Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1893. CADMAN v. REES.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8245, 10 August 1893, Page 2

Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1893. CADMAN v. REES.

Thk outcome of Mr Bees' attempt to prove that Mr Cadrnan had, whilst a Minister of the Crown, used his official power improperly for his own aggrandisement has been disastrous to Mr Rees. A Napier jury found a verdict in favour of Mr Cad man, who sued the late member for Auckland City for having published a false and malicious libel of him, which libel consisted in accusing the late Native Minister of the above and other improper actions. Although the Napier jury found that Mr Cadman had been falsely and maliciously libelled, it for some inscrutable reason assesßsed the damages at 20s, and the judge ordered each party to pay his own costs. This verdict satisfied neither of them, and Mr Cadman tendered his resignation as Native Minister. He also challenged his accuser to resign and contest with him either the Thames or the Auckland City seat. Mr Bees accepted the challenge and the two disputants agreed that the Auckland City seat should be the guerdon of the victor. Many people wondered at the wily lieee falling into such a hole, as it was a foregone conclusion to those who knew moat about the matter that Mr Cadman would be elected by a large majority, and his accuser left out in the cold. The electors of Auckland City heard both candidates patiently during the week or two before the polling day, and, by a large majority, elected Mr Cadman, who has thus twice triumphed over his accuser. The result of the duel, for it almost amounted to that, between Messrs Cadman and Bees has therefore been to leave the latter out in the cold, to there chew the cud of disappointed hopes, as it seems Mr Bees quite counted upon Sir George Grey using his influence on bis behalf and eecur-

ing his return. In this hope Mr Eeefi was also grieviously disappointed, as the astute knight would not mix himself up with the quarrel, wisely emulating Brer Fox by " layin' low and sayin' nuffin. Poor Mr Kees played for a big stake, if we are to believe Mr W. C. Smith, M.H.8., who, in a very caustic speech, accused him of having worried Mr Ballance nearly to death to establish a Native Land Administration Board, of which Mr Bees expected to be Chairman at a salary of £1,250 a year, with the status of a Supreme Court Judge. Mr Ballance, of course, declined to oblige even so disinterested a patriot as Mr Bees, and then the latter, who suspected Mr Cadman of being at the bottom oi the refusal, went for the latter in the memoranda addressed to the late Premier, the contents of which documents furnished the grounds of the late libel action. The net result of all this to Mr Bees is that he has not got the Chairmanship with its £1,250 a year and the statun of a Judge of the Supreme Court, which was the shadow at which he grasped, but he has lost the substance in the shape of his seat in the House of Representatives, and the well paid position of Chairman of Committees therein. He will, no doubt, see his error now it is too late, and regret having rushed upon his fate so blindly. His loss to the country as a legislator is small, if any, as we cannot call to mind any occasion upon which Mr Bees displayed any remarkable abilities in that line ; his practice being to keep a bright look out ahead for his own interests, and to trim his sails to catch every favouring breeze that could help to waft him to the haven of his desires — a snug billet with a big salary. That he has not got there is a matter for general satisfaction. ! Vale \ Mr Bees.

We are Informed that that part of the Nukmnsru road leading to the Sail way Station is in an almost impassable condition, and is badly in need of a good metalling as soon aa opportunity offers. The Standard learns that an information for asiault will be heard in the Police Court in a few days, out of which some interesting developments are expected to arise, lhe occurrence is the outcome of adifference which IiBB taken place between the promoters of a local industry, and the result of the trouble has been a radical change in the management of the concern. A Maori was arrested at Taheke, Hokings, owing to the death of his wife, who was alleged to have been beaten, and it was thought that this had something to do with her death. Owing to the state of the roads in the North, none of the medical men can reach the place to hold a poat-morten. The remains will probably have to be sent from Auckland via Northern Wairoa. An excellent program mo has been prepared for the Museum popular concert this evenine, and so diversified are the items that, without taking into consideiation the object in view, there should be a crowded house. The Museum building is now recognised as being particularly adapted for i vocalisation, haviug first-class acoustic properties, and in every way it is comfortable and convenient for performers and audience. Amongst those ■who have kindly consented to contribute axe the Town Band, the members of Christ Church choir, the Misses Durie end Broad, the Foster family, I Mesars Lennard, Woon, Withers, and I Lundon. I That splendid thoroughbred horse Strenuous (by St. George — Strenua) is placed at the service of breeders this season, and will travel in the Fordell and Marton districts in charge of G-. Chamberlain. In anothei column are given full details as to the excellent pedigree and first-class performance! of the horse, also terms etc., and any further 'particulars may be obtained from Mr E. J. Chapman (Fordell), or the owner, Mr J. W. Jaotson (Patea). The fact that Strenuous started racing as a 2-year-old in 1884, and raced on until 1889, winning under big weights and over all distances, And leaving the turf as sound ab when he went on to it, should make his services oi value to breeders on this coast, where already he is leaving big and useful stock ■bowing splendid quality. The opening of Mr McGarty's boardinghouse at was celebrated on Ist Außuat, -writes a correspondent. A moat enjoyable evening was spent by those pretent, dancing being enjoyed with vigoi to excellent music supplied by Messrs Peteri and Lewellan, Mr Williams acting as M.C, The intervals between the dances were interspersed with a number of excellent items contributed by Mrs McCarty , Mi«s Peyman, and Messrs Stevens, Williams, Kogors, Georgetti, Lewellan, J. and G. Randall, Green, Spam, Mulligan, Maokey, Murphy, and Ourvayper. Mrs McCarty proved herself an admirable hostess, and the hospital* ity extended by her will long be remembered br those who had the good fortune to be present at one of the most sociable and enjoyable gatherings yet held in goahead K-nrioi. Pnris has a number of very peculiar clubs at the present time, more, perhaps, than any other oity. Its Deaf Mute Olub has been frequently spoken of by tourists. It is exactly what it professes to bo, an association of deaf ana dumb men, all of them comparatively wealthy. It is usual for a man thus afflicted, and who is in a position to retain c staff of domestics, to retain these as interpreters, but in this Club there is no pandering to modern ideas, and no servant is engaged unless he or she has lost the power to either speak or hear. As a result, the establishment is as silent as the tomb, and is an exceedingly unpleasant place for an ordinary human being tD wander into. To get over the apparent difßoulty of communications between different parts of the house, a series of electric apparatuts are used to call domestics, but instead of the usual bell there is an arrangement whereby I the party called gets a slight shook. Those who have witnessed Byron's comedy of " Our Boys " (and who has not) will be pleased to learn that the Wanganui Musical and Dramatic Association have now under active rehearsal a play by the same gifted author. It is entitled " Partners for Hfe," and as might be expected provides all the elements for a successful representation. The cast of characters is as follows : —Fanny Smith, Misi Gerse ; Aunt Prucilla, Miss Delves ; Emily, Miss Willis; Darbyßhire, Miss Doran ; Horace Mervin, Mr W. B. Tilley ; Tom Gilroy, Mr H. E. Ayes ; Ernest, Mr W. A Pawson; Muggles, (steward to Mervin) Mr John Pawson; Sir Archibald Drelincourt, Mr Thompson ; Major Billeter, Mr Rutson j Goppinger, Mr George Brown. As usual with nny productions by the local Association no expense will be spared in the staging of the piece, and honorary members and the general publio may anticipate an excellent representation. It has been arranged that the initial performance shall take place on Tuesday next, and popular prices are to be charged. The box plan is now open at Jones and Son'i. The Gourlay- Walton Comedy Company, which opens at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday next for a short season of two nights, is a very strong combination. It j includes sixteen artistes, who will make their initial bow to a Wanganui audience, although Mr John Gourluy, when very young, will be remembered by old theatregoers as one of the famous Gourlay family which toured this colony about sixteen years ago. Mr Geo. Walton is one of ( he famous Walton family so well-known throughout England, and who has earned such unqualified success as a clever burlesque artist on the English and Australian stage. Mr Walton is accompanied by his wife, Miss Flora Hastings, who is a comedienne of the first water, her performances a3 Mrs Crackle in " Skipped by the light oE the moon," having won her golden opinions right through the Australian colonies. Other members of this clever company include Messrs Geo. Chalmers, J. H. Martin, Robert Karwood, W. Cameron, Misses Evelyn H&rto, Georgie Loighford, Alice Hblbrook, and Ellen Griffiths. The opening bill will be " Skipped by the light of the moon," which has been endorsed by iho press as the brightest and funniest musical comedy ever written.

The ro&d-Boraper and street-sweeper ordered by the local Boroagh Oonnoil arrived in Wellington from Melbourne by the Taluno yeiterday, and. were brought to Wanganui by the Manawatu this morning. An exoellenfc opportunity for a waterman or fisherman presents itself owing to the premises recently occupied by Mr J. Quin being to let. The aite iB a first-class one, being in the vicinity of the rowing club sheds. There are also under offer several pleasure boat* with necessary gear. Full particulars, terms, etc , may be obtained from Mr T. D. Cummins.