Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1884. A DIFFICULTY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5324, 30 May 1884, Page 2

Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1884. A DIFFICULTY.

The IToxites of- Hahgitikei are in. despair over the next election. They want to lia\ o their revenge for the defeat sustained by their champion at the last election, and they want a candidate who will be able to defeat Mr Stovens. A juvenile genius has sprung up in the Parae-Karetu, named Bruce — not a lineal descendant of ' The Bruce ' — who quotes Shakespeare felicitously at tea meetings, drawing tears from the eyes of old ladies ,of both sexes. It is feared, however, that the prophet of Parae-Karetu will not command sufficient followers ; and so ,a number of worshippers' at the shrine of greatness, in the shape of the bawbees, are urging him to retire in favor of a Mr Arkwright, who was once a silent and " impressive " member of the House of Commons. This, gentleman, it appears, has captivated the fancy of the distinguished Mr Dick , of Marton, who is said, however, to be working steadily to bring himself into the foreground as a most desirable and eligible candidate for the representation of Hancitikei. - In the meantime, Mr Stevens is pursuing his course steadily. He has just addressed the electors in all the centres of popula tion, and his speeches have shown that he has a large grasp not only of the political situation but of politics. His old friends have not deserted him, and in every place he has made new ones, who have watched his political career with interest. It cannot be said he^has not worked very hard for the interests of the district, nor can it be maintained that he has broken a single pledge he made when he was first returned against the "colonial politician." Of course there will be a contest, for the Foxites have imbibed the bitterness of their founder, but "we cannot . think that the strong hold which Mr Stevens has obtained on the confidence of the electors will be shaken.

The reply of the Minister of Mines to the application for a prospecting subsidy indicates very clearly to our mind that the Hon. Mr Bryce has actively interfered to prevent the Prospecting Party from going on with their work in the Tuhua country. • That impression is confirmed by a speeuh made ou' Tuesday by the brother of Wahanui, who referred to a telegram received by Wahanui tr .in Mr Kryce. What that telegram cm tains, Wahanui was secretive enough not to disclose, but we think it is more than likely that it referred to the Prospectors. Of c >urse we cannot even imagine the reasons which would lead the Native Department to b-truct the Pro pectors, It is only another i -tt cc of fn- »vaut of sympathy wiiich exis w between the head of the Native Department and his district.

At the K.M. Court tins morning, Charles Woods waa charged wi'A stealing a coat at Wellington, belonging to .1 . IT, Williams of Wellington. Prisoner- waa rcmandod on the application of the pohco^'to Wellington.

Mias Georgie Smithsogi will open to-mor-row evening, for a short ! season, afc the Princess Theatre: From our exchanges we learn that Mias Smithsoo has been playing to good houses in the fiouth Island. The class of entertainment given, is 3poken very highly of, and playgoers 'may expect a treat, The Advocate says^: — iFrom what we can gather it is not lik'.-ly tluit the Fusilier will ever be floated again. She is now broadside on to the breakers, wilih a heavy lurch on her. AU, movable arjiicles are being taken out of her, after which it is understood sho wll be left to her fate. The Fire Brigade held a wet practice lash e\eningin Jampbell, Place. Lieut Spurdlo acted as commanding officer, and exercised tha men in tho various movements. After the practise three new members were elected, aud some formal business was gone through. It is intended to hold' a four-men competition on Thursday eveniug, at 7 o'clock.

A very g' neral opinion prevails amongst tlje ("knowing ones"" at Wellington that the Government are certain to be defeated soon after the commencement of the Session. This opinion, we have heard on good authority, is also shared by the Ministry themselves, who quite recognise that -they are .now running a "forlorn hope." — Manawatu Herald.

The Caledonian Society decided last evening to deputatioiiise' the Jockey Club, with a view of obtaining their consent to allow the Society to fence off a portion of the ground for their sports, aud it was resolved that if this consent were given a picket fence should' be erected. Messrs Thain, Paterson, Tawse, and J. Watt were appointed a deputation..

Tlyis evening.will be the last of Professor Andersen's season in" Wanganui. During his shoit stay here the "Wizard of the North " has had a successful run, the thextre beins; well tilled each evening. Ldst night a num-, bor of valuable presents wera ■ given away, and this portion of the programme will be repoated this evening, when the Professor announces he will give 'away a horse.

The Eailway officials are this evening to hold a concert and dance at Aramoho. The event which promises to be -a success takes place in the. railway good 3 Shed, and those desirous of attending are informed that a coaveyance will leave Forder's Hotel at 7 o'clock, returning about one o'clock. Those desirous of returning earlier , can avail themselves of the train which reaches town at 10 p m.

The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society notify in this issue the advantages accruing from policies taken out in their office, The Toutine system, which they employ in conjunction with ordinary Life lusurance, possesses evident advantages for long livers, whilst for those who are not sanguine on this point there is the inducement of a low premium, Mr .Dudley Eyre is the local agent, and we have no doubt he, will have many customers.

Another candidate has appeared,or is likely to appear in the field for the Waitotara district in Mr Henry Sargeant. There are three, candidates now forward in the inteiests of the Opposition, a clear proof that the feelings of a large portion of the electors are in favor of a change. But if three candidates come forward on one side against the mighty man who holds the seat they will split the votes, and be beaten easily. Could theynotagi©3 among themselves as to who has the most support, the others retiring?

Baron von Hubner, the still brisk old diplomatist, who came to the colony with Lord and Lady Rosebery last year, has returned to New South W ales in the Shannon, in quest, so it is said, of some out-of-the-way corner of the Australian continent, where he may be as far removed from civilised life aa possible. He has chosen Dubbo as the most suitable spot for the gratification of his strange whim ; though why Dubbo, lather-than many much more inaccessible place. I',1 ', it is hart I to say.

The American correspondent of the Town and Country Journal says— The' Salvation Army has become an intolerable nuisance i \ all our cities and towns, and in numerous instances thny have been notified to leave and not parade ; and upon disregarding these orders have been imprisoned. • I believe that they are a perfect nuisance in all Australian towns, and especially in Auckland, their head quarters : and striagent'measures ought to ,be adapted to. prevent . their wanton vio'ation of 'all the senses of decency. Note — Th& geography is rather mixed. -

Considerable interest is felt throughout the colony as to whether Mr Stout inteads to stand for Dunedin at the next election; Ha informs us by telegraph Hiat he cannot at present state positively whether he will stand, and that "the matter depends, on his business engagements. New Zealand can ill afford to lose the parliamentary services of a man like Mr **tout, and, though we fear ifc is unlikely that he will be a candidate, both his political 'frieuds aud opponents , would we'come him back ng-iin in the legislative arena. — Marlborough Express. The following extract from the report of Messrs Matson anil Co., one of the leading firms of auct.iooeeig in Canterbury, published in the C'ant'jrbury Fr ss of the 23i'd inst., is' suggestive as to tlic relative value of leasehold propM'tv at fair rent Us and freehold properties to tho bona fide tiller of the soil :

— lf L.ir.d— We haVe no sales of freehold to quote. We have numerous enquiries for farms I'dr renting ; applicants have money, but. they prefer to rent rather than buy, reserving their capital to stock and work the property. We have' several -first class mfen > open to take farms if not too heavily handicapped by excessive rental rates."

The members of vhe Caledonian Ball Committe mcr, List evening in the ftteam Packet Uofe' when there were present MerfsrlStevenso~, J3ermi<». 'Pawse, Y>mii£f, Sorley, Paterson, Thain, Hassel, and Watt (Hon Sec). After some fliscu.ssion it waa resolved that a ball should be hold on the lost Friday in in the Princess Theatre. The price of tickets wacr fixed at 15s, tickets for extra ladie3 to be ss. The following sub-coinmitees were formed, — Decoration — Messrs Hassel, Sorley, Robert«o», Tawse, and Paterson. Refreshments and floor — Messrs Paterson, J. Hoggf, Bennii*, Moi.tr.omery, and Sto^en^on, Programmes and music — Messers W. Alexander's haiu, J. Watt, and Marshall. The names of Messrs Leslie, James Laird, TMmer, !i, Yom\<r, aud J. P. Watt, were added to the general committee,

Keterring to Mr Green's recently-published Look, "T ye High Alps of New Zealand," the Melbourne Argus says : — "Mr Spotswood Green's ascents suggfot the desirability and practicability of a Southern Alp : ne Club, which the vaiious universites should regard with f ivour. 'Why' exclaims Mr Green, when he stool on the glacier fields of New Zealand, 'there is enough work for half a ceistu -y for a nation of climbers?' The Alps of New Zealand will afford a field for our alumni to work off their unexpended energy, or to store up a corrective to the sedentary labours of many an arduous term . In the he»r future New Zealand will doubtless become a happy hunting-ground, as popular as Switzerland is to the brainworkers of the great cities and universities of Enrope. Since the way has been opened up so decisively, there is no valid reason why the movement should not be entered upon at once.

Mr Bowron, Inspector of Dairies, arrived by train last evening from tho South. During his stay here a visit will be paid to the Okoia Dairy Factory, aftar which Mr Bowron proceeds to New Plymouth, In conversation with the Inspector we - licited some iuteresting facts regarding the total output of cheese in the North Island and its cash value. Mr Bowron says there are 17 factories in the North Island, and he calculates that fully 400 tons of cheese have been manufactured this season. If all this had been sold at the price that the last shipment of Akaroa cheese bought in London, viz.,J2d per lb, the North Island alone would have received £24,000. Taking these figures at their proper value it is not hard to see that the industry is one which must add considerably to the farmer's pockets. During, hy^ travels in the North Mr Bowron has not seen any" cheese which equals the Okoia Factory cheese — a fact which speaks for itself. While in Gisborne Mr Bowron ordered two cheeses from here, just to show the gentlemen of the Club the quality, and he states that whereas they had paid s£d per lb for local cheese, they gladly offered him 7^d for the Okoia article.