thing to avert the possibility of something far worse than at present existed. Dr Hodgkinson expressed his gratifica tion that the railways were beyond the control of the House, for m this crisis the Government would have been paralysed; had they had the railways m hand, espe- : cially as there were a great many members m the House who considered themselves the special representatives of the working man and who would have harassed the Government m every way. The working people had been fooled to the top cf their bent by demagogue politicians to such an extent that they did not know whether they were standing on their heads or on their heels. He characterised the present movement as dishonest, and said that no honest man could have any sympathy with it. Mr Fisher said if the railway servants were to be placed at the disposal of the Union Steamship Company thore would b© an end to all good goreruu^ub m the colony. Mr Mitchelson said that the Govern ment very much regretted that this struggle had happened, but they were going to remain at all events for the present strictly neutral. As to the re marks of Mr O'Connor with reference^ unskilled persona being given employment on steamers, that was a question that would have to be enquired into, and if the company were breaking the law, of course the Government would have to see that the law should be strictly complied with. As to the Railway Commissioners abetting it seemed that Mr Fish's statement was correct m that the men who usually took the coal from the Westport strikers' trucks and put it into steamers had struck. The Commissioners had re quested the platelayers to take up the work, whereupon the men had refused. The Government had no power to inter fere with the Commissioners, who had the whole control of the railways m their hands. The Commissioners had a duty to perform to the public; they were supposed to carry coal off the wharves and place it on board the steamers, and they must see that that was done. He was satisfied that the Commissioners would do nothing but their duty. When the time came for the Government to interfere, fche Government would do everything to bring about a settlement of the difficulty, but at present they intended to remain perfectly neutral, and would do their best to maintain the law. . Mr Moss thought if ie was true that the coal owners of Newcastle had decided to refuse to coal other vessels than those of the Shipowners Association the Govern ment would have to interfere for the public would not summit to such a blockade. In reply to Mr Cadman, Mr Mitchelson said that he understood that all men em ployed on the railways and wharf were m the employ of the Commissioners. Mr Beeves (St. Albans) expressed an opinion that the Railway Commissioners would take uncommonly good care that they did nothing hostile to the capitalist class. They were m complete sympathy with that class. They were irritated against, the unions, and especially with that formed among their own employees. When the employees first asked for redress the Commissioners blustered m a very churlish way, but at the conference they were out-mance urved, and defeated m every way. The Commissioners were anxious now to force this strike among their own men so that they would have as allies the capitalist class. They knew very well that the platelayers would not do the work which they were asked to do. If the Government could not control the Commissioners Parliament could, and it would be the duty of those who sympathised with the movement to demand that the Commis sioners should not interfere with this struggle. He did not expect to see the House support labour, for nine-tenths of its members were hostile to the labour organisations, while twentynine-thirtieths of theLegislativeCouncil were also hostile, which was proved by the scandalous treat ment of the Labour Bills. Finally he said that the Government would not be acting m a neutral manner if they allowed the Railway Commissioners to throw their weight into the struggle now going on. Mr Thompson (Marsden) deprecated the tone of the last speaker, and contended that such speeches should not be made m the House. The two parties m the struggle should be left to fight it out, and Parliament should m no way interfere. Mr Grimmond, Mr Taylor, and Mr Reeves (Inangahua) also spoke, after which the subject was dropped.

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THE STRIKE IN NEW ZEALAND.

EXPECTED STRIKE OF RAILWAY SERVANTS.

STOPPAGE OF TRAINS.

A NEW PHASE.

Chkxstchurch, August 30. The following telegram has been sent by Mr Edwards, Secretary of Railway Servants to the Railway Commissioners »t Wellington:—"The Executive of the Railway Union expresses regret at the action of the department m compelling permanent men to take the place of casual wharf labor m Lyttelton and elsewhere. Must earnestly request Commissioners to remain neutral, and withdraw all men from wharf laborers' work m ships and trucks. Consider the present action a sure way of causing a rupture between Commissioners and men. If men not withdrawn as requested at once the Executive will not be responsible for the consequences. ' The wharf laborers withdrew the ■whole of their men from the sheds and Tessels at Lyttelton at one o'clock to-day. It was decided to work nothing but meat cargoes. Westport, August 30. The Anchor line and Union Company have raised freights to Westport 50 per eenfc. After two o'clock yesterday two separate gangs of railway men refused to load coal, consequently work was suspended. All workshop hands and permanent way, but five, and several others, are now' out. The whole railway staff is expected to go out. The train service is entirely suspended since List night- ,,,.. The Mawhura sailed for Wellington last night, witlj a fair cargo. The sea men cheered the local Unionists. A levy of ten shillings per man has been struck for the support of lumpers. Timaru, August 30. The «.s. Herald called here this morn ing, and' wa« ordered to Dunedin. The Beautiful Star arrrived at noon, and is being discharged. At a meeting of em ployers this morning, a* which mercantile and milling firms and fannei's were repre sented, a resolution was passed declaring the present strike ill-advised, and sym pathising with the Union Company m the struggle against the tyranny of the Mari time Council. In reply to a circular from fclie wharf laborers those pi'tsaent pledged themselves to make no distinction between Union and non-union labor, and any in timidation of lioivunion labor will mean their dispensing with Union men. Wellington, August 30, The strike among seamen and wharf laborers tffciO continues, and it is estimated 450 men are out. . The Penguin s cargo is still on board, but the Company expect tp get her-away for the north this evening. Leal advice is being taken with a view to prosecuting the crew who left last ni"ht without' giving notice. IfThe crew of the Wanaka, which arrived

from New Plymouth this morning are out. None of the officers of the Company's vessels m port have as yet given notice. The Waratea is not yet discharged, but the crew are out. The Rotokina has been anchored m the stream, the Company fearing an attempt might be made to cut the ropes or inter i fere with the crew. It ia not likely she will leave port for a day or two. About 900 persons assembled to watch the arrival of *;he Kanieri, from Blenheim, which is manned with a non-union crew. Precaution waa taken by putting the crew below as the vessel came alongside, and therefore no demonstration took place. The police had a chain stretched to stop the progress of the mob, but it parted, and the wharf was rushed. The police telephoned for reinforcements, but it is not at all likely there will be any disturb ance, though a good-deal of "chaff" is indulged m. It is expected the Wairarapa, which arrives this afternoon, will be discharged *>y volunteer labor. A deputation from the Sf fttnen's Un *n is to wait upon the Collector of Customs and offer a protest against vessels which are manned by unskilled labor being allowed to leave the harbor. The owners of the steamer Lawrence, which is at present undergoing repairs, expect to have her ready for sea by to morrow night, when she will leave for Mohikinui to load coal. She is to be manned by Unionists, and the owners have undertaken to dispose of her coal at prices which were prevailing before the strike. The owners decided not to assist the Union Company m any way and will not allow any of the coal brought by the Lawrence to be sold to them. At a meeting of lumpers m the employ of the Wellington Harbor Board, it was decided not to handle any goods from the Union Company's boats. " ' A mass meeting of unionists takes place »n the arrival of the Wairarapa. Later. The hatches have not yet been taken off the Kanieri, and the non-union crew have not yet made an appearance on deck. The crowd still linger round the steamers. The Wairarapa will be unloaded by the Harbor Board and Union Company's clerks. The Omapere, which has been laid up near the railway wharf, is to be moored well out m the stream, fears being entertained she might be cut adrift. Timartj, August 30. At a meeting of employers a telegram was read from Messrs Nelson Bros, to the Freezing Company, asking if they would join them m declining to employ Union labor. The present was an opportune time to knock down the whole system, and they would never have a better chance.

Eviction Scene in Scot" land.

An exciting scene tooV place at Cullen, Banffshire, on Saturday. On the previous day Mr Alexander M'Gregor, sheriff officer, endeavored to evict James Mitchell, carter, and his wife, at the instance of a Mrs Harthill, but as soon as the fisher people of Seatown became aware of what was going on they returned the furniture to the house by the back door as fast as it was carried out at the front door by Mr M 'Gregor and his assistants. They finally became so threatening that the officer had to declare he was deforced. Thereafter the crowd visited Mrs Harthill's house and burned her effigy. On Saturday another attempt was made to carry out the eviction with the aid of Inspector Chapman, two sergeantu,andfourteenpolicemen. Agreat many women, with their sleeves rolled up, collected m front of the house, while Mrs Mitchell remained within, and barricaded the door. On the arrival of Mr M'Gregor he was at once surrounded by the angry women. The policemen, with drawn batons, however, soon cleared the section of the road m front of the house. The sheriff officer's assistants at once attacked the door with a pickaxe, amid the wildest vows of vengeance by the crowd, but the door withstood all their efforts, to the great delight of the spectators. The window, which was then smashed m, was found to be too small for a comfortable entrance to be made. While near the window the sheriff officer was greeted with showers of crockery, and he retired with an ugly cut m the hand. The sight of blood flowing very freely was greeted with cheers of exultation by the crowd. Returning to the window a little later a small tin pail came from within, and struck him on the face, cutting him and causing blood to flow. The pickaxe having failed, after considerable delay a big axe was procured, but only a small strjp of the door was broken, when theheadof the axe fellin, and was captured by Mrs Mitchell. An assist ant being sent for another implement, he connidered discretion advisable, and dH not return. A large sledge hammer, however, was got, and while the door was being broken down frequent volleys of ■whiting were fired from within, covering Mr M'Gregor and his sole remaining assistant. On the door being demolished, Mrs Mitchell was taken into custody, to the great indignation of the crowd, which, fortunately, was not very large, owing to the absence of most af the fishermen on the West Coast. During the proceedings en effigy of Mrs Harthill was exhibited, and then torn to pieces by the excited females. The throwing of stones and stale herrings was resorted to, and excited gesti culations and blood-curdling threats were freely indulged m. Only the good turn out of police prevented a serious riot. Mrs Mitchell is a daughter-in-law of Mrs Harthill, but has married a second hus band. There is stated to be a dispute as to thi» ownership of the house.

Bank of New Zealand.

[per fkess association.] London, August 28. Speaking at the Bank of New- Zealand meeting, Sir J. Fergusson said the sale of the globo assets would enable them to meet their creditors and employ the London balances m the extension of colonial business. Mr Buckley's assertion as to additional losses were erroneous. He was con fident they had got down to the bed rock, and had faith m the future. Amendments to apply the surplus on the Bank premises to the reduc tion of the deficit, and make the old shareholders responsible for losses were withdrawn. London, August 29. Bank of New Zealand shares have risen 10s.

Auckland, August 28. A cable received by the Bank of New Zealand says that the meeting was most satisfactory. The policy of the Directors was received with hearty and unanimous support. The action of Mr Buckley was universally condemmed. The capital has been reduced by £300,000. New shares are reduced by 50s and old by 355. A£3 call is to be made on the new shares m the colony, so as to make them £10, the same as m England.—" Press" corres pondent.

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[FEK I'UESS ASSOCIATION.] •■lre. Caktertof, August 30. T. h<? residence of Mr W. Skey, at Tarn-, j taki, was burnt this morning. The inmates had only just time to escape. ; Insurance not known.

Port Chalmers, August 30. Arrived—Piako, ship, Captain Suther land, 101 days from London. A "Voutltt'nl Burglar. DuNEDKf, August 30. Edward Sinnalt, a youth, was com mitted for trial for breaking into a boot factory and stealing a machine and other articles which he sold to a dealer. .Perjury, Invercargill, August 30. George Weaver has been committed for trial for perjury m connection with a sly grog case.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per pkess association.] (Received August 30, noon.) CRICKET. London, Aug. 29. In the cricket match against Stafford shire the Australians have made 16 without the loss [of a wicket. The weather is wet.

KAURI GUM.

Pour hundred cases of kauri gum have been sold at prices showing a slight advance on last,quotations.

THE MARKETS.

Adelaide wheat is firmer, and quoted at 39s ; Victorian also firmer at 38s ; New Zealand, long-berried, firm at 38s. Sugar, German beet, 14s; Java, firmer, 15s 6d. N"o 1 best Scotch pig iron, f.0.b., m Clyde, £50 for cash. Three months bills are quoted at 3 three-fifthfj per cent.

TREATY.

New "YoiiK, August 28. A treaty has been entered into between Guatemala and San Salvador stipulating for the independence of the State of San Salvador. The report that an engagement has taken place between troops of San Salvador and Honduras is denied.

j The barque West Australian, 599 tons sailed from Timaru for Falmouth yesterday with a cargo of 7425 sacks wheat, shipped on account of Messrs Friedlander Bros., of Ash burton. In the Sydney " Morning Herald " Mr E- | Pulsford, the well-known Freetrade advo cate, goes over the by-elections that have taken place m New South Wales, showing how they bear on the question of Protection and Freetrade. He concludes : " The truth is that the fical battle lias boon fought out m New South Wales and won by the Free trade party. There may still be skirmishes and appearances of putting strong forces m the field, but that is all. Let me add that the tide of battle is most certainly running southwards, and Victoria is, m my judg ment, to be the battlefield of the immediate future." Says the "Auckland Herald"-—lt has transpired that a representative from a Ballarat (Victoria) syndicate has recently visited Puhipuhi silver field. Mr Mollard who is a Cornish miner, was a resident of Auckland some 20 years ago. Ho got some samples of stone and forwarded them to Melbourne for testing, and remained till he ascertained the results, which were satisfac tory. It is stated that he obtained some stone from a locality 20 miles from Puhipuhi, which by test gave at tbe rate of 60 ounces to the ton, and also contained gold. From the phraseology stated to be u;ed by him that " the worst of it was that the land was locked up," it is conjectured that it was Native land. ■ A seaman named Warren, who has juat reached America, says he is the sole sur vivor of the British barque Martha Band, which was wrecked on an island of the Fiji group two years ago. While exploring the islands he fell m with a tribe of cannibals, and would have been killed and eaten had it not been for an English sailor who was shipwrecked some years before, and who who had been made sub-chief by the natives. Warren says that during his stay on the island two missionaries were killed, roasted, and eaten by the natives. He was eventu ally rescued by a passing vessel.

THE ASHfetJMON GtTABDIAN, SATtJBDAY, AITG-TJS? 30, 1800.



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UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. GORSE NOTICE. OWNERS and Occupiers of Properties fronting Roads allowing Gorso to grow thereon, are requested to have the .same stubbed and removed, otherwise the Board will do it at owners, or occupiers, expense. ■ ■- ; v '-; ■'-' ■■ By Order JOHN DAVIDSON, 8*194 Clerk. UNION"- STE^MSHIP COMPANY, (LIMITED). NOTICE WANTED —Men to work cargo on Wharf at Lyttelton. Steady em ployment guaranteed to good men for six or twelve months.—Apply GEO. JAMESON, 8 193.' •■ . Ageiitj Ashburton.



OWING to the continued rise m the price of Beef, for which we have to pay CASH, we are compelled to. charge on and after Ist Sep. the following prices for CASH until further notice :—BEEF : Sirloins 6d, first-cut Ribs s|d, second-cut do. 4|d, other cuts 2£d t6 4d, Rump Steak 7d, Beef Steak 6d, Corn Round Beef 5d to 6d, Brisket of Beef 3d to 3|d. All Beef Suet to be charged for at 6d per lb, mut ton do. 3d. Ten per cent will be charged on accounts not paid on or before the 14th of the month. James Smith James Tasker W. H. Rule Thos. Revell E. J. Cox Sam. Burnard G. Worner G. James 8|196 "VTOTICE is hereby given that the lAi partnership .hitherto existing be tween JOHN ROBERT BLAND" and WILLIAM DAVY HUMPHERYS, trading m co-partnership at Ashburton as Auctioneers, Land, Estate, and Commis sion Agents, has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the fifteenth day of August, 1890. Mr J. G. Resteix, of Ashburton, is entitled to receive all moneys owing to the late firm, and will discharge, pro rat r/, all liabilities due by the late firm, the estate having been assigned to him. Dated this twenty-eight clay of August, 1890. JOHN R. BLAND. W. D. HUMPHERYS. Witness to both signatures : Edwd. G. Crisp, 4 182 Solicitor, Ashburton. HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICtT^ BIENNIAL ELECTION. "VTDTICE is hereby giVen that m I\| accordance with the "Town Districts Act, 1881," and the " Regula tion of Local Elections Act, 1876 " and amendments of the said Acts, an ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to serve as Commissioners on the Hampstead Town Board will be held as under :— NOMINATIONS m the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Return ing Officer, Ashburton, or at the Board's Office, Hampstead) must be delivered to the Returning Officer or addressed to him and delivered at the Hampstead Town Board Office, Hampstead, before 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, September Bth, 1890. The POLL (if necessary) will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 17th, 1890, at the same place, between the hours of nine o'clock m the forenoon and six o'clock m the afternoon. J. 0. BELL, Returning Officer. Hampstead, August 30th, 1890. 8 J95 FEIDAY, 12tk SEPTEMBER 1890. Great Clearing Sale AT WESTERFIELD. D THOMAS has received instructions , from C. G. Hawdon, Esq. (ivho has sold the whole of the Westerfield property), To Sell by Public Auction at the HOMESTEAD, WESTERFIELD, ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 12, 1890, His well-known CARRIAGE PAIR (grey), well matched, quiet, and fast. WEIGHT CARRYING HUNTER. Also another HUNTER, likely to make a 'Chaser. 2 Three-year-old FILLIES, one of them very promising. Also a number of other good Light and Heavy HORSES. WAGGONETTE (with Hood), Double- Seated BUGGY ,and Single-Seated ABBOT BUGGY. Large Quantity of English HARNESS and SADDLERY, by Pbate, of London. Small Herd of PURE-BRED JERSEY CATTLE. n Store BULLOCKS, and a lot of MIXED C4TTLE. iOA YeI 7 Prime Fat MERINO ±£\J EWES. nr\ bacon pigs. Q/"\ STORE PIGS, Number of Implements, including MANURE TURNIP DRILL, SPRING DRAY, &c. Large Quantity of various descriptions of TOOLS. 3 Large STACKS OF OATS. (One month given for removal.) Quantities of Wheat, Oats, Belfast Manure, &c, &c. Sheep Feeders. OA TONS OATEN SHEAF Zx\) CHAFF. Fencing and Barbed WIRE, &c, FUR nTt URE, Including First-class PIANO, and a very large number of SUNDRIES too numerous to particularise. No Reserve. Luncheon provided. Sale at 11.30 sharp. D. THOMAS, B*lß9 Ashburton. £20 REWARD. TN consequence of the amount of P<>ach •*• ng going on m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate, the above reward Avill be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date No One will be per mitted to FISH m the Creeks on the Laghmhor Estate. DONALD McLEAN Laghmor, let April, 1889.



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Statutory Declaration.—l, Franz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vic toria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally [ hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all paina to secure medical assistance. How ever, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this solemn declaration, etc.—Franz Kaabe, Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony for Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, before me, MoritzCohn, J.P —'Advt.) 6