THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1905. "NEW LIBERALS"

Colonist, Volume XLVII, Issue 11434, 13 September 1905, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1905. "NEW LIBERALS"

Id another column we publish a condensed report of speeches delivered by three of t\e "New Liberals," and it seems to us desirable that their statements thus made should not be hidden. At the jsame time, however, we must remind our readers that after the enquiry by the Auditor-General, Mr Fisher wrote a letter to the Premier , and handed a copy for publication in the Press, wherein he said: "Ist. I desire therefore to express to you and to your son"my deep and sincere regret at the unfortunate position in which?yon have been placed; and I wish to assure you that I freely and frankly accept the decision of the Auditor-General so far as the charge of a payment to Captain Seddon is concerned." The whole letter was published on the 6th mat. land three days lat9r Mr Fisher left i Wellington to visit Nelson. His letter was written, he said, after he had carefully weighed the evidence. If we are to accept the assurances contained in his written statements, his imputations merit the' gravest censure, and if we cannot accept them, what are we to accept? , Pressure oo our space prevents \y further reference in this issue, °\

Correspondence. — Some letters are held over rill to-morrow. The Morgue. — In connection with the condition of the morgue and tha rider added by the jury at the inquest on Monday, it is learnt that the Public Works' Department has not control of the morgue, it bei n ~ vested in the City Coo* 1 "' 1 --« Nelson J-^' ' .—-"••I sr*-*- " "**%? "P.^k.— A special JJJ.eiafi.ing.oi: njenibers will be bffixx at the Traalgar Hotel thja evening, to confirm the appointment of officers, etc. jibckajTv ,-~ T&A \nhes hockey matchp. iiOrangi v Wakatu will be J played at the Botanical Eeserve this ' afternoon, commencing at 3.15. Nelson Institute. — The monthly I selection of new books has been received, and the books are now .in circulation. They; comprise the following :t~"Ro§e of the World," Egerfcon Castle; "The White Causeway," "Frankfort Moore"; "The Rainbow Chasers," John Whitson ; "Queer Lady Judas," Rita; "The Kentuckians," John Fox; "The Truth about the Tsar," Carl Joubert; "Landscapes in History," Sir A. Giekie ; "Astronomy for Amateurs, " 0. Flaumarion; "Homelife in Birdland," Oliver G. Pike, and several others. — Numerous Complaints having been made of persons mutilating tba papers and periodicals, and cutting out illustrations and letterpress, it was resolved that a watch be kept over the free reading room in the same manner as that which resulted, some years ago, in the detection and conviction bf persons so offending. It was also resolved, with the object of conserving the interests of the public, that the Librarian be authorised to exclude children of apparently under the age of 15 from the free reading room, readers being greatly an noyed by boys playing and making a disturbance in the room. Depth of Water on the Nelson Bar. — At the Harbor Board meeting, Mr Bisley quoted the following figures to show the varying depths of water rtported at different periods on tba bar at Nelson: — Captain Stokesj 1851: On bar, 5^ to 6 feet. Captain Johnson's report, 1882: Low water on bar, reduced from 6 feet to 5 feet, and to 4 feßt following N.W. sea. Mr L. Reynolds' 1899: 5 feet on bar. Mr Napier Bell, 1890: Depth over the bar, 7to 8 feet. Captain Cox, for a number of years: 5 feet. Captain Collins, July, 1905: On bar, 4 feet 9 inches. Opening New Premises. — This afternoon, Messrs E. McPherson and Co., Limited, will open their naw premises at Wakefield, and an invitation to the public to be present haas been issued by the firm. Sale of Work and Flower Show.— The public are reminded of the sale of work- and flower show under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, to be held in the Druids' Hall this afternoon, also in the evening, when a special musical programme will be given. Japanese goods have been specially imported fnr the sale of work. The Guild has been busy for some time past preparing for the sale of work, and the exhibition of early spring flowers should also prove an attraction. Admission will be sixpence in the afternoon and one shilling in the evening, and doubtless the efforts of the promoters will be rewarded by a large attendance. New Liberal Party's Tactics— The "Christchurch Press" (an Opposition journal) says in a recent issue: — " We are ardently desirous of seeing the present Government displaced by a more high-minded administration, but we wish to displace them by clean methods. There must be no eavesdropping among Government clerks, no prying into ; the wreaths ou dead men's graves, no divulging of 'typical telegrams' by confidential servants of the State. Above all, we venture to assert there must be no re-opening of the domestic sorrows of political opponents — no flourishing death certificates of their children before excited audiences at'political meetings. Reforms which can only be brought about by such questionable means as these will hardly be worth the name." The new McCormieb Big 4 Giass Mower is a powerful machine. It has strength enough to cut rushes. Agent, John Ingram* Richmond. An interesting advertesement about Japanese silks, by R. Snodgrass and Sons, appears on first page of this issue. Harford and Daly, merchant tailors, have commenced business in premises immediately over Huffam's Music Warehouse (side entrance). Fit and style guaranteed, with moderate charges. 1108 Mb Greenwood, dentist, New Surcrery, opposite M, M. Websiei', Trafalgar street. Motueka, September 19th 20th, and 21st ; Collingwood, early in October. Puponga Coal. — Ask for Puponga. No Soot. No cleaning of Ranges. Fires will not go out. Best Household Coal on the market. 1145 We are prepared to assist any respectable man or woma l in poultry farming. Best chance ever t. tfered to beginners. Particulars from Mo-el Incubator Agency. Cbristchurch. What's in a name? The enquirer should be referred to Mr Fisher, who now knows the difference beween Seddon and Sneddon ! But there is a name about which all are agreed, and no mistake made, and that is Lock, the only Universal Provider and Complete and Cheapest Houee Furnisher. This name is now a household word, and when Lock makes a statement its veracity is undoubted, and % hen he says that for largest choice, most up-to-date, and artistic furniture, lowest prices, and the easiest of terms, he can't be beatten. the public knows it is so, and wihout looking forgvouchers. TRAFALGAR BUTTER.— Be sure and ask your Grocer for Trafalgar Butter. Pure and delicious. The Thmpebatube. — At three aoloofc this Homing the thermometer Joutnide this office registered 48 degrees I ; On Saturday next, at noon, at ;heir yards, Messrs Bisley Bros, and ( Jo. conduct a special sale of vehi- ' :les, includng new and second hand figs, traps, sulkies, phaetons, dog- ! arts, etc., also quantity of saddlery l nd harness. c