THE DAILY OTAGO TIMES. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1895.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10361, 16 May 1895, Page 2

THE DAILY OTAGO TIMES. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1895.

The introduction of; Mr Reid's Budget is an event of Australasian import. Four years ago, when a Protective policy was adopted by the Parliament, and perhaps by the people, 5 of New South Wales, there was a not unnatural fear among Freetraders that great difficulty would be experienced in retracing the unfortunate step. We say " perhaps by the people." because it has always been a matter of Some doubt as to how far Protection was sanctioned at the general election of 1891; and it is certain that the Dibbs Ministry, in carrying its policy through Parliament, was largely indebted to the support of a number of members who had been returned on the understanding that they were not to vote for increased duties. It may be that the difficulty of retracing the step was exaggerated: anyhow the electors of New South Wales decided last year that three years of Protection had more than satisfied them; 81,500 votes were cast for Freetrade1 candidates, against 66,300 for Protectionists: and a considerable Freetrade majority was returned to the representative Chamber. To our mind the decision was a most_ welcome one, showing as it did_ that a practical trial of Protectionist fallacies had resulted in a pppular rehabilitation of sound economic principles, or showing (perhaps we should rather say) that the adoption of the fallacies had been i more or less accidental rather than representative of deliberate public opinion. It is equally a matter for congratulation that Mr Eeid, the new Premier, has risen fully to the occasion, and decided to obey the popular mandate alike with promptitude and with thoroughness. He proposes to show no tenderness for the Protective system, and (considering that the present tariff is not of very long standing, and that Protectionists had full warning that it would go when the Freetraders got their opportunity) it seems to us that he is acting wisely in seeking to make a clean sweep without hesitation or half-heartedness. ;It will have been noticed that Mr JJeid does not content himself with the abolition of the Dibbs duties—that is, the duties imposed in 1891. These, of course, are to go and to go almost immediately, but duties of longer standing are eventually to go also. To quote the cablegraphic report: "It is proposed to wipe out the whole of the Dibbs duties on July 1. ... Dealing with the tariff he said it was intended that the Tariff Committee i should only deal with spirits, wines, | ales, beer, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, j and opium. He declared that to be the tariff policy of the Eeid Administration. For the present it was intended to abolish some duties, but retain all the old specific duties of the previous Freetrade Administration until the 13th | I June 1896, after which those specific I duties would be removed, with the exception of those on kerosene, sugar, candles, and salt. These latter duties would be gradually abolished on a j sliding scale and the deficiency caused ! |by the removal of the specific duties ' iin 1896 be met by a reform of the i

legacy < and succession duties, which ] he hoped would yield £120,000. v, If j Mr Eeid's proposals are carried, the ] immediate effect will be a practical ! reversion from Protection to Freetrade, i ■while the eventual effect will be, as the j Times observes, to make the New South Wales tariff more liberal than Great! Britain's. The Times adds that the! cordial sympathy of English Freetraders may be considered as assured, and we may venture to make a similar statement in regard to the Freetraders of New Zealand. The matter is Australasian rather than provincial in its bearings, and we do not regard it primarily from a selfish point of view ;' but it is permissible to entertain an expectation that the reopening of New South Wales markets may in some measure give a muchneeded impetus to New Zealand trade. Eeverting, however, to the broader aspect of the question, it is almost past belief that an opinion should have been expressed in Victoria that Mr Reid's policy " will retard Federation "; and the pettiness of such an attitude becomes sufficiently apparent when it is compared with Mr Reid's own fine utterance : " There could be no Federation until the compact was sealed in a spirit of brotherhood; and instead, therefore, of offering blov^ for blow and border duty for border duty, he would offer his Australian brethren the free use of all the New South Wales borders." There spoke the idealist and the practical statesman. The new policy is apparently to be opposed by " a baleful alliance, an unholy marriage" (to borrow a political phrase of Pitt's) between the veteran Freetrader, Sir Henry Paekes, and the out-and-out Protectionist, Sir George Dibbs. There is something staggering in the cynical boldness and seff-seek-ing which makes suc.h a union possible. As for Sir George IDibbs, he presumably recognises that a more magnetic influence than his own.must be brought into play if there is to be even a possibility of undermining the Ministerial position, and he does not forget that Sir Henry Paekes is' a very old man. -If Sir Henry does the work, Sir George may reap the1 benefit, As for " saving the country," and " making a great sacrifice," we can only say that the-Dibbs heroics constrain us to a smile of incredulity. Sir Henry Parses is a very different and much greater man, but we fear that his present _ attitude will not redound to his credit. It is too obviously the attitude of an egoist, and an unscrupulous egoist at that. " Flagrant political immorality" is the phrase which the Sydney Morning Herald has ready for the proposed union, and who shall say that it is too stern? We will not say that Herod and Poktius Pilate have shaken hands, but we do say that the spectacle of Sir Henry Parkes leading the Protectionists, with a view of wreaking his j spite on Mr Reid (who, by the way, is an old colleague), will be as sorry a sight as has ever been witnessed in the politics of Australasia. The Sydney! Morning Herald truly observes that such a scandal cannot be covered by the nanje...of Federation. "Federation would no-more be served by an alliance between its bitter enemies and its pro- : fessed friends than Freetrade can be' ! served by Freetrade joining Protection. Federation would be of little worth if purchased by the destruction of political honesty and the confidence of the country in the good faith of its public men." We fear that the' simple fact of the matter is that Sir Henry Pauices! hates Mr Reid and is determined to satisfy his animosity at any cost. The Premier himself promises to "take a practical step towards Federation after the disposal of the Budget proposals": is Sir Henry maddened by the' thought of Federation being furthered by anyone but himself ? Be these matters as they may, we are,glad to observe that Mr Reid is: confideiat of victory, and we sincerely trust that he may achieve it in the interests of political rectitude and economic wisdom. .

The Hon. John 15 'Kenzie, Minister for Lands, was, through indisposition, confined to his bed at Wain's Hotel yesterday. His medical attendant has advised him that ib is necessary for him to have complete rest for at least three weeks. Mrs Dean will be formally charged at the Milton court this morning with the murder of Eva Hornsby and then remanded to Invercargill. Tuesday's Oamaiu Mail says :—" Mrs Dean appears to have been pursuing her avocation for some years regularly afc least, and investigations now being made by the police show that she operated ia various centres. In 1890, in the months of July, September, and October, she advertised in our columns for children to adopt, and received several reeponses to the advertisements so issued. She was offered £35 premium to adopt a child of Mr Colin. M'LauchHu'g, and negotiations were concluded on that basis, the child being taken away by Mrs Dean. The fatter recently died, and the executor of his estate on making inquiries of Hie woman, who admitted the adoption, was told that the child had been adopted by a highly respectable family in Melbourne, whose address she refused to divulge. The police are now investigating this case. The police have a belief, amounting almost to conviction, that a second child was entrusted to her care about the same time in this town, and are now making inquiries on this point." Yesterday's Mail says:—" It has now been ascertained beyond all doubt that Mra Dean got two children from this district in additioa to the one specified." The Education Board, sitting as s, committee of the whole, has been engaged for the past three evenings in considering the evidence which was taken at the inquiry into the charges brought by Mr P. B. Fraser against Mr P. j Goyea in connection with the latter'a examinaj tion of the Wsiareka School last year. She , board last evening adopted its .report, which was signed by all the members present, some of the members making, however, certain resarvations as to its terms. The report will ba subI mibted at the meeting of the board to-day. [ Mr.Paulin sent us the following forecast at 9 o'clock last evening :—" Strong squally S.W. to S.B. winds ; heavy rain. Indication!! improvj ing in about 14 hours ;■ barometer rise." We hear that Mr J. B. Macßwan has been appointed chief dairy esperfc for New Zealaud, and it is intended to reorganise this portion of the Agricultural department with a view to a 1 uniform and more definite system of instruction | and supervision of toe dairying interests. We believe it is intended to start the work with two dairy uchools—one iii the south aad one in the j north. The former, it is anticipated, will start operations about June 10, and Mr Macßwan is now in the South Island with a view to selecting a suitable factory and makiug arrangements at once, as aftsr the southern dairy school has carried on its operations for four or five weeks i the stuff will be ivmovtd to a suitable factory ■ in the North Islaud for the benefit of those | desirous of instruction there. Mr MaeEwan's j object is to secure a factory as cmfcrally situated as possible with an adeqsiata milk supply »nd ' ! suitable buildings, and also, if possible, accommodation suitable for those who may be i attending. j : A test case is to be brocght against a well- ! known city dentist for not registering his I premises as a factory ander the Factories Act. The Minister for Education has made a graufc ' .of £300 to the Otago Education Board towards i i the support of the trainiDg college. j

In a, special telegram from our Wellington correspondent, published by us on Tuesday, dealing with the question of the alleged projected amalgamation of the B*nk of New Zealand and the Colonial Bsnk, the word "National" appeared instead of "Colonial." The message was printed as received, but the contest showed that the National Bank was not referred to.. The regular weekly meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees was held yesterday afternoon, and was attended by Messrs Chisholm (chairman), Haynes, Allan, Swan, Solomon, and Brown. The accounts passed for payment amounted to £130 S3. The secretary reported that James Cooper died in the institution at ths age of 80 years. A man writing from Riversdale about contributing to his } brother's support stated that he could not do so. His brother had come out from Home, leaving a wife and family, against his (the writer's) wieh. He was prepared to raise £15 towards the passage money to send his -brother Home, and "advised " the trustees to pay the passage money to the old country, do that his brother might be restored to " the bo3oin of his family." The matter was left in the hands of the Visiting Committee. An account amounting to £24 Us 3d, for materials supplied and work done at the Old Men's Home, was passed for payment. Relief cases numbering about 40 were dealt with. : At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ofcago Farmers' Co-operative Association it was decided to hold the first genera} meeting on Thursday, June 6, by which date it is anticipated the various members will have made good progress in canvassing their respective districts. A meeting of the council of the Bimetallic League was held on Tuesday last, the president (Mr B. Mellandj in the chair. Some routine, business was transacted. Correspondence was read from various parts of the colony asking for pamphlets and other literature, which has been supplied to tha extent that the funds of the league will allow. It was resolved that a canvasser ba appointed to obtain subscribers. Also, that a meeting of the league be held on Thursday evening, 6th June, at the league's room, when short papers by the^president and other members of the league will be read and discussed. At the meeting of the Education Board yesterday, a letter was read stating that the newly elected school committee at Otakou have asked the Anglicans ibh'ere to pay for the use of the schoolroom for church purposes. It seems that church services are held there; fortnightly, and that in the intervening ,wetk a Bible class is held. The school has hitherto been free to any denomination, and it in alleged that the enforcement of a charge would mean that the Anglican settlers would be debarred from church privileges. Mr Borrie stated that in his district the schoolhouse was utilised for church purposes by the Presbyterians, who paid a small sum quarterly for cleaning. The secretary remarked that it was a common thing for committees to charge for the use of schools for church purposes, the charge being made for cleaning. Mr Cohen said the matter was entirely, in the hands of the school committee, , and it was understood that the board's reply to the communication would ba to that effect. Mr James- Allen, M.H.R., addressed the Waitahuna section of his constituents on Monday evening, and received a vote of thanks and confidence. In replying to questions, Mr Allen said ha could not predict,what the Opposition might do in the future ; and he could not say whether they might or might not join forces with Sir Rebert Stout. He was a Freetrader, and was therefor^1 inclined to support the reciprocal treaty with South Australia. Not being a medical man, he could not say what: effect imported wine would have on the people. He thought, however, it would be better than most of the whisky at present consumed. He believed there Bhould be a twG-thirds majority to carry prohibition, and did not think that in a constituency of 3000 electors a thousand men; who , were opposed to "no liceuse " would be content to abide by a majority obtained by an' alliance of male and female prohibitionists. He did:not agree that the State should take over the lima kilaa ; but he thought the farmers should endeavour to do so,: and then appeal to the Government fer cheap freights. A meeting of the North Bad Boating Chib w*s held last night. Me S. Myers (president): being in the chair, and about 40 members attending. He<srsvM.. Higgins. F. Cannon, A. Burke, D Walls, F. Lambeth, and J. P. Donald 'were appointed to act in connection with the various stalls. A discussion followed concerning side shows, and a number of suggestions were thrown out, it being., mentioned i that the Dunedin Engineers would contribute J an electrical apparatus which would prove an j attraction. One of the sensations of the year 1893 in Sydney was the brutal murder of Miss Emma Harrison in Darlinghurst. Suspicion pointed to a man named George Archer, whose bloodstained shirt waa found hanging in a stable of the Sydney Omnibus and Train way Company. The case against him was entirely circumstantial, but he was found guilty of the murder and hanged. Many people, however, refused to accept the verdict, and clamoured for a mitigation of the sentence. Last week, however, Vhafc appears to be conclusive evidence of his guilt was discovered in the stables in which he formerly worked. This consisted of an open-faced watch and ring, which were missed from Miss Harrison's room after the murder and Hot traced until they were found concealed on a rafter just over the spot where Archer's bloodstained shirt was discovered by the police. The " Christian Outlook,"' commenting on the esses of larrikinism at Auckland, says:— "We fear the full-blown larrikin is irreclaimable. Clubs, gymnasiums, evening classes, and the like may get hold of a few, but for the great majority we sco little hope except to treat them as morally diseased, and deal with them as wo do with thoaa who are smitten with fever or smallpox. It is perfectly futile to fine them, or commit them to prison on a short determinate santauca. We do not liberate the lunatic or the leper af tor thay have been in quarantine a few weefci. Why should we deal differently 'with the morally infected? Society should j I make provision for. the treatment of such, and jif should deay them freedom till it is satisfied I that they are competent to use it." The home, I it is contended, should be the fountain head of reform. j A lecture, in connection with the Kuox ! 1 Church Literary and Debating Society, was j delivered in the Od Knox Church last evening by the Rot. J. Anderson Gardiner, of the Blufi. Notwithstacdiug the iaclement weather there was a numerous attendance. The Hon. W. D. ; Stewart, M.L.C., president of the society, occupied- the chair, and in introducing the lecturer said the late Dr Stoart, when he met Mr Gardiner in Scotlaud in 1888, formed a high opinion of him as a preacher and as a man, and that opinion had sinca Mr Gardiner's arrival in the colony beeu amply verified. Whatever the lecturer touched he adorned, and the speaker had no doubt that Mr Gardiner's presence that evening would foster a spirit of enthusiasm after knowledge amongst the young men and prove of interest and benefit to them. , The lecturer, whore subject was "Literary Societies and Culture," laid emphasis in the firat instance on the value of mental intercourse, and thereafter answered the objections to litsrary societies which might be raised by imaginary opponents. He then proceeded to address himself to the true aim of such societies, and expressed tha view—which he acknowledged to,, be not the view taost commoaJy and generally held—thst the truiy great maa was the man who made the most harmonious progress in all directions, and not the man who made the furthest progress in one or two directions, in concluding an excesdingly able lecture, which waa a masterpiece of style, Mr Gardiner urged the members of the society to which he was speaking to seek for a broad, wide, general, harmonious life, drinking in every word of God. Ou the motion of Mr T. W. WhifcsoD, who ex- I pressed a hops that the eloquent words and ! noble thoughts of the lecturer would bear fruit ! during the session of the society, a hsarfcy vote of thanks waa passed to Mr Gardiner for his address. j We have to acknowledge receipt of thß j following subscriptions for the missing fishermen's fund:—Unioa Steam Ship Company, | £5 sa; A. Kyle, 10s. !

A presentation that may be regarded as unique was made in the office of the Kaitangat'a Coal Company yesterday afternoon. It took the shape of % handsome gold chain and pendant, and represented the contributions of no I legs than 900 maid servants whom fcha company entertained at an excursion to their colliery a brief period ago. The outing proved such an enjoyable one thai; on the way home the girls started a penny subscription, and the amount thus obtained was handed over to some of the gentlemen connected wifch the company for the purpose of making a suitable presentation to the general manager, Mr W. P. Watson, who originated the happy idea, as a memento of the trip. These gentleman waited upon Mr Watson yesterday, and, on behalf of ths maids, Mr Alexander Bart presented Mr Watson/with the chain and. pendant. ;Tfae Utter bore the fol- | lowing inscription :—" W. P. Watson.—From | the maid ssrranta, as a msmento of Kiitangata | picnic, IP'4/95." Oa the reverse side was the monogram " W.P.W." In reply Mr Watson stated that he accepted the gift of the maid servants, with much pleasure. He would wear it with a great deal of pride, and it would serve to frequently recall to his mind the pleasant ' day spent at Kaifcangafca with 'such" a large, number of comely lasse3. A.successful concert; was held in the Caver-! sham Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday: evening in aid of the hall building fund. The programme embraced vocal and instrumental selections by some, of the best known local performers. Mrs H. Rose received an encore for her rendering of I •' 0 promise me," and responded with " The | three fishers," and the same lady contributed " Whisper and I shall hear." - Mrs Israel sang J' Love's sorrow," and Mrs Murphy/gave " I was dreaming", and >" Two is company," the latter being an encore number. Messrs F. L. Jones and W; • Manson each contributed a couple of solos, and Mr Mansan's tendering of "The toilers" being redemanded,: "The friar of orders grey" was substituted. The recit&l of "Aunt Abigail's Adventures in a Railway Carriage," by Miss Fcancss Ross, eroked an encore, and "Come Under my'pladdie" was given in response. A trio was sung by Mesdames Israel and Rose and Mr. Jones, and a duet by Mrs Murphy and Mr Jones, a cornet solo was played by Mr Stratton, andMrTimgon (who also acted as accompanist) played a couple of pianoforte solos. An efficient orchestra played the " Potsdam " and »'. Invocation " overtures. At the close of the entertainment Mr A. Morrison, M.H.R., in thenameof the office-bearers of the' Presbyterian Church, returned thanks to the performers who hsd given their services, The N.Z.L. and M.A. Company will hold a sale °f $?¥} 3? Clm4(?? J on Tn«M«Jay. 23rd inst., and at Balclutha on Friday, the 24th ' Mr^Y-A. Hooper will hold a sale of general household furniture on Saturday ■ &ci"Jl'" It will be noticed by advertisement that the first meeting ;of members of tbu Central Otago Vineaud rruitgrowers 1 Association will be held on Friday evening in the Chamber 6f Commerce Hall, Crawford street. Persons desirous of 'joinme may do so at the meeting. ; .The Union Steam Ship Company's Waihora saihug_ on the 27th inst:. will connect with the ,s.s. Gtungtu leaving; Sydney for Hongkong on Messrs. WrighV Stephenson, and; Co. will sell stock at Palmerstoii to-morrow, arid on Paturdav the privileges m connection with the D.J C and lahuna Park race meetings. v.: 'A-J /l-B^yiP-op i-P¥r d and Co- wilt sell on Thursday, 30th met, at Huntly farm. West Taieri the unexpired term of the lea-e of two farms, With growing crop, horses, cattle,' implements <fee 'he usual fortnightly meeting of the Otago University Debating Society wUI-ba'held this evening instead of Friday. ■ • . ." •i w Y ell'known" suburban town clerk says :— ■ Wahoo certainly suited me better than Seigel's Syrup for indigestion." 2s 6d, grocers, chemista. Loasbv. Princes street south.-TfADVT ] ■ Moi-USON and Co.. diapers,' George street,-are offering 2(10 pairs of soiled English blankets at extraordinary prices-from 7s lid up; worthlls 6d.—[Advt.] ■'"■■• '■"' .' See a. andT. Toung's Christmas advertisement on nrst page, and note that watch, clock, and jewellery repairs receive personal supervision of Mr JL.tr. Young, Competent workmen only employed i Satisfaction guaranteed. Moderate prices.—[Adv 1 Specially prepared sodawater 'for invalids, as i supplied by Thomson and uo./ to the Dunedin Hospital, Union.Company's entire fleet, arid other i public institutions., In nearly all cases of sickness .Thomson and Co.'s sodawater is held in high esteem by physicians for its'purity and wholesome action in assimilating with milk and other nutritious liquids. Labelled with name and trade mark.— fApvr.] . V ■ Anyone requiring a good serviceable waterproof at a low figure cannot do better:than - inspect , W. Scott and Co.'s stock. See advertisement third page.—[Advt.] :-,.-.«. Ai^rs A. a,ud Ji Ml'Farlane beg to call attention to their advertisement over the leader Any orders entrusted.to them will receive the best attention.--{ADVT.] "' ■■••■- JokN ittxsov, V^atchmaker and Jow-U-r 74 Princes street; The oldest established house in town _ Bepaira of all kinds.. Good assortment Watches,,Clocks,.and^JeweUery,.: Spactad^ to suit all sighta.—LAdvt.J ■ .