The Taranaki Herald. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1889.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8615, 29 October 1889, Page 2

The Taranaki Herald. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1889.

Thk Hon. Mr Bryce has had forwarded to him a requisition, bearing between five and six hundred signatures, requesting that he will allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for the Waipa seat, rendered vacant by the lamented death of Major Jackson. There are some very influential names attached to the requisition, which should render the Hon. Mr Bryce's return a certainty ; in fact, we should scarcely think anyone would come forward to oppose him. The return of Mrßryco into Parliament will not only have the effect of strengthening the party in power, but will also tend to rectify many of the evils the Ministry's somewhat wayward action, during the past session or two, has brought about. The*. Legislature has become disorganised, and good government rendered almost impossible, through the members of the House being incapable of dealing with questions of colonial importance in a national and patriotic spirit. The past Governments have all been inclined to legislate for the colony according to theoretical ideas which were sure to break down, and cause not only inconvenience to the settlers^ but considerable waste of money likewise. We very much regret to learn that the worry of last session has somewhat injured the health of the Premier, and that rest from political strife is necossary. It is, therefore, freely mooted in Wellington that Sir Harry Atkinson will not be present at the next session of Parliament. The present Ministry will therefore have to resign and another be formed, when, if Mr Bryce is returned for Waipa, it is more than probable he will be the member sent for by the Governor to form a Cabinet. If such is the case, and Mr Bryco consents, he will select men- of a practical turn of mind, like himself, as his associates. Two, at least, of the present Ministry would go with him. Capt. Russell and Mr G. F. Richardson (Mataura). The former, it is -true, is only known as a member of thy House, but, if he carries out the views he has so often expressed when addressing his constituents, he will certainly be a good acquisition as a Minister. With regard to the Hon. Mr Richardson, he has shown so much aptitude in the department he has had charge of that already he has made himself popular, and we should bo sorry to see him out of the Cabinet. Sir F. Whitaker, we hear, is about to retire from the Ministry ; and with age creeping on him, we are not surprised he should desire rest. The other portfolios will, therefore, have to bo filled by members selected from the provincial districts which are not represented^ by the three named ; and as the choice is immaterial, wo need not refer to them, as their influence would not be very great. Whatever Ministry, however, goes in they will have heavy work cut out for them. The colony is beginning to regain its position, and as an endeavour will no doubt bo made to again force on borrowing, it will take all the influence of the Ministers in power to stay the extravagance of the members of the House. We foresee there is going to be a great change in the policy of Government, and we shall therefore look forward with interest next session to the disclosure by the Ministry in power of their programme.

Shortly after the judgment had been delivered in the Supreme Court on Monday in the case of Mynott v. Taranaki Herald, the public subscribed the whole of the amount,of damages and costs payable, and tendered the sum to Mr Weston, the proprietor, with warm expressions of sympathy. His Honor Justice Conolly left for Wellington to attend the Appeal Court by tho afternoon train on Monday. Charles Barker, a settler at Kent Road, was brought intOthe Hospital on Monday for treatment of an injury to his left log, wliich he received while using an adze on Saturday. The patient is progressing favorably. Messrs Okey & Son announce a special olearing sale for a short time to reduce their stock previous to removal to thoir now premises, which are approaching completion. On account of the lateness of the hour when tho Land Board began its mooting on Monday, only part of the business could be transacted. Tho balance of the correspondence will bo considered at next meeting. Mr Garry's benefit concert on Thursday night promises to be a great success, as the tickets are going ,off rapidly. A well arranged programuiß has been drawn out. and in it appear the names of several vocalists not heard by Now Plymouth audiences before. The public are referred to tho programme, which appears in another column. A fire happenod in ono of the back bedrooms of tho Taranaki Hotel the other day, but it wus fortunately discovered when in an incipient stago, and extinguished. A few pounds worth of damage was done to the bedroom and its contents. Laundrine Soap is the most econimical and best brand in tho market. Kept by all grocers. Registered name and trade mark, " Laundrino" ; heart transfixed with arrow. For further particulars see advertisement on fourth page. I am very anxious to wind up my business completely before the end of this year, and as the time is drawing Bhort and the stock is still very large, I must make even greater concessions to purchasers than I have already done.—Everything in my shop is now marked down on the most ruinous scale and the selection in all classes of Summer Goods is both high class and varied. To purchasers of parcels of £1 up to £5, I will allow a discount of 5 per cent, and on purchases of £5 and upwards one of 10 per cent. This, in addition to the enormous reductions in the prices of goods, ought to render a visit to Victoria House beneficial to all those wanting full value for their money. M. Hood.—Advt.