The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1887. OPPOSITION TACTICS.

Duiing election times when party, spirit runs high, when men ate apt to dethrone reason and give utterance to expressions which m their cool and calm movements they regret, there is a certain amount of liberty or freedom conceded and each party may go to very great lengths without being called over the coals or taken to task by its opponents. But when this freedom degenerates into license or wantonness it is time that some notice should be taken. As the present election cam paigne progresses it becomes more and more painfully evident that the Opposi tion party and the'r organs have thrown honor to the winds — that they have none of it. They are most unscrupu lous as to the means, they adopt to secure their ends. They boggle at nothing. Distortion of their opponents' views and intentions, mis-statements and mis-representations of facts are skilfully employed to suit their pur poses. Suppression of the truth does not content them. They want something stronger and have recourse to assertion of what is false. A correspondent m our yesterday's issue had to refute a false charge against Mr Walker, made as he alleges by some of Mr Purnell's supporters, to the effect that Mr Walker had been instrumental m bringing the unemployed from Christ church to work on the Mount Somers Railway at a time when there were a large number of men out of work m this town. This was a deep laid scheme. They were aware that Mr Walker who had served them so faithfully m the past and was prepared to serve them again, had the working men — almost to a man — on his side and that the only chance for their candidate, was for them to disparage Mr Walker m their eyes; This they attempted to do most effectually by representing him as a traitor to their interests and accusing him of the above. Had this distardly and slanderous charge been true the working men would have thought, and rightly too, that he was unworthy of their support however well he might other wise have acquitted himself m the past. Fortunately our correspondent was m a position to give a full and emphatic contradiction to this base and slander ous charge, by stating that' Mr Walker had nothing whatever to do with bring ing the unemployed from Christchurch to work on the Mount Somers Railway; that it was the Minister of Public Works' doing, and that Mr Walker had not even been consulted on the matter. This cunning though contemptible device will now recoil on those who promulgated the calumny — alleged to be some of Mr Purnell's supporters. But this is "all of a piece" with the tactics of the Opposition and their organs. The electors, however, are beginning to see through their dirty game, and to distrust alike the slanderous charges made and those who so dishonorably made them. •' There's honor among thieves " is an old saying which meets with ready assent ; we will not, however, pvsh it to its logical con clusion m reference to those who have thus thrown aside that priceless virtue.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Our readers are reminded of tho sooial gathering, under the auspioea of the Ashburton Guards, whioh is to held m the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. Messrs A. Frisby, Thomas Taylor, and Edward Gale have been appointed officers under the Fisheries Conservation Act within Ashburton. On Sunday neat the most Rev the Primate will hold a confirmation at St. Andrews' Church, Tinwald, at 11 a.m., and at 3.16 p.m. at Waterton, preaohing at Longbeaoh m tho evening. A Texas exchange says that W. J. Bernard of Hillaborough is deaf and dumb, but talks m his sleep. Immigrants landed at New York this year thus far number 212,655, against 144,707 for the same time last year. The Bishop of Manchester is promoting a Bcheme for the employment of working-men evangelists m his diocese. Members ol the British Parliament have formed an association for the promotion of technical and commercial education. There are now two steamers plying be. tween Paris and English ports. It is pro posed to make the French capital a seaport.

A German newspaper devoted to forestry j says that for forest culture m Germany there ; is a decided preference for American hickory. I The Vienna Fremdenblatt says that the heir to the Russian orown has a magnificent tenor voice, which is nndergoing careful nurture. • Japanese printers are said to have repro duced m excellent style a number of Ameri can publications used as text-books in' the ! ichools of Japan. ! Mary Ann Ayrton has committed suicide at Davy's Plains, m repentance for having jilted a young man who drank himself to death m consequence, The •' New York World's " examination of drugs sold m the metropolis reveals the fact that nearly 40 per cent were below the legal standard of purity, In consequence of the line of action adopted by Sir Henry Parkes m stopping further relief works for the unemployed, ho has received several threatening letters, The " Auckland Evening Bell " states that an Order-in- Council revokes the license to the Auokland Tramway Company to use and occupy part of the foro-shores of the Auokland hatbor, as the Company have made a default m the payment of the annual sum of £10, as specified m the original condition. A Farmers' Protection Union has been formed m the Shepparton district, Victoria, for the purpose of urging an increase m the stock tax of 25 per cent, ad valorem, and 30 per cent, increased duty on cereals imported into the oolony. The exeoutors of the late Mr E. B. Parkes, superintendent of the Bank of Australasia, who was killed m the Brighton railway aooident, are sueing the Victoria Eailway Department for recovery of £39,789 as compensation. Boston Hostess : " Did you not think the allegro movement of that concerto by Bee thoven most inspiring ? " Friend from the West : " Stunning. And wasn't Mr Beethoven himself perfectly elegant. Such lovely whiskers. Ido wish he'd play again." The Greymouth correspondent of the" New Zealand Times " states that the lady pupil j teachers of that district have started a orioket club, and are making fair progress toward becoming good cricketers, and intend shortly issuing a challenge to a looal team. Between two and three tons of postal cards are manufactured every day at Castleton, New York. The largest order ever filled for New York city waß 4,000,000 cards, or about twelve tons of paper. In 1880 the street railways of New York oity carried 211,222,348 passengers. In 1886 thia number was inoreased to 325,149,075, being an average annual inorease m round numbers of 20,000,000. Among the many curious and interesting works of the largest library m the world, at Paris, is a Chinese chart of t]}e heavens mads about 6000 B. C. In this chart 1460 stars are correctly inserted, as corroborated by the observations of modern astronomers. A memorial window to Bishop Heber haß been put m the churoh at Malpas, Cheshire, where his father was reotor. It represents the Bishop composing his famous hymns, the confirmation of the natives, the Bishop's con secration, and bis last sermon at St. Paul's Cathedral. Four hundred Chinese washermen are on a strike m New York. If the reports are true their wages are very high — 3 dollars 50 cents a day and board for ironers, and 2 dollars a day or 9 dollars a week for washers. Half a dollar a day advance is demanded by each department. Some of the bosses have Bur rendered. — " Boston Transcript." The Christchurch municipal eleotions on Thursday were the cause of considerable exoitement m two wards of the city. In the third there was no contest, and m the fourth the retiring Councillor made no fipht. In all four wards the retiring Councillors were re placed by others, but two of the candidates returned on Thursday had previously been m the Counoil. In Sydenham and St. Albans the most noteworthy faot was the return of two young men of no previous experience. John Stawart, a lampraan on the railway" was, on Thursday night, affixing a lamp to an engine at Chrißtchuroh railway Btation, when the engine was set m motion and his right foot was caught by the cowcatcher and severely crushed. The injured man's sister was at the theatre, and a sensation was caused there by two policemen and a railway em ployee calling her out from the dres3 cirole. It is announced m the " Gazette " that Becond-olaaa Saturday return tiokets on New Zealand railways, available for firet-olass oarriages, will be issued to football and cricket teams, and bowling teams, if not less than fifteen members. These tiokets will be available for return for a week from data of *ssue. Where a single journey only is to be made second-class single tiokets will be issued available for first class oarriages. This regula* tion takes effect on and after the 12th inst.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending Friday, Sep tember 9th : — Excellent reports are to hand from the country districts as to the outlook of the young crops. "Wheat is looking he*lthy and vigorous, and tho land is m splendid order for both barley and oat Rowing. Shipments have been larger during the past week, especially as regards oats, and prices are well maintained. Wheat, — Little bueiness has been trans acted, but holders are firm m their demand, and where lines are wanted for immediate use our quotations have to be given. Millei's stocks are getting low, and will require replenishing at no distant date, but stocks both m Lyttelton and at country stores are far away m excess of local requirements. We quote Pearl and Tuscan at 3s Od, and Hunter's at 3b 5d Chicken wheat ia m a small compass, and commands attention at 3s li to 3s 2d for whole whoat, and 2a 8i to 2a lOd for broken and inferior lines. Oats — Several large parcels have been taken up during the week at quotations, and there is a disposition to continue operations at Is lOd lor prime heavy feed and Is 9d for sparrow bills and inferior Canadians, while Danish and Tartars are quiet at Is 7d to Is Bd. Barley. — No prime malting offering. Second quality varies from 3s 3d to 3s 9d, and feed from 2s 2d to 2s id. Blenheim seed of good quality is being placed at 5s m Email lots. Beans are wanted at 3s 2d to 3s 3d, and Prussian blue peas are dull ut 3s 3d. Feed sorts are wanted at 2s 8d to 2a 9d. Bye-grass. — Orders are slowly coming to hand, but it will be impossible to quit tho whole of our stocks for spriog sowing. The market is weak at 3s 3d to 3d 6d for machine dressed ; farmer's parcels are hard to sell ut Is 9d to 2s 9d. Cocksfoot is moving oil slowly at 4£d to Ud. Dairy Produce. — With the excoption of prime newly-potted butter, .no business is being transacted* The above quotations are those paid to furmers, and for delivery fob. Lyttolton, sacks extra.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opiuious expressed by our correspondents.

A CONTRADICTION.

TO THE EDITOR. s Sir, — Would you kindly insert the fol lowing regarding Mr Purnell's meeting at Greenstreet Your reporter stalos that 1 appealed to an elector to second my vote of no-confidence m Mr Purnell, which is a falsehood. As regards brains' I admit that I am blessed wi h a very limited amount ; but, with all Mr furneil's brsdns 1 and bodily appearance, he could induce but six or eight to hold up their hands m favor of the motion put by Mr Knox, out j of eighty, as your reporter h;s the number My littlQ brains fails to comprehend how it could bo called o unanimous vote of thanks. Andrew Patekson. Greenstreot, Sept Btli, 1887. In election fines when candidates are addroaßing meetings m remote pottlons of the district alruultan. oujly it is im possible for our reporting; staff to at' end all, we have, therefore, to traat to Bhort reports, kindly furnished by thoßO upon whom wa think vro cm im plicitly rely. We regrot that Mr Pater- Bon Bhould hfive been aggrieved, and hasten to make the amende by publishing his letter on the first opportunity. — Ed

MR PALMER AT THE HINDS

THE ALLEGED ASSAULT.

It will be remembered that a few days ago we published accounts from two cor respondents at the Rinds, of assaults on Mi Palmer at that pla^e. Mr Palmer has denied the truth of these statements, and iiia father, Mr Robert Pa'mer, sent a flat contradiction to the " Tiniaru Herald." [n reply to Mr R. Palmer, the " Titnaru Horald " this morning has the following : — <l We have made further enquiries con cerning the alleged assaults on Mr Palmer at the Hinds last week, and find that, beyond all doubt, the telegram which we published, and the accounts given by the tw© correspondents m the •' A.shburton Mail," were substantially correct. Mr Palmer, after being badly pelted, got away, and weut along the railway line. But he was pursued, and then took refuge m a culvert. He was dragged out, snd again pelted, the missiles boing tussocks torn up and soaked m water. Some of the ruffians were ou horseback, and one of them got off and threatened to strangle Mr Palmer Ho was finally left m a pitable condition from tbe treatment he received. Afterwards an attempt was made to hush the matter up, and we do not know whether the police succeeded m getting the names of any of the men who took part m the dißgraot-fnl affair That is the true story, whatever Mr Robort Palmer may say to the contr ry. It will be remembered that, m our first notice of the outrage, wo said that possibly, " poli tical considerations _ might tempt Mr Palmer to let his aa^ilants esc ipe " We now strongly euspeit that something of the kind has happenidj and we again say that efforts should le made to bring the men to justice. Two of those who pelted Mr Palmer were lads liviog at Hindp. but the worst offenders were men who came from some distance. We are greatly surprised that Mr Robert Palmer should have committed himself to the totally untrue statement? contained m hia letter to the ''I imam Herald"

THE ILLICIT STILL CASE

At tho Tirmrn T?.M Court yestorcay morning William Paul wa^ charged with being In possession of a number of articles intended for distilling purposes, and, at hia own request, remanded till Monday nex 1 -. 7he accused waa mys the "'i imaru Herald" takon into custody on Wednes day evening \y Constable Stanley at Sutherlands, aid very great credit is due to that officer for his vigilance la the matter. The po'iloe received information that the aocuied had left the vicinity of Mount Misery and they accordingly took steps to Beonre him, and Constable Stanley devoted three days »ni nights tn the pursuit. It waa understood that an entertainment wan to be held on Wed nesday evening at the Sutherlands Sohool at which it was Intended to present Mr Paul with a gold watoh and other matters m recognition of hia many mus'cal and social Borvicea to the community, and thither Constable Stanley repaired and encountered hia man. The room was fall and the aadl noe were m expectation, bat the Constable at once arrested his man, and with as little delay aß'poesible, brought him into town. Paul who is a middle aged man, merely aßked for an adj jurnmont and the caae will therefora ome on for hearing no Monday nexK

INTERPRPROVNCIAL NEWS.

Auckland September 8

Before the conclusion of the business of the Grand Jury at the Supreme Court yesterday, the foreman read a present ment to Mr Justioo Ward, expressing the gratification of the Grand Jury at the good opinion hold of Auckland Juries by Mr Justice Ward, and regret at the Judge's retirement from the district, The address also contained a reference to Mrs Ward, The Judge suitably replied, speakiug of the Kindergarten School established by Mrs Ward and aided by generous donations of the oitizme, and bespoke for the institution support and continued success. A. Eokenberg and Jamea Richardson, for illegally taking oysters from Gull Point, during the close season, were fined at the Police Court to-day, the former £5 and Kichardeon£l. A Soldiers' and Volunteers' L~<nd Claims Association has baen formed at Hamilton, its objeot being to obtain recognition' by the Government of oustandlng clairm to land by soldiers and volunteers. It is intended to bring the matter before Parliament next session, i Wellington, September 8. j The Mayor has prepared an exhaustive report on the lighting of Reefton by olectricty, and showing the feasibility of lighting Wellington In the same way, the Walnul and Polhill Gully water supplying the motive power. He considers the town, could be thoroughly lighted at less coat than at present with gas. A dwelling-house and bakery, ocoupled by Thomas Harrison at Otaki, was totally destroyed by firo at five o'clook this morning The inmates narrowly escaped with their lives, saving nothing. The building waß owned by Alexander Small, and Is Insured. Harrison's effects are uninsured. Hokitika, September 3, At the Licensing Committee to-day a letter was read from the Town Clerk stating that, owing to the action of the Auditor-General, payments for necessary expenses only could be made. It was resolved to elicit the opinion of the Auditor-General as to what wore neoessary expenses. Ia connection with the action against miners by holders of riparian rights, it has transpired that tho old couaty of Westland eighteen years ago made all the principal rivers main roads. It is thought that this nettles the question of riparian rights. Dunbdin, September 57" At the Police Court to-day, Michael Carey who distinguished himself by amsshlng several valuable windows, waa committed for trial, aud fined m various amounts for assaulting the police, etc, with alternatives of imprisonment. Williamson, oharged with forging Bank of New 2 £ aland nolei, was remanded.

THE LAST "INGLESIDE"

The closing " Ingleaide " of the eaasor, of the Caledonian Sooiety wag held laat evening m the Oddfellows' Hall and was one of the moßt successful of the season . As the president Mr Donald McLean, was the host, there was a large attendance, aod m compliment to the popular ohief of rho clnn for the jear, no effart had been : paved by the comini.tee to make h ; a "own ihgloaide " a bucccbs The programme was a very full one, Mr Mac Lean Dunn, tho " borohman," having got together, quite an array of talent. The music* part opaned with the very important point of Highland etiquette on the ooca aion of a chief's feast — the pibroob, baanti fully played by piper Thomas McK*y In connection with the society this formal duty baa usually fallen to old piper Tolmfe. bat for aoma leason Mr Tolmlo was late m arriving, and the young piping genius took hla plaoe. "Ye bank* and brae 3," tn four parts, well sang by ah exoallent chorus followed, aad tbrougout the evening, M'B3 H9nry sang with accustomed power and effect, " Ki! --1 larnoy " And •' Oarlasima," reoeivlng the encore which she so well merits. . Mrs Mac Lean Dunn sang with due feeling the old Scotch song, "Kelvin Grove," with orchestral accompaniments, ani Mr George Buick gave with " virr," " Scot land Yet " Mr and Miss Simmons played two violin dueta to the delight of the audience, and Messrs Lambie and John ston drove the Highlanders into raptures with their violin performances of reels and strathspeys. The step dancing comprised a featly-danoed jig by the ever popular Mr N. ITitEgerald, who, of course, had to do it agiin after a few seconds' breathiug time ; a double hornpipe, m nautical character, by Messrs McKay and Lyons, perhaps as attractive a performance as was given all thefeveniag ; seauntreus, by four of the Laghmor team, time and step har monising most beautifully ; the clighland I* ling by the President himself; and the sword dance by Mr McKay, to piper Robinson's music ; and foursomes by the Laghmor team. The Btep dane ng was especially good, and much credit is duo t> the Laghmor danoera as well aa to pipera McKay, Mabin, and Robinson who supplied the excellent pipe music. Among the vocal items, however, must not be omitted the quaint rendering, and at but scant notioa too, of "Nothing else to do " by Mr Alfred Harrison, who had to respond to a hearty ennore. The other dancing was under the charge of Mr Charles Reid and was kepi; up till two o'clock. Mi?a Kidd and Mr Kneen attended to the piano work, both for danoe and aojompan raent, and Messrs Limbie and Johnßton were never idle with their violins all the sight through. A.t eleven o'clock three cheers were given for Mr McLean, for Ml?a Kidd and the othefca who had contributed to the enter tainment of tbe guests at the "Ingle- Btdts" during the year. Nor wero the good ladies forgotten m these compli ments wh" had seen to the creature com forts at tbe several maetings. At this one m particular Mrs Morrison wa? th*i presiding genius, and diapenaed with grace .to grateful recipients the " cup that cli3era bat not Inebriates. "

SOUTH RAKAIA SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The usual monthly meeting wag held m the Library on Wednesday evening. Pre sent -Messrs Pyke (Chairman), Oxley, Johnston and Broadbent. The Master reported tin altcndauco as follows : — Average for month, 149*8 ; for past week, 167 5 ; highest attendance, 165; number on roll, 206. He complained about the irregular attendance of some of the children ; reported that the school had had a narrow escape from fire dining tho nor wester la't Saturday night, and that the exertions of some willing hands saved tbe property ; more accommodation was required m the Master's house ; repa ; rs were required to tho gymnasiums, fences, etc. — It was resolved to take immediate Btep3 with regard to children not attending regularly, and m the event of tbis not proving satisfactory, to put the Act m ful force.- Mr Broudbent was requested t have the necessary repairs done — With regard to the application for additional rooms, it was resolved at a full meeting of the Committee laßt month, not to take any stops, and this meeting considered it inadvisable to rescind the resolution passed, as so few were present, ,nd es pecially as no reasons were given for the extra rooms ba ; ng required Tho Chairman stated that several gaps had been made m the fences by a resi dent's cow, and that gentleman would be asked to have tho same repaired. The sub Committee reported that the fencing and tuasocking contracts were completed m a satisfactory manner. It was resolved to ask the Road Board to form a portion of Cridland street. The Chairman reported that the Sub Committee, appointed to enquire into tbe complaint made by Mr Brinuicotnbe, that his children were neglected by the Master, having made full enquiries, found that there were no grounds for complaint. The children had received the 6ame attention as others, but their attendanoe had not been very good, and if this were altered perhaps they would do better at the next examination. Accounts amounting to £3 14s were passed for payment; and the meeting ad journed,

THE HIKUTAIA GOLD RUSH

The Auckland " Her.ild's " Paeroa cor respondent writes :— An assay of the Hikutaia ore. made at Waiorongomai by Mr Adams returned over 1O,O0(Lzj of bullion to the ton. Aasaya by Mr Charles Rbodeß, at Paeroa, are alnioet Inoredible m their returns, but reliance must not be placed on these a? samples of the general dirt, aa they are from carefully picked stuff. Several parties from the Thames hare visited " the new find" at Hikutaia, and, judging by the few feet of the reef ex poaed, all are pleaßed with itj appearance, A track is to be made from the junction of the JVlatfitoki Greek to the mine. When it is completed it will be possible to ride to the mine. It is probable a parcel of quartz for teat purpo.e^ will be taken out as aoon as possible. An in^ot of bullion weighing 3<z sdwt was obtained on Wednesday by assay at the Bank of .Now Zaaland fram one pound weight of ore taken by Mr J. EL. Whiteford from the face of the reef m the Prospeotors' claim at Hikutaia. This stone, with others of a still richer appear anoo, had been on view, and as the ore referred to met with some ridicule as being unworthy of public exhibition, Mr Whiteford deoided to Bet; ld the question by having the pound of store tre&ted, the result being the extraction of the large percentage of bullion mentioned. The prospector's claim ia situated In the strike of the Waitekauri belt of country, and the resemblance of the lode to that of the once celebrated Waitekauri Company's mine justifies the belief that there is an unbroken channel of auriferous country striking through the district. Owing to dense forest and the ragged nature of tho country it will take some time to effect the necessary survey to finally decide these points, present sur mlees being based on recognised affinities and bearings taken by tho compass. These to a certain extent may be taken as proof that there ia a clearly defiaed reefing system on our goldfielda, traceable and workable for miles, as m Aastralla, and that any doubt which has exhtod as to the permanency of loies may be dispelled

ELECTION NEWS.

Wellington, September 9 The result of the Northern Maori election is as follows :— Taiwhanga, 785 ; Katene, 484; Poihipi, 411; Whak^ran, , 148 ; Pomare, 88 ; Arapata, 26. The returns from 46 stations for the Western Maori electorate show Te Wh oro 952; Tnipua, 942 ; Ormsby, 129 ; Eketore, 124 ; Mete Kingi, 33. There are still a number of returns to come m from up the Wanganui river and Thames, which ar« expected to be m favor of Taipua. j No further returns have been sent m as yet from the Southern Maori district. Later returns from the East Coast do not affect Carroll's position. Palmerston North, September 9. L. G. West addressed the Manawatu electors here laat night. A vote of thanks and confidence waa carried.

ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM

Interoargill, September 8. A deliberate attempt wua made last night to destroy a houae In Earn Btreet, < coupled by Mr J. Ferguson, felc-graphiat Mr Ferguson being on night doty hia wife j went out to pass the night with some friends, leaving home a. little after seven o'clock. Three hours after, two joung men saw the glare of fire through the kitchen windowß, ard mads *heir way to the houae. They found the back door o^en the look bolt shot, and the kitchen walla and coiling burning. The fire was put out, and it waa than found tuat tb.9 kitchen gaa bracket had been lie, aod turned ba:k against the wall paper and llnicg, while m the bedroom a fixed bracket had been pulled down and the gjs lit where the fractured pipe cima through the wall. Mr Fergaßon hid no insurance on the furniture, and saffa:B a loas of about £4. 'Jhe house, the property of Mr James Aitken, waß insured for £75. Mr Ferguaon knows of no one who beats a grudge to him, and likely to do the thing out of revenge.

BOROUGH ELECTION

An eleotion for three Borough Ooun cillora wag held yesterday Although vote 3 were recorded but slowly m the early part uf the day, the " free and independents " came m pretty fast m the evening to exercise their privilege. At seven o'clock Mr Braddell, the Returning Officer, aunouuoed the result as follow* •

tie declared the first three gentlemen elected, Mr Harrison returned thanks and made a spsech of Borne length He wsb proad of the position ho occupied, for it Bhowed that he had the burgesses wi».h him. He made a referecca to the duspu'ei ncoount for expenses at Sir Julius Voeel'a meating, and explained the reasons thai had induced him to vote for it being passed. la regard to .the protective works now being under taken ha very much regcette I the expense entailed, as be would rathtr see the money expended on the roads, but at the same time he did nut well boo how It cmld be avoided. ■ Mr R. Fdedlander relumed thanke on behalf of his brother who waa uuavoidably abaen!\ Mr Scott britfly expressed hla thanks, and stated hla determination of always endeavoring to faithfully represent the interest of the burgesseß. Mr Paul thanked those who had voted for him and expressed hla pleasure that both Mr Harrison aud Mr Friedlander were returned, as had either been left oat it would have been very much to be regretted Jn Mr Scott they had a gentleman who had faithfully acquitted himself m various capacities and every thing pointed to his making a good councillor. The burgease3 had every reason to be satisfied with the Counoil they now had ; for he waa ture It w«b the best they had had daring the five years that ho had been here. " Mr Gates having apoken, a vote of thanks to the Returning Uffioer conoluded the proceedings.

THE SAMOAN EMBROGLIO.

FURTHER DETAILS.

Auckland, September 8. Further details regarding the Samoan War Etate that the Germans have been carrying on high-handed proceedings pre vious to the culmination of the embrogllo. After the arrival of the German Squadron at Apia, on the 18 :b, they landed an armed party opposite the Samoan Government House, ostensibly for praotlce, bat m reality to try and goad the natives to s« mo act whioh would give the Germans a pretext to make reprisals, and either take possession or place Tamastse at the head of affaira. The Germans had pat up a target on one Bide of the main road, and were firing from the other. They tLua prevented people from passing, and even went ao far as to threaten to shoot the United Sta'es Consul General, who happened to be passing at the time. ThU did not provoke retaliation, and then the row which occurred on the German ICmperor'a birthday afforded an oppor tunity for German interference. On declaring war, the German Commodore landed a force of 250 each from the Olga. C*rJa and Sophie, In all 700 men, and took poßseaaion of the Samoan Govern ment house. They broke into the mission hoaße of the London Missionary Society and several other houses, committing other aota of violenoe. The German flag having been hoisted, a forca of aboat 400 men, with fixed bayonetß, headed by a band, marched through the toarn, and returned to Government House, when a majority of them were sent back to the (ships, leaving guard and patrol parties on shore. The Malietoa party were prepar ing to attack the Tanaasose party, when several English residents prevailed on them to desist, and Malietoa and his men retreated to the mountains only just In time, aa one of the German gun boats went down m the afternoon to arreat Malietoa. On August 15th the Oarola returned to Apia with Tamasese on board, and he was oaluted by the Commodore of the ship as King of Samoa, and installed as King at Malletoa's seat. A massacre is feared, and the schooner Lily, which arrived m Suva, waß despatched by the English and Araerioan tesldeuts of Samoa, at a oast of lOOOdol, to secure a man-of war.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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COLONIAL DEFENCE.

London, September t. In the Commons to-day Lord George Hamilton, First Lord to the Admiralty, replying to a question, took occasion to defend the arrangements arrived at with the colonies regarding naval defence. The Australian squadron, he said, was now necessary to protect the increasing trade between England and Australasia.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

The merchants of Manchester are signing a memorial to the Royal Com mission, asking that they be granted t special annexe m the Melbourne Ex hibition.

LAND COMPANY.

The prospectus of the Land Owners and Land Bank Company of Australia, capital one million, will be issued shortly. Two hundred thousand has been subscribed privately, and three hundred thousand will be offered to the public. The London and Australian directors are Mr J. M. Highett, Hon. J. Wallace, and Dr. Moore.

NEW GUINEA.

In the House of Commons Mr Campbell complained that New Guinea had been basely surrendered to Queens land, a colony which was deeply dyed with slavery. Sir H. Holland stated that England had kept New Guinea entirely m her own hands. The great cause of trouble m Samoa between the Germans and the English is owing to the non-registration of land. Sir Robert Webster referred to the Mis sionary grievances m the. New Hebrides. Mr L. Courtney, Chairman of Com mittees, then stopped the debate.

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Admiral Ummanney has explained that the British Assembly is m accord with the desire of the colonies for the — Antarctic expedition, but can take no action.

GOLD.

It is reported that large shipments of gold have been made from Australia to New York direct.

THE FRENCH ARMY.

The French Press declares the rapidity with which the mobilisation operations at Toulous, were carried out proves the readiness of the country (or war.

LONDON MARKETS

Consols have declined by }i to ioi^. New Zealand 4 per cent in scribed stock remains at 99^. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are without quotable change. Wool— At to-day's auction 11,700 bales were offered, and a quiet tone prevailed. Price realised for crossbreds were firm ; but faulty, scoured and lambs' wools showed a downward tendency.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

(Received September 9, 12 20 p.m ")

Paris, September 8. The "Journal des Debats," m its issue of to-day confirms the announce ment recently made by "Le Temps " that the settlement of the New Hebri des question may be expected shortly after the recess, but adds M. Fleurens, Foreign Minister, makes the New Heb rides question dependent upon the neutralisation of the Suez Canal, which the journal states has nearly been settled.

GREAT BRITAIN'S NAVY.

London, September 8. In proposing the naval estimate m the House of Commons to-day Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated that it was not in tended to construct more ironclads at present because Great Britain's navy was considered to be supreme m this respect

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbuteb's telegrams— coptbiqht.]

RAILWAY ARBITRATION.

Sydney, September 8 The long-contested railway arbitra tion case, O'Rourke and McSherry v Government of New South Wales> which commenced on April ist, has been just brought to a conclusion. The original claim was for and the award of the arbitration has been fixed at

THE SEAMEN'S UNION

The steamer Bellringer, chartered by the Federated Seamen's Union, leaves for Auckland next Monday. Dissatis* faction is expressed by the Shipowners' Association at the owner allowing the vessel to be chartered.

THE RABBIT PEST.

JBrisiune, September 8. Parliament has accepted a tender for sixty-seven miles of rabbit fencing to be erected on the borders of New South Wales,

(Received September 9th, 1,20. p.m.)

THE WAKATIPU.

Sydney, September 9. Arrived— Steamship Wakatipu from Wellington. She was delayed by heavy gales.

FIRE.

A fire occurred last night on Peter sham Railway Viaduct and caused considerable damage to the structure.

AN EXTENSIVE ROBBERY.

Melbournb, September 9. A burglary was committed last night on the premises of Gourlay, jeweller, Collins street. A thousand pounds worth of property was stolen.

THE AORANGI.

Hobabt, September 9. The R.M.S. Aorangi sailed yesterday afternoon for Wellington.

"Lloyd's Weekly" has the following:— George William Nioholls left England for New Zealand m 1875, and has not been heard of for five years. His last address was the Post Office, Ghristchurch, New Zealand. Hii father is anxious for news. Franoia Albert Symondß left England for Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, m the ship Waimate, m Sept. 1875. He subsequently went to Sydney, from whence he wrote m Feb. 1877. He has not been heard of since, and hit aged parenti •re Y«y anxious couQ9 r ning him,

?HE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, FBI DAY, SEPTEMBEB 9, 1887.



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