POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10505, 31 October 1895, Page 3

POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

(Fkom Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington, October 30. SIR JULIUS VOGEL. Tbe Committeo of Supply discussed for a considerable time tbe proposal to pay Sir J. Vogel the salary o. £400 as financial adviser of the Government in London. Sir Julius's career a« Treasurer and politician was fully and rather freely discussed, bufc the vote ultimately passed. Sir Julius takes Sir Penrose Julyan's place,, which the latter was glad to be relieved of on account of old age.

| MR WARD'S VISIT TO LONDON. j In regard to this matter the Premier ex- ' plained that they always allowed the Agcntigener*l £500 for the trip to England and £500 f.-.r the return. The Gov. rnment had set itnwn £500 for the Colonial Trea-urcr's trip to Eugl&ud, and cooiidering tho enormous benefits the j colony had derived, the voto was the least they I conld possibly propose.

THE RECORD OF TALK.

Tho Premier yesterday afternoon gave out the following particulars of the K-Dgth of members' speeches as published so far in Hansard this session, the members'names being those who, he said, complained that they suffered from being "gagged":—Sir R. Stout sooke 160 times, making 1316 inches; Captain Russell, 207 times, 118 l iuches; Mr Hogg, 84 timss, 90-1 iuches; Mr G. W. Russ-U. 171 times, 918 inches ; Mr T. Mackenzie, 270 times, 843 inches; Mr J. Dnthie, 119 times, 78* iuches; Mr. J. Allen, 171 times, 712 indies ; Dr Newman, 132 times, 660 inches ; Mr Enrnshaw, 188 times, 612 inches: Mr E. M. .Smith, 77 times, 800 inches; Major Steward, 90 times, 543 inches. It will bs seen that members of the Government are not included in this list, the Premier having left it to members to work out Ministers' speeches at their leisure alter the session ends.

SHOPS-CLOSING BILL.

Contrary tdatltxp9ctation,themanagcrs of the conference on the bill came to an ucderstandiog, and the bill is paused. Ynsfcerday the Council reappointed tho same managers, and instructed them not to agree to thi compromise proposed by the Housa. to tho effect that the present- exemptiou of shops in which no ainiatants are employed should be done away with, and that the exemptions should be limited to shops kept by widows, cripples, ke At the conference this forenoon various futile attempts were made to offset a compromise, and an adjournment was made till 2 o'clock when Mr Keeves managed very adroitly to obtain a settlement much more B_-ti«fec_ory thau anyone could have imagined possible. It is to the effeot that the exemptiou of small shops is repealed, but people carrying oh such shop, are to be entitled to choose tbeir own day for closing. Tho report of the conference was adopted by the Couucil without a word, and Mr Reeves and his friends are naturally very pleased.

THE VACANT JUDGESHIP.

The delay in filling the vacancy in the Supreme Court beuoh, occasioned by the death of the late Judge Richmond, has from time to time provoked much hostile criticism, particularly by some of the leaders ia the profession. The Premier hae alleged that lje was waiting replies from the Chief Ja.itieo before making any appointment. His opponent^ on the other hand, contend that this was: bat a device to gtin time, co that Sir Patrick Buckley's elevation to the bench might be deferred till after the session, and a Cabinet reconstruction at an inconvenient time avoided. Be that _a% it may, the Chief Justice has furnished the table of the work of their Ifoiiors, aud a vory.respectable-record it is. The work of the Chief Justice and puiaoe judges durieg the two years and nine months ending September 30, 1895, wns as follows,;— The Chief Justice sat during 1893 on 296 days, in 1894 oa 264 days, and in 1695 ou 245 days, besides attending 21, 43, and 18 nittings rf the Court of Appeal. Mr Justice Richmond sat in WelliDg.on, Napier, Wanganui, Nelsoo, and Blenheim 204 days, 193 days, and 139 days respectively, in addition to attending 20, 34, aud 34 siitioßS of ; the Court of Appcd. Hr Justice Conolly sat at Auckland, GisOome, aud New Plymouth'disI trict 244, 268, and 179 days respectively, in addition to 19, 49, aud 16 days' Mttiiigs of the Appeal Court, and occupied 16 days travelling. -Mr Justice Denniston s»t at' Christ- ' church, Timatu, aud Hokitika on 219, 210, and 160 days respectively, besides attending all the Appeal Cutlrt sittings. He had the largest travelling period of anyof the judge.. MrJusticeWilliam9i(atrespectiTelv2l6, i 201, and 182daysatDunediu,Oamxru,andluvercargiil, basiden attending the Court of Appeal. i There were 20 eases i v arrear in Chambers in Wellington on the oco&sion of Mr Justice Richmond's death, and there are now 45 cases in I arreir. Thirteen cases were set down for hearing at the time of his death, besides four undisposed of at the last sittings at W»nganui. In Banco there were 12 oasei in arrear at that ! timo, and there are now 19 cases oa the list.

RECONSTRUCTION AND THE AGENJTGENERALSHIP.

The serious and much-regretted illness of Sir Patrick Buckley and the Hon. Mr Cadman has stimulated speculation as to the probable ireconstruction of the Cabinet, and the Successor to Sir W. B. Perceval. Dealiifg with the l».sb question Brat, it is now whispered in some ujunlly well-informed J quarters ths*.tho Treasurer may desire ton-turn to the scene of his recent triumphs in London, and if he wants the offlce it may bo taken for, granted that he will get it. It has been long understood th*t the hon, gentleman is ambitious to represent an Irish seat in the House of Commons, and, curiously enough, a Government supporter has now a question on tho Order Paper which asks if tbe holder of the office of Agent-general may be at the same lime a member of the House of Commons. Then the privato secretary of the _ Treasurer—a mo»t valuable and trusted oiScerin that capacity—is " meant," apparently, for the next appointment to the Hansard staff. These may be coincidences, but they ssem to point Londouwards. Then it is said that since hi* illness Sir P. Buckley strongly prefers the London office to the Supremt. Court beech, while it is au open eccret that the Hon. Mr Reeve** will willingly accept the London position if he be the choten of tho Cabinet. Should Sir Patrick lesigu, the Minister for Labour may find himoeU transfened to the Uppor House, particularly if Mr Guinness is promised the position of Speakership. Then as to;tho position of the Hon. fflr Cadman. ■ It may be remembered that ; last session I mentioned that tho conoition of his health was so uncertain tbat his resignation of lho cares of office was probable. It would bo idle to ignore the fact that his physical condition is now of a kind that must apparently preclude the possibility of active work for somo time, and if it should unhappily happen that he felt compelled to resign his office, I think bis successor will be found in Sir Thomas Thompson, who, besides being a consistent supporter of the Government and an experienced parliamentarian, has the added merit of representing tho City of Auckland. There would still remain a vacant portfolio, and this if these eveuts fall out would probably go iv the direction of the Hon. MrLaroaehora Canterbury Labour member.

A THREATENED RESIGNATION.

The serious reverses eustaiced by the Government duriug the past fow days resulted to-day in what is believed to have beea a supreme effort ou the part of the Premier to regain his command. A caucus was accordingly held at the 5 30 adjournment, and the faithful wero told plainly, I am assured, thafc thoy must either at once return to their allegiance or be prepared for the resignation of the Government During the afternoon the Premier surprised the House by giving notice of the rointroduetiou of/ the Reciprocity Bill as to South Australia only, and this bill, it is certain, waß to be made thi.. ocoasion for the admonished recalbitranta to give in their submission. This they did, as witl be seen bythe leport elsewhore, and the Premier did not conceal his jubilation at the result.

THB SHEEP THAT RETURNED,

The hon. members who voted against reciprocity on Monday, aud this ©veuiu'g, after listening to the persuasive eloquence of the Premier at the caucus me--ting, voted for it as to South Auntralia wore— Messrs Buddo, Collins, Hall-Jones, M'Nab, E. M. Smith, G. J. Smith, Steward, and Tanner.

JOTTINGS.

Tho Minister for Justice will be glad to hear of apy justice of the pewe who makes a charge for attaching his signature to any document as a witnew, such procedure being highly irregular, if not illegal. Mr Duthie desired to know if tha Colonial Treasurer had been approached with regard to an improved San Prancitci) mail service reduced to 16 days: The Treasurer said he had been asked about a fpeedier service than tho present ono of 21 days, but nono to swift aa 16 days. Mr Duthie says a service is mooted.

"Our better-halves cay they oould pot keep house without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It isJused in more than half the homes in Leeds.—Sims Bbos., JLecds, lowa." This shows the esteem in which that remedy is held whero it has been sold for years and is well known. Mothers hove learned that thera is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whoopiDg cough, that it cures these ailments quickly and permsnently, <fnd that it is pleasant and safe for children to take. Por sale by all leading chemists. .

— The paupers in Japan number less than 10,000 out of a population of 38,000,000. It is considered a disgrace to be an idler in that -country.

Smokk "ROYA_[_ COLORS" TOBACCO.

MELBOURNE NOTES.

PreS3 Association—By Telecraph—OopyriKht. t Meleouhne, October 30.

A writ of attachment has been served on Mr Wilson to retain Trenton on behalf of the Modern Permauent Building Society, the alleged creditor of Howard Arundel, of Birregan, New South Wales, until the court makes aa order.

At the Maribyrnong races the Cop resulted thus :—Cbesterman. 8.3. 1; Palo Alto, 8.0, 2 ; Newman, 8.7, 3. Monastery 8.7, another Cup candidate, was amongst the starters. The betting was 5 to 4 against Monastery, 6 to 1 Chenterman. Au inquiry into Monastery's rumiing was dismissed.

Wallace has hardened to. 6 to 4- against for the Derby, and 500 to 100 has beon taken about Auraria.

For tho Cap 1000 io 80 has been taken about Hova. Aft<-r 1000 to 50 was taken about Cheiterman, 100 to 3 w.-a on offer. 500 to 10 was taken about Palo Alto.

■ Mr Wilson gave the syndicate £2500 for Wallace besides a percentage of the colt's winnings in the Derby and Cup. '

The following scratching. are posted :— Derby: Kilkenny, Lady Helena, Palmetto, Cariotta, Redeourt. Maribyrnong Plate: Areola, Hebron, Tulip. For all engagements : Alpine, Vindication, Bloodstone, Thunder, Vikinir, Alocary.

At 11 o'clock tbis morning Hova, assisted by Arajoel fer the first patt of the journey, dashed over one mile aod three-quarter* in splendid style in 3-nin 12_rtec.. The fact of Jura-s Hayes bsing iv the saddle ccsur-id tho full Cup weight being up. Toe horsa walked back qaito gaily to tbe box, and apparently noue the worse for the gillop.

About £5000 has been taken about Hova far the Cup at 100 to 9,- and he is now first favourite at 100 to 10. Wallace and Del-mare ore quoted ot 100 to 9 each. Waterfall is being nibbled at for the Derby at 9 to 4.

GOBE RACES. (Fbom Oor Owk. Corihsspo-Joent.)

InvukcaeoiiiL, October 30. -The Gore lUcing Club were extremely fortunate with , the weather for their Spring meeting, and the whole programme was carried through in .such a"manter that the meeting is pronounced one of the most successful ever held b7 the club or in the district. Tbe attendance wae very good, and£l4oß was put through the totalisator. Results :—

Handicap Hubdi.es. of SOsovs. One mile and a-balf.—fri Mes-rs Ellis Bros/ .Jack Harkaway, 10.10 (Ward), 1; 23 Comeaway,» 2. 2: Ifl William, 9.0. 3. Aleo ran _37 Lnpus, 14 Victory. Lupus ran off at the second hurdle. Won easily by two lengths, Time, 3_hin 9-^. Dividend, _£2 2s. Sprino Handicap Trot, Jof 30-ovs. Three miles.—SMrH. M'lntyre'sNative, scratch(Owntr), 1; 25 Miss Coliins,6"3st-«(Oi--ner) 2; Co Bedale, 24-.cc (Owner), 3. Also started :22 Oreti, 60 Amateur, 4 Uou-.ie Jean, 1 Billy Gutchlag, 5 Dynamite. Won by £0 lengths. Time, Smin Usee. Dividend, £2175. Spuing Handicap, of 35sovs. One mile and a furlong.—l 2-2 Mr T Rett's Stockfish, 9.2 (Loughlin), 1; 24 Surefoot, 7.5, 2; 34 Reflection, 7.7, 3. W< n witb ridiculous case. Time, 2min Usee. Dividend. _61-6s. -

District Handicap, of SOsovs. One mile and a-disfc-r.ee.—9 l Mr Inaer's Lobo, 9 3 (Young). 1; 49 Black Pearl, 8.7, 2; 17 Fawn, 7.2, Jl. Won easily. Time, 2min 133.cc. Dividend, jEI 10a. Plying Handicap, of 2mov«. Six furlong-.— 52 Mr M'Keuzie's'.Langley, 7.9 (Owner), 1; 140 Leona. 8.9, 2; 32 Modeste. 7,2, 3. (Also ran: 4 Reflection, 6, Surefoot; "JVon by two lengths; Modeste a sood third. Time, lmin 20_ec. -Dividend, £433. "* '.' "■ *•'■ •

Handicap Tkot. of 22i«iv8. Two roilea,-nl3 Mr J. Boult's Miis Collins. 47sec(Owner), 1; JiOGaiety, 30soc, 2; 6 Oreti. ISsec,3. Abo started: 40 Native, 14 Bedale, IC Miss Mac, 12 Amateur,6 Greystairs, 0 King Cole, 2 Rattler, 1 Miss X, 23 Rat, 0 Topsy, 0 Goldsmith,'l Mick, 13 Activity, 3 Dynamite. Won easily. Time, 'tim.n . 13sec* Dividend, £13 IPs. '■"■'' -7 Welter Handicap, of 20-iovs. One mile.— 167 Mr Kett's Ktoclrfinh, 10.5 (Loughlin), 1; XI Lobo, t; 63 Happy Dreams, 8.10, t. Also ran: 12 Jack Harkaway.- The best race of the day. Won by two lengths; a dead heat for second place Lobo and Happy Dreams. Time, lmin Msec. Dividend, £1 9sj

THE TAIERI RAGES;

The. following handicaps hive been deolared by Mr Dowse:—

• Trui. Stakes.—Claremont 8.10, Tommy Atkins 8.7, Haka 8.5, Happy Dream 8 2, Buncombe 8.0, Lady Teddington '.'.12. Gold Dust II 7.12, Dorothy 7.10. Himilion 7.10. Twilight 7A., b c by Johnny Fia 7.7. Dun-'em-aU 7.7,

Taieri Cup-*-r..xa 8.13,'8ay Bell 8.11, Musket 8.9. Captive 8.7, Dilemma- 8.6^ Victim 8.5, Van Bureu 8.1. Swivel 7.13. Fairy 7 12, .Silverstream 78, Jack Hi-kaway 7.5, Lady Speucer7.i_. Stewards' Pursb —E»v Bell 10 9, Sil erstream 9 9, Jack Harkaway 9 6, Crov.n Pri ;ce 8.12, Dimcombe 8.5. Dorothy 8.3. iJun-'cm-all 8.0.

Novbi. llanoicap.—Ulva 8.13 •' Bangalore 8.1, Moonlight 7.13, Sweep 7.10; Duncoalbe 7.7, Omimi 7.7, Gold Dust 11-7.8, L-*dy; Tedijiuuon 7.5. Speedwell 7.3, Dorothy 7.3, Dun-em-all 7.0, Huhu 7.0. ....*.,

Fi/i-iNG Handicai*.—Bay Bell 5.3, Victim 8.12, Van Buren 8.7, Swivel BS, Fairy 8.3, Rotbamstead 8 o,'Leina 7.13, Arb-e 712,' Cactus 7.U. Molly Darling 7.10, Jack Harkaway 7.6, lj«dy Spencer 7.7, Crown Prince 73, Claremont 7.3, Tommy A-tkius 7.0, HappY Dream 6.11,* Lady Rake 6.7, Twilight 6.7.

Two-mi._e Tbot. — Susan scratch, Creole 10 seeoridß, Bedale 10, Nilreb 12, Felix 14, The Bailin 20, Wild Iri.hman 23, Greyeiairs »3,- Evcoini2s, Andante S5, R-pt-aler 25, Dunbar' 27, Spy JiO, Cottage Girl 30, l-itHe Fairy :t2. Mias Lily 32. Cnliovllle3i, Huntly 35. Vhe Miller JM, Zoe 36, Blackie 38, Honest Wilks iVi, Little Pet 30, Gentle Zephyr 3S, Minnie Gre) 38. Sweetheart 42, Mai vel 42, 1i.!.. 4i, Good Enough 44, Baymont 48, Harty Sneaker 46 - . - ; .. Okk Mu-E a-iialf Taoi.—Susan scratch. Creole 8 s-seonds. Felix 11,'Tlie'JBailie 15, Greystairs 17. Andante 19, Repealer 19, Dunbar 21, Spy 23, Oottago Girl 23. Little Fairy 24, Mis- Li.y 24,Dai?y Bell 24. Sinb»d2tf, Bli_ckbird.il it), Culloville 2G, The Miller 2ti, Present Times 27, Zoa 27, Honest Wilks 27, Little Pet 27, Gentle Zephyr 20, Minnie Grey 29, Stott 29, Littlo Tommy 2S, Novelette 31, Marvel 31. Nero 31; 0.0.M, 32, TickUr 32, 8.8 33, Roany 34, Biymont 34, Harry Sneaker 34.