RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbainb Abmve at Abhbubton— From Gfyr£st huroh and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (expreßß), J&5 p.m., ana 7.10 p.m. From TimeJru, 0.45 a.m. From Duneain and South, 5J27 ,m. (expreßs). From Mount Somers, 10.6 ' Tbainb Lbavk Abhbtjrton— For Cbrist ' rfioroh ana North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m^, •tad 6.87 P« m « (express). For Duneain arid ftanth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4.46 p«m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls dose at the Ashburton Pont Office follows :-— Fo» Ohxisiyohurch and North at 6 a. in 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., dally. For Chertsey Rakaia, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. Tor Duuedin,Tinwald, Wlnslow, Hinds, Ooldstroum, Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester, lod Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 10 i.m. and ,30 p. m

tor Timarn and South,! at 10 a.m., and f? p,m., dally. For Gieenfctreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 For Wakanvd, Elgin, Seavlew, Seafield, ad K/10, on Tuesdays, Thnrad&ya, and turaays, at 6.30 o.m, For Mount Somers, dally at p.m For Mayfiold and Buapuna, o Mon dftTß and Thursdays at 430 p.m. For Aahton, Watorton and Longbeaoh, , 430 p.m. dally. For Fletulngton, on Mondays, Wednee W »nd Frldayß, at 4. 30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and FrJ at 10.30 a.m.

Malls arrive »t the Ashburton Post

doe— Aom Ohrlstohnroh and Rakala at 10.15 m., 4. 85 p. m. , and 7. 20 p. m. FxomOhertaey &o. at 10.15 t and 85 p.m. ttdly. From D \nedin »ad Intermediate places 6,3? *>.m dally. »Fro*d Temnka an Timaru at 10.40 a.m

p O.SOp.m daily. From Groenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and Snturdays, at 4 45 p.m.

From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at sp. ra. Fpo» Mount Somers, dally at 10.5 . m. From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Wed jesdayß and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun> Ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1887. THE MINISTERIAL DEFEAT.

At one o'clock this morning the division lists showed a majority of foar against the Government, and the House was at once adjourned until Tuesday next, when an announcement will no doubt be made as to what will be the next phase of the Parliamentary drama. As to what that announcement will be, we have no doubt at all — it will be that Ministers have asked for and have been granted an appeal to the country. It is understood that the Opposition are buoying themselves up with the hope that the Governor will refuse a dissolution, but we fail to see the smallest ground for such a suppo sition, it being, we think, absolutely clear that Ministers have, according to all constitutional precedent, a tight to claim the verdict -of the constituencies upon the policy which they have sub mitted. The issue of Protection to local industries versus Freetrade is one of paramount interest, and for the first time for many years the elections will turn ap a clear and distinct issue of public policy. It is not improbable that tbe Governor, m granting a disso lution, may make it ft condition that the Representation Bill be first finally passed, but even if so, this may prove a difficulty. Tbe Legislative Council is not likely to challenge it m any way, and may perhaps pass it through all its stages m a single day, but it is hinted that the Oppo&ition may endeavor to force Ministers to resign by refusing supplies. There, however, we suspect they are reckoning without their host, for, unless we mistake very much, it will be quite possible to get the elections over before funds at present available are exhausted. On the whole, then, we look upon it as cer tain that m a week or ten days tbe present House will be sent about its business and the colony be plunged m the vortex of a general election. It is high time, therefore, that any who wish to have a say m the election of the new Parliament should see .to it that their names are on the roll, as the ver dict of the country will almost assuredly be required at the hands of the electors within a month from the present date^

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tha debate on the No<Gon£denee Motion flame to a conclusion m iho House early this morning, the Government being. defeated by a majority of iour.

The Druids contemplate holding a.v rente* tainment on June Ist. Two nieces have been m active rehearsal lax some time past, «nd the assistance ot three profeßßional aotresses having been eeourod, the affair should be a success.

The first of a Beriea of social gatherings, the proceeds of which will be devoted towards defraying the cost of new badges, etc, was given by the Ashburcon Guards m the Odd fellows' Hall last evening. There was a very large attendance, the hall being quite crowded) the uniforms of the voluntoen present lend* ing animation to the scone. A moat enjoy* able programme had been prepared, consist* ing ol eongs, dances, military exorcises, and so forth, while at intervals the assembled company had an opportunity of " tripping the light fantastic." The entertainment was very much on the lines of the Ingkaides, held undor the auspices of the Caledonian flooiej;y> < and all present enjoyod tbemtwlves id tba most thorough manner. If tha management for future gatherings are as happy m their ohoioe of programme, there is no doubt that they will merit a get ftt sueQegg.

rh« •' London Daily Telegraph " Paris oor reipondent, writing on April 5, gave ourrenoy

to the following extraordinary story:— "l bear on what I consider to be excellent authority that the German Embassy was actually on the point of being broken op'here Iwt week. lam assured that on Wednesday the question of asking for the passports for the military attaches was not only seriously disoussed, but that certain members of tbe Embassy were aotually on the point of making preparations for leaving Paris. On the follow ing day all wbb amioably arranged. This

itatement will doubtless be denied, but I have reason to believe that the situation was m truth most serious. There is no question I that the Frenoh Government was to blame m giving publicity to the remarks on the duties and privileges of military attaches. If they obtained information from the Frenoh officials

it is quite olear that they were quite justified m making use of any opportunities that offered of doing their duty to the Govern ments whom they were paid to serve. If any Frenoh [officials proved themselves unworthy of trust it was for the Frenoh authorities to discbarge and punish them, and it would havo been wise to keep quiet about the affair." Some amendments to the Volunteer Regula tions are gazetted. Amongst other things these provide that captains of Volunteer foroes for ten years' continuous service as such, will, on application and passing a qualifying examination, be promoted to the rank of major. Captains commandant and oaptains of naval artillery oorps of similar service will have equal relative rank and command m the volunteer force without the title of major.

Another fond delusion destroyed 1 Every*

body knows that m cases of infectious disease it is the custom of most housewives to swamp their entire premises with carbolic acid. Now Dr Alfred Carpenter has informed the Association of Sanitary Inspectors that he

doeß not "reoommond^carbolio acid as a dis

infeotant, for it is found that the acid pre served tbe dormant germ from decay." In future we are to use biobloiide of mercury.

.Borne time ago we published a paragraph regarding the defeotiveness of the °s*ord-

bayonets supplied to the British army, and we now observe from the London " Times," of March 18th, that a teat has been made of these weapons. The " Timeß/' says :— •• It is stated that the .final test whioh induoed the Committee enquiring into the issue of defeo tive sword-bayonets to'oondemn the whole of | those of the pattern mentioned by Captain Rawflon, 0.8., of Her Majesty's ship Indus > was made at Enfield. Some of the bayonets from the Indus were taken to the Small Arms Faotory and tried on the oaroaae of a sheep dressed m soldier's clothes with a great ooat on. A thrust was made at the objeot, with the result that the bayonet bent m two places without there being any penetration of the animal." The " Times " also says that if this kind ot thing goes on the War Office will be overhauled, supervised, and ad ministered by Bomo independent committee or commission. The largest birds' egga .m existence old found on the Island of Madagascar belong* ing to an oxfcinot speoiea known among naturalists as the Epinornis. The discovery of these eggs were made by a sea captain, who Stopped at a port m the southern part of Madagascar to trade with the natives. During his stay there the ourioua dishes whioh tbe natives used to carry food and water m Attracted Mb attention, and npon inveßtiga tion be found thoy were egg-shells oat m halves, and, upon being questioned, the natives informed him that they obtained them from tho great sandbanks some distance from the interior. An offer to purohase some

soon resulted m the discovery of others, and

also m finding the bones of the birds whioh laid them. Tbe latter established the fact

that the Epinornis was a giant among birds, some of the species attaining the stature of 12 feet or 13 feet. The cumulative vote is vigorously con demned by the "Tuapeka Times," whioh says : — " It has been instrumental m doing more injury to the cause of education than it could evor have done good. It has enabled men to find their way on to committees who know as much about education and respeot its influence as muoh as do a tribe of New Guinea Bavages. Any low vagabond who tabes a faa«y to sit oa a school com mittee can get himself elected without the slightest difficulty by bringing to the meeting a few droughty plumpers ; and it is very often the case that men such as this head the poll* Respectable men hover take advantage of the cumulative vote by putting the full number opposite their own names; they are more likely to divide their favors over the other candidates, and trust to the good opinion of their (fellow-townsmen for their own return. One vote for one householder ought to be the limit ; and the man who cannot get returned under .this arrangement has no business on the committee at all. By abolish ing the cumulative vote we would put an end to the practice which now obtains of dragging to the poll Chinamen, bar loafers, parasites — a reform muoh needed m many a distriot."

THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE.

(JFBOM 0O« COMEBPONDENT.)

Wblunoton, May 27/ Bir J. Vogot opens the debate this afternoon, and will probably be followed by Mr Bryco. It is understood that Messrs Wakefield, Scobie McKenzie, Rolleston, Ban on, and others intend to speak, and it is doubtful whether the debate will close to-night. Tbe Opposi tion claim a majority, but the Government whips expect to have a vote to the good, orat worst a tie.

OUR MEMBERS.

We take the following reports from 11 Hansard":—

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE BItL.

Mr Ivesß.— Sir, this is rather an Im- J portant subject, and I fear if I were to enter upon a dissertation regarding it I might be travelling beyond my depth, and therefore I will confine myself, In my remarks, to a common-sense rather than a Bontimental view of the question. I take it that, when we confer the privilege of voting on the male portion of the community on aooonnt of their property qualification, we are not aoting wtaely m withholding the same privilege from the female portion of the community possess ing property. I know of persona — males —m this country holding property not worth more than £20 who are entitled to vote on the property qualification ; while, on the other hand, I know of women who poßßeas property to the valut> of several thousands of pounds, and consequently contribute largely to the property-tax of thia colony, and yet these are refused the right to vote. Therefore I hold that a serioua Inequality exists In that' direction, and that it ought to be removed. I would not, however, go to the extent of conferring universal aoflf a;e on the women of this colony, baoauae £ hole that the privilege is on a the value of whioh women require to bd educated op to. I think if the'fyatem ware introduced Immediately it would perhaps have rather a baneful effect. I think it would b « wisest, m t^o first instates, to introduce the thin end of the wedge, by conferring the franchise on women possessing the property qualification, In order to see how the experimant works ; and, with tha f view, I would prefer to vote for the second reading of this Bill, m the hope that m C.immitt c ib will bo co amended •a to confine the vote to femile property-

holders m this colony, It was feared that when the franchise was extended to the whole of the male adult population of this colony a baneful result would follow; bat I think it has caused a more intel ligent opinion to be exercised at the elections. I think, also, that the tone

and oharabte'r of this House have been

elevated by the extension of the franchise. When the system of voting by ballot was first proposed the same evil effects were predicted as are predicted now. Fortu nately the ballot has had the effect of

elevating and purifying our elections rather than of deteriorating them. The walks of life have been considerably widened m favor of women. I may&Uade to the case of universities, which have now been thrown open to them j and I need not 'remind the House how women have suc cessfully competed with the males there: and I am Bare if the franohlse were extended- to the women of this colony good results would follow. We have seen within thia colony how ably female orators hava acquitted themselves on the platform ; we have seen aotreasea who have given evidence of possessing the highest histronio ability, and have suc ceeded m attracting large audiences ; and lam sure this is a measure whioh, if ones Introduced, .would be oaloulated to ralße rather than lower the fair sex of this colony. Nevertheless, It would be deairaSle to give ft a fair trial m the direc ion I have indicated. We now allow them t*> give votes m tin choioe of the ohlef magistrate s of the diff '.rent boroughs ani oities of t^e c. lony. Very Urge numbers of is dies enter the polling booths on these neca ions ml « xorcise their votes, and I a«y th y do ao m a dia criminating ani iotelii£u<-c toatmer. And if the Sure no z a thuir rig l .t to vote m thia directi >o I i.m we no harm can result from o inferring the franchise m thfa colo-.y u,»i-u wo;im> who hold property. 1 shjh v. t • io- the second reading of tho Bill, m Ujh hope that m Committee it will bo amended m the direction 1 have etated. Mr Walker.— l do not want to say much on this q-estion, but I think it is only fair to h •>• a fow words to thosa honorable members who, like the honor able member for Akaroa, oeem to be willing to vote for the second reading of the Bill without conceding tho principle that women have a right to the suffrage. I think, myself, that, unless one ia pre pared to go the whole way m this matter and vote for the second reading as agree ing with the principle of female suffrage, it is a mistake to pass the second reading and limit it to women who have the property qualification ; became It is quite oertain, as a matter of logical sequence, that if the property qualification is now granted by this House the lull suffrage will be given m the immediate future. Therefore I would ask honorable mem bers like the honorable member for Akaroa not to affirm the necond reading of the Bill on that qualified ground, but to pause before they take aotion, and BBk themselves, are they prepared to admit the* principle ? That ia all I wish to say. The matter has been carefully argued tonight Honorable members have probably made up their own minds : but I especially addreßS (hose honorable members who are willing to vote for the second reading, but who, at the same time, do not admit that the prinoiple should be carried out iv its entirety. One word as to what fell from the honorable member for Caveroham.. He apparently is well read In astronomy and other solenoes. I would ask him, has he ever read a very able and instructive work entitled •• The Eevolt of Man"? If he has not, I would commend it to him, as I (eel quite certain m my own mind at lepst that it would illustrate many poißible diil'uultlea of the future whioh may be suggested to many honorable members this evening. It haß ooourred to my mind frequently this evening ; and I think it would do the honorable member a great deal of good«if he were to read it.

ELECTORAL BILL.

Mr Ivess. — The honorable gentleman \rho has laat spoken appears to me to have evinced suoh interest m the purity of our elections that it doea seem astonishing that, when the various Bills affecting municipal elections have been bofore the House, ha has Dot proposed to expnnge tho clause providing that any candidate for the office of Mayor shall make a depo sit of £10. Mr LoveaUm. — I hare. Me Ivess.— l am very glad th 6 honor able gentleman has attempted to expunge it, for the sake of his consistency ; but J think it U a wise and safe provision, and that it (should bo introduced into this Bill. It is all very well for an honorable mem ber who represents a town constituency -to say that inoonvonionoe wouldf result if such a restriction were Introduced ; but m country districts I know for a fact that the Government is put to very serious expense In the matter because of hogua candidates, m some cases having to appoint t-m or twelve Deputy Returning O&oers, and involving an expenditure of fully £100 for elrp ion expenses m one constituency. I m>y lofot to my own district, whero wa have no less than eight or ten polling-plooesi. Now, it ia open to any person to offer himself as a candidate, and on more than one or two occasions bogus candidates hava b 3c n proponed for' the purpose of introducing a little fun into the election coutoa h , and the remit , has been that the bogus candidate did not poll more than two or three votes. That of itpetf io a conc'usive proof of the neoes slty for the introduction of a safeguard like the one jvrcp :sed,' bgoa'pao I am nuro that any person would 3 irioijaiy coqsidgr ' the matter bofore allowing Ulmsolf to be pro posed if he or hi- friends had to deposit the Btup.H sum of £''5 I know as a fact that m Victoria the d« posit that Is required be fore any nomination ia rocoived it Borae thlng like £.>/J Taut has been the state of the law"f.ir tho hst twenty. three years and poiujuaUpe" hasUflwa fotjud . to exist

m consequence, not has any desire been expressed for repealing the law : it merely has the effeofc of suppressing bogus cun dldatei. I am me who thoroughly be lieves m the fullest exercise of choice m the election of members of this House, and I think it would be paltry In the ex treme for any member to cay that the faot of a deposit of £25 being required would deter any one who had a reasonable chauce of Bucoeßa from coming forward aa a can didate, As some honourable membarß have, very properly, pointed out, If the candidate himaelf had not the £25 his friends would gladly find the money for him. I know of many caseß where the candidates had not the means, and their supporters generously came forward with the required amount. I know some honorable members of this House who have had hundred! of pounds offered to them to defray the expenses of their election : and, If any candidate evinces any Ability; and shows he has the neceaaary qualifications to beoome » member of this House, the paltry sum of £25 will not be allowed to stand m the way of his securing his election*. I feel quite confident of that. A difference of opinion exists m this House upon the question, but I think the provision is one imperatively demanded ; because, if our nominations are permitted to be continued m the open manner they are, the country will be seriously mulcted m consequence of bogus nomination!'. A memorandum had been handed to me to the effect that a Bill was Introduced ioto the House of Oommonß m this direction, and was carried by a vote of 203 to 105 There fore it is evident the principal has been affirmed at Home, and I am quite Bute tho time has arrived when it should be introduced into this colony. We have had a similar provision m operation for several years m municipal eleotlons, and it has worked successfully. The small number of votes whioh the mover of the amendment baa indicated as necessary will make it no hardship to the candidate at all, because if he polls the number the £25 will be returned to him ; and if he has not that ohanoe it is better for the country and this House that his nomina tion should not be received. I Bhall vote for the recommittal of this Bill m order that the amendment indicated may be in troduced.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, May 27.

The "Herald" insuea to-morrow a fac simile of the famous Parnell letter, with an aoknowledged autograph of Parnell for comparison. ,

Napier, May 27. . Mr Dotson has received a cable message from Tyser snd Co announoing the float* ing of a Company entitled the Colonial Union Shipping Company. The firat Bteamer will be Donald, Ourrie and Co.'s Balmoral Castle, whioh leaves London In July.

Replying to a circular from the Select Committee on encouragement of Indus tries and Manufactures the Agricultural and Pastoral Soslety to-day pasted the following resolution : — The looal indus tries and manufactures oi the colony ojuld be best served by being deprived of all legislative interference.

: A meeting of wool shippers was held to day, at the invititlon of Mr Miller, who said freight by sailing Bhips had boon offered at a farthing per pound for wool to London, provided 90CO baleu and 500 casks of tallow wore guaranteed.

Tho A. and P. Society to-day passed a resolution m favor of the maintenance of the preaont prohibition on the import of live stock from Europe.

Wellington, May 27. At the Inquiry into the fire which de stroyed, lha residence of Mr W. B Edwardp, Bolioi^or, Itiland Biy, the ovldonoe showed that the fire broke oat at noon m a wardrobe through some matches beoomlag Ignited. The fire was sup pressed, bnt an hour later broke out again and destroyed the bulldlnft. The jury brought m * verdict ihat the lire orignated m the wardrobe through matches, bat there is no evidence to show how they Ignited, They added a rider as to the oarelesanoßß displayed after [the^fitßt fire.

The Government have effected imurance on Post and Telegraph Offices 'in^Chrlst church, Dunedin, and Auckland.

DuNEDitf, May 27. The Protection League of Otago held their annual meeting this evening. The Committee's report, which was adopted, stated that the Government had done their best to assist the objects of the League, and recommendbd that they be assured of the hearty support of the Laague «t the present critical time.

THE RECENT WRECKS.

Wellington, May 27. The enquiry into the wreck of the Go-Ahead was held to-day. No fresh par tloulars were elicited. Captain Plumley deposed that he could not account for the loan of the vessel, unless -that owing to the thick weathet the ateamer had drifted into Bhore beyond the calculations he had allowed: The Court considered the csp taln blameftble on theso grounds — That he had been guilty of negligent navigation m attempting to round the Cape m. the weather that prevailed, and that he had not acted prudently m trying to cut the headland so fine. Tho judgment of the Court was that the Captain's certificate be suspended lor taree months, and that he pay the oosts of the enquiry.

Kapier, May 27. One of the crew of tho ship Northum berland was sentenced to four montha' imprisonment for sticking up a child, nod robbing her of a retioclo containing 80j. Tho Court of enquiry into tho wreck of the Northumberland delivered the follow ing judgment, whioh was unanimous:— "That overy fcff-rt was made by the cap tain, officers and crew of the ship to save the said ship and cargo, and that no blame whatever attaohed to the captain, officers and crew. Tho Harbormaster and Pilot used all usual precautions, and that no blame is therefore attached to him, and that ha made every endeavor to reach the ship when she was m danger on the 10;h of May, 1887. I rccommoad that the weather forecast be telegraphed direct to the Harbormaster and Pilot, and tbat he be instructed by the Harbor Board to oom» raunicato the same to tho masters of ships, and If necessary to signal to the masters of ships m the roadstead whin there is no other means of oomraunioatlng the infor mation. lam of opinion that the Harbor master should be provided with the latest improved rocket life-saving apparatus, and that occasional praefcloa bo made with the same."

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Friday May 27.

The Ooanoil met at 2 30 p.m. \ ADJOURNMENT. The no-confiJenoe debate not being dil« p?Bod of, the Council »t onoa adj earned until next day.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p. tn. -t« :^ Fbiday, Mat 27. DEl'flAT 61 THR GOVKKNMBNT. Sir Juliua Yogel resumed the debate on Ms joe Atkinson's Amendment, and said that little of the latter's speech had anything to do with the real objeok of the amendment, or with the financial proposals of the Government, fie main* Utned that the absolute defioit was only £92,000. He contended that a number of real savings had been made on lalarlety etc. He detailed at length the saviugi •• effected this year as compared with pre« vloua years, principally In the Treasury,* Native, and other departments. Refet* ' ring to Mr Montgomery's speech of the w previous night, he said it wai one agalnit progress, and it was an open question whether Akaroa should be represented by a gentleman so opposed to the beak interests of the colony. The reduotlons m the Oivll Service had been made with great regret, and after oarefnl considera-, - tloo the Government came to the con clusion that it was the most considerate course to adopt to make temporary reduc tions. There was nothing to justify voting for the amendment, ai all the " g Government had done was to raise the ; . duties to what they had been before. He > , defended the special settlement aenemtf and, as to the Government proposals In v regard to the Property-Tax, he denied , . that they wonld create distrust, and •ald i;;r . that no difficulty would arise from the; % modifisaUona-auggeßted by the Govern* men', When addressing his bon'stltflents-f*? the Member for Egmont said that the revision of the tariff was nedfssary, yet he now moved an amendment that wonld shot out such action. He d*elt at length on the question of Yroteoiioa versui Tree* trade, and avgued that the carrying •( the amendment would build up misery. A number of men were being driven out t of the colony through negleot to give sima protection to Industrie*. He claimed that (ha Government had accomplished as much ns conld be ezpeoted of .them In the period since they took, office, and he enumerated several important measures which had been passed during their ad ministration. The Government had also pacified the Natives, and Initiated the Nott'i Island Trunk Railway. Referring to the Representation Bill, he , said that the experience of this session had shown them that it conld not have been passed last year owing to difficulties ,ar- to the percentage of population of country dis tricts. He considered it the duty of the , member for Egmont, when moving the amendment, to propound a policy, and to enlighten the country as to his own opinion, but nothing of the kind had bean done, and he ooald not see for what ' reason the amendment had been brought down, Mr Orraond considered that Sir Julius Vogel'a speech waß disappointing! and contained nothing new beyond announcing the faot that the Government.- was*. Proteotlonint Government. The Treasurer should, he thought, have referred to the earnest speeches made by several hon members on the question of retrench, ment aud increased taxation. Wheq^ lieteoing to the Treasurer recounting' the groat deeds done by the Qovernmtnt tye could not help thinking of the adr«nfc./>f that hon gentleman m 1884, wfafto he had the audacity to express the' opinion that he was amszjd to find public men unable to grapple with the difficulties ot. the cauntry. Bub to-day he had to acknowledge that he had absolute!} failed to effect an improvement. On the con trary" there was a large defioit, and increased taxation was necessary la every direction. Government had brought down measure after measure and withdrawn them, aud he was surprised to hear the Treasurer refer to the District Railways Bill as a claim t3 their confidence. He thought all con nected with that measure would be glad to forget it. He could tell the House that the majority was determined to re* slat additional taxation until appreciable retranohment had been made. The Go vernment, he contended, were wanting In their duty until they introduced a thorough scheme of retrenchment. Instead of lm» posing an Income Tax on the Oivll Servants they should ooaatueaee with the highest person m the land, and he thought the House and the country would demand reduotlon In the Governor's salary and allowances. Ministerial allowanou were also too large, and should be reduced, He condemned the land policy of the Government, and attributed the depres sion to it. The Government had wholly Ignored the settlement of the land by freehold and merely gave effect to theif own fads. Referring to the Sttrlc par chase, Government insurance inquiries, and also those on other maters, be said they were nuffiolent to shake oonfidenoe m any Government, and there was great discontent at the management of the railways. If the vote were carried, the Government had a perfect right to go to the country, bnt the eleotion should be under the new Act. It wai a highly un« constitutional proceeding , for a, Ministry to hold the Treasury benches when they had forfeited all their political principles, and he hoped the electors would pronounce a. decided opinion on the extravagsnoe of tho Government, also on the absurd fads of the Minister of Lands. Mr Seddon opposed the amendment. The debate was interrupted by j the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 730 p.m. < ..% Mr Seddon continued. He noeusedMi Ormond of being m no hurry for re* trenchtnent as far as his own district was concerned. He defended the ad ministration of the Government, and con tended that their propooalo wore m favor of the farmers and. manufacturer* of tha country. He traversed the argument! of previons speakers on tho Opposition tide, both against Proteotion and against the Uovernment. .-i } / Mr Wi Katene said that the' only reason he rose to speak was thojcdnfmlon oreated m his mind , by members asking him to vote on one side or another. Ho wished to support the Government If h* could, but the tariff would pre a heavily on the Natives as well as Europeans, and he thought the beßti way out of the diffi* cuity was a dissolution, even if it should result m the return of Sydney Talwhanga qb the colleague of the Colonial Treasurer, Jf he voted at all it would be for the amendment. Mr Scobie McKenzle objeoted to the taofclos shown by the Government In pro longirg the debate. He qunslders4 the financial proposal! portentous of evil to the country. The amendment was framed Id very mild language compared with the terms that might have been used. He proceeded to critlolae the items of the Finanoioal Statement with the object of showing that last year the surplus wai a bogus one pilfered from the sinking fund. He pointed out that stamp dutlee, which were the real Index of tbo,bu*ine«s of the country, had fallen off greatly, and owing to accidental circumstances were In reality heavier thau could ba expeoted thl» year, when he calculated that the defioit on that oho item would reagb, £59.0C0. He obj toted to tha Treasure's blaming the spread of temperance for the) falling off In every braucS of the revenue, The tariff he went through item by Item, urging that most of the fnQreajej won|^

tHB ABHBUJRTON ttCABDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1887



SANDER and SONS 1 EUCALYPTI EX- TBACT.— Cure of Bkin Diseases. Inveroargill, N.Z., 3rd of July, 1880. Messrs Sander and Sons, Sandhurst : — Gentlemen. — Having suf- fered from eozema (a Bkin disease whioh is very prevalent m this colony) for about nine years, I ljad oonpulted numerous methcai men here and m Australia, 'and hail taken arsenio, strychnine, iodide of potassium, etc, internally, and had used preparations of zino and lead externally. In fact, I had tried all the remedies known to the faculty, and what between travelling, dootora' and druggists' bills, had spont a small fortune, almost, if not wholly, without results, exoept to injure my constitution. During a recent visit to Hokitika, I was recommended to try your Extract Eucalyptus Globulus by a brother who had experienced great bonefit from it m alleviating a very severe cold, and no less to fyy 'su)'prißp than satisfaction, I found tho djeoaye wpioh iroijblect' me 'sd long was oonquered, and the skin resumed J's normal condition. This was eflootod by tho external use of loss than two two-ounces bottles. You are Welcome to make any use you ploase of this letter, aud 1 subsoribe myself. — Yours, etc., Signed John 11. Kerr, Manager Union $&qk of Australia, LituitQd^ (Adrfc.) j



KEi^P's Cough Lo^ENOKa cures coughs, Asthma,' Brogabitis. medioal tefltimuu^ states that no other medicine is bo effectual m the .cure of ,t&eao .dangero^a maladies. One Lozenge aloflie give,ease, qu'e or iw ( o d bedtime enauree *eab> For reheving di&iouHjr of breathing they are invaluablp. '^'hey con* tain no opium nor any violent drug, pold by all Chepißia, io Tub, Is ljd, g d 9d mk



SKIN SALE, .»-, . — • MeSßrs H. Matson and Co, held tboir first skin Bale of the season at Tatter Ball's Ashburton, on Friday, 27th May, and report a very satisfactory solo. Although the entry was small the prices obtained were satisfactory. Good heavy • croßß- bred realised 3s 7d and 3s 8d ; merino up to 2s 4d^ inferior le to Is lid. As we have three good felmongering businesses now m the district, and tho Christohurch bnyers, who uavo intimated their inton. turn of coming to fcbe sajes, wo cpnsidor the vendors will nett more for tfteir sjuns than by forwarding them to Christchurch. it will aleo givo the buyerß a sure and good market. ...



Holloway'B Pills and Ointment.— Travellers to and from distant dimes would do well to bear m mind that these changes and the altered diet and surroundings of their lives en- tail manifold risks to health. Oooaßions are sure to rise m which they will need a remedy eaoh as these renowned Pills and Ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be Baid to have a phyeioian always at his call for the variouß emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commencement of any illness, for Holloway's remedies oan be oafely used m all olimatep.



Wanted. A DANCE will be hold at the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on MONDAY, 30th May. Gents 2n. Ladies invited. Dancir/g commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. 4 3X3 \Tf ANTED KNOWN. — That MRS W MEECH, Dressmaker, has Re- moved from Burnett street to premises m Cameron street, next Poßt Office. "TTTANTED Known —Oysters 4d a VV dozen between 7 and 9 opposite | Somerset Hotel.— G. Gates. 4 311 ~\\ /"ANTED— Bayers for Ashburton W Blankets, from 12s 61, at the Dissolution Sale. Orr and Aloobn's. WANTED Known— -Just scoured tremendoai bargains m Boots. Ladies' high-legged button boots. 53 lid; do danoing shoes, 5s 6i and 6s 6d ; one oftie boys' pegged toe »nd heel plated boots, 3 ; one case men's shoea, 4v lid ; women's beat kid olastiosido bootr, 4i lid. All other boots greatly reduoid at the Jubilee Sale. Andrew Okr T\rAtfTJSD the Pabllo to look out for VV the Ashbnrton Patent Jubilse Washing Maohine, A great success aiid no pnff Washing no more trouble. — Samobl Habdley,. Inventor, Bait Street, Aahburton. 4 310 WANTED Known — Dressmaking, superior Btyle and fit at rednced price during sale. Orr and Alcorn's. fTT ANTED to clear out— Boys' Tweed VV Suits, itom 6s Gi. Mens' Suits, from 21s. At Dissolution Sale, Obr and Aloorn'b. T)IANOS, Organs, Harmoniums, sold m X easy monthly payments, extending over «ne or two years, Profitable investment of time and mocey. — H. M. Johes^ \%J ANTED KNOWN— Another Drapety YV Sale jußt started, the last but least m prices. — H. C. Seders, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN— The genuine last Sale is now on of Drapery, Cloth- ing, Boots, &c— H. O. Segers, Melford House. WANTED KNOWN— Eost quality PJuehes 3s lid, Block Alpaca 4|d, Double Width Sheeting 9id, Children's Cashmere and Cotton Gloves 3d, Ladies' Handbags Is Gd dozen, Kid Gloves- Gd, White Moleskin Is.— H. 0. Segebs, Mel* ford House. WANTED known that HAVES & CO. have Large Btockß on hand. For particuluis see our advertisements m this paper. WANTED known— l have just opened op a useful assortment of house- hold Orookery, Ironmongery and Brush* ware.— James McGregor, Grower, Eto.| Tanered Street, opposite Arcade. BILLIARDS 1 BILLIARDS ! ! A RETURN MATCH for £10 aside between V. 05sen and the well- known amateur will take place at 8 o'clock on MONDAY night, at W. Zander's private Billiard room. 4 312



Public Noticei. Please Observe. OUR Teas for Strength, Bichneaa, and Full, Natural- flavoured Liquor have no equal, and bear the Highest Public Reputation for Superiority and Lasting Properties. We therefore feel confident that any spurious nostrum would be quite out of place m ordor to bring our high- claßS Tew into repute, as our practical knowledge m Handling, and efficiency m Coupling their different Properties when Blending, is, we think, a sufficient guarantee for their ever increasing demand and prominence over the Lew- Class Teas which require special induce* ments to Effect their Sale, and bo distasteful to the Public. HAYES~& CO, TEA BLENDERS. TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messn Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segers) and MISS fHOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Mestri Hobday and Co., of Chrlatohurcb) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided npon entering Into business ai DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this obj<«ot have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be proniptly executed under oar personal supervision, which will be ' a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oonld be deitred. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Termi — Prompt upon exeention of orders. MISSES MOKKISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Opposite Mr Ohajraan'e, Painter. 4 320 Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAYES"*:CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of theee Goods are marked at LES3 THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LA^G QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O V~e"r M IN. H. MATSON & .CO., ASHBURTON. }fflE ARE CASH PUROHASBR Wheat Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., A3HBURTON, '.j WANTED KNOWN. —Andrew Orr announces that ho has jast secured the Berviaes of a First-class Dressmaker ! who has been accußtomedvto City Trade, and whose stylo and fitting ib all that can be desired. "TTTANTED KNOWN.— That tho Gie it v " Jubilee Sal© is now going on at Andrew Ofr'e, WANTED KfIOWN. —That Long Curtains at 3s lid, Brussels Carpets 3s lid Tapesti«y 2a 6d, iloarth Bugs 2b 6d, Oil Cloths greatly reduced at the Jubilee Bale at Andrew Orr's "UTANTBD KINOWN.' — Juat opened vv Silk Plushes, Satins, Silks, Astricanß, m all otolors at Greatly Reduced Priceß at tbe Jubilee Sale. * ,'" '■->' 'I ■w^mww— ***** TTTANTED X NOWN.— A Large Stock *" of Ladie »\ Gents, und Children's Boots and Sho£ is at your own prices ; Ladies' Boots 4 s Odtodsdd; Children's Boots from Is.— -The Jubilee Sale, Andrew Orr. WANTED KNOWN.— That Anhbur- ton J/fadn Blankets are now being sold at. lla (id and lGs Gd at the Great I Jubilee Sole. "TTTANTED KHOWN.~That Gents' VV Soita tnak^ Ito measure from i ABbbtrtoir Twfefed fa r 563 7s 6d. You can select your own Tajjij Dr. r- Andrew Orr.



Public Notices' "XT EATING'S POWDER de»troy B oth JtV fleas, moths, bodtles, and all Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary, t Is perfeotly clean In application, .he article yon purchase is KEATING'*- Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by chemlots. 1 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tahcred Street, opposite Union Bank (late Jno_. Meech^, and will carry on the above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 NEW BOOKS AND . NEW BUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH 8 CHRISTCHUROH, AND FBIEDLANDEBB* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. WE receive from London publishin c firms regular shipments of from 15 to 20 caseß monthly by the direo steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch o Literature. As we buy for cosh and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our custo^rs, and a libera discount on parce.v and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & 00. Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. acco-unt" books In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra Bupcr handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a panny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any stylo and size made to Older. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any qunntity. Commercial and Goneral Stationery nnd every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Paners by the case or packet: — an assortment of over 3000 reams' m Btook. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,0 m stock m Christchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial' various weights, by the bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exercise Books — over 100 gross assorted la etock. School Sl&t©B, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parobm ruled and headed u Thia Deed." f-ÜBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London News, Sporting and Dramatic News, ScientiOc American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Tho Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News. European Mail, Bow Bells. — We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. h.j.wo~6d&co. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, CHIUSTOHUBCF, And at Friedlanders' Buildings, ASBBURTON TRY KIEKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE, T^ IRKPATRICk¥" NEW SEASON'S XV. JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after tbe fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavor of tho froßh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is tbe most delicious preserve m the market. Po not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which roust be sold at any price, but ASK for KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST 18 ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's New Season am i the best. [CAUTION* None is genuine unless our name L {is stamped on each tin, and has our regiutered TravK Mark "Lord Nelßon 1 on the label '"••'' '■■ ' S, Kifkpatrick & Co. MANTJEACTUEEESj Eiaow mz, .



Victoria House* IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations to Premises, which will affoid great facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce our Stock within the next few weeks. I urge and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. , Holders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present tbe same as eaily a convenient t to*enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPER?, OLOTEIERS, fto., East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



MimsBARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, j Cameron S»teet West. ' MISS BARRATT having erfoted a suitable room for the purpose, la now prepared to receive Pupils In English, Mueio, French, and Drawing. School wil re-open MONDAY, Kay 23rd. DRESS AttD MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN deßires to intimate to her frends, patrons, and tho public gonorally that she has Commenced Bußinesa, and is now prepared to execnte all Orders m Droßu and Mantle making, latest Style and Fit Guaranteed, iddress— Burnett street East. 5 63 MRS MAN HI RE, Saunders' Buildings, TUECY GOODS of all descriptions. J} Aprons, Ladles' and Children's Clotting id variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection, Note the address — SAUIS DEES' BUILDINGS, Oppoeite Railway Station. KEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR f THE NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER SEASON Altß NOW OPENED OUT The ock ib THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to bo desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, neweßt styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Twoeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jver" rt ats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^gs iv variety Hats, comprising every new styl* worn Cbildron's Jersey Suits, Child?-? ) Men- of- War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatifi and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli ,< Bags Iho celebrated WEKTHEIM Sb^lNU MACHINE. Time Payments. N ? CLC/LHING FACL'ORy, Eabt Htrirt A> flanißog,. Alfred HarrisoD, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE ; AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock shut, — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce »nd Merchandise. Arrant Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company; Agent for the r IUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly now , cheap. $eed fiowor, by Hazton and Beatdle oheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Itnpl mentn. Gheylesmoro Club Tricycle, the be ' kitxd made — cheap 3-Horee Dray and Frarue, new cheap. r Double- seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double furrow Plough by Eeid on Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Woggone i good order. Pr low. OR SALE.— Oaten Shea Chuff i any quantity. Ai,FfIEp"iARRISON.