»ood but not a crowded au ience. indeed, there was somy disappointment in the latter respect, for it, was confidently expected that the hall would be til ;d, and 3urpri.«o v. '■' o\pi >•--<■ t that a more liberal support was not given by the ;>erance party. The hail was neatly decorated, and thero was a very strong chorm of male and female voices, a-< well an . good orchestra. -Mr-. H. J. Kors officiated ik pianist; Miss Kenderdine, organist; Mr Muthieion, first violin; Mr. Walker, -eo id violin; Mr. Watt, rir.te ; Mr. (ween, jm., cornet; Mr. Green, double bans ; and Mr. J. L. Innes, acted as conductor. Past r Birch read tho connective readings, and tie musical items were rend'ered with excellnt effect, the full volume of many <.'. the chorused being remarkably good. The following were the v -ii-'-ri.jii.s : — " Blessed ,re the People," opening chorus; "I Wi. Blef<.« the ii nil I imes," chorus ; "Gather Them In," ■-•ii'iruf ; "(Jo Ye into ill the World," chorus; " Cast Thy Bur en on the Lord," r-li'irus ; •' Ho C-reth for ti j Lilies," chorus ; '■ I Am The Light," f>olo .nd chorus ; " He Wi|it,H the Tear from ev:ry Eye," solo — Mi-vi Edmonds ; "At J;eue' Feet," solo a'."! chorus; "A Cup o: Water," chorus ; "Ah ! Tin the Oil, Old Stor>," solo and 'i: .as; "The L'naijuxi City," chorus; "Viaitin" on the bhore' , «olo—Mr. Dryli'il, and choruH ; " The Tread of Mighty Annies'' (Temperance ch rug), full chorus.

The Wild West She* was exhibited ■•-:.'-irlay evening for the last time in Auckland during the present season, and w;>« ~_.;t i i] well attended Whilst the cowhoy- were performing, {.'-eat laughter was ihu?iml when Meadows :,>d Brown Jassooerl si little dog which ran ;,i. o the arena and oa.it.ed Home armoyanc. Tho company leave to-day for <;i*bo'ne by the steamer Janet Nicoll. In anot.er column Messrs. \vinh, through Mr. Acxander, bid farewell to the Auckland ptblic. Mr. Arthur Vivian and his dramatic ' ,f »ir:|>iiiiy returned from the Thames yester- ■>■>■■. if', r a fairly successful nea.«on in that ni.:r,ii(r (gntre. Mr. Vivian is now ne- ¥"'■' I'-iiig {or the Opera House, and expects '" '<!• ii i) 0 Monday nie-it, in tho sensation •Irnifii,, "Keck for Ne;k," to be followed :'■' " 1 '•''': Long Strike,'a drama by tho late Dlrj <> liouclcault. A iMfef ting of the shareholders in the King °, til >- HaOge claim, ICuiotuiui, will Uke 1 ,, "' , to-rla/, at elever o'clock, to form acorn- ,-' r Martin Swallow's concert will 1" l "' n""" rrow evening at the City Hall. I . w »u sin two songs, and dso play piano, ' ll I J , and U iuur solos. Mr. i-wallow will be Mj 1t,,1 by Misses Missen, De-hyahire, May kiiT*"' I ' l, f m,lß " Wilson, E-.sdown, and wil'h' 'T l - i '• S - Jiickson - . Th. programme "' found in our advertising -olumns.