The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1886. THE NATIONAL BANK.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1512, 29 May 1886, Page 2

The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1886. THE NATIONAL BANK.

In his great speech on the Irish Home Rule question, Mr Gladstone said : “ Ireland might think it fit to pass a law providing for the extinction of private issues of notes, and providing that no Bank notes be issued in Ireland excepting under the authority, and for the advantage, of the State. 1 own that it is my opinion that Ireland would do an extremely sensible thing if it passed such a measure. It is my most strong and decided opinion that we ought to have such a measure (cheers), but the block of business has prevented that, and many other good things, towards which we are now going to open a clear way. (Cheers.)” Now, the position of Ireland if she gets her own Parliament would be analogous to New Zealand : both countries wou'd have to send an immense sum annually to England in the shape of interest. Mark, then, the means which Mr Gladstone suggests to enable Ireland to got over her difficulties. He suggests exactly the same thing that we have so long and so persistently advocated—a National Bank. Mr Stout says it is utter nonsense ; Mr Gladstone says it is an extremely sensible thing. Who is the greater authority ? Not only does Mr Gladstone say that it would be a good thing for Ireland, but he also says it would be a good thing for England, and that they would have had it only that the block of business has prevented it. England already gets all the profit on about £16,000,000 of the note issue of the Bank of England, and 3 per cent, on any notes issued beyond that sum. Yet Mr Gladstone thinks it is not sufficient, and that England should have all the profit. If, therefore, England ought to get all the profit on its note issue, New Zealand ought to get it | but the misfortune is that we have not# Mr Gladstone in this colony. Our representatives in Parliament are mixed np with money-rings, and consequently think the proposal “ utter nonsense.” The utterances of Mr Gladstone—who is certainly one of the greatest authorities on earth—prove that in advocating a National Bank we have done right, and, if the people do not take it np, it is not our fault. LOCAL AND GENERAL. Rahqitata Stock Bbidgb.—The erection of the atock bridge at Eangitata is to be commenced shortly. Thb Phoebe Meat Tbadb.—The s.s. lonic is to load frozen meatatTimaru during the firet week of August. Football. A scratch match will take place at Winchester to-day. Ail players are requested to attend. Flay will start at 3.20 p.m. Monthly Stock Sale. —ln another column will be found the entries for Messrs J. Mundell and Co.’s monthly sale of stock which takes place on Wednesday next, June 2. No-Cohfidehob Motion.—A rumor is current in Wellington that a No-Confidence Motion is on the tapis, but who is to more it, and when it is to be moved are matters for speculation. Birthday Honors. His Excellency the Governor has received a cablegram stating that Her Majesty has conferred on the Premier the dignity of Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George. Fobgbbt.—W. J. C. Imrie was arrested in Timaru on Wednesday afternoon, charged with the forgery of a cheque for £6 ss. He was taken before the Resident Magistrate on Thursday and remandad till Monday, bail being granted, Counties Act Amendment Bill.—lt is said that the Government have decided to adopt the suggestions of the Geraldine County Council bearing upon the Hospital and Charitable Aid Act, County Boundary works, and dog registration. Accident. —An accident happened at Mr Wadsworth’s sale on Wednesday last. A person put a little son of Mr Wadsworth’s on the back of a young filly which trotted off with him, and the boy tumbled off, sustaining some rather severe bruises about the head and body. Thb Dijnbdin Blasting Accident.— The funeral of Mrs Irvine, the second victim of the blsstingjaccident, took place on Thursday and was largely attended, many business places closing. At the inquest the evidence of Rowan and McKewan, who were at work in connection v ith the blast, was first taken. John Brabyn, in charge of Government Quarries, was also examined. H? onsidered that the charge had been too b< avy, and thought a chain or rope net should have been used. He was sathfied that a seam in the material was the cause of tbe stone scattering, but did not think its existence could have been known to these blasting. The only evidence of want of skill which be observed by examination afterwards, was in the priming of the shot. Professor Ulrich in his evidence stated that the shot was badly de signed in the first irgtance, and made wars* through being forced into the bftnk througn obstructions met with, and the burden be? come impossible to remove. Tbe shot there? fore took effect at tbe point of least resistance.—The Ciiy Council on Wednesday received the first claim for compensation— Messrs A. and S. Solomon claiming £l5O for the damage done to “ Fairley’s Buildings,” Tbe claim was referred to tbe Finance Committee.

Grain Returns.— During the week ended last night 1029 sicks of grain were despatched from the Temuka railway station. I. Wrlcom* Retreat Lodge, No. 44.—The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening. The Chair was occupied by the P.W.0.T., in the absence of the W.C.T. One brother was re-obligated, one initiated, and the lodge closed. Township of Abowhbnua.— ln reply to the petition to constitute the above township a Town District, forwarded recently to Wellington, Mr Aspinall has received a letter stating that the law in all respects had been complied with, excepting that the number of inhabited houses within the area had not been stated. The required information will be supplied immediately and the district will doubtless be proclaimed without delay. Small Birds’ Nuisahob.—A deputation, con-isting of Messrs Stewart, Sutter, Turnbull, and Ivess, waited upon the Colonial Secretary, on Thursday, with a request that the Government should introduce an amending Bill to enable local bodies to lay poisoned gram or on public and private roads within certain prescribed limits, Mr Buckley said if any member of the deputation would introduce such a Bill the Government would afford every arsislance to its passage, and the services of the draughtsman would be at his disposal in the drawing up of the Bill. Captain Sutter will introduce the Bill. New Courthouse, Geraldine.— Mr W, Young who is the successful tenderer for this work, has received the plans and spocifitions back from Christchurch and will commence immediately. ’ The building is to be of wood, and will have a front elevation of 19ft with a 12ft stud ; the length will be Sift and the width 21ft. It will be lighted by 6 windows, 6ft 4in x 3ft 4in two on either side and two in the front, with a fan light ovei the door, 4ft x 2£t 3in. There will also be a chimney in the building. The walla will be dadoed to the height 4ft 6in. The doors leading out at the back of the building will bo placed in the two corners. The work is specified to be finished by the 9th ef July so that there is a prospect of a speedy change from the building that now does duty as a Courthouse. Murder at Gisborne.— The charge of murder against W. Howland, which was commenced on Tuesday, concluded on Wednesday, Accused was comitted for trial. The evidence showed that deceased and accused bad quarrelled over a partnership contract the night previous to the murder j that early next morning a Maori heard the report of a gun, and accused came to him and said a European was mad and was shooting at him. The native saw a man come out of the whare, all bleeding, and go away in the direction of an hotel. Accused reported the affair to the police, and on enquiries they arrested him. Accused told the police that deceased (Neave) bad been brooding about money and shot himself, and tried to kill him (accused) with an axe. Medical evidence proved the wounds had not been self-inflicted. Evidence showed that deceased was a quiet, sober, and industrious man with no sign of mmtal delusion. His life was insured for £4OO, and ha had £2OO on deposit which he left to his mother. Russian "Scare” at Wellington.— The arrival of the Russian warship Yestnik seems to have created a small scare in Wellington. The Times says that “ many sensational rumors were flying about town as to the object of the Vesnik’s visit.” Our contemporary adds “It is worthy of note that as the vessel was brought up the harbor by Pilot Holmes the officers made numerous inquiries as to the localities of the batteries, etc., and did not appear to express any admiration whatever of the fortifications. The circumstance that the Testmk has been able to come from Launceston to this port without, apparently, being sighted by any vessel, and certainly without any information being given, is, as has been remarked, a rather peculiar one. Without any desire to create an alarm, it might be as well to point to this circumstance again.” Supreme Court, Timaru.— On Thursday last Messrs Turnbull, Rolles'on, Suiter, Steward and Ivess, waited on the Mimster far Justice and urged the establishment of a quarterly sitting of the Supreme Court at Timaru, and also tbe appointment of a registrar. The deputation pointed out the great hardship often inflicted on persons who were now committed for trial, and also the great expense persons were put to in sending documents to Christchurch for registration. Mr Tole said ha would give the matters bis most careful consideration. His new Supreme Court Bill would give the Magistrates power to commit prisoners for trial either at Timaru or Camara. The deputation pointed out that the travelling expenses of witnesses and Court officers, would entail as much expense as a visit of the Judge. Mr Tole said tbe Government had in contemplation the appointment of another Supreme Court Judge, and tbe abolition of District Court Judges as the costs of the ..District Courts were very high. He promised to give a reply within a week, and after thanking him the deputation withdrew. SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. J. Lawson—Pound.notice. James Epps and Co.—Notice re cocoa. W. Tosswill—Notice re bankruptcy of Henry Kokoro, of Arowhenua, a farmer. White, Smithson and Raymond—Notification re bankruptcy of Frank Connell, of Levels Plains, farmer. J. Mundell and Co—Sell bankrupt slock of drapery at Geraldine to-day ; pigs at Geraldine Dairy Factory On Monday ; freehold property, and household furniture and effects at Woodbury on Tuesday ; stock, etc., at Geraldine Yards on Wednesday. James Blyth, Coal and- Timber Merchant, Temuka—Has drain pipes always in stock; also best Newcastle and Westport coals, firewood, fencing posts, rails, stakes, gates, fencing wire, rough and dressed timber of all sizes and kinds, etc., etc.