SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Kawatiri, as., from Westport. 3HEPPXNQ; TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. „ Arrived —Golden Isle, from Fiji. “ "Bailed—Larnganan, from Newcastle. . Wellington, Yesterday. from Sydney, via Newcastle;,.. Wanaka, from Lyttelton ; JQwi, from Napier and Castlepoint; fetald, schooner, from Lyttelton. for Picton and Nel son. . Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed—Eto? o *' f or North. “'" ■' 'Bluff, Yesterday. Arrived —Tarawera. from Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL.

“*■ Guardian Office, Tuesday afternoon. rijJfiiT, BnUeck reports! of the Horse Market forthe week ending Saturday, September I Notwithstanding the very severe weather there was a moderate: attendance of country settlers and a large proportion of the entries were sold, although of an , inferior description. 15 horses were brought forward for the day’s sale and 10 sold at the following prices, viz., medium draughts, to Ll 9; do, aged and inferior, L 6 to Li 1; light harness horses, L 6 to L 6 los; z-year-old filly, of a light description, L 6; hacks, Lj to L 6 10s, Dray, Ll2 ; D.F. plough, LS; seed oats, 2s id. Now that there has been so many horses exported- to Sydney and Queensland, perhaps it . might not be out of' place to remind farmers and others ■* that ■ .prohfthly good draught stock will be scarce, and it would he well for them to turn theic attention to breeding, and in all cases from superior stock, as I have no douaihiyhave noticed that any good young horses brought Into- the yards lor sale realise very satisfactory prices indeed, whereas inferior irofteirdiffitult to get rid of even at low prices, anSiif donrii- first-class horses cost ho more in keeping than inferior sorts.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Ttetnw,Leave ‘ Ashburton for Ohrist- tum., and (Express) 6.37 Trains Leave Ashburton for Timaru and South, at 6.50 a.m., 10.25 a.m. (Express), and 4.45 pan. —the latter pro -Hfffrting no farther than Timaru. TlUrasi Arrive at ASHBURTON . FROM I^aasiOHUEOH-at-10 15a.m. (Express), and 7.15 p.ro, TRAINS .Arrive .at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.40 a.m., 5.27 p.m. (Express), and ft v.m.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

in AH Hl* IT '■ te o::m -itTOTrOH' ,SALES ;, ft; SEPTEMBER 7. Mftt»oßi'Goi and 00,, at the Ashburton i'ftrin andSttpk. ; : AMUSEMENTS, &o Moitoat, September 17. Borough ' Council, at Borough Council .Chambers,' at'7 o’clock. Wednesday, September 12. Asbbhrton County Council —at Council tJjHfflSbirST 11 a.m.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails dose at the Ashburton Post Office as follows: Cimstohurch and North at 6 a.m. £ nil; V and 6 p. m., daily. &c., at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. . ; For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Orari, Winchester, at, 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.Bupand<43o p.m.j daily. ForoGteenatreet and Ashburton Forks, on. - Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3.30 p.m. For tfount Somers, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 6 a.m. and 430 p.m. For Mayfield, on Tuesdays and Satur days, Lat. 0 a. m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, at 430p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes flafß,&nd Fridays, at 430 p. m. For Wakanui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 6.30 a.m , Fer Rowlands,.. on Tuesdays and Fri days at 10^*0*. ,71 <3 ’4. *

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian must be sent in not later than 3 p.m , with the number of insertion, written plainly on the copy, otherwise they will bo inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Re place Advertisements must be supplied the day previous to that on which they are to be inserted. Special notices can be received up to 3.30 p.m., but will be charged double rates. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of good faith. All advertisements and business lettei s to be addressed The Manager ; literary communications should bo addressed to The Editor.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1883. A Colonial Disgrace.

There was a time when we could boast that the manner in which Parlia mentary proceedings were carried on in New Zealand formed an example which might be followed with advantage by neighboring colonies. The unseemly squabbles and strong language which were so frequently reported as having occurred in the deliberative assemblies of Victoria and New South Wales were unknown here, but what has taken place during the present session of our Parliament is sufficient to show that we have no longer any right to consider our representatives to be any better than thpse pf our neighbors. At fre quent intervals during the past few months time has been wasted over the discussion of trivial personal' matters possessing no public importance, and the dignity which we were accustomed to point to. as exemplary seems to have utterly departed from the House of Representatives. We have heard mem bers slang-whanging each other like the famed fishwives of Billingsgate, and recklessly throwing out imputations of personal dishonor and corruption. Far be it from us to say that the great majority of our representatives do not still possess the qualifications of gentle men, and the fact that our Parliament has sunk so low in the estimation of everyone who has the interests of the colony at heart is due to the conduct of a few refractory members. We know upon the best authority that “ a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump,” and in like manner it is the presence of such men as Messrs Fish, Darga ville and one or two more of the same kind that has brought the House to its present undignified position. But unquestionably the most dis graceful scene that has taken place during the session happened on Satur day evening. A Ipcal Bill dealing with the constitution of the Otago Harbor Board was being discussed, and the occasion was used by the Dunedin members to vent their personal spleen against each Ever since Mr M. W. Green removed himself and his conscience from the Opposition to the Ministerial side of the House he has been subject to the abuse of his whilom friends, Mr Fish and Mr Bracken having made themselves specially noticeable in this direction. We are sorry to couple the name of the mem ber for Dunedin Central with that, of his fellow representative, and to dp the former gentleman justice he rarely over steps the bounds of good taste even in his most heated moments. He has, too, the redeeming feature in his character of being witty, and his sallies are often marked with decided humor. Mr Fish’s mnaner, on the other hand, is simply brutal, and his abuse of everything and everybody not agreeing with him is so virulent that even the party to which he belongs must be (ashamed of him. The epithet applied to him by Mr Seddon albeit coming from the source it did, it reminded one forcibly of Satan reproving sin—fits the member for Dunedin South like a glove. He is nothing more nor less than a “ poli tical blatherskite.” On Saturday even ing he managed to fall foul of the Can terbury members, especially selecting Mr E. G. Wright as an object for vituperation of the coarsest kind. It is not likely that the member for Ashbur ton will be affected in the slightest degree by this, and most people will come to the conclusion that the disap proval of such a man as Mr Fish is a recommendation rather than otherwise. There cannot be two opinions concern ing the latest exhibition of the Parlia mentary degradation which this colony has reached, and as there is always the chance of a recurrence of such scenes we certainly think that the sooner the House separates the better.

Mails for the United Kingdom, etc., via San Francisco, will close at the Ash burton post-office on Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock. f*,*. '

The Salvation Army opened a campaign at Oamaru on Sunday. In the evening the Volunteer Hall was crowded, but the audience was rowdy in the extreme. Singing, whistling, and talking were in dulged in. This led Major Pollard to remark that Oamaru had less regard for religion than any other town in New Zealand he had been in.

That portion of the Ashburton popula tion which finds a resting-place during certain hours of the day in the R.M. Court had an opportunity of learning one, of those “things not generally known ”! that the antiquarian Mr Timbs used to write about. In the course of evidence taken in an assault case it was stated that it is the practice in newspaper offices to whistle that doleful melody the Dead March in “ Saul ” whilst the formes are carried to the machine. This musical ceremony is, we suppose, intended to commemorate the death of the day’s work, but at any rate the custom is a curious one and worthy of comment as one of the humors of a somewhat dreary profession. The half-yearly report of the Foresters showed that there were eighteen Courts in the United Otago district, numbering 1,316 members, with funds to the amount of L 16,160 3s B£d, the most of which was placed on mortgage realising 8 per cent on an average. During the past half year the Courts had paid away in sick pay L 325 15s; for doctors and medicine, LBl6 9s 4d; and LBO for funeral claims. It was resolved—That the question of es tablishing a branch of the Juvenile For esters for lads under eighteen years of age be left in the hands of the officers to make the necessary enquiries, and to brin, up a scheme at the next half-yearly meeting in February, 1884 ; also to bring up a scheme for the life assurance for members similar to that adopted by the Foresters in England. A sad accident occurred at the Thames on Saturday afternoon. The brigantine Seabird arriving from Auckland, Mr Bayldon (Harbor-master) put off for the purpose of piloting her up the river. Among the crew was a young man named Henry Harris, engineer of the dredge. Upon reaching the vessel a rope was thrown from on board, to which Harris and another man held. The brigantine was travelling at the rate of three knots. The men were ordered to let go, but Harris did not appear to hear, and con tinued his hold. He was drawn overboard, and after continuing at the end of the rope about 200 yards, sank, and did not re-appear. Dragging operations have since been carried on, but without success. Harris had not been long at the Thames, and was formerly employed on the s s. Kennedy.

On Friday night last natives residing at Mangakutari obstructed the Government survey party under Mr Cussens, who are laying off a Government road through that country. The natives came down to where the Europeans were working in the even ing, and ordered them to desist at once. The Europeans immediately complied with the request until they should hear from head quarters. 'Cussens went out on Saturday morning and explained matters to the natives, who it appears are divided amongst themselves, and have fought with' each other over the question at issue. Cussens has been successful in arranging the difficulty for the present. Had the natives not conceded, or had they offered any further obstruction, the Constabulary stationed at Cambridge were under orders to proceed to the scene of the disturbance.

The Dunedin Gaol Commission have issued their report, and make the follow ing recommendationsTo the Government: —l. That the late gaoler of Dunedin prison, Mr Jas. Caldwell, be required to retire! from the service upon the pension; to which, we understand, he is entitled. 2. That the services of the Medical Officer, -Dr Burns, be dispensed with. 3. That Warders Flannery, Watson, and Noonan be removed from the service. 4. That all warders in Dunedin Prison who have served therein for more than three years be exchanged to other pri-ons at the earliest opportunity; 5. That all prison officers, including gaolers, should in future be appointed subject to the condition of periodical removal to other prisons. 6. That all charges against warders shall, if required by the ac cused officers, be heard by a Resident Magistrate, together with one or more Yisiting Justices. 7. That the powers and duties of the Inspector of Prisons be clearly defined by the Act. 8. That every fresh offence of malingering should be dealt with by an R.M., and that the evi dence of two qualified medical men should be required for conviction. 9. That the power of punishment of prison offences by additional imprisonment now entrusted to Visiting Justices should be vested in a R. M. after hearing in open Court. 10. That a monthly return of all punishment for prison offences be furnished by each gaoler to the Inspector of Prisons. 11. That stringent regulations should be framed to provide for the safety of prison armouries. 12. That, as regards first class prisons, during the absence of the matron, either on leave of absence or from other cause, the gaol should not be left without a female officer in attendance on the female prisoners. The following account of the death of Carey, the Irish informer, is to hand by the mail which arrived by the Tarawera at the Bluff yesterday Carey, bis wife, and seven children, the eldest fifteen, joined the Kinfauna Caatle at Dartmouth under the assumed name of Power, in the third class cabin. Carey and wife indulged freely in liquor during the voyage. His identity was wormed out of the children by two passengers, who told O’Donnell. The latter practised revolver shooting at Table Bay, until the chief officer ordered him to desist, when he said Power was no other than Carey, adding if he were satisfied of his identity he would “ d soon let daylight into his vile carcase." It seems probable that O’Donnell took indefatigable measures by conversation with the children to assure himself of Carey’s identity. Both were transhipped at Capetown to the steamer Melrose, a coasting steamer, auxiliary to the Union line. She left on the 28th July. Everything went well until the 29th when about a quarter to four in the after noon cries of murder wore heard forward. Carey was standing near the cabin on the starboard side, and O’Donnell fired a shot at him, hitting Carey in the neck. O’Don nell fired two more shots, taking effect in the back of the loins. Carey ran to his wife’s arms, crying “ Maggie, I am shot. O’Donnell shot me.” James Parish, an officer’s servant, put his finger to the bul let hole in the neck to try and stop the bleeding. Dr Everett attended, but Carey died in three-quarters of an hour after being shot. Captain Rosa, of the Melrose, gave orders to have O’Donnell put in irons, which was done immediately. He made a search in O’Donnell’s cabin, and found a large revolver and a box of caps, also a suspicious looking case, measuring 9in by 9in and 7in deep. On being carefully opened it was proved to be some sort of an electric machine. It was deemed pru dent to heave it overboard, which was ac cordingly done.

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON.— To-dat.

(Before H. 0. S. Eaddeley Esq, R.M.)

Drunkenness.— Th'mas Hawkins and Frank Allen were each fined 5s for this offence.

Breach op Borough By-laws. —Andrew Dawson, for leaving a horse unattended on the public road, was fined 10s and costa.

111-treating a Horse. —Thomas Simp son was brought up charged with having ill-treated two horses by leaving them without food and water. The evidence of the police went to show that the horses were found in the morning in the open air, having apparently been there all night. The defendant pleaded guilty and his Worship characterised the offence as a very bad one, and inflicted a fine of L 6.

Drunk while in charge op a Hokse. —James Johnston, brought up on remand, pleaded guilty to the above charge. Two other charges were. also brought against the defendant, namely, for resisting the police in the execution of their duty, and for damaging a railway truck. His Wor ship fined defendant in all L 4 10a and ordered him to pay the damage, L2, with the alternative of six weeks’ imprison ment.

Assault —George F. Henry was charged with having assaulted Alfred S. Gates. Mr Branson appeared to prosecute, the defendant being undefended. The evi dence showed that the two parties had not been on good terms for a long time, and the defendant feeling annoyed at what he regarded as an insult on the part of the prosecutor, struck the latter with an iron bar, rendering him insensible. After hearing evidence, his Worship said that no doubt an assault had been committed, although it did not seem to be a very seri ’ ous one. He would only inflict a fine of ■ LI, with the alternative of a week's im prisonment, and at the tame time pointed out that the weapon was a dangerous one, and warned the defendant to be careful in future.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers last evening, there being present —His Worship the Mayor and Ors St. Hill, Nelson, Bird, Roberts and Harrison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. mayor’s statement. , The Mayor stated that the debit balance at the Bank was L 924 10s 7d. The Borough solicitor had given as his opinion that the steps taken re Martin’s rates were justified. The pipes sold to ,the Rakaia Road Board had been dis patched* MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. Mr E. G. Wright wrote stating that he had obtained a Royal Commission from the Government to report upon the mo-t advisable route for the Mount Somers railway, which he thought would suit all parties. —Received. RAILWAY SITES. Mr Wright wrote in answer to a com munication from the Council re the railway sites, as follows : , lam in receipt of your letter of the 22nd August, further explaining the views of the Borough Council upon the question of railway sites, and concluding with an expression of opinion on behalf of the Council that with the exception of the leases held by Messrs Fried lander Bros, and Messrs Matson, Cox and Go, ; the conditions of all the other leases have been and are being broken. You further state “That the Council would be pre pared to take over the whole of the re serves not required for railway purposes on a long lease.” Whilst making this proposal it would seem desirable that the Council should have stated whether its intention was to at once cause the, removal of the whole of the present buildings or to grant sub-leases with fixity of tenure (instead of being subject to a month’s notice as at present) at a higher rental, with a view of increasing the revenue of the Borough. Being guided by your letter of the 25th July, I must assume that the former course is what the Council intend to adopt, and now that I am more fully informed of their wishes I shall take the earliest opportunity of bringing the question under the consideration of the Minister for Public Works. You state that the list sent on the Bth August was to enable me to see at a glance , who were and who were not conforming to their leases, but this is at variance with your letter of the Bth August, where you say : ‘ The conditions of the lea-es are very vague, and the words other material may be taken to mean grain, Jtimber, coal, or machinery ; or it may apply to general store keeping or offices.’ There being thus so much doubt as to the right of the railway tenants, it appeared to be undesirable to act precipatitely, and I should have preferred that a public meet ing had been called to discuss the question.. Or St Hill thought that if it was im pressed upon the Government that the Borough had been deprived of their sub sidies, then the leases might be made over to them He moved that Mr Wright be informed as to what the Council intended to do with the reserves if they were en trusted to them. This was carried. BURNING RUBBISH.

A request from Mr A. Connelly to be allowed to burn rubbish on his land was granted, with the usual proviso. FENCING. Mr A. Connelly wrote stating that he intended to erect a fence round his land adjoining the Council’s reserve.—Before according permission it was decided that the writer should say what kind of fence he intended to put up. BANK OVERDRAFT. Mr A. Shury, Manager of the Union Bank, wrote stating that that institution was willing to allow the 'Council an over draft of L 1,500 against rates and revenue at 9 per cent foi 6 months. The Mayor said that he saw no other course open to the Council but to accept the offer, as it was not likely they would get any better terms from other banks. In answer to a question from Cr Nelson, Mis Worship said that he had enquired of the Bank of New Zealand, and they would not undertake an overdraft. It was decided that the conditions of the Union Bank be accepted. PROTECTIVE WORKS. Re a letter received from Mr J. E. March concerning river encroachment on his property, it was resolved that th# En gineer prepare a plan and estimate of the cost of the required works, to be for warded to Mr March. THE ROYAL COMMISSION. Mr Hugo Friedlander wrote as fol lows: I hope you will not consider it presumptu ous on my part to address you upon a matter which will affect this borough more-perhaps than it would appear at first sight. I refer to the Mount Somers extension. I am aware that your lion. Council has urged upon .the Government very strong reasons why the line should be extended in the direction of Alford Forest, and although the Council has also been supported by just and influential petitions ad vocating the same route, the Government, for reasons of their own—or to be nearer the mark, to favor one of their supporters—have appointed a Royal Commission to report as to this extension. Why such a waste of money should be allowed is one of those questions which M.H.R.’s can more readily answer than the writer. _ Still the expenditure will be made, and it is for [this very reason, and with a wish of seeing some good result arising from the labors of this Royal Commission that I venture to suggest, with your hon. Council’s kind permission, that a committee be appointed to collect and be in readiness when the Commission comes down here, with such substantial and undeniable proofs as would once and for all settle this, for 1 this S Borough’s interest in particular, vexed ( question. Your Council can rest assured that the other will side do their utmost to make the best out of their, bad cause, and as the same will undoubtedly be strongly and energetically ad vocated, through fair or unfair means, by pri vate and influential interest, it will be neces- < sary for your hon. Council not to lose any 1 time but take such immediate steps as would j

successfully put aside all future quibbles about this important extension, not only be a just boon to tWsvfioroiijjn, the* Alford Korest and most of the Mount Sobers settlers, but to the colony af large, jus it Wwild then not be one of those politibal 1 railways pf which unfortunately we have already too many* and for which we here, in common with others feel the unjust and heavy weight. The Mayor scarcely thought that it was the place of the Council to appoint a Committee fo# the purpose suggested by Mr Friedlander ; a public meeting would be the best means to decide such a ques tion. Mr Friedlander had been nomin ated for one of the vacancies in the Coun cil, and as the Commission would not be likely to sit before .the election came off, the matter might well stand over. This course was decided on. surveyors’ report. The Surveyors’ report was read and ap proved of.

inspector’s report. The report of this officer was read and agreed to. ■• . , FIRE BRIGADE. - , (v 'T The Secretary'of' the Fite Brigade re ported that the members of the Brigade had attended a fire which took place on the North-east Belt, and the accounts in connection with, the same were passed. RESERVES. Cr St Hill said he had a suggestion to make. It did not altogether come from himself, but, it had been mentioned to him by Mr Bullock. It was that the less valuable reserves should be put up to auction, and let for what they would fetch. ThejOouncil was earning nothing from many of these reserves, although they were responsible for the fencing. Half a loaf was better than no breadj and he thought the course suggested’ would be wise. He moved that it be a recom mendation. to the Reserves Committee to let certain reserves’in the Borough. ' Cr Nelson seconded this, and. in doing so said he thought that it would be well if it were clearly stated that no reserve would be placed upon the land when it was put up. The motion was carried. PUBLIC MEETING.

Cr Harrison said that he had,been asked to frame a petition ■to the Council, to the effect that a public meeting should be called so that the candidates for the vacancies in the Council might address the burgesses. Whether the petition were granted or not the meeting would take place, and he saw no reason.why his idea should not be carried out.

Cr Nelson seconded the motion pro formd. Cr St Hill was of opinion that the meet ing suggested was unnecessary, The reports in the newspapers were quite sufficient to. show people interested in the matter what took place in the Council. Those who wished this public meeting should put their hands in their pockets and pay the piper. Nor should Jt be forgotten that what the Council were enabled to do was governed by circumstances, and it was therefore impossible for candidates to ■promise anything unless they, realised these circumstances. He would oppose the motion, although he .would be glad to give his time at the meeting if the peti tioners paid for it. The .amount required for the hall and other expenses in connec tion with the meeting would be L2 10a, and this would pay for a chain of chan nelling, and that would be a better way of spending the money. Cr Bird agreed with what Qrßt Hill had said. The meeting would be a waste of money. Cr Harrison’s motion on being put to the Council was declared lost. TIME-SHEET. Cr Roberts moved that in; future the fortnightly time-sheets should show what work was done in each street during that time.—Carried. COMPLIMENTARY. Cr St Hill said that as it was possible that he would not again sit at the Coun cil table, he wished to-say a few words of farewell. He had always received great courtesy fi;ora the Mayor, and if some hard words had passed between himself and other Councillors he felt sure'that on both sidos these arose from a desire-to do the best for the ‘ratepayers. Should J tie not be returned to the Council again, he would always recollect the ‘consideration he had met with at the hands of the Mayor and his fellow Councillors. • Gr Roberta .also briefly thanked the Council and the Mayor, and the Coun cillors expressed, their appreciation of , the retiring members* services. ACCOUNTS. The uaual.fortnightly pay-sheet having been passed for payment, the Council ad journed.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

- London, August 22. * A deputation, consisting of the Agents - Generals, t of the various Australasian colonies, waited yesterday upon Sir Eve lyn Ashley, for the purpose of again urging upon the Government the impor tance of taking immediate action’ in re ference to the proposal for annexing New Guinea and New Hebrides. The deputa tion said that they desired a distinct statement as to what course the Govern-

ment intended-to adopt Sir Evelyn Ashley, in reply, stated that the Govern ment were not prepared to carry out the annexation scheme at present They felt disinclined to extend their colonial pos sessions in the direction indicated, and preferred to increase the number of cruisers now stationed in the Pacific for the protection of the colonies. The House of Commons last night dis cussed the amendments which had been made in the English and Scotch Tenants Compensation Bill by the House of Lords. The whole amendments were ultimately rejected. Sales of Victorian hops have been effected in the London market, the prices realised being LlO 15s. A small quantity has been re-shipped. Intelligence from Anam shows that severe fighting has recently taken place there between the French forces and the native troops The French having secured the town of Haidgunong without much difficulty, despatched a force of 1,600 men to pursue the enemy, who had retreated from the vicinity of the town. The Anamites, however, rallied, and a des perate encounter ensued, the French troops being ultimately repulsed with considerable loss. General Bonnet, Com mander of the French, was compelled to retire to Hanoi, whither he was closely pursued by the .Anamitjes. It is stated that the French troops now in Anam are quite inadequate to cope with the enemy. Lord Derby has refused to grant »a order, for the release of Cresswell, who is confined in the Paramatta Lunatic Asy lum, and who is alleged to be Arthur Orton, of Tichborne celebrity. The Delta of the Nile is inundated. The new shares recently issued in Lon don by the Commercial Bank of Aus tralia have been fully subscribed. The action of the French in Anam has engendered a feeling of hostility in the minds of the Chinese against-all Euro peans, and serious disturbances have obn aequently taken place in Canton. Affairs in that city wear such a grave aspect that the Imperial Government have despatched an English man-of-war to Hong Kong for the protection, of European residents./ The relations between Germany and France are daily becoming more critical. The French are now mobilising an army corps on the Eastern frontier. Th« tniflsot, the Rev.Shaw.agentfbr the London > Missionary Society, before the French court. martial at Tamatave, has been concluded. The' accused was charged with holding communication with the Hovas contrary to the martial law proclaimed in Tamatave by Admiral J

Pierre. The Court found the prisenei “ Not Guilty,” and he was discharged. ' London, August 27. Mr Ashmead Bartlett, member for Eye, has determined to take the opinion of the , House of Commons regarding the sugges tion recently made by the Standard, to the effect that in place of federation the colonies should adopt a commercial union similar to the German Zollverein. He has accordingly given notice of his inten tion to move—“ That it is desirable to es tablish a commercial union in the colo nies, as a preliminary step to the nltinfSte federation of the Empire. ” Cetewayo, the Zulu Chief, repudiates the idea that he is in any vsyi under British rule. .-a It is now estimated that the yield'of wheat in England for the preserit yejfir will be 86,000,000 quarters. The yfehf f&r*lre laud is estimated at GOO.QPOqaartetW. | London The feeling of hostility entertained by China against France is becoming more marked. China is now ’eoooangam*a guerilla warfare against troops at Tonquin. The heavy floods which have recently taken place at Hanoi prevent the French from carrying! Unsay further operations in that port.Tha ne go tiationa which were entered into I*between 1 *be- tween the two patties immediately after the bombardment of Hue, the Anamite capital, have resulted in the subidistrofrof Phudac, King of Anam. His capitulation is, however, not endorsed by his fol-

lowers, who have broken out inoopen?!C& hellion against his authority. . v „ ..

AUSTRALIAN NEW S.

Melbourne, August 29 v . r ■ The Irish Australian Cohventidh-lifto be held in St. Patrick’s Rail on November 7th, by which ii.ua uu; have completed their tour of the.c&oldilM. Mr J. E. Redmond will preside offer an inaugural address. The object, q{ Rw Coriveation is the founding orgsnii ing of an Irish National League in Aus tralia on a permanent basis. : Bopth)Aai trails. New South Wales, Zealand, and Queensland will sen^dafo,' : gates. Dr O’Doherty, M. L. C,,aaa, Hr ' McCrosaain, late Minister, pf^ Works, represent Queensland. va b Horace Foussard, violinist, wejl kppwn in New Zealand some years ago in.£o£tt junction with the ill-fated Rend Dodgy, it how giving a aeries of tri-weekly, opui; certs in the Town Hall under ihe.insiuige mentor E. S. Smythe. ; . vr-’aft! hup Mr and Mrs Hart, of Happy Hours Combination, commence a seasonjin Mel bourne shortly. Dr Sanclford, the new Bishop r of „,Ta%- manias arrived by the Orfent bn'Tbeii day. The Bishop of . guest he is ’during hit stay; pr^cettiiSd ! down the bay in a lautich, by a large number of clergy and .laymen, to welcome him. . t -■ .i AIT

A serious railway accident occurred at Newmarket, onthe. Eaaenden litre, last night An engine ; two 'otdioMy carriages/ one and gaardV'vstii. left Spencer street at 9.4 S withehonl; thirty passengers., Afterstopping alt s4o*; market, the driver, finding -theaWgDhU against him/ waa informed tbd& tbeilertto phore wait out oforder, and the Mrblte light wa?,/rayed as perm iaaionto; proceed; The train them started, but insteadol;prooeed ing to, Easanden ran into* catttesidingißn the Flemington raceceurse .lipey and had only proceeded a shortdistance wheeit ran into a cattle train..; Fortunately the train was proceeding at a alow, rate, or the damage would have been morO'Seriotts. The fireman of the passenger train was thrown off and badly hurt in the side and hip. As soon as the news reached itown a special train with doctors was.despatohed. All the passengers woreable tUgohome except the firearm, John Bent. who was conveyed in a cab. The official Report is not received, but about twenty? jured.

Brisbane, August2?. The action .brought by; t late resident surgeon ,»t v the Brisbane Hospital, against the ' Treasurer of the Hospital for wrongful disinisSak proceeding. .«osserH I The British-Indian 1 steamerDUke of Waatrninnter .has arrived with* ertall-pds: aooard. she brings 500 immigfahti, and has landed some passengers ajfcnt jijdrt on the coast. - The vessel has baenplaeed In strict quarantine. . , -h: iv» , :-.ui«|

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEOISLAnVE OOUHCat, ' l ''

Monday, Sept. NATIV3 LAND BILD.i , On meeting, the Council immediately went into Committee on the Native. Land Bill.

An amendment, proposed by the Hen Mr Whitaker, was cirried—-“ That any prosecution for illegal transaction should! only be undertaken by the Governmenk’M The BUI was then reported with amend ments. ■ . ui. loi

OTHER BILLS. \

.The following Bills were then read'is I©-.- cond time Inspection of Machinery Ex-i.i tension. Bill Public Works . Act? ;188» ? Amendment Bill, Harbor Apts Amend-., ment Bill, Patents; Bill,. West Coast Peace Preservation Act 1882 Continuance Bill, and the Crown and Native Land Rating Amendment Bill ,r , ;*/-)j. Council adjourned from 6 to 7.30.,}■'; EVENING - SITTING. ,« The Council resumed at 7.30. BILLS.

The Road and Bridges Construction Bill was read a first time. ■ ' nu' i The West Coast Peace Bill and the Crown and Native Lands Rating Act Amendment Bill were read STT third time.

The Property Assessment Act Amend* ment Bill and the Rating Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. The Hon Mr Whttakkb moved the second reading of the General Assembly Members’ Expenses Bill. He knew, by; - experience that 100 guineas covered. a Legislative Councillor’s expenses ~during the session. The Hon Dr Pollen moved the pre vious question, which was carried on the. i* further discussion, jond, tbs L . . Bill was lost. , .. , • : viZ-j.!.,; The Industrial /Societies Bill and.the,,jj Cavers ham, South Dunedin, and . a Kilda Streets Improvement Bills,, were read a second time. The Electric Tele graph Act Amendment Bill was rend a third time. The Otago Dock- Trust Bill was read a second time. The Adultera tion Prevention Bill, the Road Board Bill and the. Counties Aot Amendment ~ Bill were read a third time. v The Council rose at 10.30. ’ vji'J

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Monday, Sara. 3. The House met at 2.30. bankruptcy. ; ’ ,f - The Hon Mr Gonolly brought np the 1 ■ report of the joint conference in the Bankruptcy Bill, which was adopted. It agreed to clause 232, with the addition of a proviso saving existing rights. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. ' V . - Mr Moss brought up the report of tho ;" Public Accounts Committee; It recom- \ mended that the Public Revenue Aot*-' should be amended so as to prevent public money being paid after the 31st of March in any year ; that the travelling expenses : of members of Waste Lands Boards should' 3 bo augmented to 10s a day, and travailing allowances to members of Royal Commisf ; siohs to 20s per day. Mr Buchanan moved— M That all pro ceedings and evidence taken before the committee be printed.”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1888.



T>ELTEF FROMCOUGH IN FIVE Jti;. MINUTES.. — Bonningtoh’s Peo- Caebaoeeh on Irish Moss (Registered), t—The most certain and speedy remedy for 'disorders of the Chest and Lungs J''-May be obtained at most of the. Storekeepers end Chemists throughput tho.Prpvmoe. Sold everywhere.— Geobob Christchurch.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAVE spared no effort to place-before the public a MOstf Complete assortment NE#'WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Mamffaotnrad {com the best qualities and f neM»est Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL tweeds. The large and increased trade has en- to offer their cos temen still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, J «i: i * k . 1 upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices. Nineteen Branches now open in New xy\ f y, 5 , Adepts fpr tha Unrivalled WERTHBIM ' " SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch : >AST et.



Wanted WANTED— To BUY 25 Ashburton Saleyarda Company SHARES. Apply to Matson, Cox and Co. 8 380 ITT ANTED TO LET —Three two roomed COTTAGES; also, Two five-roomed Cottages ; low rental. S. E. Potntz, Burnett street. 8 422 WANTED KNOWN —Two Ladies would find a comfortable resi dence, with use of piano,—Mrs G, H. Thompson. Tancred street, near Arcade. 1443 WANTED Known—The Annual Tea Meeting and Entertainment in connection ; with the Dawn of Peace Lodge will take place on Monday, Sept. 17th inst., at the Templar Hall. 9 469 TT/;aNTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sw.eep Chimneys at very low rales. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. Terms cash. 760 c WANTED Known Startling an nouncement. Great bargains for a short t ; me. The stock belonging to the Little Dust-pan having been purchased at less than half price by . me, I invite the public to inspect the goods and secure genuine bargains. No sham ; must be sold; and as I am willing to give a chance to participate in the advantage received ■ by me, an early call is invited to John Meech’a Cheap Furniture Mart, Burnett street. Roll up at once and secure bar gains. rr.JoHN Meech. 8 287 WANTED Known—That in conse quence of the rapid increase of business, John Moi on, Impermeable Bootmaker, has been compelled to get a large stock of Boots of a superior quality in the town in order to meets the demands of his customers, and those who may pur chase from him will find no deception as to price or quality. As J.M. has gained the public trust in the past by doing best work and fit, combined with neatness and style, he intends even to make greater exertions in the future. Fowler’s Build ings,. Tancred street (opposite Arcade), Ashburton. 7 207 WANTED KNOWN—That Mr Dan Lea’s Gymnasium is the only place for real amusement; admittance free. Every kind of amusement to be ob tained on the premises calculated to please the general public—-American Bowls, Skittles, Shooting, Boxing, Fencing, Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, etc. Temper ance Drinks, Cigars, etc. Tickets— ‘monthly 2s 6d, for use of Horizontal Bar, Trapeze, Single-sticks, Dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc. Dan Lea is always at his post to give lessons in Boxing, lessons £1 per month, or according to arrangement. 1344



Special Advertisements. BROS. Are now selling everything at a GREAT SACRIFICE, For Cash. 77 CLEARING SALE. p<REAT. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing Saturday, August 18th. STATIONER!, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Exo. A GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF ALL OUR GOODS. An Inspection Solicited. Andrewes Bros., BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &0., East street South Ashburton. nls



piARM FOR SALE AT SEAFIELD, ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT BEING RURAL SECTION No. 25234, Containing 300 A ° » E . s 300 Lately in the occupation of Mr H. Beckett The land is of good quality, and well watered by one of the County water races. Also, A VERY COMPLETE I Threshing Plant, By Ransome—almost eqn-d to new. Apply, THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wm. HORNE, 12 an Agent, Fine Gold. KA /%/~VA SHEEP to be Slaughtered to JUjUUU Me(a)t the Times.—Wanted the public to know you can save 100-per cent, by dealing at the Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s Arcade. Meat delivered to any part of the town when purchased. 8 211 iU01CI0(/$ DVERTISINCi iKEYSTOHE, \s\JCCKSI THIS PAPER IS ON FILE laud Advertising Contract* for ' It and all other newspapers in 1A« world can be made on the most favorable terms at the latere* tloail Hewipiper Agency, H. P. HUBBARD, Proprietor, anr mates, comr., v. a. a. fttbUtbep of the Kewipaper end Bank Directory of the World* CBOURK, Runner, will deliver , the Ashburton Guardian from this date to all subscribers west of the Railway line, and also at Tinwald. The Ashbubton Guardian Office, 20th August, 1883. rjl HE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *• table in Ashburton. AND the only Daily Paper published between Christchurch and i.'imaru Licensing act, isbi, on salt at Office of this Paper.



Special Advertisements. INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL ' SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “ Numbered Parcel. System,” for the supply ard purchase of useful household drapery, thousands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant -customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to bo re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. G. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christchurch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under c^st' price leave a geod margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. . In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested above, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth i £ s. d, 1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 l£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 6 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match / ••• 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 6 £1 9 10 Our 1 No. 2,30 s household parcel, contains— Worth 1 pair good medium size blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ... ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No, 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ...0 2 0 2 doz choice buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... *0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves 0 2 0 £2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt 0 14 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0



£3 6 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... 0 18 0 24 yds splendid white calico, heavy make 0 13 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... ... ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish towels ... 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. 7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 10 yds good black French cash mere ... 1 6 2 yds 4x4 celebrated rainproof crape 0 9 6 1 good black alpaca or sateen skirt ... 0 14 6 2 pairs Ladies’ black hose ... 0 3 0 1 pair L tdies’ two-button choice black kid gloves 0 4 6 £ doz Ladies’ cambric handker chiefs, in fancy box 0 6 6 £2 19 6 Our No. 8, furnishing parcel for £lO, contains— Worth 20 yds nice pattern good tapestry carpet ... 3 6 0 1 nice pattern hearthrug, to match 0 16 6 1 pair handsome lace curtains ... 0 14 6 1 pair medium lace curtains ... 010 0 2 pair full size good white sheets 0 18 6 r pair full size good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 10 0 1 pair medium good witney blan kets ... ... ... ... 1 0 0 1 full size white honeycomb or toilet quilt 0 14 0 1 choice pattern wool tablecover 0 15 6 2 white Turkish bath towels ... 0 3 0 6 white or Unbleached honey comb towels ... ... ... 0 4 6 2 white antimacassars 0 2 0 2 white toilet covers ... ... 0 4 0 6 yds linen check glass cloth ... 0 6 0 1 superior white linen tablecloth 011 6 £ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match 0 13 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match 0 7 0



6 yds good sileaia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice 1 tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars 0 3 0 6 Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 6 6 3 pairs Ladies’nice hose... ... 0 4 6 £5 6 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains— Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 2 17 3 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette ... ... ... 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades ... 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at home and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Xtemember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. JP. O. O. made payable to E 0. BROWN & CO., Fashion House, Christchurch. 1362



Special Advertisements. Stock IARTARIAN SEED OATS. Large i Stock 1 ! FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than cost RYEGRASS, H ape - Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND 00. J"F YOD WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. fiWERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and bea. of material and workmanship. F UNEBALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO TO DAVIS’S