The Oamaru Mail. FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1905.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 8834, 14 July 1905, Page 2

The Oamaru Mail. FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1905.

The much-discussed report of the Land Commission will be laid on the table of the House this afternoon, and will make its appearance in the papers throughout the colony to-morrow. Then we shall know Hie result of the Commission's proceedings, :,nd though, of course, the evidence cannot be taken as a. complete manifestation oi the views of the farming community in regard to the matter, we have no doubt that a large amount of valuable information will be given. A certain amount of information has already leaked out. Naturally there is some difference of opinion in regard to the tenure, this is only what we might expect from a Commission composed of gentlemen appointed to represent the opinions of the various sections of the people on the land question. However, although the majority of those who gave evidence before the Commission did so because they had some improvement to suggest, or some grievance to air, and the perfectly satisfied lessees remained on then farms, it is stated that members have come to the unanimous conclusion that the option to purchase the freehold should not be extended to holders of leases-in-pcrpetuity, although sonic of them believed that the right to do so should be extended to holders of leases other than those acquired for closer settlement. This is unmistakable evidence in proof of the statement frequently made that the outcry for the freehold was made for purely political purposes, and that the majority of the Crown tenants were well content with the present tenure, with modifications in regard to certain stringent regulations. The concession the Commission is willing to make in regard to extending the option of the freehold has particular application to the bush lands north of Auckland. The members are unanimously of the opinion that elasticity should be given to the cropping regulations, that a change is desirable in regard to the system of loading for roads, and that greater fixity of tenure be given in connection with pastoral leases. This may be accepted as a victory for the leaseholders, as the members of the Commission, at all events the majority of them, started on their tour with distinct freehold leanings, and returned convinced that it was inexpedient and unnecessary to allow the land to be thus alienated. Some color is given to the report that the Commission objects to extend the option to acquire the freehold by the notice of motion given in the House by Mr Massey, who wishes to discover the amount paid in salaries, travelling expenses, and all the other amounts paid during the tour. .Mr Massey objected to the appointment of the Commission on the score of expense, but gradually became reconciled as it appeared more and more probable that the finding of the members would favor his latest great political scheme. He was prepared to make a present of millions worth of land to the people to obtain popularity for the Opposition, but he objected strongly to a few thousands being expended to prove that the people of the country did not desire such a gift, but were thoroughly in accord with the principles of the Government's land policy.

It will interest the public to know that the matter of the conveyance of the section adjoining the Courthouse to the Borough Council is not being lost sight of. On the 4th inst. the following letter was sent by His Worship the Mayor to the Hon. T. Y.

Duncan:—"On behalf of my Council, 1 have to thank you very heartily for your wire of Saturday, in which you say that no local Hill will be necessary to convey the land next to the Courthouse, to the town, but that the transfer can be effected under the Public Reserves Act, 1881. My Council would be pleased to do anything more in the matter that may be necessary, but I presume the Government will themselves now complete the transfer, as suggested in your telegram, and I would be much obliged if you could personally see the thing through with as little delay as possible, I suppose the effect of the proceedings would be to change the purpose for which the land is now held to a reserve for municipal purposes, and vest the same in the Corporation of the Borough of Oamaru, with power to deal with the said land in pursuance of the powers conferred upon Municipal Corporations by the Municipal Corporations Act, 1900. My Council will be glad if the transfer could be effected on these lines, in order that no restrictions may be placed on the use of the reserve, except those which aro imposed by the Municipal Corporations Act. Thanking you, etc." His Worship has received the following reply, which must bo deemed highly satisfactory :—"ln reply to your telegram of to-day, immediately on receipt of your letter of 4th action was taken to carry out your request, but it was found necessary to obtain plan and certified description from Dunedin for Gazette notice. This has been sent foT, and as soon as itarrives notice of the intention to change the purpose of reserve will be gazetted.— T. \. Duncan."'

Our Wellington correspondent wires thait the application to have a telephone bureau erected at Morvcn has been granted.

The following letter has been sent to us for publication :—"Re your note in yesterday's issue from your Parliamentary correspondent regarding the decease ok Andrew Kinwea, terming him a chief, the undersigned hereby object to that definition. We ; who ought to know his lineage, hereby wish to point out that, however worthy a member of the Maori race he was, the dignity of Chietainship was not his. We write this with all respect to deceased's memory, and we trust that you will publish this in the interests of the Rangatiris of the South Island.—We are, sir yours etc., etc., T. T. Weteri, Leone M. teururaki.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs :—At the Racing Conference to-day Mr Keid and Mr Guinness moved—"That the Otago district be divided similarly to the Canterbury district." Mr Reid explained that he was asked to bring this motion forward by the North Ota K o Jockey Club. He thought the district should be divided into two districts The motion was lost on the voices. During June there were exported for Uamaru 1296 carcases of mutton, valued at ir2b a £? 2cwt of le S» and valued at ±,o. Ihere were also shipped 8195 carcases of lamb, valued at £6655. The following will represent the Queen's Kifles m a euchre tournament against the Garrison Band to be played in Messrs -Hepburn Bros.' rooms to-night, at 730 p.m. sharp (blue uniforms to be worn)'•— Captain Forrester Lieutenants Forsyth and i r „ m f r °£ S) Col ° r - Ser e fiant M'Kenzie, Ser geants Keen, Moss, Sinclair, and Gray, ™I P 7° r ™ r . Fa] : r "»d Rodgers, poral M'Kenzie and Privates Webb, Halpin Pernton, Jones, Moore, Deem, Broad, O. Brown H Brown, Bugler Bain, Drum ™' Emsr g AtkSGatchen Mddrmn ' Brett ' ™*

In his presidential address at the Farm«t'.!+»y n /w Confere i ace > Mr J- G. Wilson stated that some time ago an officer atS1 I°-, the / e 7 Z / aland Stook Dement left for England, and took up a fern, in Yorkshire, which he worke/on t™ most up-to-date principles. - Everything was kept clean; the men worked in white suits; the cows were all properly attended to a plentiful supply of water was provided to flush the sheds, and the milk was sterilised. As a result, in a short time he was not only selling his milk profitably,but- people cams from all parts of England

to see his establishment. He had been so successful that he has decided to take another farm and double his output. A leaflet issued by the Department ol Agriculture gives details of the export o agricultural products from New Zealand during June. There is a large fallmg6ft' bv comparison with June of last vcar in practically all products. The followin!? are the "'figures for various products (life Jurw, 1904, figures being in parenthesis) .—Butter £17,450 (£18,892), cheese £2136 (£7887). frozen meat £Zos,a 1 (£305,743), wheat £18,437 <£24,950), oats £4129 (£30.728), and potatoes iAU (£1934). The figures for the quarter ended 30th June last also shows a a falling-oil as compared witli the quarter ended Jimo last year, the most noticeable dwrMses heme a drop in butter from £193,565 to £83,222, arid a decrease from £409,430 to £338,633 in frozen mutton. To-morrow afternoon the Waitaki .High School bovs play a football match against the OtagJ High School team. this will be the first occasion within modern times on which the local boys have met the Dunedin School's first fifteen, though eftor s have, frequently been made to that end With the growth of the \\aitaki High School the "team lias naturally improved somewhat, there being a greater number from which to choose. Hie game, commencinf at 2 o'clock, to-morrow will he ..laved °on the High School ground, owing to 'the fact that the North Road Ground is under water. The team to play for the Waitaki School isi-Orr, Jones, Imgloy ■3), Guild. Stracliey, Sun, \\itlion, Kdie, Potter, Mouson, M-i)«uall, l'alconer. Fleming, l'hncrgcney—Lee. IV Committee set up by the proposed Oamaru Farmers' Kaleyards Company (Limited) to inspect the sites-ahoul a dozen—on offer to the company for the erection of yards, met m the secretary s (Mr K Piper) ollice this morning. Drags were sent for, and the whole party drove out of town to personally visit the several properties. A meeting held subsequent In •■•..'ecicd Mr Sewell's paddock nt Waiareka ■is'the site, subject to satisfactory arnuigc-,l-euts being made with the owner. A snh■■mnmiltoe,' consisting of .Messrs t.ardiner. Mnhoncv, Corbett, Keith B beth-hmitb. U Livingstone, and T. Hedlcy, was upnointed to arrange for the acquisition o •'he site, prepare memorandum, articles o association and prospectus, and to report ■o the whole committee as early as pos-

Mr \Y. Sumpter's Czar won the stake vaiued at £2O at tl-.e Kangitata coursnig meeting. The CV.ar was runner-up m lite Challenge Stake at Oamaru, ami there were nianv prominent coursing men " "> would have awarded l.im first place m .the In the Magistrate's Court this morning, before -Major Keddell, S.M., Robert Cha - mors for whom Mr Grave appeared, pleaded guilty to taking a traction engine over the 'railway bridge at Waiareka Junction, without having obtained a permit Ur Crea-di (Crown solicitor) stated tliat he was not instructed to press for a heavy penaltv, but- wished the action to be taken more as a warning to traction-engine owners in general. Defendant was lined £l. with £1 8s 6d costs. . Messrs Dalgety and Co. have received the following cable messages, dated London, Julv 11th :—"The wool sales continue firm, and lately reported rates are fully maintained with the exception of medium descriptions of greasy crossbreds. for La-easy wools suitable for America, prices are a'shade easier." Under date London, July 12th, they report that the tallow market is somewhat firmer. . The following exhibitors from this district were successful at the Dunedm Poultry Society's Show : Plymouth Rocks : Cock, F. J. Lundon 1, H. Day 2; hen, F. J. Lundon 1, H. Day 2 : cockerel, 1. J Lundon 1; pullet. F. J. Lundon 1, H. Day 2. Lesihorns : Pullet, G. C. Lane o, W ]l. Burns v.h.c. Dorkings: Cock or ■ ockerel, W. Wilson 2. Langshacs : Hen, \Y Wilson 2. Wyamlottes: Silver cockerel, J. Stevens v.h.c, W. M'Murtne vh c • golden cock, J. \\ • Clnlcott 1 ; f-ekorel J W. Clnlcott- h.c. ; white •■ockerel' J S Bee h.c. Buff Orpingtons : Pullet, Mrs W. Seth-Snnth v.h.c. Buntarns; black-red cock, Vernor and M Combie 2 W. F. Condon 3: black-red pullet, Vernor and M'Combie 1, W. F. Condon 2 ; pile cock, Vernor and M'Combie 1, C, U. A. Wray 2; pile hen. W. F. Condon 1, E Tomkin 2; pile pullet, C G. A. Wray 1, E. Tomkin 2, C. G. A. Wray 3; duckwing hen, Vernor and M'Combie 1, 0. G. \ Wray 2; duck-wing cockerel, E. Tomkin. Bantam (not game): Hen and pullet C G A. \Vray 1 and 2. ihe judge awarded the special for the best game bantam to Mr W. F. Condon's (bvurow) bird, a duckwing cock. Writing on the Millers Association clilncultv, the Otago Dailv Times says:—Before' anv definite settlement of the matters in dispute can be arrived at, several millers in Canterbury who own more than one mill have to be interviewed, and the findings of the Dmiedin meeting communicated to them. It is not anticipated that they will oppose any serious objection to the proposed terms "of settlement. At the present time the local flour trade is in a complete state of stagnation, and local millers are anxious for a settlement, in order to restore the confidence of buyers in the market. It is hoped that an official announcement will be made in a few days' time.

Our Greymouth correspondent telegraphs that the proposal put by the West Coast Railway League, to' send a huge delegation to' Wellington to urge on the Ministry the necessity for the early construction of the Summit tunnel on the East and WestCoast Railway, is being heartily token up by local bodies on the West Coast. The deputation which will proceed to Wellington in about three weeks time, will consist of representatives from every local body on the Coast, and the local members of Parliament, and will ask the Government to construct the tunnel by contract. "In this case," concludes the letter asking that representatives be appointed, "any temporary tightness in the money market, or change of Government, will not be an excuse for hanging this most important work up." Further men aTO being put on the Ross Tail way extension this week, when ballasting is to commence at the Hokitika end. It is reported that an effort will bo made to run an excursion to Lake Mahinapua on the King's Birthday, and it is expected that the Premier and a large party will be present to witness the opening run. There seems to be very little doubt that the kauri tree, which grows in tho North Island of New Zealand, and in no other part of the world, is absolutely doomed. Mr G. W. Forbes, a Canterbury member of the Land Commission stated to a Lyttelton Times representative that only a few of these remarkable trees may now be seen by visitors to the Auckland district. The members of the Land Commission saw a magnificent specimen at Kaitai, near Mongonui, north of Auckland. It stands by the roadside, and presents a kingly appearance. There is a notice forbidding any person to injure it, but it has been ringed, and an unsightly wound has been made. The Austrian gum-diggers and others often ring the trees, in order to get the gum from them, and much difficulty is being experienced in stopping tho practice, which has a bad effect on the trees.

The French newspapers are candid on the question of the peace proposals. The Petite Republique says:—Let us hope that .this will be the end of these horrible butcheries. Great Britain will intervene with Japan;-while French diplomacy will make the Russians understand that the war has lasted long enough, and that it is time for them, for their country, and for the world, that they should come to their senses." .The Aurore asks : "Will they at last understand at St. Petersburg that the time has come to make peace r The Journal des Debats says:—"The naval role of Russia is now totally over. The land forces, and, above all, diplomacy have now to put an end to a struggle already grown too sanguinary." The Croix asserts plainly that Russia must now demand peace, as the conqueror's terms will increase continually m severity. Rarely indeed are two societies at the Sam . e tl , me the lucky reci P ie nts of £250,000 each. This, however, is the fortunate fate of the London Missionary Society and tho Baptist Missionary Society. The story of the bequest is an old one, dating back to ™f. death of Mr Robert Arthington in ji Arlington's will was so awkwardly constructed that no one pretended to understand it, and everyone agreed to apply to the courts to prepare a scheme which should meet his wishes. The Court instructed the trustees to set aside the will and the Attorney-General to prepare a scheme. This is now ready, only the sanction of the Court, whicl'i is not at all likely to be refused. Under it these two societies divide nine-tenths of the residue of tho estate, the Baptist Societv receiving slightly more than the other The London Missionary Society will not, however, be able to apply the legacy to helping its existing work or to paying already-contracted debts. The money is left strictly "for the extension" of its missionary work. Moreover, it has been decided to apply some of the money to helping forward well-known favorite little mis-

sionary enterprises of Mr Arthington which are not strictly, within the sphere of tho wo«k of the society. Thd Into Kmpress of Austria had some wonderful pearlß, but, they lest their lustre, —"grew sick' - —as the jewellers any—and only a long immersion in the sea would cure them; so now they are in a cage hanging in the depths of the Adriatic at n. spot known to only two or three persons, and every year or two a great expert limn London goes to examine them. When tne\ were smlk it was said that thirty years might be required for their "cure. Who will wear these jewels when hey shall be recovered is .. problem, for the Kmpernr s heir is his nephew, the Archduke Iran/. Ferdinand, whose wife, the Countess Conine Chotek. is onlv morganatioally married to him: however, the chances are that all the same she will one day obtain possession of these wonderful gems. Prince Rddv, the eldest son of tho Prince of Wales, will soon hoist his flag as an admiral of his own fleet. The "fleet is rapidly approaching completion at Shoerncss noo.kv.ird in the shape of a 42-f.v»t I.til'. and 'is under orders for \ trg.nia Watci. The brig upon whose quarter-deck urn voimg Prince will rule was once a naval packet-boat, Hv the Kings orders, it is I being transformed into a miniature replica of the naval training brigs recently abohsh ed The boat has been partially deckeil. and has masts, spars, rigging, and sails complete, all made to scale. Ihe interior, nf the craft is being fitted as a luxurious little saloon. A small party of shipwrights are now working overtime on the vessel, and it is expected she will be ready lor launching early in June. A verv interesting personage has visited the Sirdar at Khartoum. He is the Sheik Mahomed Ali Omar, head of the l.eiulab Arabs, a section of the great lladendowa tribes. His people live near Snakin, and roam over a large area between that post and Kassala. lie never surrendered to the Dervishes, alwavs escaping to the mountain fastnesses when attacked. It was elnelly through his agcucv that (Ismail Digna wi.s captured. His visit to Khartoum has given great satisfaction to the Knglish and Kgvptian Governments, for he exercises _u large influence round Snakin. where his assistance mav be required at that port itself, and on the railway in prospect from Vassala. which will run through part of his country, lie is a fine unstai' 11 "" old man of nearly ninety years. Ilis 1:.;(..: : : dved red, and this gives him a mo-it weird appearance, his eyebrows and hair being snow white, lie was presented hv the Sirdar with a complete set of teeth, the work of a first-class dentist, which Khartoum happens to possess, lie is e\ Iremelv proud of them, and hopes to ama/, the rest of his tribe when he arrives homo with n mouthful of immaculate ivories. His only misgiving is the effect on his inside. ITc*expressed his fears in this way: "God gave mo teeth, and took them away when T grew old. Tfe knows best. Now man has put new ones in. Can the doctor of the teeth tell me what is good for my in side?"

All St. Petersburg is talking of the as fonishing fonts in fortune-tolling attributed to Anastasia Philipoff.' gipsy girl-mother from tlio province nf Taurida in southern Russia. Though Anastasia lives in (lie uu fashionable district nf Oalernaya. TTavon. miles away from the smart east enil of tlie city, scores of carriages arrive every day at ' her dwelling, bringing ladies of (lie ennrt. and rich women —and sometimes men —in smart society, who. paying tlie sub stantial foe of ten'roubles, drive away eon vinocrl that they are informed beforehand of all the important events of their 'future lives. The gipsv leaped into fame inline diafelv after the assassination nf Crand T>ukc' Scrgius. Two davs before that tragic event Afadam SchnkofT. the wife nf a rich merchant, who bad been to Anasta sin the day before, received a letter from the prophetess, declaring in lingrnmmatical ■Russian "all eves will be turned on Mnscn v seen. T see blond." At first Madam Seliu lenff k, : ' ('.is letter secret, fearing it would compromise the prophetess. Rut after a few davs she showed it to a friend, with the result that A nsstasia's fame spread all over the citv and do/ens of well-to-do persons flocked to her door. Anastasia now declares that before the loss or the Pelropavlovsk she wrote to tlie Crand Duke Vladimir warning him that Ids son Cecil, who was on board, was in peril of his life. TTor infant, plavs an important part_ in Anastasia's predictions. Dressed in bright blue, she plays on the floor, crying out whenever—as Anastasia puts it —"a mistake is being made." When the little girl keeps nuiet Anastasia declares that she is satisfied with the predict inns she has mnde. But a cry means that the client must come somo other da v. Anastasia is reputed to have made £4OO during the last couple nf months. But she has made five times tint sum. she declares, she will gn back- to the Crimea .and buv the (nlncco plantation on which as a girl she worked. There is no cnicslinn which occupies the mind of (he idle more continually than the study of health, and now we are (old bv (be most eminent physicians that laughter is the great cure for all ills, that llieii" mediate results of ianglitrr involve (lie exercise of a lar' T e number of muscles and have a sfrnnp-oly beneficial influence on the heart and lnn<TS. Purine; what is called "a fit, of laughter." the lungs may be almost completely emptied nf their contained air, general circulation is accelerated, and the impure air is hurried out of the svs tern and fresh air hurried in. Tt will be neeessarv for physicians to keep a list of books and plays which thov can order for their patients instead of Carlsbad waters or the TTomhurg cure. Unquestionably witty novel writers and clever comedians will be grateful for (be new treatment. WTTY RTTEUMO CURUS RTTRUMATTRM.

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Oreat preparations are in hand for flic annual winter sale which commences on Friday nexl at Penrose's Draperv F.slahlisliment. Tt mav be news to (he public lo be told that it takes over a monlh to make everything ready for n renewal sale, in which every item of slock has to be dealt with in view of makiii": il altraclivc by some price concession to the public. For a modern drapery sale it is not sullicient to make reductions in prices to attract buvcrs at sale time; the draper is required to put his hand down deep in his pocket, to co out into tiie markets of (he colonv and make new purchases for sale period. The demand is strong and imnerntive for new goods even at sale lime. Tt is neknowlcdrrcd nt Penrose's, and everv effort is made to meet the wishes of buyers in this respect. Our purchases for the last month exceed in monev value I lie purchases of any previous monlh of (he season. We have gathered in from norUi and soulh, and even as far as Svdncv. thousands of pounds' worth of valuable drapery and clothinc, which will «tnnd side by side with our regular sloe!; in daimintr your attention lo Iheir ha rem in character. This winter sale is planned In meet every drapery want you have: you've no wnnt we cannot respond to with a welcome titilaxe with enthusiasm of sale values. These concessions begin on .Tidy 14th, at PKNROSF'R Drapery Establishment. '