A Voice from the West Coast.

«Reefer» writes:—«It is commonly reported in Reefton that Ziman made Mrs. Seddon a present of 1000 shares in the Consolidated Company. Mr. Mills (who ought to know) is the author. You are no doubt aware that special amendments to the Mining Act and Mining Company's Act were passed in 1895 to suit Ziman"s book; also, a special extra mining report by Gordon for the same purpose. By the Mining Act of 1895, 640 acres can be taken up, and Ziman took up several such areas, but owing to the labor conditions it is impossible for any but capitalists to hold them—twenty-one men must be continuously employed on each. All the other amendments are made for the same purpose, viz., to shut out the working miner. It is also reported that Gordon received a present of 500 Consolidated shares, and that Mrs. Seddon's shares were sold in London at 82s, 6d. each.» [The above information is not-new. In well-informed circles in Wellington it was understood that Gordon got 1000 shares and solf in London at 90s. We wrote to London for a search to be made of the share register, and as yet have no reply. But we invite the parties implicated to clear themselves if they can.]