NEWS BY THE MAIL. GISBORNE HARBOR BOARD DR. SHELDON’S NEW DISCOVERY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2025, 9 March 1907, Page 1

NEWS BY THE MAIL.

GISBORNE HARBOR BOARD

DR. SHELDON’S NEW DISCOVERY.

LONDON, January 2G. THIC NEW THEOLOGY. In tlio eager search for “silly season” topics, British journalism haying exhausted this world has now botakon itself to t'lio other. Under tho “catch” heading, “The Now Theology,” tho llov. It. J. Campbell, of tho City Temple, is being tremendously boomed by all tho newspapers in tho kingdom. In one or two cases ho is soniowlnit unfamiliarly rofcrrecl to as “Mr Reginald Campboll.” This is apparently meant as a protest against his utterances being recoivod as those i t an accredited theologian. The City Temple preacher, whoever he may be, is as nothing if ho bo not sensational. One of tho utterances of Mr Campbell’s predecessor, Dr. Parker, is not yet forgotten. In the course of one sermon the rev. gentleman pleasantly slioutod “God damn the Sultan!” Outsiders wore surprised for the moment^—almost shocked—but tho regular congregation took tho agreeable ejaculation as quite tho regular and proper thing. So Mr Campboll, who is very eloquent, and, I feel sure, conscientious young man,has his work cut. out to provide spiritual food of a sufficiently impressive kind to suit his flock. Accordingly he preached a sermon recently in which ho dismissed tho Scriptural accouns of tho Fall, the Virgin-birth, and the diety of Christ as mere fables —or parables, should I say?—convoying wholesome moral lessons in the guise of Oriental tales. Every person is in himself a potential Christ, and a sort of incipient deity, but God himself, according to what Mr Campbell appears to hold, is merely a sort of force which pervades all nature. I do. not think that this is an unfair summing up of tho Campbellian teaching. Naturally it has elicited a storm of criticism, but the theologians who would be tho most capable critics seem resolved to hold aloof. It has been pointed out, of course, that there is nothing whatever of novelty in Mr Campbell’s views, which are mere revivals of old teachings—condemned at the time as heresies—of the early centuries of Chrictianity, and effectually demolished as was supposed, such as those of the Pelagians, Gnostics, and others. It is only just to Mr. Campbell to say that ho himself utterly disowns and repudiates the expression “new theology,” but the papers have caught it up, and it is idle to protest against the use of tho term, which does to the average reader mean something—viz., Mr. Campbell’s personal views. He denies that his teaching is Unitarian, although it cannot be distinguished from Unitarianism, or that his doctrine is pure Pantlnfem, though .neither ho nor anyone else has been able to explain the difference. Practically he seems to reject the personality of tho Deity and the reality of Divino love, and to substitute an all-pervad-ing—“immanent” ho prefers to put it force which “runs” all things, and which has no element of personality in it. Where the question of personal immortality comes in it is not made clear, probably it doesn’t come in at all, For tho rest all is misty and indefinite and vague perhaps designedly so. I fear the result will be mischievous, though impressing the “weaker brethren” and leading them to cast aside their “old faith” without giving them any really solid 01 trustworthy " substitute, Meanwhile it fills the columns of the daily papers at a particularly dull time.

THE GERMAN ELECTIONS. The complete defeat of the German Socialists is largely due to the awakened interest of former abstainers from voting. An examination of the figures shows that the number of Socialist rotes is only slightly decreased. The increased percentage of yqters probably .consists of Liberals who for years indulged in political inactivity. Another circumstance is that Germans are very sensitive regarding everything relating to the army and navy. Rightly or wrongly, they were told that the centre and the socialists intended to abandon the colonies and leave the soldiers in the lurch. Thus national pride was awakened and the electors quite overlooked the aim of Prince von Bulow to weaken tho Centre. In this he failed, for the Centro will return stronger than ever. But Prince von Bulow will now try to govern with tlio two majority, For the enforcement of the reactionary policy he has the Conservatives and the Centre for other Bills the Liberals and Conservatives.

SNOWBALLING THE KAISER. AVhile tho Kaiser was automobiling tu Filter den Linden he was struck full in the face with a snowball.. The boy who threw If stood aghast when he saw tho missile, which was intended for another boy, burst on His Majesty’s face. The Kaiser brushed off the snow, laughed and playfully shook a menacing finger at the boy, who, recovering from his momentaiy paralysing terror, fled.

JAPAN AND AMERICA

Baron Kaneko, formerly special envoy to the United States, says that war with the United States is unthinkable. “Japan’s moral system insists that a finger shall never be raised against a benefactor. Japan ewes her position among the Powers to America. The American Government and the people, with England, are Japan’s best friend. War is unthinkable.”

THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAMAICA. There 'is little actual information to add to what New Zealand has already learned by cable regarding the terrible disaster in Jamaica. There lias been, of course, the customary prompt movement to render aid to the stricken district and its inhabitants. The timely gift of New Zealand has been duly noted with approbation in the London papers, and it is hoped that Kingston will ultimately regain some, at any rate, of its former prosperity. But the blow has been a very severe and almost crushing one to a colony already none too prosperous. According, however, to accounts which appear to be authentic. which at any rate , have found wide publication and have not yet been challenged as to accuracy, one serious stumbling-block in the way of recovery is no less a person than His Excellency the Governor, Sir Alexander Sw T ettenham. A start has been made with praiseworthy celerity in the work of rebuilding, when this desirable proceeding received a sudden check through a vice-regal mandate that the, buildings must be restored in brick as they existed before. Now, the Kingston residents declare that those previous buildings, which were greeted under the delusion of fancied security, have proved in the light of recent terrible experience so extremely dangerous, and in many cases so absolutely deadly, that it would be litter madness to rebuild in the same way. Therefore, those whoso concern it is are determined, if they rebuild at all, to do so on a totally different system, and to erect such buildings as modern knowledge lias shown, can be reasonably trusted to defy the assaults of even severe earth-

quake shocks. Thus, on tho ono hand, ilie public doclaro that they won’t rebuild in tho manner of yore, nor will they inhabit buildings of tho tvpo which experience has condemned Ihe Governor says, in offoet, that they shall do both, or he will know tho reason why, and so something like a deadlock seems imminent. No surprise has boon created by nil attitude which on the face of it would appear singular. For over sineo the earthquake Sir Alexander Swottonhmn has been acting in his oilieinl capacity in a way which has excited general astonishment. With regard to his treatment of tho American admiral, the loading journals of Britain, with ono single curious exception, irrespective of political linos, concur in strenuous condemnation of Sir Alexander Swcttonham’s gross rudeness. Tho sole dissontisng voico is that of the Globe, usually the most courteous of journals, and ono of the greatest sticklers for tho observance or propriety and politeness. For some unaccountable reason the Ulobe champions Sir Alexander Swettenham through thick and thin, defends and justifies and oven praises all ho has done, backs him up not only with energy, hut almost with violence of language, and virtually accuses all those who censure or disapprove his conduct of mean and cowardly truckling to America. —N.Z. Herald.

A meeting of tho Harbor Board was hold yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs Sievwright (in the chair) Wliinray,' Lysnar, Hepburn, Matthewson, and Harding. Mr Wilson, who is to make a report oil Mr Merchant's report on the proposed harbor for the town, was also in attendance. Tho Chairman said the business of the meeting was to arrange for a meeting between Messrs Merchant and Wilson.

Mr Wilson stated that when he met Mr Merchant he would go into the whole question. All he had been able to do had been to see the lay of tho site and the quarry. The plan supplied by Mr Merchant did not enable him to form an opinion. He could not really answer any questions until he had seen Mr Merchant.

Mr Wliinray asked if it would not be better for the meeting to take place on the ground. The Chairman thought it would not be possible. Mr Harding asked if it would be possible for Mr Wilson to stay a little longer. Two days was hardly long enough to make a report. Mr Wilson said he could stay till Wednesday, but no longer. Mr Lysnar moved that Mr Merchant be asked to proceed to Auckland to meet Mr. Wilson. —Carried. Mr Wilson said be had a good general idea of the country and of Mr Merchant's ideas, and he did not think, a further stay would do much good. The Chairman said that if Mr Wilson could see a gale from the southeast it would probably be worth-while his staying. Mr Wilson repeated that he could not do any more on the ground. He must see Mr Merchant, confer as to matters of detail, and enquire as to the practicability of the scheme. In qnswer to Mr Mattliewson, Mr Wilson said he would, of course, reserve the right to pass a personal opinion as to tho angle of the resisting wall. Mr Wliinray said be thought die idea in retaining Mr Wilson was +o get a separate report from Mr Mai chant’s.

Mr Wilson informed Mr .l.ysnar that any alterations he thon 5.1 t necessary would be. shown in lus lepoit. He would have to accept as correct Mr Marchant's rants on hp bases his opinions and hfs reasons for putting tho liarbir cn the pro posed site. Mr Lysnar asked if Mr Wilson could not have gone over the ground and found out if’ the site chosen was the most suitable avail d'le. Far in stance the bay next past the proposed site could be inspected. Mr Wilson; Thqt is iputg a ent matter, Mr. Lysnar thought the Board should as‘k Mr. Wilson to see if there was not a better site available. There was ample time that afternoon for the inspection of tlie other available site. Mr Wilson said he could not undertake to do that in a few' days. Mr. Lysnar thought a report on the proposed site w T as impossible unless the other site were inpected, Mr Wilson had a few days available and hp tliouglit it advisable that be should be further retained to report on all possible sites. It would be better for the public to know now rather than later if the proposed site was the best one. There was only the site under consideration and one a little further Oil tq be qonsidcied. At tlie latter there was deeper water He thought tlio site should be inspected and a report made on the best site and the best mode of construction.

Mr Wilson informed Mr. Whinray that the -matter of drifting sand would be dealt with In his report.

Mr. Hepburn said the Board did not want Mr. AVilson to look for a new site—he was retained only to criticise Mr. Marcliant s scheme. As he thought fit on information received from Mr -Mareliant he could advise whether or not tho liarlioi should he shifted a little one way or the other, Mr. Lysnar repeated that it was impossible for Mr. AVilson to criticise the scheme unless lie saw other available sites. Tho Chairman said tho present instructions ony covered Mr Marchant’s scheme. If ho were asked to do further work Mr AVilson would •want more pay. Mr Lysnar: It is not a matter of pay —we want the best. Mr Matthcvsan said he had no doubt that Air AVilson would carry out bis instructions to the letter. Ho would like to know when the report would he available. It would be well to have it early so that a Bill might lie introduced in the House next session.

Air AAnlson said be would not like to promise but he hoped to have it. ready for the purpose named.

At the request of Air Lysnar, Mr AA’ilsou is to lie provided with a copy of the original motion authorising Mr Marcliant to make a report, Mr Lysnar holding that Air AVilson was engaged to report on the same matter as Air Merchant was. AH AA’ilson, in reply to Afr Lysnar, said that only by interviewing people familiar with tlie Coast could he form an opinion as to how ships inside the moles would be affected by rough weather. Air Lysnar explained that the whole of the enclosed space was needed to he smooth — the Napier wharf could not be used in rough weather. Air AVilson said the matter of future extension would be dealt with in liis report. He would like to inspect the timber proposed to be used. The stone in the quarry was very good. Air AA T . L, Rees arrived at this juncture and by permission of the Chairman outlined what had her' done in the past.

Without promising definitely Mr Wilson said bo thought tho report would bo ready by August. If possible he would telegraph the gist of tlie report when it was completed. Would it be necessary for him to stay till Wednesday, Mr Lysnar said it was necessary that the other bite should he inspected. Tho Chairman said that if Mr Wilson saw Mr'Merchant he would lie able to get the benefit of his inspection of the site. Mr Lysnar said there was no duty to Mr Merchant —the duty was to the district to see that it got the best possible harbor. Personally lie would bo quite satisfied if Mr Wilson roviowed the whole question. It was decided not to retain Mr Wilson till Wednesday. The Chairman thanked Mr Wilson on behalf of the Board, and Mr Wilson suitably responded. Tho meeting then adjourned.

At Waihi considerable dissatisfaction is being expressed by the travelling public at the incessant failure on the part of the Railway Department to keep the train service up to advertised timetable. More often than not the express train from Auckland arrives at Paeroa from 15 to 30 minutes late, the delay on the line being caused by the very heavy traffic on the Waikato line, and the inability of the Department 1 to cope with it. There is almost daily proof of this, and great Inconvenience is being experienced. The other day a most vexatious incident occurred. The train did not arrive at Te Aroha until nearly half an hour behind advertised time, and even then the load was too great for the engine. Several hundreds of excursionists for Waihi, Thames, etc., were added to the train and the result was that when Tirohia station, about live miles from Paeroa, was roached the steam was exhausted. A wait of over half all hour followed pending a fresh head of steam being raised. To make matters worse the afternoon train to. Waihi, which connects with the express, was kept back and tlio situation was made ridiculous by tlio train being despatched to Waihi just as the express from Auckland was approaching the station. The consequence was that all the Auckland passengers and excursionists were kept at Paeroa until a quarter past six o’clock, and did not arrive at Waihi until twenty minutes past seven, over two hours late. To intensify the situation, no provision had been made for carrying a crowd, and quite a large number were obliged to stand on the jdatform. There is certainly need for a great improvement.

Ol all the now discoveries in medical science, the most remarkable in recent years, is one which will prove invaluable to thousands of people, and which it- is believed will take the place of all other remedies for the cure of coughs, colds, and consumption. The preparation is called Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption, and is a scientific compound of great merit. It is most healing to the lungs and throat, and cures the cough or cold in a remarkably short time, leaving no bad after effects. As it contains no opiates or other poisons, it is a perfectly safe remedy for children and is ' particularly good for croup and whooping cough. The dose is small, and it is pleasant t otako. For sale by A. W. J. Mann, Agent, Chemist.

IT DAZZLES THE WORLD. No discovery in medicine has ever created one quarter of the interest that- has been caused by Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. It has brought relief in the most hopeless I ”cs. when all else has failed. For 1 - A. W, J. Mann, Agent,