The Waimea-Picton Seat.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 73, 7 October 1890, Page 2

The Waimea-Picton Seat.

As the matter at present stands the chances of Mr Mills' election for the Waimea-Picton seat appear to be very promising indeed. Mr Fell, who would probably have taken a good many votes from Mr Mills, has publicly decided not to contest the seat, and from private sources we learn that Mr Kerr has no intention of standing for this electorate, but, on the other hand, will render Mr Mills all the assistance he can to secure his return, and the latter is receiving many promises of support from leading settlers on the Nelson side. Seeing that Mr Mills came out first in the mining interest, and has been prompted to do so on this occasion from the same cause it would seem rather unwise to try and cause a split in the vote to gratify any personal feelings on the matter. However, we will be in a better position to judge who possesses the greatest merit to the confidence of the ejectors when we have heard the views of those candidates who have decided to come forward, and it is quite settled who are coming forward. At present there are so many conflicting statements and rumours, for which there is probably no foundation, that it is difficult to express any opinion on the subject.

We are requested to state on behalf of the Hall Extension Committee that the carnival to be held on the 17th instant will not be confined to those in fancy dresses, but that it will be a plain and fancy dress carnival, although the committee would be glad to gee as many as possible come in fancy dresses.

The dates and places at which Mr C. H. Mills will address the electors of Waimea-Picton appear in another column.

The conference of delegates at Wellington from the Licensed Victuallers concluded on Saturday. It has been decided to establish a New Zealand Licensed Victuallers' Association, with head-quarters in Wellington and branches at pther cities. The Association will comprise brewers, wine merchants, cordial manufacturers, hotel-keepers, and owners of hotel property. At a meeting of the South .British Insurance Company, held at Auckland, the statement of accounts showed a debit balance of £44,682. In sinking a well bore at Annesbrook, Stoke, near the Nelson city boundary, gold was found at a depth of about 70 feet, but it is doubtful whether the discovery is of any real value, though it may encourage some work. At the inquest on the young man Smith who was killed at the Hutt, the evidence was anything but conclusive as to who inflicted the wounds. However, the jury brought in a verdict of wilful murder, and shree Chinamen were committed for tpjal. Tijere is nothing said as to what punishment is to befall the larrikins who provoked the assault, and who are morally as much to blame for the death of young Smith as the Chinamen. It is time jarrikinism was pufc down with a strong hand, ajid if case had a taste of the'-/,' cat -". it might nrpyp a wholesome l lessoiji toothers, an,d prevent Jhem from 'indulging u) such, fopfeardjj' nranka.

On Tuesday afternoon an accident took place on the Wakapuaka road to Mi' Browning, the Superintendent at Cable Bay, who was driving out to Cable Bay in his carriage, accompanied by one of his staff. It seems the horse was startled on the approach of a tricyclist and bolted, with ~the result that a smash took place ; but fortunately, . the occupants of the carriage escaped injury, and the only damage was a broken shaft. Mr C. H. Mills advertises that he i» a cash purchaser of wool in any quantity. Mr W. H. Phillips announces elsewhere that he intends to be a candidate at the coming election for the Waimea-Picton seat.

It is understood that the losses by the fire at Sydney will amount to £1,000,000.

There is practically nothing to record with regard to strike matters, but everything points to the fact that a settlement of the difficulty will soon be brought about in Australia. It was expected that the conference being held in Wellington would cohie to a decision yesterday, but whether satisfactory is very doubtful. The appointment of Inspector and Secretary to the Education Board will no doubt be decided at the meeting of the Board to-day.

We would refer our readers to an advertisement of the Norwich Union Fire office. This ancient institution, which now stands well in the foreground of fire insurance societies, in the year 1862 undertook the largest risk on record, viz., the great exhibition of London in the sum of nearly, half a million—£4so,ooo, and its business now extends all over the, civilised world. Mr Venimore is agent for Havelock.