The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas Et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1888. THE FISHERIES QUESTION.

Our cable news on the subject of the Fisheries question is pregnant with grave concern as to what the next move will be m the matter. The United States and Canada seem for the moment to be assuming a very strained attitude towards each other. The subject which has set the States m opposition to the Dominion is a very important one to the Governments interested, viz., the question of fisheries. From what we can glean of the par ticulars of the affair it would seem that m 1783 m the deed of separation between Great Britain and the United States provision was made whereby the Americans could take fish m all the waters of British North America under the same conditions as were m force when the Americans were recognised as British colonists. In 1815, after the war of 18 1 2, these rights were denied by Britain to the Americans, and during 1818 a treaty waß entered into between Britain and the United States wherein the latter gave up the right to take fish anywhere on the coast of British North America within three miles of the shore, except on the west coast of Newfound land, around the Magdalen Islands, and along the Straits of Belle Isle. In rp.fcuiu £\jl ihlo uuiiucßßiuu iko Unltocl States obtained the right to enter the ports aud shores of British America for the purpose of shelter, repairs, and to procure wood and water. Subsequently Canada is alleged to have defined and limited the extent and exercise of these privileges. Sundry disputes occurred m consequence of the United States fishermen poaching on the fishing preserves of Canada. In 1854 a new treaty was entered into, and it is this one which has run its course. A new one to replace it had been drafted, and this is the one rejeoted by the American Senate. The Canadian fisheries are of supreme importance to the Dominion, being a great source of wealth. There is a vast fishing fleet fully manned engaged m the work, the profit on which is a very considerable source of revenue to the country. The new Treaty drawn up has been rejected by the email majority of three, and complications are likely to ensue. The Americans com plain that they have been imposed upon by the terms of the Treaty, and that it is too over reaching, and unfair to the States. "The r Jimes" is disposed to look calmly upon the matter, while other journals view it m the light of a direct slap m the face of the British Govern ment of Canada. If the United States ar«j not allowed to fix their own con ditions for fishing m Canadian waters they will not allow goods to be trans ported across American soil free. Tolls on Canadian steamers upon American rivers and lakes will be demanded, and generally retaliatory tactics will be pursued. Such a policy a few years ago would have been followed by a declara tion of war, and even now it is not known what complications may follow.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Last racing season £515,000 passed through he totalisator m New Zealand against £509,000 for the previous year. Recent statistics show that Germany has a surplus of 1,000,000 women. War is the last thiDg Germany should seek. It is said the FrinoeßS of Wales indulges m milk baths* As one of the crerne do la creme Bhe ought to be quito m her natural element when taking her bath. The champion meanest man is the husband who placed file poo^et bgojc m a mQuge-trap, so that his wife could not get at it jn the early morning without liberating a mouse. Russian newspapers are forbidden by law to use exolamation points m their artioles.— Hip 1 hip 1 ! hurrah 1 1 1 for the freedom of our Fresß 11 ! 1 A Wellington paper states the breakage of glassware at the great banquet on Saturday waa immense. About 150 tumblers were burst b,y the Etrength of the JooaHy maje ale. It haa juat been discovered m .Austria thai one of the four State exeoutiqnera ia a woman. She is large and muaoular, has a heavy Voice, and hap adjusted (h.e nooses fof twopty-six viotims, * ■* Stoate and weasels are eald to be aooli, matizing most rapidly and " satisfactorily," and are olearing out the rabbits. Ferrets are slow and sluggish, and die off m large num bers from distemper and poißon. Hollowav's Ointment and Pills.— A frequent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digpstipn and general bebility. A few doses of the pills takteh m tjnie are an effectual preventive again-t gout and rheumatism Any one who has an acttack of either should upe Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of which, combined wrh the operation of the pills, must infallibly effect a cure. These pil's act directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Having once subdued the severity of these diseases, perseverance with the ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with warm brine, wilt speedily relax, all stiffness, and prevent any permanent Contraction, ' '

The Pope is said to have oompleted a book on the social condition of the working classes, supporting the dootrine that the State should be the arbiter between employer and em ployed. On dit (says an exohange) that at the next vestry meeting of a ohuroh at Ghriatohurch the question is to bo raised as to whether a ohuroh warden can consistently be a member of a Jockey 01 ub Committee. The betting just cow ib m favor of the Jockey Club i winning. It is stated that the amalgamation of the " Australian Timeß " and " Anglo-New Zea lander " with the " British Australasian " would take effect m London early m July, and the new issue will appear on Wednesdays instead of Fridays, A one-month.old child, eon ol Mr A. Smith, manager of the Lake Heron Station, died without having been attended by a medical man, the state of the roads to the Lake during the late severe weather preclud ing the services of a dootor being obtained. Mr Felton being out of town to-day, it ia not known whether an inquest will be held, but it is hardly likely suoh will be the case. Yesterday witnessed another of those lightning changes towardß whioh our weather has sometimes a tendenoy. The day was beautiful throughout, but about seven o'olook the wind blew up a gale from the south-west, and was soon aooompanied by torrents of rain, which continued during the greater part of the night. There was a heavy fall of snow at the hills, the carriages of the Mount Homers train ooming into town this morning with a thick ooating. The Rev Father Ginsty m the " Catholic Times " cautions the public against an impostor who travels around selling pictures avowedly for the benefit of the Magdalen Asylum. No one whatever is authorised to either oolleot or reoeiva money m any shape or form on behalf of the institution. Mr D. Crawford, of Wairoa South, has called the attention of the " Auokland Herald " to another anomaly m the railway tariff. He recently got down half a ton of seed potatoes by train from Tamahere, a distance of 74 miles, and was charged at the rate of 23s per ton, but had there been two tons the charge would only have been 10s 8d per ton. The carpenters of Melbourne have com menced an agitation for a reduction m the hours of labor. At present they work forty, eight hours per week. Their programme now is—" That forty-four hours shall constitute a weeks' work, and the waged to be Is 4£d per hour ; overtime to be paid at the rate of— first two hours, time and a-half; after that, double time." The " Pahiatua Star " learns that a working man m the bush near Eketahuna out one of his big toes off on Monday whilst bushfelling. He was by himself, and afer binding the wound up, he started with the aid of two sticks for the township. On his way he was met by two men who wanted to know what was the matter, when the injured man coolly put his hand into hia vest pooket and pro duoed the toe. We have to remind our readers of the concert whioh is fixed to take place on Thursday evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, the proceeds of whioh will be devoted to the Convent Schools. A large number of tiokets have been sold, and it is expected the audience will be OD9 of the largest seen m Ashburton for some time. The programme, whioh has already been advertised, is of exceptional merit. Mr J. H. Brooks, who has the manage ment of the mußioal department, has been bard at work at the rehearsals, and a thorough suooess can be anticipated. I hear from Borne that the Pope is much embarrassed as to the disposal of the wines which he received as jubilee offerings, there being upwards of 100,000 bottles ; and a still more puzzling question has arisen as to the embroidered slippers, of whioh there are no fewer that 30,000 pairs. There are many thousands of chasubles and stoleß, whioh are to be distributed among poor churohes m various parts of Europe, and several hundreds of French statues of the Virgin, who is usually represented as a jolly buxom female, and of eaintß who have anything bat an ascetio appearance, which will be given to ohurohes m Central and Southern Italy.—- Truth." In dress as m everything elnn the G.O.M. let doming if not original. One day it is his collar whioh is the cynosure of all eyes; another, we are all wanderingjat the airiness of his summer suit ; whilst on yet a third the creamy hue of his " pot " hat attiaots general notiqe. This last week Mr Gladstone has been eleotrifying Parliament with a novel kind of outer Bhell. It is neither what tailors would call " a fashionable Inverness " nor is it a " Chesterfield," but a weird combination of the two — i.e., a short, close-fitting garment, overshadowed by a huge Jehu cape. To sco the veteran statesman stalk into the lobby with his new overcoat on, and a bulky " Gamp " umbrella under his arm is delight* ful. He oarries a sort of political " ozone " with, him, which heartens up waverers and stimulates believers. General Boulanger is thus sketohed by the Pari3 correspondent of the " Leeds Mercury : " — M. Boulanger does not altogether come up to the standard of a hero. He ia not like Saul, a head and shoulders above his fellows. Once more, we are driven to wonder at the speo taole of a great oountry being carried away by Buch little men. Boulanger is not quite a little man, though he appears rather below the medium height. If the truth must be told, he is somewhat ordinary m his appearance. His ia not a face one would turn round to gaze at. Careful m his appearance, with well-brushed ' hair, Boulanger might be mistaken for one of his barbers or oalioo admirers. His expres sion [is keen, but at the same time be has a dreamy distrustful look on becoming " the cynosure of curious eyes.' 1 A wonderful family, the late members o! which would seem to have discovered the elixir vitas, or Borne means at least of con siderably rivalling Methusaleh, has, writes the Paris correspondent of the " Daily Tele graph," just been brought to the notioe of the public by a statistician, who makes cen tenarians and longevity his special branch of sooial soienoe. The seat of this remarkable family was at Tarbes, m the Department of the Hautes-Pyrenees, where its last survivor, Joseph Ritas, has departed this life at the comfortable age of 118 years. Ritas was .born m Spain on August 21, 1770. Hiß father lived to the|age of 111 years, and his ( brother died a few yearß ago at the age of 114. The mother and paternal unole of Ritas were equally long-lived, having far out stripped the allotted span of ordinary mortals. Neither his wife.' however, nor 'any of hjs Children Burvive him. He did not marry qntil he attained the age of SO. The " Nelson Mail " referring to the deoease of Mr Tesohemaker, says he was among the first of those who took up sheep runs m the Otago Province. He purchased sheep m Nelson m 1854, and drove them overland to a country a little south of Oamaru. The journey oooupied between two and three years, and bristled with difficulties and dangers from start to finish, not the least among them being the crossing of the {or. midable rivera or the, wa.y, especially those' I eoyth of Ghrjßtohurch, m some ingtaric.es the sheep having to be taken over oq rafts con structed of flaxstioks. The success whioh Mr Tesohemaker ultimately aohieved was j certainly well earned for the hardships en* countered can scarcely be appreciated m these days of comparative luxury, while the forti tude and patient perseverance manifested m < their, endurance, and the energy and pluok, [required to overcome the many obstructions wet wjtb,, were such a,s to mark him a pioneej? eetfler oj th,e fruytype.. :|< * ■"***» We clip the following important testimonial from the "JHaw«.rr* Sferouxy" (N.8.W.) of the 30th Maroh. ft needj go comment ;— '• lsr John Lpveday, oj the Bull* Mountain, i writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he haß experienoed almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. He says seeing the said Extract ad?ertised m the • Illawarra Mercury,' his intense Buffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, ohemist, of this town, and that the use ol it gave him great relief at once. He states that between the lQth March' instant, when he Obtained the firgfc botyleof-tqe extract and the lQth, the uge pf thftt medjoine continued to afford him relief, to whioh he had been a Btranger for four yearß. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extraot a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who oan have no objeot m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."-^

A Government Inspection Parade of the Rifles and Guards will be held this evening at 7 p.m. Colonel Bailey will be present. Up to Saturday nearly a quarter of a million of persons had visited the Melbourne Exhibition since the opening day. Out of two and a-half dozen tumblers pro vided for drinking water from the filters provided for publics use at the Library at Auckland, a solitary one, says the Town Clerk, remains un&tolen, Mr Raven's paper, '• Diversions of a Pedagogue," m " Maomillan's Magazine" contains some amusing instances of mis translation and blundering by sohoolboys. He has known " Magna deum genetrix." translated " Great governess of the gods," and " Great-grandmother of the gods." It is a pity that the rendering of " Rustious quidam publicoß ludos speotabat," as " A country gentleman was inspecting the National Schools," was open to question m regard to its genuineness. To the queßtion, •• Describe the translation of Elijah," a boy replied, " I do not koow what the translation of Elijah is, but the translation of Mene Mene Tekel ZJpharsin is as follows." A candidate at a University local examination, asked what he knew of Isaak Walton, answered : "'He wrote the "Complete Angler,' and was suoh an enthusiast m his art that he was termed the Judicious Hooker." The Right Hon Sir John Rose, [ P. 0., G.0.M.G., first baronet whose death is announoed by oable, waß born m Canada m 1821, educated at King's College, Aberdeen, and beoame a member of the Canadian bar. He was Solioitor.General for Canada m 1857, British Commissioner for Settlement of Claims against the United States under the Oregon Treaty 1866, Minister of Public Works 1860, and Finance Minister for the Dominion 1869-73. Sinoe 1883 he has been Reoiver-General for theDuohyof Cornwall. He waß created K.C.M.G. 1870, G.C.M.G. 1878, and Privy Councillor 1886. While m London he was a partner m the London banking firm of Morton, Rose, and Co. He was made a baronet, and received the thanks of Her Majesty's Government for his services m a confidential mission to Washington m 1870, to remove certain causes of dispute between England and the United States. His efforts, which were completely successful, resulted m the Treaty of Washington. By the death of Lord Alfred Henry Paget, announoed m oar cables, a familiar figure is removed from London Sooiety. He was son of the firßt Marquis of Anglesey, and unole of the present owner of the title. He was born ia 1816, educated at Winchester, entered the Royal Horse Guards, and retired with the rank of General m 1881, He was Clerk Marshal and Chief Equerry with a short interval from 1846*65, and was re appointed to the Office (which is worth £1000 a year) m 1868. He sat as M.P. for Liobfield (L) 1837-65- He married m 1847 Cecilia, daughter of Mr G. T. Wyndham, of Cromer Hall, Norfolk, and haß left several children. Loid Alfred Paget was a very fine, tall Boldierly-looking man, and m his younger days was remarkably handsome. It is an item of Court gossip, retailed by the chron iclers, how there were serious fears at one time that her Majesty, when Princess Victoria had fallen m love with him. Saya the "Taieri Advooate " :— The New Zealand clergymen of various denominations must have had an eyeopener recently when they were informed of the immense amount of money raised m the oolony by the Salva tion Army. The Rev Mr M'Kerrow at the Army tea meeting at Mosgiel on Thursday evening asked whether the published state ment concerning the Army's revenue was true; and on being replied to m the affirmative observed that he would like to have the seoret of the Army's success imparted to him. Captain Bates, nothing loth to divulge the apparent seoret, stated that the Army "trusted m the efficacy of prayer ; whan they asked the Almighty for money and if it was right that they should have their request granted they goc it." The captain cannot be said to have been m his reply very complimentary to the orthodox denominations ; as impliedly, either they do not have much reooursd to prayer for their wants, or are not deserving receipients of aid " Bucha-Paiba."— Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. At chemists and druggists. Xerap thome Prosscr, and .Co., agents, Christ chur h. . 

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pjbu Pbkss Association.;

COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE.

London, Aagnst 25. The "Economist" ridicules the latest project of the Imperial Insti tute that Chambers of Commerce and Trade Societies should meet to confer on Commercial matters.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

The Castlereagh and Booford branches of the National League have been suppressed. The operation of the Crimes Act has been suspended m Queen's County.

THE MARKETS.

With the exception of Russia the harvest all over the Continent is much damaged by the bad weather, and is generally deficient m quantity and defective m quality. In consequence of the adverse reports on spring crops, the American markets are stiffening. Three thousand two hundred quar ters of New Zealand wheat have been sold at 36s 6d.

CROFTER IMMIGRATION.

Dr McDonald, hon treasurer of the Crofters Aid Society, is organising a deputation of crofters to visit Australia and New Zealand for the purpose of raising funds for immigration purposes,

OBITUARY

Sir John Rose, Bart., Privy Council lor, formerly Minister of Public Works m Canada, is dead. He was aged 67. General Lord Alfred Paget, Equerry to the Queen, is dead.

THE GREAT EASTERN.

The Great Eastern fy»s heen beached m the riyer Jersey prior to her dentition,

THE QUEEN AND THE FREE MASONS.

Glasgow, August 24.0 During her visit to this city, her Majesty was presented with a loyal address by the Freemasons of Glasgow.

VISITING THE AMEER.

Galqux^ August 25. The Foreign Secretary of the Indian Government leaves m October on a visit to the Ameer,

SUGAR BOUNTIES.

Paris, Aagast 24, la an article on the sugar bounties question "Le Temps " state? that the French Relegates at the Conference were instructed to agree to the con vention, provided that it came into operation m September, jß<ji 3 France paving the right to retire at any time on twelve months' notice of secession being given, otherwise the delegates were to finally decline to agree. Sk-

THE THIBETAN WAR.

News has been received to the effect that the Thibetans have refused to negotiate. w}th, : the British at Quatpng and a desperate : eogagerae«t appears to ! !

STANLEY RELIEF EXPEDITION.

» (PJtB PBESS ASSOCIATION ) Zanzibar, Augns.t 24. Information has reached here that Major Btrttelot left the river Aruwizti on May ioh. He met with consider able hostility on the part of the natives, but his forces struggled on. In at tempting a rally Major Barttelot was taken prisoner, but effected his escap?, and ultimately succeeded m reaching Stanley Falls. Here, however, he was again attacked by natives, and his camp surrounded, Major Barttelot and his party being taken prisoners. Mr Ward, m charge of another wing, is pushing on with the intention of rescuing the prisoners. No news is forthcoming as to the whereabouts of Stanley, except that he has met with considerable op position from natives and his forces are weakened by numerous, encounters, and they have also suffered from disease. «

THE MARKETS

[Pan Pbbss Association J Lonooh. August 25. Tallow, mutton, 26s ; beef, 24s 3d. Wheat-— Australian, ex warehouse, 88s } New Zealand long-berried, 88s. Flour— Australian, 26s 6d. The money market is firm m antici pation of an increase m the Bank rate. Consols, 100£ ; New Zealand Fives, 1041 ; New Zealand Four per Cent. Inscribed stock, 98^3. Nine thousand quarters of Victorian wheat, September shipments, sold at 395, and 5100 quarters of Adelaide, August shipment, at 40s. The following private telegrams hare been received m Christchurch :— " The market has been very firm for the last few days, consequent on bad weather retarding harvest operations. We have sold all. your afloat cargoes. Weather has been unsettled, but now looks better." " The cargo per Rudolf Josefy has been sold at 86s 6d. The market is firmer but we expect a reaction." " We could sell parcels by steamer m preference to other business." The following telegram, dated Cal cutta, August 24th, has been received : —"Good demand for sacks. Cannot make firm offers. Tonnage scarce." The following is the copy of a private message received yesterday under date London, August 24th, referring to the London freight market :— " Bates of freight are rising every way by sail and .steam. Advances to Australia have taken place to the extent of from 25 to 50 per cent." A private telegram received m Christ church from r Newcastle says }— ." We have no vessels to offer at present, but if the strike continues may be able to do so later on "

WHEAT ON THE RISE.

The "Lyttelton Times" says :— Aa showing the gradu&l rise of wheat, a card eenc out by a leading firm of millers announces a rite of 10a per top, all round, that is, flour In sacks of 2001 bis now 10s per ton dearer (on August 27) than it was the day before. Reports are current of a very hardening m the wheat market, and it is considered probable that many of the ships now at Newcastle await ing ooal will oome on to this and other grain-loading ports, m ballast, rather than remain idle during the oolllers' strike, whioh has every appearance of being a prolonged one. Should snob, happen, it will strengthen the local wbaat market, ' and enable holders to ship a little more freely. A shipment of Adelaide wheat, It will be noted by our cable news m this Issue, has been sold at forty shillings. The " Press " says :— Large speculative purchases, of wheat have been made m Christohuroh daring the last few days at 3sf.o.b.

THE CHEESE MARKET.

The following Is an extract from a letter from London to the New Zealand Loan And Mercantile Agency Company, dated July ll:—A3 :— A shipment of Walmatuka Dairy Factory cheese, sent Home by the s,<i. Ealkoura, was sod on July 13 at 53s per owt, while on the same day the quota tions for the best new American oheese were 46 to 50a per owt. ■ A very fine parcel of New Iggaland oheeese from Inoh Olutha was sold at 565,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Monday, August 27. The Oonooil met at 2.30 p.m. BUSINESS. Mr Mantell failed to obtain permission to move m tbe matter of amendments to the Parliamentary Honorarium and Privi leges Bill. The Local gills Commit tee reported adversely on the Epsom and Mount. Eden Reserve BUI. The Oounc.ll agreed to the amendments—with some exceptions—-nude m the Lands Transfer Bill. la the evening the sole business was tha agreement to confer with the members of the House of Repre sentatives (this morning) on the Chinese question*

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Moncay^ A?«us:r 27. I^otwe met at 2.30. p.m. SUMMARY OF * BUSIHBSS, ! The Hoaae held three Bitting. In the forenoon, the business Inolnded the ap pointment of a Onmmittee to search the [ reoords of the Upper Houae for loot Bllla, a resolution to seek a second con ference on the Ohlneae qaestlon, and the aeoond reading of the Road Boards Powers BUI by 29 to 26 In the afternoon the Public Works Amendment Bill waa dls ohargodj the L.ooal Bodlea Audit Bill was ! paaaed j the Property Tax BUI waa oon aidered Id Oommlttee and reported, and the ?ota of £10,000 on the Eitimates for Labor Settlements w»b thrown oat by 82 to 30. In the evening, the Appropriation BUI having been read a first time, the Native Bills were again brought forward. After a considerable amount of diaoosflioa, the Boara "greed to the amendmenta made In the Land Bill, In another case, It was decided fc> draw up reasona for differing. The Native Bllla diapoaed of, the Hoaae got through aome second readings, «nd passed the Property Tax •nd Government Life insurance Bills.

STEAMERS IN COLLISION.

THIRTY FOUR LIVES LOST.

' • •' [PSB PRESS ABSOOIATIO*.J San Fbanisco, Aa>.aat2s. The steamer Oceanic, while entering the harbor, carre into collision with the outward bound steamer Chester, and tbe latter was so badly injured that she sank m a few moments, .while the former was fearfully damaged, and was only with difficulty prevented from foundering. It has besn ascertained that thirty-four of the passengers and ' crew of the Chester were drowned, the remainder being rescued, by the crew--* of the Oceanic.

GERMAN OCCUPATION

(PBR PRBBB ABSJO ATIOK.)" J * • Bkehk. Ati,ait 25. " " It w notified that a German Trading '■•■ Company has occupied Addelar, a district m the Kingdom of Dahomey, Western Africa. The annexation of Adelar by Ger many will have the effect of cutting off the trade from Fort Accra to Talagla, and also the interior of Africa. Aoora is » British Wtlemspt on th« Gold Oowt of Af rloa. The principal trade oonßlßta la the export of palm oil and sold daat. . ; ; ." .V.-,.' -. . : :,'\

SOUTH AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION.

■ >» •— ' ' '■■ : - v; ■ . . [PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] < GIPBtOWK, AUgttst 25, A special session of the Gape Par liament, convened to reconsider the: ■;•? African Customs Union Bill^ have now passed the measure. This measure is the outoonae of a om- ferenoe whlob was held some time ago of delegates from the Orange Free State and the colonies of the Oape of Good Hone and Natal on Oastoms Union and Railway extension. The Conference passed several >; resolutions, the principal balng as follows j — M That It is desirable that there should be a Customs Union between ail the oolenles and States of South Africa on the baste — 3ubjeot to oertatn limitations to be agreed upon— firstly, of an uniform tariff on all imported goods consumed within the Union, and of an equitable distribu tion of the duties collected on such goods amongst the parties to such Union ; and, secondly, of free trade between' tbo oalonies and States In respect of all Sooth , Afrioan produots. That, with a view to furthering the ultimate establishment of such an Union, it v further desirable that the oolonles and States r presented at this Conference should, if practicable, Initiate a Oustorai. Union as between themselves, on the basis therein laid down." * The tariff agreed upon is described as being of a protective nature, althoogh it was alleged by its advooates that U wd« a redaction on the previous tariff, and did not.go so far as tbat lo force In Victoria. It was arranged that the resolutions passed at the Conference should be sub- Imitted by the delegates to their respective Governments.--*' Press."

THE FISHERIES TREATY

THE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES A SURPRISE.

RETALIATION LIKELY TO BE INEFFECTUAL. .

<PEB PBBBS A8800IATI0W.) ' . ' Ottawa. Austust 24. A section of the Canadian Press urge the Government to pursue a' policy of isolation from the United States, while other journals advocate freetrade. Ottawa, August 25, A party of American fishermen at Lake Tobyne were attacked by Cana dian fishermen* and m the course of the conflict an American woman was shot dead. ■6 -j t «, 0: paWA t Augoat 2& President Cleveland^ message to Congress took the Government com pletely by surprise. The coercive tone of the message is resented by the press/ Government consider that the proposed retaliation on part of the United States will promote local trade, and that Hali fax and St. John's will become the great watering ports, and take the place m that respect of Boston, Portland and New York. Ministers treat the message lightly, and express the opinion that the Dominion will be able to take cara : of itself. . ; Washington, August 26V The President's message bas been received with great enthusiasm m the States, and it is thought bisection has completely "dished" the Republican candidate's chances for the Presiden tial election. Mr j. G. Blame has issued a pro- •■• clamation denouncing m strong term* the message sent by President Cleve land to Congress. -■•-•.>■.-.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(Pkr Pbbss Assooiatiok.> Auoklakx>, August 27. The s.B. Stella arrived to-day from tbe S e i r T»l° 2 n l °o, v| e r -tß'ands. Captain Fairchild, of the Stella, was Informed by Mr Bell that on the previous day the latter found fragment* of a,, whaleboat wnioh bad drifted ashore, together with some boots of American make. Thl* would moat probably point to the fact that a boat'a crew from some American whaler In the vicinity had met with a mishap. Nothing, however, had been seen of a whaler la the neighborhood of the group, WBLUNaTON, August 27. Uastave Krolm, a seaman on board the, barque Clan MacLeod, whloh arrived from New York last week, haa laid an Inform* tlon against. Oaptatn MacLeod, aeoaarne him of assault on the high sea* Theoas* will be heard on Wednesday* The second charge ojf robbery a»& •ssanlt preferred against Moeller, ha». been adjourned owing to the absence off the prosecutor. A warrant has been; Usned for the arrest of the latter, as It it believed he intends to leave for Mel bourne to-day. Chbistohitroh, August 27, The City Council deoided to-night to : have a speolal Act prepared enabling them to establish gasworks, and to prepare a petition to Parliament for signature by the citizens, asking for the repeal of a para graph of olause 569 of the Maniotpal Corporations Ac*, which prevents Munici palities from establ ishing gtsworka without first obtaining a special Act. The co. operation of other muuiotpalitiea m the colony is to be sought.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TDESDA*. AUGUST 28, 18S8



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the HOth November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz. :— | IT PAID IN ADVANCS: Per Quarter.. 6a 6d by post, 9s 6d Half- year 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year .. 24b Od, by poßt, 37a Od IF BOOKED* Per Quarter.. 7s Gd, by post, 108 9d | „ Half-year 15a Od, by post, ,21s 6d 1 „ Tear .. 30s 03, by post, 43s Od I Birtn, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion 2s 6d each | (stamps may sent as payment) if booked, 4s eaoh. Announcements d Births, Deaths and Marriages sent for publication from the Country districts require to be verified by the signature of the Deraon senrlincr the notice ___ D I A R 77" > 'l Moon's Aug.-Sept. snn Sun Moon Moon age at Rises Sets. Rises Beta. noon. pm. »J». 27 Monday .. 6.59 5.85 10.57 9.30 19 28 Tuesday .. 6.87 5.26 11.56 9.57 SO 20 Wednesday,. 6.36 6.37 • * 1058 31 a.m. 30 Thursday .. 6.38 5.29 0.64 10.58 SS 31 Friday..  6.1 5.30 1.62 11.34 33 p.m. 1 Saturday ... 6.80 6.31 2.46 0.18 34 2 Sunday .. 6.28 5.33 3.38 1.8 3& Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 8 aavi old shines tillfabout 8:o'olook. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o'olook. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning, The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shineeti 11 morning • The Moon at 27 days old rises abont]4 a.m. and shines till sunrise.



V Rough on Rats."— Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, sparrows, gophers. At chemists and druggists. I The best Remedy for Inbiqestion.— Norton's Camomile Pil^ are' confidently recAnmended as a simple remedy for indiges- tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. : Norton's, i Pills, with justice called tfio «< natural i strengthener of the human stomachy" act as a i powerful tonic arid gentle aperient, are mild ] yi their operation, and safe under auy circum, I stances, Sold m bottles at is ijd, as qd 1 4 S » ky, aU*jSfedioinc vendors throughout the, i ' -.*' • ■ >'■■ ' ,1



Kkatings Cough Lozenges cures coughs asthma, and bronchitis. : Medical tejrtiinony states that no other medicine is F so effec&ial ■ m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty o£ breathin g they, are -invaluable They contain, no opium of any violent drug. Sold by ilk ch.cm«mn Up? is lid and ge 9d cwlu *



- Wante* WANTED Known— That Hayes and Co. has 250 Splendid Tweed Trousers Your pick for 10a 6d r"\ REATESi' Kale or the day, every VT thing cheas for Cash — hi . C Seqebs, Melford House. WANT S.D Known— That H. D diet siill sweeps Chimnayß and a" low pries; m reasonable price refused A ll orders punctua ly attended to H. Dudley, Moore Street. 8 141 i . .. j BOOTS. 800 f S.— K«ep tho f.»et dry and save dootor'it bills. Quality la everything m bad weather. I gaarautee every pair. B.st value m New Zealand at Ashburton Clothing Mart, Baunders Buildlpgg . — Robert A iqobn. ~T ADIES' Jackets.— Just Opened a few I J Ladies very superior Jackets, both m style and quality. Will be sold at less than half their price durinz oar present Sale.— H. 0. SBOBRB, Melford House. WASTED —Everyone to come and see the nicest lot of Glass, China, And Earthenware ever shown m Ashbor- ton, and tbe Cheapest ever landed m New Zealand. Imported direct from the Maoafaoturera, — Robbbt Alccen, Soun- ders' Buildings. fll STOCKINGS— 700 pairs of Ladies and Children's earn pie Hoss juat opened (lauded under the old Tariff.) All quality to be Bold cheap during our sale. — H. 0, Skgebs, Melford House ANTiCD Koown—Albert Ojuin, bavlng purchased a First-olais Plant, is now Sweeping Chimneys m a careful, cleanly manner, at lowest rates. Orders may be left with J. Ranger, East Street, or addressed to A. Urujc, Waknnnl Road. 8 66 WANTED? Cash, — Mulr's Oatmeal (251 b), 2s 61; Candles, sd ; Vestas, 5d doz. ; Coffee and Milk, Is ; Cocoa and Milk, Is ; Corn Floor, 4d ; Fruits m Syrup (21b tins), Is. Crockery, Glassware, and Ironmongery. — J. Mo Gbegob, Taocred street. WANTED Known —The last Four- teen Days of the Great Clothing Sale at the New Zealand Clothing Factory riT ANTED Known— 2ss will purchase W a 40s Tweed Suit at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. "TTTANTED Known— We nndertake VV to give the very best value obta nable m Men's and Buys' Clothing, all our own make and made from pure I Wools, WANTED Known —We are the Cheapest and Best Bouse m Aehburton for tSbir/s, Bugß, Scarfs, flat?, &o. Splendid variety to select from. TTTANTED Known^Our Boys' Gloth- VV ing i. unrivalled; Parents and Guardians see our Boys' Suits, nicely made ; Coat and Knickers lined through- out, from 10s 6d. WANTED Known— The Wonderful vferthem Sewing Machine, with the new high arm and all the latest improvements, may be had on the Time Payment System at the New. Zealand Clothing Factory. (Inspection earnestly invited* WANTED Known— We are still making Measure Suits at 565, and Trousers to measure at 17b 6d, Cord Vests from 12s 6d to measure at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. ASHBUBTON CLOTHING MART, j I HAVE now opened m SAUNDERS' j BUILDINGS a NEW STOOK of COLONIAL CLOTHING and BOOTS [ and having made favorable arrangements for the manufacture of a large lot of Men's Youths', and Boys' Aahbutton Tweed Snlts, I oan sell cheaper than ever offered In New Zealand. Asbburton Tweed Salts made to measure. j Ashburton Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, j Rags, and Shirtings guaranteed. Groceries, China, Glass, Earthenware, and Fanoy Goods. Robert Alcorn SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. JAM PRIMP. Some time since we published a small paragraph en the unsatisfactory nature of much of the jam retailed io the ooiooy. This reached Messrs Klrkpatrlck at*d Co. , of Nelson, and they went to work m a very practical fashion to prove that the jams manufactured by the firm were of the best quality. Two cases of assorted jams wera sent to this offioe, with a re- quest that »c would thoroughly test the j»m along with other brands, and give our opinion. V7e are happy to state, frankly and fully tnjat we tmye boea very much surprised, as prior to the receipt of Messrs Kirkpatrick's gift we wete onaware that New Z->alaud could boast of an In- dustry of whiob It has so much reason to be proud. The various sorts of jam were tested by a nnmber of persons, who compared the samples with other brands, and the general verdict la that not only are 'Messrs Kufrpatrlok's productions far and away better thjin "»~riy pthftf New Zealand brand we can' obtain, bm they are superior to ilingtisn ] ams m being fresher. The nearest approaoh to the exoeiieDoe of the Nelson jam was that contained m tins beariDg tbe name of a Tasmanlan firm, but even (n this com- parison the Nelson article came out a long way' best, We are pleased to be able to give unstinted praiep to n genuine looal industry, the product of whioh we oan unreservedly recommend to consumers. AU of the many penons who have tested the samples ate lo'ud~ jo their pralaa, and we mnet uoreiervodly congratulate Messrs Klrkpatrlck and Co. npop turning out a genuine fruit jam fit to grace the tables and please tbe palates of the most luxurloaa and fasildloua. — " flawko'a Buy Herald," .Inly 18th. Siaplas ol Kirkpatrlck and Go's " X " brand of Jam have been forwarded to us and we are free to confess that they appear to be m every way excellent and «B they become better known In the looal market will meet with muoh appreciation from the heads of households. The maker asserts that none but the purest fruits grown In Nelson are used m bis manu- factures, and we are content to accept thajt aisuraDce, Qnftalnly the jama poafleßs a riphneea and ut flavor that bears that wßaertlon onu— -DqnedlQ l 'Bt»r,"Vul/3;~" ~ ~'~ I



| D. Thomas. mHE next Ohertsey Sale will be on JL Bth October. Wool. Wool. Wool. i D THOMAS (late of Matson, Cox, • and Co., is prepared to make LIBERAL OABH ADTANOEB At low rates of Interest upon the ensuing . CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m hfe hands for Pale m New Zea- land or elsewhere*. No charges for offering WOOL m Ashburton. Periodical Salea will be held tbioughout the Season m my Stores, West Street, Ashburtou, whioh, having been bnilt for the purpose, are admitted to be the best lighted m the disrict. No Commission on Advances. D. THOMAS, Afihburton. TO LET. "1 QAfi ACRES of Land, situated at -LOUU Mayfiold, Hind a, and known aa BufgessiFsrm. D. THOMAS, 6*164 Ashburton. FARMERS, BUY BOOTH and MACDONALD'S Sheep Feeding Racks. ffiil pay for themselves^ln 'a Season. tD. THOMAS. FOR SALE. SEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET 4 OA A A AGRES ALFORD FOREST, &-±\j\J half English grass, 3» per Aore ~. THOMAS, AshburtOfli LOiSDOK AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent 'for the above Company, and am now prepared to take riska on Buildings, Stock and Cxops at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton; Skin Sales. I,sha!l hold FortnightlyfSales of the j above throughout the Season, at my < WOOL STORES, West Street, Ashburton commencing FRIDAY, 29th JUNE, |at 12. o'clock, D. THOMAS. 1 have oeen appointed Agent for the -, Mercantile Finance Co., ICHBISTCHUROH, Who are prepared to advance Money 1 BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK CROP LIENS, or other Socarlty* D. THOMAS. ■■ i Agricultural Implements. I AM [APPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHBURTON |fob Mftssßs BOOTH MoDONALD &] 0 JCarlylellmplement Woiki, Ohrlstehrob; tSAMf.'tV lup»mbnih£on hamd^ I. Inspection Jlavited, k D. THOMAB. a.atelof. MAT6oN,|Coi|iN C 0,,) AfhburtoPf



Public Notices. BEMOYAL NOTICE. WM. BAYLIS GENERAL STOREKEEPER, ' Junction of tbe Wa^nul Road and Cameron street, be!- em Port Office •nd Mr Gamble's, facing the j County Council Avenue. , * \X7ntLIAM BAYLIS beet to annoence VV to his Customers and the General < Publio that he has been forocd to remove j from Saunders' Buildings to the above Prem'le* In consequence ol tho Baok having let his shop In Sauode re' Baildlngi to Ms ALOOBK. W.Bi tra'te that his Caitomers will not be Inconvenienced by the change of 'Situation, >a the new prttn'jes are an immense improv<m n apon the, old, and more centra! y piao»>d ; m faot, my Customers will bo wry pVaaed with the ohange. In my new Premiss ihill have a large and varied Stock of , Groceries, Teat, China, Glauv*™, U*ti I ware, Cutlery, Brush ware, Oht stt, Bran, Sharpl, Chaff, Potatoes, Floor, *nd t very requisite of the trade, whioh nil l be nold «t the tOWJBSI roSSlfill ?BXOKB, Goods delivered Maily. Families watted ou ut orders. . ! Agent for the Wakanai Flour Mills. I Tsi Bum Flora MaJ&e : THE ASE&URTON BISPEN3AUY 0, M. BROOKE, PhMmaolit, "pvISPENSES the Aihburton Doctor! JL/ Prescriptions with the best Drugs for One and Sixpence per bottle, Adults, Ooe Shilling Children. DRUGS: Finest Oed Liver Oil, Is 6d per half* pint bottle, 8s 6d per half-gallon Best Linseed Meal, 4i per pound Pare Glycerine, 2i per pound bottle, i and other Household Drags at reduced rates. SURGICAL APPLIANCES : Single Trusses Cs each, donble 6a • Slik Elastic Stockings, 8s eaoh India Rubber Bandages, 6s to 10s Eigginson's Indiarabber Enemas, 61 each Bast Seamless Rubber Enemas, 8s eaoh Silk Elaitio Belts to order at lowst price Chest Protectors, Respirator ■, Sponglo- pllloe, OH Silk, etc. 4 GALVANISM: The medical application of Electrlolty, and the various Batteries m ute, I thoroughly understand, having been two years Scientific Assistant to Profeisor Swan (Inventor of the Incandescent Elec- tric Lamp), Newctstle-on-Tyne. Galvanic Batteries on Sale or Hire. VETERINARY MEDICINES : Physic Balls, 9d each ; Gripe Drinks, etc., la 6d j Horse Blister, Is Condition Powder, Is per lbj 9d by 14lbi Cleansing Drinks, Is eaoh ; Cattli Sploe 6i perlb Cattle Salti, . Epsom or Glanber, 6d perlb ....... Private Recipes made np at loweit ratei All Patent MedioinM at uraal prloee. Homeopathlo Medloinei kept m itook. Teeth Extracted, Adulti 2i, Children li, Stjkdat Houbs : 10 to 11, 2 to 3, 8 to 9. For Medloires after closing, ftpply at Srst private house, Burnett street East (formerly Bank of New South Wales. J. ORB & CO- boots. BOOTS. BOOTS. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. WE hold an immense stook of Boots and Shoes of every description, Imported at very low prioei before the high Tariff came into force. In order to effect a tpeedy Sale we have decided to give the Public the benefit, •nd wUI OLEAB OUR WHOLE STOOK at prioei that will astonish everybody. Ladles' Morocco Balmorals 6s 66% worth 9a 61 Ladles' Morocco Button Booti 9a 6d, worth 15a 6i Ladles' Kid Elastlo Side Boots 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d Ladles' Glace Kid Shoes 8s 6d, worth 12s 6d ! Girls and Maid Levant E.S. Boots from 4s 9i A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Men's Siimoral and Water Tight Boots —SPECIAL.— — I 2 Trunks 'ladies' E.S. Kid Boots, 3s 64 ! a pair 3 Trunks Ladlen' Kid Balmorali, 4s 6i a pair 1 Trunk Men's Strong E.S. Boots, 3s 6i a pair ' 2 Tracks Ladles' Fanoy Slipper*, 2i (3d a ptir Intending purchasers should oall early nd secure the Bargains.