The Two Macs.

Otago Witness, Issue 2325, 22 September 1898, Page 35

The Two Macs.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Many are the comments upon the Hon. John M'Kenzie's admirably well-timed exnosure of the "gridironing" system of land grabbing, so popular a few years back. Mr Scobie Mackenzie, it is hoped, will take his drubbing like a man; for unquestionably the Hon. John has "got home," and may well shake hands with himself over the success of such a rare occurrence. Beyond all question of doubt, the Minister for Lands' reply to Mr Scobie Mackenzie's strictures upon the land policy of the Government will go far to strengthen the latter at the next general election. — I am, &c, Clydeite. September 19.

—At Soulac, in Gascony, a cross was lately discovered projecting above the sand. Further investigation showed that it was attached to a steeple, and later, a well-preserved church of the thirteenth century was excavated. The church is now in use. — It is not generally known that the Cubans consider Havana is the finest city on earth. Havana, capital of the island, is a city of about 220,000 inhabitants, with fine promenades, boulevards, and streets. It boasts of unlimited first-class hotels, with restaurants equal to those of New York, Paris, Buenos Ayres, and even London.