West Coast Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1896

West Coast Times, Issue 10428, 5 December 1896, Page 2

West Coast Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1896

The elections are now over, and those of our readers who have lived- for the last week amid the turmoil of political excitement can now enjoy a period of political rest. In Westland the fight wa s short, sharp and decisive, but not convincing. It is a well known principle in mechanics that the attraction of a large body is much greater than the attraction of a small one, and this principle is directly applicable to human affairs. The strong army of State-paid voters, with their families and friends, joined with the auxiliary force of probable candidates for Ministerial favors, formed a powerful nucleus in support of the Premier's candidature, and to these were added that very large number who like to be on the winning side. With a compact strength thus obtained others were persuaded, cajoled or coerced, , gaining strength as they went along. To oppose this we find one man, assisted by a few friends, prepared to enter the breach and storm a fortress which was believed to be well nigh impregnable. On this occasion they' suffered a defeat which to some might appear irreparable. But it is not so. We are convinced tnat in time the people of this district will see the dangers of the present regime as plainly as we see them now, and we are equally confident some one will be found in our midst public spirited enough to vindicate the purity and integrity of the electorate. The fight is ended fov the present, not because of the reverse suffered by the attacking force but because the exigencies of our political life do not permit of a renewal of the contest until another general election. Although the supporters of Mr Grimmond in this contest were numerically weak they can enjoy the consolatory reflection that they were in the right. The evils we have repeatedly commented upon exist in all their intensity and were most prominently brought under notice in this contest. So strongly has the system of coercion and terrorism made r its influence felt that electors who definitely expressed their intention of voting for Mr Grimmond were afraid to ride in the vehicles lent for the purpose of conveying his supporters to tho polling booths lest they should be observed and marked for future reference. As for this paper, the result of the election makes no difference in the attitude we intend to maintain. We are convinced that the administration of the government as at present conducted, is fraught v^th a very grays danger to the well beink of the country,' and we will continue to expose its evils as they make themselves manifest. Of Mr Grimmond, the unsuccessful candidate, it is only possible to speak in the highest terms for his conduct thro ighout the contest. Those who remember his 'former platform deliverances were struck with the 1 great'improvement he has made, both in matterand manner. Hostile audiences, even, were favorably impressed by his utterances, whilst his coolness and temper, even under most trying circumstances, were , ad- , mirable. He came forwttrH 4o vifi'dleato the constituency from the imputation that it was in the pocket of one man and this i

alone has met -withfthe approval if not the votes of a large section of the people.

j The Waipara is advertised, to sail tonight at 7 o'clock on a special trip to the Okuru River So far Female Suffrage has been attended with somev/hab mixed experiences. •A. section -of the sex probably appreciate | the franchise and, can. make an intelligent use of it, ibut this .cauwot be said of -all. Some amusing stories are told in connection with the recent election campaign. One elector^ 'on being asked for her vote, said she thought Mr Michel <had been elected some days ago; several had not I heard anything -about - the election and wanted to know what it was all about. A greater number regretted they could not vote because they had not. paid their rates. One lady said she wtjs going to vote for Mr Grimmond, he was her man, two ladies had told her. not on any account to vote for the man from Ross. Several electors said they would not vote for Mr Grimmond, two ladies had been to them and . told them that Mr Grimmond spent all his money amongst the farmers, but Mr Seddon spent his amongst the miners. As nearly all the people in this district were miners it was better to vote for Mr Seddon and he would spend his money among them. . One or two .did not know what voting meant and asked how it was done. Prospects at the new rush| South Hokitika are improving, th6ugh not nearly good enough to justify the reports that are so freely spi\ ad about it. Trouble will probably arise in consequence of a number j of the miners having taken . up/f rontage claims. It, is said the regulations have not always been complied with aud men on the look out tor claims are busy studying mining law. It is understood now the elections arc over, that the miners at Back Greek will take initiatory steps > towards the formation of a Co-operative Company to improve the water supply at Back Creek. ,The choicest lot of Japanese goods ever offered to thf Hokitika public will be submitted tor sale by public auction by Messrs J. W. Easson & co of Greymouth. For particulars see advertisement. We are informed by the agents of the New Zealand Shipping Co that the Rimutaka on her homeward trip this 1 month, will pass through the Straits of thereby affording passengers an opportunity of visiting' the magnificent scenery. She sails from Wellington on December 24th. The following are the drawers of placed horses in Tattersall's- Consultations on the Melbourne Cup :— No. 1 (100,000 at 20s ; closed with 50,000, and was drawn pro rata)— 'Newhaven, Mrs Hamilton, Croydon, Sydney, £13,500 5 Bloodshot, Ulonga eleven, Hay (N.S.W.), £4500 ; The .Skipper, W. Trovers, Levin (N.Z.), £225 G. No. 1 (100,000 at ss, fully subscribed)—S. Morad, Sydney, £6750 ;C. Lockie, Melbourne, £2250 ,- J. W. West, Hungerford (N.S.W.), £1125. No. 2 (100,000 at ss, fully subscribed)— J. Cassidy, Temora, (N.S.W.), £6750 ; Miss M. Meddison, Sydney, £2250 ; C. Ross,,Artnidale (Vie.) £1125. No. 3 (100,000 at ss, fully subscribed) — J. Ham, Broken Hill, .£6750 ; W- Neil, Esperatice Bay (W A.), £2250. No. .4 (100,000 at ss, closed with 50,d00, drawn pro rata) — A. E: Patsoq, Broken Hill, £3375 ; E. C. Taylor, Fremautle (W.A.), £U25 ; C. M'Keeran, Victoria, £562 10s. The Wellington Official Assignee, in accordance with a suggestion made in the Bankruptcy Court by Mr Justice Edwards, has (says the Post) decided to represent to the Minister of Justice the advisableness ot assimilating the provisions of, the Distress for Rent Act with that of the Bankruptcy Act in so far as the exemption on the furniture and effects of a debtor is concerned. (Jnder the Distress for Rent Act a levy can be made on all the goods of a debtor with the exception of the tools and bedding, but under the Bankruptcy Act the furniture and effects to a certain value are protected. Mr Justice Edwards is of opinion that fewer cases would come before the Bankruptcy Court if the provision in the Bankruptcy Act relating j>o furniture and effects were inserted in the Distress for Rent Bill. As a sliearer named John Bonhett was chasing some pigs at Tophouse one day last week he stumbled over a log, and f eil heavily to the ground. He felt no ill effects of the fall at the time, but on the following Wednesday was seized with retching, and could not eat. On Thnrsday he was put into an express for the purpose of being taken to Belgrove for medical, attention, but he died on the "way there. An inquost was held subsequently, and from the medical examination it appeared that death was not due to the accident, but to the effects of exposure the poor living whilst prospecting during the winter. According to the Nelson papers nothing is known. .as to the deceased's relatives, or where he previously came from.

The' question has been asked , wheti^er the Eugene mentioned below in<a Melbourne message is the same gentleman who led a number of Wellington cranks away to the .wilds of South Africa to escape the threatened flood which was to swamp JNew Zealand. The telegram is as follows:— Mr E. M'Pherson,-of - M'Pherson Bros., machinery merchants, shot himself -at his •' West Melbourne, last week. At the inqu^st the evidence showed that the deceased had been depressed, and an low spirits for some time, and was troubled ' with his head. He consulted a, man named Christian Eugene,' who described himself as a magnetic healer. The latter said the deceased suffered from congestion of the liver, brain and kidneys and he found this out by looking into his brain. Tie coroner, Dr Youl, said that if he had .the power he would order the witness a flogging. Had the deceased not gone to Eugene, he would have been alive to-day. It'was change he wanted. A verdict that deceased shot himself was returned. A movement is on foot among the West Coast bands to organise a band contest to be held in Sreymouth early in March. A prize of £30 . will be offered and a meeting of delegates will be held shortly. Probably this will be the outcome of the formation of a B>-ass Band Association for the West Coast, which, of course, means a contest being bald .every year. The Inangahua Times understands that botli Reef ton City and Black's Point Bands will join in the movement. Very likely some are wrong and a few are sure to. be right, but^e are on the right track, we have everything new, seasonable (seize-on-able), and reasonable at at Ready Money Mackay's— Advt. We have been favored with a sample of Gawne's Woicestershire sauce, which is manufactured by Messrs Gawne and Co of punedin. It is certainly a first class article — mild and piquant —and is as near an approach to' Lee and Perrin's' famous sauce as could well be obtained ; but it possesses the advantage ot being cheap, as well as good, costing only about .me half the price of the imported article. Being a local production it deserves toisucceed | more especially as it. is of such an excellent quality. — Advt. Don't forget Ready Money M'Kay is still on the go, and is soiling cheaper than ever We are the only drapers in New Zealand with a clean now stock. — Advt. Ladies and gentlemen we specially draw your attention to the Great Sale of Drapery and Clothing now on at H. Schroder and Son in all departments. A special feature will be the opening out of Clothing Departments in the commodious premises next door to the old shop. H. Schroder and Son have much pleasure in inviting inspections. Re1 member Sale now on in all departments. --Advt. 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This most excellent medicine acts a>3 a nervine and bodily tonic by aiding nutrition, and banishes a thousand annoying forms of nervous complaints. An occasional resort to Holloway's remedy will prove highly.salutary to all persons, whether well or ill,' whose digestion is slow or imperfect, a condition usually evidenced by weariness, langour, listlessness, and despondency. " KEATING'S POWDEII " destroys BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is " KEATING'S," i.e. with the signature TIIOMAS KEATING on each tin, us imitations are noxious and offectualin Tins, 6d, and Is., each;