The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887. GERMAN DECLARATION OF WAR AGAINST SAMOA.

The telegraphic news from Aucklanc which appears m our present issue it reference to the declaration of wa against Samoa by the commander o the German Squadron is somewha startling. The mysteriously sudder departure of the German warship frorr Auckland, without any authoritative information as to her destination, gave rise to various surmisings, and it was generally believed that she had gone tc Samoa under sealed instructions. We were thus partially prepared for some demonstration on the part of Germany, but we were not prepared for such high-handed action on the part of the | Commodore and Commander of the German Squadron as that which the telegram discloses. Samoa is under a joint tri-partite protectorate, m which America, Germany, and England have each an equal share, and equal respon sibilities. How it comes to pass that one of the protecting powere, without consultation with the other two, should have taken such precipitate and arbi trary action is simply astounding. This feeling is heightened when we come to look into the circumstances t whlch led up to it. From the telegrams we learn that on the German Emperor's birthday (anniversary) there was a general " drunk," and a free fight took place, m which some Germans were assaulted by Samoans. Now, con sidering the occasion and the abnormal license which prevails on such demon strations, it will, probably rightly, be conjectured that the Germans were quite as much, if not more, m fault than the natives. The German squadron sub sequenty arrived, and the proceedings of the Commodore, as detailed m the telegram, show that he had misgivings as to the course he was about to adopt, for he refrained from commencing operations until " immediately after the departure " of the German steamer. This shows, we think, very clearly that he was conscious to himself that he was exceeding his pow£rs. H.M.S. Opal sailed, however, for Samoa on the 29th August, and no doubt before this time the author of the embroglio has been brought to book. It is somewhat singular that the Government have re ceived no information on the snbject.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Martimera Troubadours appear at the Odd fellows' Hall on Saturday evening. The Company are spoken well of by our contem poraries ; Ebby Co* the wire walker, being m particular highly praised by the Northern Press. The other members of the giompany have scored successes. A matinee has beep fixed for Saturday afternoon, and as the prices of admission are extremly low, doubt? less there will be a large house. A virago of the most approved type graced the dock at the Magistrate's Court this morn ing, on two charges of laroeny. Her name is Elizabeth Oroton, and Bhe is at present serving a sentence m the Timaru gaol. In a harsh discordant voice she inter jeoted remarks throughout the proceedings. She accused the Magistrate of being her oneray, and freely lavished abuse on the witnesses She got a month on one charge and fourteen days oa tbfl other. As she was being taken, out of the dock, shjo B,aid the latter term might as well be taken o# agajn ; because she would be killed before she would . serve it. The "Trial of John Barleycorn" is m gctive rehearsal, and is to b* given at the Oddfellowß' Hall m about a month's tjew, Judging by the success that the piece has met with m other places, we have no doubt it : will bo well reoeived m Ashburton. A re | heareal is announoed for to-morrow eyepjpg. ' Mr Palmer addressed a meeting of the I Eangitata eleotora m the Sohoolroom, May field, on Monday last. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Coskerie presided. The address was a resume of the one previously delivered, and at ita conclusion a vote of thanks was accorded the candidate. A similar 9 compliment to the chair terminated the B proceedings. On Tuesday Mr Palmer ad. 3 dressed another meeting m the Sohoolroom, " Lismore, when about the same number were present. Mr Plumridge was m the chair. Mr Palmer reooived a vote of thanks for his address, and a fltoUar vote to the chairman closed the proceedings.

We understand that the sub-committee o ' le Chertsey District Library recently ap- Dinted to organise an entertainment on Bhalf of the funds of the institution, have lade great progress with their preparations, nd there is every prospeot of a very auooess. il meeting on Friday evening. Good talent rom various quarters has been Beoured for be miscellaneous concert, an excellent piano ias been kindly lent for the occasion, and be moßt ample arrangements have been nade to render the ball, which concludea the eunion, a success. An election for three Borough Councillors ias being going on to-day. Very little me rest is evinced, and up to three o'olook but ew votes had been recorded. The result will le deolared at 7 o'clock (his evening. At Hastings, last Saturday, A. A. George, i printer, was committed for trial for libelling r. H. Clayton, proprietor of the " Hastings Jtar." Mr Clayton is well known m Ashbur on, having been proprietor of the " Mail " or some two years. _^ A stiff cross examination m the witness )ox is not a very pleasant ordeal to any but 'he most self-possessed of people, but plaintiff m a case m the B.M. Court this norning is not likely to forget his expert snee as long as he lives. He had given particulars of his claim glibly enough, but I bis cross-examination he evidently endea> roured to boslter up some weak points. From that moment he knew no peace. The opposing oouasel - remorselessly pursued him, the plaintiff enatohing at any chance, fend making the most wild statements. He soon got to a stage where it is questionable whether he realised what he was saying. His face became bloodless and as white as a sheet, he trembled like a leaf, and he could barely articulate "yes " or " no " as the case might be. It seemed that every second he must drop m a fit or faint or something of the kind; undoubtedly he would hava done so had not the Magistrate interposed to stop the pitiable exhibition, We think the man has by this time fully realised that the " way o* the transgressors is hard." The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald District Sohool Committee was held on Friday, Sept. 2nd, when the following members were psesent; — Messrs J. Caygill (chairman), S. Oorrigan, and W. H. Smith. The minutes of last meeting were passed as read. Correspon dence from the Board of Eduoation was read. The Ohairman reported that Mr Quartermain had ceased to be Master of the school, and that Mr Culverhouse had commenced his duties on the 13th August. He also reported (hat the offioo of Caretaker had been let to M. Moriarty for the sum of £14 9s per annum, being the lowest tender, and that he commenced his duties on August 8. Tho Chair man submitted a schedule of duties for guidance of Caretaker, which with slight suggestions for improvement were adopted. The Master reported that the [present roll number was 117, the average attendance during tho four weeks ending August 26th had been 75-3 ; he also requested to be supplied with a number of|requisites for the use of the sohool, whioh it was agreed should be obtained. The Visiting Committee reported that the system hi'herto adopted for tho disposing of tho matter from tho closets was not satisfactory ; during |dis< cussion of the subject some praotical sug gestions were made, and it was^decided to take steps to remove the objectionable part m the present system, and that the Visiting Com mittee be empowered to have the necessary work oarriedout, It was reported thatsundty repairs were required to the dock, chairs, etc., and|a set of new blinds for the windows m the large room. It was agreed to have these oarried out. The following acoounts were passed for pay ment :— Mrs Meharry, £2 14s 6d, and J. Clark for coals, £1. — (Memo.)— The above report entrusted to a gentleman for delivery < at this office did not reach us till to-day. — Ed. G.) The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m ooughs, influenza* etc — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medioal syndi cates all over the globe are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany, each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Grief swald, reports: — The Euoalypti Extract proved magnifioently successful m very severe con tuaions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (Med. "Journal," Nov., 1881). In disease of the kidneys, either aotive congestion suppression, (uroomia) or Albminuria, dropsy, lithiasis, nothing will equal m its action Euoalypti Extraot. Doses, sto 8 drops. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Griefswald, reports : — Diphtheria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcera with white exudats. Cured ml 4 days. Surgical Clinical Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis — Soirrhus of Breast — Excision. Eucalypti Extraot employed. No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cared m 14 days— [Advt.]

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for Frledlander BroB.) reports for the week ending Tues day, 6th September, 1887 :— On Thursday, "let last,, we held a Bale at Temuka, m the bankrupt estate of Juliaa Seigart. There was a very large attendance of farmers and othera, and the bidding throughout waa very spirited, the prices obtained being very satisfac tory. The traction engine and combine fetched £SCO; MoOormick reaper and binder, £9 ; spring carts, £4 10a and £6 ; spring drsy, £10 10s ; aged light harness horses, £2 10a to £6 10a; oats, 6s per bag ; winnowing machines, £15 and £14 ; weighing machines £1 12s 6d, £1 15s, £2 10a ; also, a lot of sundries at fall prloes. On Saturday, 3rd inst,, we held oar weekly sale of horses, at oar East Street Horse Bazaar. The entry consisted of 11 horseß, out of which 7 were sold. We sold on account of Mr Robert Gawn, the imported mare '• Young Fancy." After keen pompeUtlon she started at £.30, aad saaanly ran up to £50, when she fell to the bid of Me Win. Jameson ; bay mare " Dinah," £25 ; yearling and old Hght horses, £3, £3 10s, £6 and £5 10j ; aged draught gelding, £4 ss. Previous to oar horse Bale we submitted the Flemington Cheese Factory. The bidding started at £1000, it went up to £1325, when it was passed m. Poultry.— Fowls, Is 6d to 2s per pair ; geese, 5a 6d per pair. Pkoducb. — Derwent potatoes, 30a to 42s per ten ; kidneys (snowflakes), l^d per lb ; Bath, 7b 6d per bag ; oatmeal, 3a per bag ; flnir, 18s 6d per ba? ; tea, 12a 6d ; cheese, 3d ; mutton, 2d per lb ; bacon, 4d ; on'iorie, Jd per lb. Quantity of superior furniture at satisfctory prjoes, harness at current rates, At the AaLburton yards on Tuesday, the Oh inßt., there waa a fair amount of stock, v. r SS., ftOOO sheep and 50 head of cattle. The bidding throughout was weak, prices being a shade under laat quotations. Fat crossbreds, 10a &d, 10* 7d, 10a 9d ; fair two-tooth crossbred wetherß, 10s to 103 3d ; hoggets, 5b 6d to 6a 2d i four-tooth ewes and wethers, 7s 2d to 7s 7d ; merino wethora, £a r

THE RANGITATA SEAT.

MR PALMER AT TH E ODDFELLOWS HALL.

Last evening Mt W. Palmer, one of the candidates for Rangitata, addressed a meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. • There wore about 150 present, and aa the Mayor Was unable to attend, Mr B. Hughes was asked to take the chair. The Chairman briefly introduced the speaker, asking for him a fair hearing, Mr Palmer denied the truth of the etatements that he had received illusage at the Hinde. He spoke to oimiiar effect as at Wakanni, a report of which meeting j has already appeared m our colnmua He enlarged on some of the topics to some extent, but the speeoh was m all respects substantially the same. At the close of the address the candi date was orosa examined by Mr Brown In reference to hla views on Protective duties. Mr Oaten announced that if Mr Palmer had been an old "politician" he would have put seme Bevere [questions to him, but as he was only a young man he would oot do bo. Mr EUton propoied, and Mr J. W. Moßae seconded a vote of thanks, which wan carried. Mr Palmer returned thanks, and a vote of thanks to the ohalr oonoluded the proceedings.

MR PALMER AT THE HINDS.

Me W. Palmer denies the truth of the report that he was subjected to ill-tteat went at the Hinds on Thurßday Dighi last. To a representative of this papal laat night he made the following explana tion : — " As there is no' school committee, I telegraphed to Mr Yeel, tho School Oommissioner, applying for the use of the Hinda schoolroom. Mr Veel was away, and therefore I received no reply, anc accordingly no meeting could be held . 1 went out as far aa the school, and founc about 25 people there. I told them thai I could not obtain the use of the school' room, and the meeting would require tc be poatponed. I then went away to tht railway station, from whence I waa tc walk to the Rangltata Hotel. The crowd went away also, and they were throwing flour about among themselves. I hac gone about half -an hour on my waj home, when 8 or 9 men on horseback rod< up and threw fl mr at me. I took uj Btonea and threatened to use them if th< men persisted m throwing Jbur, Tne] said, "Rolleaton haa put you up." J replied that I was independent of anyon< and intended going to the poll. Thej went away then, but come back after wards aad again threw 11 >ur, but with nc effect, as there was a strong wind blow ing. I only got one dose. They cami and offered to make friends, and I tolc them that I had uo animosity toward them. While I waß speaking to toaie o them one of them threw a bag of fl ■ * and I threw a stone at him, i hey the] cleared away. That is all about the mat let,"

CORRESPONDENCE.

[ We do not Jiold ourselves responsible for th I opinions expressed by our correspondents.

ASHBURTON ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — The Bpproaohing eleotion is evidently engrossing the attention of all olasaes of the community, and the merits or otherwise eF each candidate aro being fully discussed by both Bides aa to which will be the best to represent this impor tant district m the next Parliament ; bat I think, air, tlio eleotora should not have mach difficulty m selecting the proper man for th b important duty. Mr Walker, the late worthy member, haß done good service for this diairlot m the pait, and he is etill ready and willing to aarve 'hi elects again, and I think It is very unjust on the put of some of Mr ParneH'a eupportera to try to establish a false aharge against Mr Walker by stating that ho was instrumental m bringing the unemployed from Ohrlstchurch to work on the Mount Somcra railway at a time when there was a large number of men out of work m this town. However, this statement is Bimpiy untrue. Mr Walker had uothing to do with bringing the unemployed from Ohristohuroh. It was the Minister for Public Works, « Ohrist ohurch man, that Bent those men to work on the Mount Soraera railway, and he did so without even consulting Mr Walker m the matter. If any man m the County of Ashburtr>n can contradict this let him do so openly, for I maintain, air, that it is not right to leave the sins of another man at Mr Walker's door. Now a few words to the Oathollo electors of this dlstriot, that is m onse any of them intend to vote for Mr Purnell. What has Mr Purnell promised to do for you 1 Has he promised to bring forward a Bill himself to advocate your cause, or has he merely told you that he sympathised with you, and admits the justice of your claim to a portion of the Education grant ? If this is the only thing he has promised, how could you expeot to better your cause by retnrning Mr Purnell instead of Mr Walker ? But your answer may be, Mr Walker is a supporter of the Government, snd Mr Purnell is not ! But remember what Mr Walker Baid when speaking at the hustings the day you returned him at the last eleotion. He told you that he would not support the Government on any question whatever, if he did not consider it was for the benefit of the people at large and his constituency. Some of you may say — Has kept his promise 1 I say yes, and m a very important matter concerning the Catholics. When Mr Guinness, the mem ber for Greymouth, brought his motion before the House, asking that free passes might be granted to Catholic children to attend their schools by train m the same way that children attending the State schools had passes, the Goyernment opposed the motion wif»h all their might, but Mr Walker, our late member, was at his post, and voted for the motion as a measure of justice to the Catholics, and not with the Government. The motion was carried and became law, bo that a member who gave his assistance m this important matter to the Oathclio caase, cannot be considared an undeviating Bup porter of the Government. This is what the Catholics have to consider at the present moment. They will do well to remember that Mr Walker has made many friends m the House, and that his vote carries influence with it. — I am, etc One of thb PaorLßi

SIR J, YOGEL AND LOCAL MARKETS.

TO THE EDITOB. Sin, — I hope any farmer In this district who may be inclined to swallow Sir Julias Vogal's local market theory will study that part of hla Papanul speech dealing with Freetrade. The local market jfcheory is " jbhat Pro tection will bo irorease the population of jbowne, that the whole of our' surplus produce will be consumed In the colony, and therefore the price will riie." I At Papanul Sir JuHub gjyes the follow ing as the yearly average cost of food m different countries — United Kingdom) £13 Pj ; France, £11 8) ; Belgium Bnd Holland, £J.O H; Germany, £}.! §i ; Ufiltod States, £11 2s. In another part of hla Papanul speech he Bay? that the United Kingdom apd the United States apa typiflij of jibe two syst^tns, Protection and Froatiada. It would be amusing and Instructive to hear the Colonial Treasurer reconciling the local market theory with the figures quoted.— l am, etc., VoqBIrPBOJIHi'j;.

EXPENSE OF SIR J. VOXEL'S VISIT

TO THE EDITOR. Fir,— By a local m your inane of laatj night, I learn that the ratepayers of Ash burton have been charged with the expenses incurred m connection with the recent visit of Sir Julius Yogel. As a ratepayer, I object to this expendi ture, and I further objeot, as one, who on a former occasion, had to pay out of ray own pocket a considerable part of the cost of a visit of Sir George Grty'a, The Mayor at that time "would, on no account, allow any each charge to be made upon the funds of the Borough," He even refused to send an iovitaUon to Sir George unless the expenses were gtiaranteed, Tour report said nothing of how Coun cillors voted, but I should very much like to know how the gentleman above alluded to Bided, he being still a member of the Council. It appears to me to be high time we had some new blood Infused into the Borough Ojunoll ; when Councilors can allow their partiality for any sect or party, to so warp their sense of justioe and fairness, as to pass an account like this. It indioates to my mind that they have been so long m the Council that they regard the Borough and its ratas ai their private property. — I am, etc., James Kbir.

BOROUGH ROADS.

TOIHBBDITOB. Sir, -I see Mr Denshire has made a complaint about his road. 1 only wleh he had been m my street for thia last six yeare, and then he would have something to grumble about. I can tell him that after two hours rain a ladya button bo it would be no good m getting into my house, and if Mr Denshire gets as many promiaea as Ihwe had, he will be grey headed before long. — I am, etc. Guo. Venables

THE MARKETS.

[rEUXBR'S TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.] London, September 6. The fourth series of colonial woo; sales for the current year commencec i to-day before a good attendance oi home and foreign buyers. The cata logue for the day comprised 8300 bales \ for which there was a fair competition, , Prices ruled about the same as the ' closing rates of last sales. The series will close on the Bth October. The > total quantity available for the preseni ' auctions amounts to 287,000 bales. Melbourne, September 7. [ The manager of the National Mort } gage and Agency Coy. of New Zea [ land, reports as follows upon the loca s grain market : — Shipping wheat, 3s 9c f to 35 lod ) prices favor buyers. Maltioj » barley shows no improvement, 5s t( 1 6s ; New Zealand oats, feeding sort! quieter, 2s iod to 2s nd; milling sorts show no material change, but i anything are weaker, at 2s nd to 3s New Zealand oats under bond 2s id tc 9 2s 2d.

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON— T HURSD A V (Bef. re Mr John Ollivier R M ) DRUNKENNESS. A. first offender was tined 53 and cost a. ANOTHER TUE« CASE. Jamas McMillan was charged with hav ing stolen a tree, value 20s, from section 21741 at Alford Forest and the property of the Bank of New Zealand — Mr Clayton appeared for defendant. The case for the prosecution did not Identify the defendaut with the theft and the M«gte trate aooordiogly dismissed the oaoo with out calling on Mr Clayton to lead evidence for the defence. ALLEGED LARCENY. Elizi Oroton, an inmate of the Timara gaol, was charged with having stolen a cloak, the property of Catherine O'Malley. —Catherine O'Malley Bald tl at eho left the cloak m the waiting room of the Hallway Station on August 4 and on sending for it a fthort time later found It had gone. — Detective Kirby said that ha fonnd the cloak m possession of the accused at Timaru. She said it was given her by some one m ABburtjn. The acotißed had served a number «f sentences, —The acoaaed, who had nothing material to say m her defence, was ordered to be imprisoned for one month. The accused was further charged with having stolen a rug, the* property of Henry Taylor. The charge was proved, and the accused was ordered to be im prisoned for 14 days. CIVIL CASES Baylis v O'Connor, claim £4 83 6d — Mr Catbbertaon for plaintiff. Judgment by default for amount olaimed. Henry v Doyle, cl»lm £2 6s — Case ad journed for a week far particulars of claim to be amended. Pnoook v Hellioga and Cox. Judgment summons — Mr Cuthber.aon for plaintiff. An order of 5i a week was made against both defendants, m default of payment a month's Imprisonment Gray v Comptou, judgment summons, £4 83 — Mr Clayton for judgment creditor — After evidence had been taken the case was adjourned for two months. Hayes and Co vE. A Hastings, claim £65 18s 7s.— Mr Oaygill for plaintiff The defendant, though Mr Crisp, admitted the debt, and judgment was accordingly recorded fcr plaintiff. Grace v. Stoddart, claim £3 153. — Mr Oaygill for plaintiff Mr Purnell for defen dant. The claim was one for aervioes of the entire horse "Kelvin "—Mr PnmelJ, In his orosa-exanaina i >n, completely shook the testimony of the plaintiff who over and over again contradicted himself and made the moat extraordinary statements. First be said that he had bought the horse from ihe owner for £150, which amount he paid a few months after m cash — notea and gold. As the pwner of the horse filed hlsscheduleshoit yafterthesaieGraoe waa asked why he did not pay the arocunt to the Assignee. He then Baid that ho did not pay the whole amount m cash aa there was some money m the shape of wages owing him. Aaked ho* much, he said five yoara at one pound a week. The Magistrate totted thia up and found it reached the respectable total of £259. The question then came:— " Why did yon pay money on aoooant of a horse and book debts, worth only £150, when the owner of those was owing you £250 1 " Grace then said that he had had some advances, but when asked how much these amounted to, he could not mention more than ££?0, and this over the whole five years, thus only reducing the amount of wages, according to his own showing to be due to him to £230. Mr Purnell was proceeding with his oroBS-oxaminatlon when the Magistrate asked if it was any use going further and causing the man to make himself more contemptible than he had already done. Addressing Grace, he 'told him that he ought to be ashamed of himself for having come into Court with suoh unblushing falsehoods.— Mr Oaygill wUhed to say that he had had no Idea that matters would have turned out as they had. — The Magistrate was aware that Mr Oaygill was m no way to blame. — Judgment was given for defendant, full costa being allowed against the plaintiff. The Court then r >se.

ALLEGED FORGERY OF BANK NOTES

Dtinedin 4 September 7. This afternoon the detectives arrested a photographer, named Peter Williamson, on a oharge of forging Bank of Nevr Zaa land £1 notes. The prisoner has been' carry iug on business for some month* m South Dunedin, and be was arrested on his premises. The detectives found on the premises paper similar to that aaed for photographing the notes, and it is alleged that proof is obtainable that Williamson has passed Borne of these forged notes In town.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, September 7. The New Zealand Stud Company have lectded to lower their oapital from £250,000 to £60,000 m £1 shares. At a meeting of railway Bervantß, held reaterday, Mr J. R. King was nominated is a member of the Railway Board of Appeal. Efforts are being made to secure funds "or the erection at the Thames of an ex perimental plant for treating refriotory ires, flloney, however, io coming m bat ilowly. It is Bald that the smelting pro -3688 prosecuted by this plan woald effeot Bonßiderable saving m the treatment of quartz, Mr A. Porter, who is an expert In mining matters, has jast returned from a visit to the Hikutaia b'ni He is greatly impressed with its value, and says some of the stone showing m the face is fully one-third bullion. The Seamen's Union hive scoured offioes m town and on the wharf Captains Daniels, Scott, and Crawford, formerly of the Northern Steamship Oom pany, are appointed masters, Wellington, September 7. It is ihe intention of the Coromtßeioner of Police t> make the " Police Gezatte " the medium through which any im portant deoiaions In the Criminal Courts may be conveyed to the whole of the force. The girl Minnie Saarle, who was ar rested recently for larceny from her em ployer, waß to-day placed on probation for six months, it being understood she would proceed to Napier, where hec married sister would take care of her. Hokitika, September 7. The Supreme Court sessions commence on Monday. The criminal calendar ia light, one of forgery and two of larceny. The civil business comprises ten oaßea, many of great importance, such as actions against miners to prevent sluicing, a libel oaae for £1500 aaainst the " West Coaat Times," and Fi'zGerald, Audifcor-Ganeral, v Mr Guinneßß, the Grey Ouunty Chair man, for alleged illegal expenditure oi county money. There are also three divoroe suits and two appeal oases The Municipal elections are occupying more than ordinary interest. Highi candidates go to the poll for three Beats, There is a determination on the p*rt oi the ratepayers to improve the personnel ol the Council The weathar consists of a succession oi heavy squalls from all points of the oom^ paaa. The rivers are not much flooded, at the rain is not warm enough to bring the snow down. Dunbdin, September 7. A he»vy north-easterly gale, acoom panied by heavy rain, has been blowing all day. No damage is bo far reported. The case of the Rev A. C. Gillies wai again before the Presbytery to-day Several motions were proposed dealing with the matter of his having received a csrtificate from the Presbytery on the undtsrstandiog that ha left the district, Instead of which he has continued to laboi by preaching m a hall. Eventually c motion was carried that the Presbyterj do now pass away from the subject,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rEUTBR's TBLEGKAM8 — COPYRIGHT.]

INTRIGUE IN AFGHANISTAN

Calcutta, Saptembac 6 News to hand from Cabul to 24tl' ult states that Ayoub Khan anc Plushak (sic) Khan are there endeavor ing to obtain the support of the Jams hedis tribe, and it is feared they wil obtain complete ascendancy m Afghan istan.

AN ABSCONDER.

San Fbanoisco, September 6. Stamanghi (sic) formerly of the Union Bank of Melbourne, has been arrested here. [SPECIAL TO MIESS ASSOCIATION.]

PRINCE FERDINAND,

London, September 6. It is reported lhat the Bulgarian army has revolted from Prince Ferdin and. The " North German Gazette " attacks him.

MEDICAL CONGRESS.

• The International Medical Congress B has been opened at Washington by President Cleveland. Five thousand x physicians were present. Miss Fanny Dickerson, the first female delegate to 1 the Congress, was m attendance.

THE NEW HEBRIDES

1 Mr Higginson is intriguing with t France on behalf of the New Hebrides , Company. He asserts that the French 1 occupation is intended to be permanent.

3 mnoalrfld Santember 8. 11 20 p.m.)

AFGHAN AFFAIRS.

j Calcutta, September 7. , Further news is to. hand from Cabul j to the effect that AyoUb Khan had en -3 tered Afghanistan, but was immediately 1 repulsed by the tribes. He is stated 5 to be now again m Persian territory, \ and his early capture is expected.

THE BULGARIAN THRONE.

I Sofia, September 7. I Prince Ferdinand is leaving for his : estate at Hungary, where he will spend ■ several weeks, remaining until the elec | tions to the Sobrange are complete.

1 menfllvad SeDtember 8. 12. 65 p.m.)

NEW GUINEA.

, London, September 7. t In the House of Commons to-day, : m ' the pourse of a' debate on tKe 1 Colonial Estimate, th<? 'Secretary of 1 State for the Colonies said he was con ' vinced that the proclamation of British \ Sovereignty over New Quinea would re^plt m the greatest benefit to the I Natives! He denjed, that |t was • intended to cede the New Guinea ' territory to Queensland.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RBUq?BII'S TELEGRAMS— OOPYKJGHT.J

1 fßnnalvfld SeDtember 8. 12.53 p.m.)

FRISCO MAIL.

Sypnej, September 8. ■ The s.s. Mariposa sailed yesterday | fqt Auckland and San Francisco. Sh,e t^keri a large quantity of gold fqr the latter port,

ALLEGED ILLICIT DISTILLING

Timjlbu, September 8 William Paul waa charged at the R.M. Court with havlog m hia possession articles intended for distilling purposei, about 18 miles from Tlmara. He wai > arrested by Constable Stanley at Suther ! lands last night and remanded till Monday, ' bail being allowed, £400 m all.

FIJI NEWS

' Auckland, September S. The 5.3. Walnul arrived ibis morning from Fiji. . r There are favorable report! of the sugar oropa and crashing In Fiji. The agitation for annexation to Via* toria Is being vigorouely proseouted, and. Mr Pritohaid, the editor of th» "Fiji. Times," has been appointed to prooeed to i Melbourne to present petitions to both Hoaaoe of Parliament. Rqmonra of f reah gold field dlfloorerlei are revived. H.M.S. Nelson left on the 12th Aagait for Honolulu.

ELECTION NEWS.

Napier, September I. ■' Retnrns from thirty oat of the uixty.one polling places of the East Ooast Maori dlstciot give Carroll 1031, Wi Pere 551, Warbriok 279. Talwhanga 194. Total votes polled 2052 At last general eleo tion the total polled was 2333, but the Woiwera tribe did not vote. Their votea will be mostly for Carroll, whose fierce opposition to the Native jjand Adminia* tration Aot rendered him popular.. , . Wbllinoton, September S. Returns from 15 polling places' for the Houthern Maori district gives the. following rcanlta:— Te Kahu 51, Pratt 64, Erihana 65, Tikao 54. There are ten returns yet to come. Dunedin, September 9» / Crawford Anderson, who reoaired a vote of confidence at Miltori, favon drastic retrenchment. He oppoaoi the existing railway management and protec tion and favors parents paying the coat of secondary education.

THE THEATRE FIRE.

[rbutbu's telegrams -oopybiguit.)

London, September $» It is believed that fully 140 persons perished by fire m the Exeter Theatre last night. The majority of the victims were adults, two-thirds being women. Most of the bodies were found m charred masses. The . building rWas totally destroyed. (Received September 8, 12.53 p.m.) London, September 7* Details of the disaster at the Exeter Theatre are most appalling. In a search among ruins of the building a mass of charred bodies was found wedged on the staircase leading from the gallery. All the performers were saved, T

[special to Press Association]

London, September 6.. Two hundred lives are supposed to have been lost m the theatre fire which broke out m the fourth act while "Romany Rye" was being played. The gallery had only one exit.

GERMAN ATTACK ON SAMOA.

DECLARATION OF WAR

THE KING DETHRONED.

PROTEST OF CONSULS.

Auckland, September 7. There Is no additional new* of th« Samoan war. • Intellfgenoe has been received here that on the morning of September 2nd. a eohooner arrived at Sura from Samoa, bringing startling Intelligence. It appears that on the German Emperor's birthday there waa a general " drank," and a free fight took place, m which come German! were assaulted by Simoans. The German sqaadron came m and the German steamer Lubeok left on the 23rd Augait. Immediately after she left, the German Ooiibul demanded 13,000 dollars from King Malietoa, 1000 dollars being for the assault and the reßt for Saraoan robberies from German plantations. King Malietoa replied that he couid not pay on so short notice, but would oall his chiefs together. Next day 500 men were landed from tha German wur ships, with Gatling guns, and made declaration of war against Malietoa aa follows — " Citizens of Apia, by order of hti Majesty Emperor of Germany, war has been declared againßt the Chief Malietoa. The neutrality of the municipal distriot will be respected as long as the seourity of the German troops is not endangered by any agitation with the munioipal diatrlotr* I call upon the inhabitants to assist upon maintenance of peace and good order m Apia — (signed) Hjpmsolt, Commodore and Commander of German Squadron.' The Germans have proclaimed Tamasesa King, hoisted his flag, and fired a royal salute. When the vessel left the opposing forces were preparing to fight. Malieto* musters 1000 men. Hostilities are expeettd to; commence at once. . , The British Consul was absent through ill-health. Jhe American Consul hai called upon all American and British subjects to place themselves and their property under his bare, advising thorn to take care not to provoke the German troops, as he has not a force at_hand to protect them, Mr Sewell; American Consul, and Mr Wilson, Acting British Consul, fauna proclamations that their Governments do not, and never have, recognised Tameseia as King of Samoa, but continue as hereto* fore to recognise Malietoa. The schooner which arrived at Suva brings urgent demands for a British man? of-war, but thare was not one m Fiji, EMS. Swinger having left the previous day. Four German men-of-war lying In Apia have landed 1300 troopi and marines. Russell September 7. The Wainui arrived this morning. Sha reports four German men-of-war lying at Samoa. Had landed ISOO men, and proclaimed Tamassae king. The English and American Consuls issued a proclama* tion that their Governments do not recognise Tamaaese as king, but oontlnue to recognise Malietca, and advise the Samoans to submit quietly- and await i peaceably the results of the deliberation!. : Wellington, September 8, : The Government have not received . any information regarding the Samoan, ( embroglio.

THE ASHBURTOJS GUARDIAN; THUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887



Five hundred per cent dividend I What do .' $he yiotorian and Queensland miners think gf | thiq for a Tran&vaal ? (asks a Home paper), Amongst |;he numerous oompanjea abated tq dovelope the goldfields of South 4^oa is the Transvaal Prospecting Company ; and at a, meeting held at the company's offices reoen,tlj a dividend was declared of 150 per Cent, m gash and 3000 per cent, m shares, whiob, at he market price, is equal to a further oaqh, d^vi4end of SQQ per gent. 4 resqlutiqn way also pasaad, subjeot to confirmation, of form,- --r ing a new Company with a capital of £100,QQQ ; sterliqg, tq tal^e qver the numoroua ventures l qo«7 on hand of the parent oompany. The sUacea qo\r etftud at $1% with qq i»U«a,



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Wanted JOHN BARLEYCORN.— RehearsaI on FrlcUy Evening (To-morrow), at 7.30, In Saundera' Buildings. Those taking part specially requested to attend. WANTED Known— That MrH Scott, Lady Evangelist, will apeak at the Salvation Army Barracks on Friday Evening. WANTED Known. — Oar Mr Thomp- son is now m .Ashburton. Orders sent m at once will be promptly attended to.- MiLNßßand Thompson, B. M. Jones, Agent. ' "TTTANTED Koown— Final • Clearing VV Sale of the balance of our Win- ter Drapery. This being oar Clearing out Sale, Goods will be Cheap for Caah only.— H. C. Seobrs. Melford Honaa. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Stocks on hand. For further particulars see new advertisement m this issue. WANTED Known— Our Great Sale is now on, come and judge for yourselves. —H. 0. SiaEKS, Melford Hoase. VSTANTED Known.-— Ladies' Black VV Cloth Mantles we are selling at 3s 6d and 5s 6d . The wholesale prices of these goods were 10s lid and 13s 6d. (Just opened . Come and Becure one. )— About 300 Ladies' and Maids' Jacketß and Ulsters, newest kinds, at ridiculous pnceß. Great Cash Sale, Melford, Hoase. WANTED CASH — Moir's Oatmeal, 251bs, 2s 9d ; Ling Fisb, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; "Vestas, 5d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 5d j Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d.— James McGbegor, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleographs Scenery, and Catholic Subjects Catholic Cards, good variety m Scraps Novelties ia Penwipers, Crewel Wools and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c, at dins Manbibe'b Fancy Repository Sanndare' Buildings.



HCEUORBBOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address lon receipt of 7s 6d . Communications atrictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Aohborton. TTTANTED Known. —That Andrew VV Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of hia Sarplns Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense reduction. "TXT ANTED Known.— That A. Orr is VV now selling Ladies' Jackets at 5s lid to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5b 9d and 6b 9d . WANTED Known. —That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, Gd.— A. Orr'a Cheap Sale. WANTED Known.— A" big lot of Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d ; Children's Boc'», Is to 2s 6d ; Gents Boots, 7s Gd to 11s 6d ; Gents Shoes at 3b lid.— A. Orr. HTITANTED Known.— Brussels Carpet VV at half price (being overstocked) Tapestry Carpets ajreatly reduced. One Lot of Kemnants of Dress Goods at your own prices. ft hite Oalico at 23 6d per doz. — A. Orr's Sale. "IITANTED Known.— Boys' Suits, 8s VV Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Men's Suitß, splendid quality, 308 ; Shirts, Is lid ; Men's Hats greatly seduced. —A. Orr's Cheap Sale. \ I/ANTED Known. — Dressmaking VV Department is now admirably worked ; style and fitting giving the very bigbeit satisfaction. "-Andrew Orr,



TINWALD. /"I TTAWKINS "Who has just replenished hia Stock of BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of nseful DRAPER? (a lone: felt need m Tinwald), which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhere, as every article iB marked at the very lowest Kates for cas ar. TRY KIKKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. TriBEPATBICK'S NEW SEASON'S X JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains moat of the natural flavor of the freßh fruit. KIBKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicion* preserve m the market, Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and lot eri brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which most be sold atany price, bn% ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. TE« BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick'e New Season am i the best.J I (CAUTION None is genuine unless our name is lumped on each tin, and has our flustered Tra** Mark "Lord Nelson' g® ihe label. 8 Kirkpatriok&Co. MANUFACTUEEES, 9 ££'■>&



mEE PREMIER COLON IA L COMPANY SANTERBUPV BRANCH. : *TA*U?"£D 1&59 '.""^^^^P^^fiAPlTALt 1000.00" 1.. . {•■■/.? 'iSBUrVOFSNtiReHOLDtRS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS* ALSO RISKS ON T GROWING "CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT &ATE& George Jameson, AGENT, ASHBURTON FIREj! FIRE! FIRE! ■■■,-:-■• THEjWHOLB OF THE S A L||V A^E TT OLC X OF THE Timaru Woollen Factory Has been bought by an ABhtmrton Rna for CASH, MTTOKEuL Mid^TURNEB baling made tb« abore purchaM, will offer the •whoIe'JSTOOK toto ASrton and Rangitsrta Electors, and their Wires and Families, at each p-ioefl am o£y ta bSK V » pencil interview with the firm, and an inspection of the goode tneaWelreß, Now!has come the chance for EVBBTONB to encourage NEW ZEALAND 1 1STB US T E I^E S, And that too, with benefit to themselves also. • the- ab.re Grand Lot of GOODS will be unpacked and opeoMor SALB on XHURSDAr tfSrr, whra on? Windows will show what marreUoos BARGAINB can be had m tweeds;; flannels, rugs, mauds, blankets, SUITS, CLOTHING, &c, &c, All through the FIRE FIEND at Tlmara. Qnotfttionslate-mWeading, OOMB J SEE i;i andibe;OO»VINOBD. MITCHEL37& TUBKEB, T k ANCRE d D STREET. f'ALBEET EOBEETS HAS FOR SALE,— Clovers,— BED, WHITE, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. BYEGRASB, COCKSFOOT, and RAPB. Golden Tares, Cape Barley, BBBD PEAS, SEED OATb|(variou B feind.), ORDBHEDJBEANS PLOUGHSHARES. COOPERS SHEEP DIP, Ackncrledged to bo THE BEST IN THE MARKET. fPickiord and X3ndrill, FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLSTERERS, J**" ""P AND OABINETMAKEBS, XTAVE L»ree »nd Varied STOCKS ON HAND of AUSTRIAN H and AMERICAN CHAIRS, Iron and Wood Bafitejda, Pier, Toilet GLaawT^attreasea and Palliaaaeß, Oouchea, FerambuUfcors, Toilet Warp. MATS AND GENERAL FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS, ALL NEW GOOD* Any dewrlptlon of HOUSE FURNITURE made to order on the Premise!, at Prloe» to writ the times. Note the addresa— tatmtotct* STREET. OPPOSITE UNION BANK.