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Western Star, Issue 377, 4 September 1880, Page 2

The " Ofago Daily Times," commenting on the intimation in our last Saturday'* is'sn<* that tho Government proposed providing labour for unemployed bv expending a portion of the £75,000 vote on the Orepuki railway in preference to that chimerical scheme the Otsffo Central line, delivers itself f "uslr : "This is strange if true, and the Hon. Mr Oliver will doubtless be infe»viewed on the subject when next he visits Dunedin. It will be observed that a mm of £75.000 has been passed on the Supplementary Estimate* for employing the unemployed, and this is at the absolute discretion of the Government. It h for Dunedin to see that the Otngo Central gets a share in preference to a miserable abortion like the Orepuki line." Poor Mr Oliver! what a f.ite awaits you on vour visit to Dunedin —unless you put such a liberal interpretation on the word " share " ns to expend the whole of the sum on the Otago Central line in defiance of Parliament and the recommendation of the Railway Commission, who declared against the line heing proceeded with. Our conte mpora y doe 9 not condescend to give 'rea°ons for characterising th" Or'epnki line an " abortion 5" as the organ of a pow»rful clique, that somehow or other seems to rule tho destiny of the colony, it„ duty is clear—to oppose any scheme that would even remotely clash with the interest* of that clique, and in the exercise of its mission it is sometimes inconvenient to give a reason in support of its actions. Wiiy the wrath of the " ring " should descend upon the unfortunate Minister of Public Works is difficult to understand, for is he not th« nominee of that rinv, and has he not fought valiantly for its interests, notwithstanding hi 9 failure to push on the Otago Central line ? In proof thereof, the Waimea Plains railway job (and the recent alterations in the time table of the Invereargill railways to suit that line), the railway through the Waicola estate and the vote for the Greymouth harhor works — in all of which speculations the Dunedin " ring " have a largo interest—may be mentioned. To moderate individuals these would appear quite gigantie concessions for oae year; but with characteristic grped they wish to rob us of the paltry slim necessary to complete the Orepuki line—one of the most legitimate in the colony, but which has been shamefully neelccted. It is a work of colonial importance, and the interest on the cost of its construction would be saved to the colony by the reduced price alone at which coal could he obtained for the public service. It possesses this additional advantage—which cau be said of f«w jfiulyvaya iu the colony—it

passes through Cr>wn lauds entirely, consequently the puhlic, not a few grasping; landsharks, would reap the benefit, of the enhanced value of the land. If this line can be termel an " abortion," a word strong enonph to condemn such "jobs" as the Otago Central line has not yet been coinel.

Pome little excitement was occasioned nmonsrst the wining population here on Thursday hy the report that. Mr Georg "Doneln", the working shareholder in the prospectins; area b<>l 1 bv Afpssrs Sautter, Brown and B.os«, of Tnvereavgin, hnJ «tmek a goldbearing reef. From reli-ible. information furnished, we learn thnt the chum is situated about 500 yards fro n the foot, of Speeim«n G-ullv, on the new track to Port's 'ine of reef. and the rcnf struck is 2 f t wide, the walls of which nve clearly defined. The mineral in t l,„ re ,.f m-id adjoining rock is strong 1 , v im pregnated with iron. Gold is plainly seen in t.'-p stone, nnd freely distributed in the casing. The direction of the reef is aW-st direct east and west. Te uiv'crsfand that if is the intention of the Company to get. a hnttrrr on the ground as soon ns prncficable. Tliree other claims adjoining Douglas' have since Keen peeped off, and applications made to the Warden for mining leases. Mr Horace Pasting has definitely consented t» contest the Wniknia election. A requisition has been forwarded to Mr J. P. Joyce flafe member for asking him to become a candidate. If Mr,force consents, he will make the fou-th candidate for the vacant, sent. At I lie request of a number of influential settlers. Mr J. W. Hamilton has cornered n public meeting to consider the provisions of the ?Ccw Bahbit Act. and devise means for a more economical administration of the affairs of the Aparima Babbit Poard. The meeting will take place at Thornbury on Tuesday next, at 4 p.m. MrTT. Hirst. M.F.P.for Wnl'aee, armed in Piverfon on Thursday evening. Mr WPnughar. returned frrm Wellington early in the week, and purposes visitingßiverton in a few days. The members of Aparima Tent, T. 0.8. r.rrrcse showing tbeir appreciation of Bro F. M'Carthv's services in connection with the formation of the Tent, and as its Secretary since its establishment, by entertaining him at a supper prior to his departure to the home eountrv. Wednesday next, in the Oddfellows' Hall, i« the date of the event and the place where it will he held. Tenders are invited iu another column for the erection of a Temperance Hall. The promoters of the movement are gentlemen competed with the various temperance organisations in the district, who hare at, various times experienced considerable inconvenience for want of a suitable place in whieh to hold their meetings. The site of the Hall will be in HaveWk street, on the section adjoining Mr Port's brcwerv. The total length of the building will heSlft, x 34ft. The accommodation provided will bo complete r.nd comfortable foral! the purpose* of the promoters. In front of the building there will be two ante-rooms 12ft, x 12ft. The Hall proper will be 27ft. x 34ft, the ceiling about Ififf hi<rh .and 'ined throughout. The hall will also he fitted with a stage. At the rear there will re a re'''ring-room, also a room fitted with a boiler, and with water laid on, and other fittings that wi.l he found convenient, for hoi Ung ter-mcetingo, &c. Tenders for the erection of the building will be received up till Friday next. We direct attention to several important alterations in the local mail notice, published in another column. A meeting of the shareholders in the St. George Gold Mining Company will beheld in the old Council Chambers on Thursday next, at 8 p.m. T'c Harbour Board meet on Mondav, at noon, to discuss a notice of mo'ion by Mr Mills that, the Board resign. It is very probable that th>* vddeh has been deferred from time to time in the hope that hy one means or other sufficient funds would be advanced to the Board to enable it, to continue to administer the affairs of the Harbour, wil l be resolved upon at, the meeting. We learn f om the late Chairman of the Board, Mr Hirst, that there is verv little hope of the G-overnment granting an cxehanga for the present comparatively useless reserve.

The monthly meeting of »he Board of Management of the Wnllice ar.d Eiord Hospital, took plnee on Wednesday. Present--Afes=r« -T. Petchell, sen. (Chairman), Daniel, Port. M'Tnnes, and Cnsse's. Advice wns received from the Treasury that a remittance for last qimrte"'« euhaidvhad been forwarded. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, stilting that permission had been given for the hospital amhosities to retnin possesion of tl<ie immigrant*' cottages at Riverton and Otnutau, and the public buildings reserve at Riverton. Accounts a* follows wore unused for payment :_Petchell Pros., £2 18s 7d ; Mrs Clnrk. 13s 3d ; K. Eraser, £3 16s. The Secretary was instructed to invite the usual annual donation* from the sever*! churches stntions, Chinese. &c, and Mr H. B. Cnssels was appointed to canvass Riverton for subscriptions. The memhers of the Board inspected the conciete foundation of the fever ward now in course of erection.

At a dinner given by Sir W. Fitzherbert in the Council Chamber. Wellington, on Saturday night His Exceleney, in replying to the toast of the Governor, said that had ho been at lihertv to nonsuit his own inclinations, he should have stayed here. He had told his English friends he wns pleased with the clinvito mid people, and that he should like to fettle here after he retired into private life. Expecting, as he had to remain in New Zealand for the f I'll term, he had made private arrangements that would have identiffed him with th« interests and amusements of the colony. He regretted leaving this country which he said, wns of surpassing interest. It had an unrivalled climate, unsurpassed soil, vast mineral resources, and a most favourable geographical position, but the administration here had not always been above criticism. The resources of the country were so vast that it conld not go wrong eventually. In proportion to its population New Zealand was more in debt than any other country. As oarting advice he would urge New Zealand to rest content with h«r present pre-eminence of indebtedness—they should not go to the extremity of the last straw, or the result would be disastrous. They were very fortunate in getting so administrator as Sir A. Gordon. He was a most conscientious, ahle, and high-minded man—a better could not be found, Hollowav's Ointment and Pills.—The afflicted by illness 'should look their diseases fully in the Ifaoe and at once seek a remedy for them. A* short search will convinco the most sceptical that these noble medicants have afforded ease, comfort, oftentimes complete recovery, to the'most tortured sufferers, i'he Ointment will cure all descriptions of sores, wounds, bad leg 9, sprains, eruptions, erysipelas, rheurontism, gout, and skin affections. The Pills never fail in correcting and strengthening the'stomach, and restoring a deranged liver to wholesome endition, in ronsing torped kilneys to increase their secretion and in reestablishing the natural healthy activity of the bowels. Holl»wav's are the remedies for I omplaints of all olaases of society.

At t,h* Land Board meeting on Thursday, Mr Stock appeared on behalf of Mr Joseph Rogers, the lessee of run 418, Eyre district, and intimated that he had abandoned the run. Sur-ender aeepted, the Chief Surveyor being requested to report on tha character of the country.—The Chief Surveyor having reported the advisability of reducing the price of the remaining deferred-payment land, block Longwood district, it wan decided to recommend the Governor to reduce the price to 25* ppr a cre.— In regard to a protest, made bv Jamm Turnbnll, agamothis havinsf been debarred from competing for sections 17 end 18, block 2, Lonewood district, it was resolved by a minority that a previous resolution of 26th nit. be rescinded, Turnbnll to he allowed to compete for the land, the sale lo take place on the !3th insl at Orepuki.

The nomination of candidates for election to the office of Councillor for North awl South "Ward respectively, took place nt the Town Fall p* Thursday, when the following nominations were read by the Returning Officer, Mr G. O. Cassels :—North JWard, T. Daniel, proposed by J. Paftison, seconded by O. Fowl 1 . This being the oi.lv nominntion, Mr Daniel was declared duly elected. For SonMi "Ward, S. S. Myers »a> proposed by R. M. Cameron, and seconded by W. J. Collins J. McDonald was proposed by J. seconded by S. G. Tnstone. Mr McDonald afterwards withdrew from the contest in favour of Mr Myers, who therefore becomes the representative for South Ward. Mr Dnnipl briefly returned thank". If he had consulted his own wishes be would have preferred to have remained quietly at bis fireside, but he never refused to respond to the call of duty, and he assured the ratepayers that, he would continue, as he had always done, lo do his best for the welfare of the town, and hoped at the end of his term to merit theapprobation of his constituents. He intimated his intention of offering himself as a candidate at the next election of Mayor, as he considered that holding that position would give any representations he might mnlte to the Government on behalf of the district, much greater weight. Mr Myers said several people had ask»d him to allow himself to be nominated, and he OMisentvd on condition that no better candidate could be found. On learning that. Mr Daniel intended to stand for North Ward he declined to oppose him as that gentleman had large experience in municipal affairs. He was sorry Mr McDonald, had retired, as he would have prethe ra'epayera to say hy their rotes which of the two candidetes they preferred. The conduct, of the affairs of the municipialty was pnrelv a matter of business, and even although the corporation funds were at. a low ebh. hv tho application of bush-ess principles in their expenditure, the most, might.be made of them. A vote of thanks to the "Returning Officer brought the proceedings to a close. The " own correspondent" of the Wcstport " Times, "telegraphing from Wellinrtnn under date August 18, says : —The Grey Valley members got awfully sold abont. 3. 30 on Tuesday morning. Masters had gone home to his virtuous couch, and "Reeves was recuperating on oysters in Bellamy's, neither of them dreaming that the Estimates would be touched upon at, that, ungodlv hour, but the House was. ns Mr Oliver described it, in good working or*ler, and they waded in. Among other vote'considered was the Grey Harbor Works. L 33.910, and Hir.»t, member for Wallace, who having mar'e his own marble tolerably right, has a oerfect mania for cutting down votes, proposed that, this should be reduced hy L2O 000. Rei I did not want to be unneigh borly, and as reduction was the order of the flay, and much money had been literally thrown into the river Grey, he would rote for the reduction. A division resulted in 22 ayes and 21 noes. Olliver's face was a sight, and it is said he rushed incontinently into his dear friend Master's lodging's, woke him im. atvl soundly rated him for sleeping while the enemy sowed tares. Yesterday Masters tried to got the vote reconsidered, but could not succeed, his only change now is to get something hut on the Supplemen'ary Estimates, which will give Hokitika member* a chance to urge a similar concession. The Bev. Eather Eehoe will celebrate mtss in Wrey'e Bush on Sunday, 12th inst. The examination of Ah Lee, charged with f.'>e murder of Mrs Young at Kveburn on thp 4th Aug., was concluded on Tuesday, at Naseby. and accused was committed to take his trial at the next sifting of the Supreme Oourt, Dunedin. The evidence is very strong against accused. The police hare conducted the ca«e in a patient, energetic wfv. Commissioner W«»ldon and those under him deserve credit for their action in the case, which has been one of peculiar difficulty. Lee Guv a supnosed accomplice in the murder, will be examined to-day.