The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1890. PARTY GOVERNMENT.

No stronger argument against the continuance of Government by party can be urged than the present proceed ings m the New Zealand House of Representatives. Neither the Opposi tion nor the Government can claim to direct the policy of the country. A new party, known to the House and country by the opprobrious title of Skinflints, rule the roost, and by a process of. consistent " ratting" from party to party, make use of both to accomplish their own ends. The Government and Opposition are alike powerless, and can do nothing else than bid for the support of the middle party, who are prepared to sell their votes to the highest bidder. The Skinflints have m turn used Govern ment and Opposition to accomplish their ends. Originally attached to the Government, the Skinflints became dissatisfied, and under threats of going over to the enemy squeezed concessions from the Government. These conces sions being once granted, the minority grew bolder and demanded more. The Government refused, and the niggardly crew went over to the Opposition ranks The Government finding them selves m a palpable minority, and unable to carry their Estimates, instead of boldly appealing to the country m ac cordance with Parliamentary usage, went down on their knees and abjectly apologised to the deserters. Could anything be more humiliating than this 1 The Skinflints have accepted the apology, and the majority of the party hare now returned to the Mini sterial ranks. A few remain with the Opposition, because they have found that that party is more sincere m the matter of judicious retrenchment than the Ministerialists, but neither Govern ment nor Opposition can trust the Skin flints long, and any moment may see the party m existence again, and carrying on its disgraceful " ratting" proclivities. This lesson should not be lost upon the country. What the Skinflints have done, any other small faction m the House may accomplish under Party Government. This has been and is still the curse of Party Govern ment, that any small section, by com bination may, m spite of the wish of a distinct majority of the representative Chamber, carry their measures through, and block other useful legislation. Party Government under such con ditions is a huge farce, and the sooner it is dispensed with the better. We, therefore, look hopefully forward to some practical outcome from Major Steward's Referendum scheme, by means of which it will be put beyond tbo power of political " rats" and log rollers to bid defiance alike to 'Minis try, Opposition, and country. We should then, at least, have the country governed by a majority of representa tives sent forward to do .so, and be spared the infliction of witnessing in significant minorities walking rough shod over tW'xr fellow-members.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At a recent, meeting m Christ-church of State School teachers, it was decided to form a Teachers' Union. The attendance at the Baby Ogilen pei formance last evening was so meagre that the money was returned at the doors. We acknowledge receipt of the Union Steamship Pocket-guide and Time-table for August. There arc, it is averred, at present 4000 houses m Rome, with dwelling room for at least 20,000 persons, standing unoccupied. The highest known cost of a single pearl is said to have been paid by Tavernier at Catifiv m Arabia. It was oval, spotless, 2in long, and its price was £110,000. There are several rather high-sounding names m the new list of school teachers just gazetted, but that of Mr Cecil Augustus Victor Hotezzi De Cortanda Von Blaramberg, engaged at Pahui, takes the cake. A recent extraordinary outbreak of diph thoria at Kialla, Victoria, which resulted m the death of four members m one family, has boon traced to the insanitary condition of the dwelling house and the use of impure drinking water. The Premier of Victoria has promised a deputation from the Presbyterian Assembly that opium is m future to be placed under the Poisons Aot, and only sold by chemists under the usual restrictions. A telegram has been received from Inver cargill, addressed to Mr Feldwick and other Southern members, which says :—"By the Financial Statement we gather it will be necessary to continue borrowing and add to taxation. We therefoe urge you to have the Estimates reduced as much as possible with safety to the public service m order to avoid the above contingency." An important discovery of kerosene shale has been made m South Australia at Mount Hogarth, m the far north-east, near Kuntha, where lignite of good quality has been token out for some time past. The outcrop of shale is from sft to 6ft wide, and considered superior to that of New South Wales by experts. Ten thousand acres? m the vicinity have been taken up. When the steamer Elderalie was 40 miles from Albany a fire was discovered m the saloon, and before the hose could be got ready the saloon was destroyed. The cabins all suffered more or less. The skylight on the deck was shattered, and the metal bars were bent and twisted by the intense heat. Miss Lowe, a passenger, m effecting her j escape, was seriously injured. She is con fined to her bed, but is slightly improving. The fire was caused by the bursting of a paraffin lamp. It was Mr Arthur Leake, of Ashley, near Ross (Tasmania), and not Mr Peake, mentioned m a recent cablegram, who made some munificent bequests. These are :— .£20,000 to provide scholarships for the promotion of painting and sculpture at the Tasmanian University; £10,000 to estab lish a school for the practical teaching of astronomy m Hobart or other intercolonial cities ; £2000 to establish a technical school at Hobart: and £1000 each to the hospitals at Hobart, Launceston, and Campbelltown. Mr Lawson, editor of a Sacramento paper, ridicules the reported disappearance of Mount Shaasta. He had been up on the mountains and could see no change m the appearance of the great snow-capped sentinel of the north. He also said that the story that smoke and vapour had been seen issuing from the mountain, indicating that the volcano was m a state of activity, was merely a fairy tale. The story was doubt less started by the proprietor of some summer hotel, who hoped to entice a lot of sightseers to his place. Since his return to the colonies about four months ago, the Rev Charles Clark by his popular lecture entertainments has revived all the old enthusiasm. Although 12 years have passed since he was last m this part of the world, he is still m his prime; m fact some of the critics declare that he is better than ever. He has one or two new lectures, but the old ones seem to have lost none of their attractiveness. Both his Melbourne and Adelaide seasons were highly successful, aiul he is now drawing large houses m Sydney, whence it is his intention to sail for Auckland., ,

Ministerial travelling allowances from Bth October, 1887, to Bth April, 1889, amount to £1639 7s lid. The Hon Mr Mitchelson heads the list with £353 12s Bd.

Mr D. Thomas will sell a number of fruit forest, and ornamental trees, and shrubs at his rooms on Saturday next.

The Rev Thomas Spwrgeon, who is to conduct an evangelistic mission m Ashburton next week, arrived by the express last night. Meetings for prayer and preparation are to be addressed by Mr Spurgeon this evening and on Friday and Saturday m the Baptist Church. Christians of all demoninations are earnestly invited.

Mr Frank Lewis, the Tinwald veterinary surgeon, yesterday performed an interesting operation on one of Mr L. Markey's colts. The two-year-old colt Smith O'Brien —by Johnny Faulkner out of Tasmania— playfully seized a stirrup iron with its teeth. By some means or other the iron stuck m the colt's mouth, and the wrench to get rid of the difficulty broke the colt's jaw. Mr Lewis, with Dr • Tweed assisting, had the colt secured m Bland and Humpherys' auction room, and drilling holes m the jaw abore and below the fracture, inserted a wire ligature to secure a union. The operation was very successfully performed, and there is every chance of the colt being soon as well as ever.

Relative to the enforcing of piecework at Petone workshops, the Executive of the Railway Servants' Society resolved to com municate with the Commissioner^, drawing their attention to the fact that, by arrange ments with the Society^ piecework ib to be entirely abolished, but that bonafide contract work is allowed m the cases of forging, wheelmaking, and brass founding. The price is to be arranged to the satisfaction of the employees, but if it is found that the men are unable to make a full day's pay m any one day, the department must pay the difference. It was decided to apply to the Maritime Council for affiliation, and that the attention of the Commissioners be drawn to the manner m which the heads of Depart ments are shifting employees from one part of the colony to another, at great personal expense and inconvenience. It was also decided to take action with reference to the shop enginemen at Addington being in structed not to book more than forty-eight hours per week, as, being continuous workers, they must be allowed overtime.

The Property-tax Commissioner m his report says he suspects wholesale evasions m the returns of personal property. He says : " It would appear that cash returned, includ ing cash deposited with bank, etc., is £$718,000 less than the total deposited m th» banks. Added to the note circulation, this shows a serious loss of revenue, and it does seem unjust to other tax-payers ohat those who have their property m cash should so largely escape taxation. At present the Department is powerless m the matter, there being no authority given by law to obtain any information from the banks, and, m fact there are grave difficulties m the way of securing evidence even when proceedings have been taken against defaulters, it being necessary to get an order of a Judge of the Supreme Court to inspect the defaulter's ac count, and to enable the bank officers to give evidence. The knowledge that it is almost impossible to detect fraud has the effect of tempting many people to omit from their statements money deposited with banks and companies. This short return of cash is a grave scandal,"

The silver coinage turned out of the Home Mint during 1889 reached a total nominal value of £2,178,888. This output yielded a proiitof £801,564 9s 8d to the Mint authori ties, as they purchased the bullion at, m round numbers, 43d per ounce, and issued it m stamped form at the fixed rate of 6Gd per ounce. This substantial profit, while help-, ing to provide for the wear and tear which is always going on m relation to coinage m circulation, is indicative of a state of things not quite so pleasant to contemplate. The difference between 43d and 6'fkl was a suffi cient recompense to make the business of the fraudlcnt coiner both safe and lucrative, as, instead of producing spurious coins which could be easily detected, he could send out those capable of standing any tost applied to them. It is not likely, however, that the Mint will cga.ii! miiko unr-h a large annual profit for many years to come, aa the price of silver bullion has greatly increased re cently, and will increase still more on account of the proposal of the United States m re lation to the addition to its silver coinage. The report of the Deputy Master of the Mint (the authority for these remarks) further mentions that the total loss on> the withdrawal of light pre-Victorian gold m the Unite! Kingdom has proved to be £42,921, the average deficiency on each pound being 5"2f)9<1. In this connection it will be remembered that permission ,waa recently given to some of the colonies to, call m the light gold coinage circulating m them.

The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALITI FXTRACT. Test ita eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza,, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. Hib Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Head the official reports that, accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards m proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegen, M.1)., Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging looses and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m three weeks under daily application of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained the full use of the hand.—(Advt.) t

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY,

IBefore C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M.J

VAGRANCY. Alexander Reid, an old man, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support. Reid is an old man, and was perfectly harmless, although a little eccentric. He was remanded for a week with the object of seeing what could be done for him. DRUNKENNESS. Robert Warne was charged with having been drunk the previous evening, and with having behaved m a disorderly manner m his own house. Accused's wife ga^o evidence to the fact that he had been drunk since last Saturday. The police evidence was to the eftbet that ac cused had been a very respectable hard working man and a good tradesman, but had recently given way to drink. His Worship thought it would be better to issue a prohibition order against Warne. Wame protested strenuously against this, saying ho had been thirty years m Canterbury, and never before had been m the hands of the police for drunkenness. His Worship said he would not under the circumstances grant a prohibition order, but would do so if the offence were repeated. For the charge of drunkenness Warne was fined 10s. A prohibition order was granted against Edward McGirr, to remain m force for twelve months, and to have effect m the town and country. CIVIL CASES. E. Cookson v J. Davis, claim £4.—D. McFarlane v G. Harvey, claim £7 19s 2d. Judgment for plaintiffs by default. J. Heseltine vG. 11. Pope, claim £5 18s 6d, judgment summons. Judgment for payment of half the amount at once, and the remainder m a month., Campbell v Pearson, claim £2 8s lor board and lodging twelve days a bailiff sent up to take possession of a farm m Ashburton Forks. Judgment for plaintiff for full amount of claim ; 30s paid into Court,

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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London, July 29 to 30. In reply to a question, Sir J. Fergu-, son said Sir John Thurston's report on affairs m Tonga had not yet been received. Potato blight has appeared m Armagh. Mr Streeter, a well-known jeweller, has purchased half a million acres of land at Roebuck Bay, Western Aus tralia. The Anglo-French agreement upon African boundaries will be signed on Monday. The forecast already tele graphed is correct. In reply to a question Baron de Worms said it would be impossible to punish offenders unless Government was furnished with the names of the vessels and the date of alleged cruelties to Kanakas. Mr Goschen said Government was not prepared to use public funds for the purpose of providing fr»e educa tion above standards that are compul sory by law. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien intend to go on a stumping tour through America. They are indignant at the allegation that the Irish are disgusted with Par nell's leadership.

Viscount Dunlo denied the state ment that he and two others tossed up for Belle Bilton. It is considered im probable that any radical evidence will be forthcoming to convict the respon dent of improper relations with Wer theimer.

Owing to fine weather, the pro spects of the harvest are improving ; but the yield of the corn crops will probably be five per cent below the average. The Hessian fly has caused some slight damage m four counties^ but m Perthshire it has been very destructive.

Lord Knutsford and the Earl of Jersey will inspect the Mining Exhibi tion on Thursday, under the guidance of Sir S. Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales.

In answer to representations of the New Zealand Government, conveyed through Sir Francis Dillon Bell, the Treasury states it is tired of losing £16,000 a year over the San Francisco mail service, and is unwilling to define its future attitude until New Zealand decides definitely whether it intends to maintain the service or not. Guatemala, July 29. The San, Salvador troops have cap j tured several towns. It is expected President Barillas will resign, and peace will be brought about. Costa Rica and Nicaragua have abandoned Guatemala. 1 New York, July 29. It is asserted that San Salvador was Tictorious m eleven engagements. A dynamiter named Thos. Moorrey , has been drowned at Rockaway, a sea side resort near New York. Constantinople, .July 30. Four hundred persons have been arrested for assaulting the Patriarjh, and several were killed. The city is greatly agitated. It is believed the rioters meant to attack the Sultan's palace. Berlin, July 30. General von Caprivi has published a ! memorandum explaining the reasons I why Germany is satisfied with the African settlement. It would be im \ possible, he says, to entertain a thought of going to war with England because of a colonial dispute.

St. . Petersburg,- July 30. Edicts.against Russian Jews declare that they must reside m large towns only, and forbids them owning any farming land. Ten thousand have been expelled from Tillages and rendered homeless. It is intended to enforce the law compelling Jews to reside m sixteen counties only. Arti sans, miners, farmers, and professionals will all be ruined if the edicts are pressed. It is estimated a million will be expelled from their present homes, and it is believed the object is to drive all the Jews into overcrowded towns, where they will be decimated by starvation and disease.

AUSTRALIAN.

Melbourne July 30. Sir Graham Berry has cabled to the Premier that the Imperial Government agree to the proposal to select six colonial officers annually to uudergo instruction at Shoeburyness and Wool wich. Adelaide, July 30. The Government are supporting a motion for an application of the eight hours principle to all brandies of the public service. Brisbane, July 30. In the , Legislative Assembly Sir S. W. Griffiths has tabled fa, motion traversing the financial proposals of the Government, particularly with regard to the imposition of the pro perty tax. The Government has accepted the motion as one of want of confidence, and the debate is proceed ing.

INTERPROVINCIAL

[per press association.] Wanganui, July 30. Mr J. R. E. Brown, representing Lewthwaite's breakwater scheme, is negotiating with tho Harbor Board re continuing the construction of tho Avail, and he visits all the colonial ports to ex plain his scheme generally. Napier, July 30. The sewing exhibits forwarded by the Education Board to Dunedin hare not been returned. They are valued at over £200. Inquiries made by the Board show that Nelson, New Plymouth, and South Canterbury, too, have lost their exhibits. Dunedin, July 30. Mr Carew gave judgment to day m two more cases brought by the Picturesque Atlas Gompany, the verdict m each case being for the Company. He said he thought the secret at the bottom of these cases was just thi«, that the canvasser had a skilful way of commending the work, laying particular stress upon the parts dealing with New Zealand or any other place which he found to interest the per son being canvassed, and that he exercised considerable ability m readily meeting, any objection made to purchase on account of the cost or other reason, and by skilful precaution had induced a number of persons to forget ordinary caution and subscribe for a work which, upon cooler reflection, they did not want. However reprehensible it might be to take advan tage of people m this manner, it was not that degree of fraud which would justify

the recision of a contract. Leave to appeal was granted m one case. Invercargill, July 30. The shop and dwelling occupied by J. Hunter, bootmaker, took fire to-day, but was extinguished with little damage Examination showed it was lit m two places. Hunter has been arrested for incendiarism.

Melbourne Letter.

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One day last week the "Argus" de voted a whole column to a description of the scene at the opening of Foy and Gibson's Winter Fair, at their immense establishment m Smith-street, Colling wood, and certainly the occasion was worthy of the effort. For my part I have never seen such a sight, nor anything at all approaching to it, m any other part of the world. Fancy a floor space 220 ft by 200 ft so inconveniently crovrded that the public have to beletinin batches like; mobs of hungry people at a free meal, and this not once nor. twice, but all day long. Last Monday 25,000 people got m, and I am told by those who understand these Tfiattera that the average purchase may be taken at ten shillings per head all round. This would represent £12,500 ! spent m one day, m one house. The thing seems incredible, but I believe it to be itrue. The Fair lasts a month, and by the end of that time it will have been visited by half the people m the colony, the vast majority of whom will be purchasers of some sort. It is only by reflecting upon the magni tude of the transaction, as a whole, and from a trade point of view, that one can understand how goods on these occasions are sold so cheap. A trifling percentage upon the cost of each article sold will reach a grand total at the end of the month, notwithstanding the wages of the 950 people employed by this remarkable firm. And it must not be forgotten that this "shopping upon a grand scale;" is ,going on at a time .when business is. ex ceptionally dull, and every person one meets with complains of hard times. Readers of Charles O'Malley will re members Lever's account of the naval lieutenant who was permitted to exhibit before William IV. a pump he had in vented for the extinction of fire on board ship ; how the inventor had forgotten to take men to work it; how the King ordered a couple of scarlet-clad flunkeys, greatly to their disgust, to do that duty ; how they di I it; and how, m despair, the naval man pushed them aside, seized the handle himself, without noticing which way the nozzle was pointed, and shot a full stream of water right into the First Lord of the Admiralty, to the intense amusement of the King, who, nearly choking with laughter, screamed out, " Take the blanked thing away." This incident occurred to more than one of the gentlemen who assembled m the Exhibition grounds last Wednesday after noon to witness some experiments tried upon several pumps, though fortunately no such contretemps as that related by Charles Lever happened. In the '. first place the thing was impossible, as, instead of throwing a great volumo of water, the efforts of the inventors had been taxed how to divide the liquid Into the finest spray possible. The experiments were conducted under the auspices of ■ the Department of Agriculture, with the view of deciding upon the best spray pump for diffusing liquids upon vines, trees, etc., for the destruction of the insect and fungoid pests which are such a trouble to fruit growers. There were present the Government Entomologist, the Inspector of Vines, the Curator of the Horticul tural Gardens, the Secretary of the Com missioners of Agricultural Products, Messrs L. L. Smith, Leviien, and many other gentlemon connected with or in terested m the question. I think the verdict was quite unanimous m favour of Knowles' medal spray pump, which diffused the liquid used (resin emulsion) m a beautiful ScoLcli mist. The pump can be fitted with three or five nozzles, and the arm of a three-year-old baby would be strong enough to work ] the

handle. Mr Knowles said the price is only £3 (M'Lean Bros and Rigg), and it really works beautifully. An emulsion of Quibell's Disinfectant would have shown to groater advantage than the resin com pound used, being thinner, and conse quently more'easily divided ; besides it is a deadly enemy to the insect tribes, and to fungoid growths of all kinds, whilst it does no injury whatever, to. the folioge of the plant* operated on.

Cricket Notes.

W. Gr. Grace, m a lengthy article—from which the following is an extract—m the English " Illustrated Magazine," .says :—

" Altogether ■ six Australian teams have visited England, and eleven English teams gone out to Australia, and results show that England has still more than one eleven capable of defeating the com bined strength of Australia. The teams which visited us m 1886 and 1888 did not materially add to the reputation of Aus tralia; but it must be remembered that on both occasions several players who were chosen to represent Australia were unable to join the team owing to business and and other engagements. When we make compassions of play, we have undoubted evidence that England has still a strong lead m batting, but that m bowling and fielding there is little to choose between the two countries. Murdoch, Giffen, M'Donnoll, the Bannerma,ns, and Moses have been a tower of strength ; but one does not require to search far m England to find a large number of players who have performed as great things as they. Sppfforth, Garrett, Palmer, Evans, Boyle, Turner, and Ferris are bowling names to compare with ours ; but we have only to place opposite them the names of A. Shaw, Morley, Lbhmann, Peate, Atte well, Briggs, and Barnes to make the scales hang evenly. In fielding there is littfe to choose between us, although I must m fairness say that at the present time the Australians can throw-in better than we can. . . . The game has a stronger hold m England to-day than at auy time m its history. For one eleven that could draw a crowd m the past we can show half a dozen or more who can do so at the present time ; and we have only to look at the averages of individual players, with bat and ball, to find that the deeds of twenty or thirty year ago have been sur passed. In batting the number of players, both amateur and professional, with an average of twenty and over, is far ahead of the number m 1860 and 1870. Secur ing an aggregate of 1000 runs m first-class matches during ihe season was thought a remarkable feat twenty years ago. We do not think so much of it now. Nine players accomplished it m 1886, and though 1889 was one of the wettest seasons we have had for years there were five players who exceeded that total Scoring 100 runs m one innings is another importantf eature of the play today. It was done by more than twenty players last year, and by some of them twice or thrice. And if we only remember how general is the improvement m bowling the performance becomes even more remark able. County cricket is a very fair test of a batsman's powers. Well, m first class county cricket last year the century was scored forty times. That is surely evidence of the great strides we have made m batting. Next take the bowlihg averages. Capturing a hundred wickets j m first-class matches twenty or thirty years ago was another exceptional, and remarkable feat. It is not so surprising to-day. G. Lohmann captured over two hundred m 1888, and repeated the per formance m 1889, and six others had con siderably over a hundred to their credit the same year, . , . Spofforth, Steel,

and Turner among the gentlemen, A, Shaw, Lohmann, and BriggsamGng the pro fessionals, have been the most prominent bowlers for years past. Spofforth's won derful power lies m his variety. Whether he breaks six inches or twelve, he takes good care that the ball will hit the wicket should it beat the batsman ; and he keeps varying hia pace till he gets the batsman m two minds, and then treats him to a fast yorker. He has been more effective with fast yorkers than any bowler I know. A, G. Steel is another of the tantalising bowlers. Rarely do you get two balls m succession the same pace from him ; and if there is a weak spot m yonr defencehe keeps hammering at that until you make a mistake. The same may be said of Turner- He is always well within his strength,- and ever varying his pace. Lohmann and Briggs work on the same lines. A. Shaw had the least break of the lot, except on sticky, wickets, but his wonderful; com mand of length more than compensated for it. All .of them bowl with their head. . . . There is no need to com pare the wicket-keepers of the present with those of the past, but I cannot help saying that the doings; of Philipson, McGregor, Pilling, and Sherwin m 1889, without long-stops, are worthy of the highest praise. There is no need* to mention Blackham ; he is still at the top of the tree m that part of the game."

Parliamentary Gossip.

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CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, July 30. A defect m the Legislation relative to, Life Insurance has been pointed out to Government by Mr Guinness, viz*,; that where, as it often appears, that a man uses his m >ney m keeping his policy alive to the neglect of his just debts* if he happens to die intestate, and leaves no rela tives m the colony, his estate passes into the hands-of the public trustee, and ulti mately !to the consolidated fund, his creditors being left m the lurch. Mr Guinness asked whether Government would amend the law so as to provide that m such cases the proceeds of a life policy should be made liable for the just debts of deceased. Mr Mitchelson thought the suggestion worthy of consideration, but said Government could not see the way to legislate this session. Another day has been spent by the Hotchiaon Charges Committee without any substantial progress being made. To-day's sitting was mostly taken up with the discussion of Mr Seddon's motion that the Bank of New Zealand be called upon to state at once whether it will comply with the demand for the produc tion of its books. No other business of importance was done. The discussion of the Estimates m the small hours of this morning made it clear that a compact had been made between Ministers and a section of the " Skinflint" party, under which Government secured half-a dozen by an undertaking to m*k« certain reductions m each department. Some very warm .■recrimination took place between Mr Goldie and his erstwhile friend Mr Thompson, whom he roundly accused of having " sold " his party, 'just as he had done three years ago, by betray ing their immature plans to Government. The ex-Skinflints who; voted with Go vernment against large reductions during the evening were—Messrs Harkness, Lawry, Monk, R. Thompson, T. T. Thompson, and Hobbs. The House got into Supply before the dinner adjourn ment, and another late sitting is certain.

CO-OPERATION.

It: is a, singular fact that England, i France, and Germany have each contem poraneously adopted and carried out' one particular phase of co-operation. . In Great Britain co-operation .has mdstly been confined to distribution '; m France, to co-operative production ; m Germany, to banking. There is a sorb of providen tial fitness m this diversity. The nations have proved for each other that there are no technical difficulties m each of the three great departments of trade opera tions that cannot be overcome by masses of men working m unison. Co-operative production m France dates from 1848, when some masons formed a soeietjr, and by 1860 they had accumulated a capital of £14j500. Their example, has been followed by a large number of trades. • In Germany the prominent idea was that of giving the laborer command over, capital, and this lias been effected by the establishment of associations of; laborers, whose aggregate subscriptions were lent out at interest, and the profits divided among the subscribers. In England, however, co-operative production has lately received a stimulus. There are nearly a hundred societies co-operating to produce, and the number grows al most weekly. That the Socialists are not: not averse to the agency of this movement m working out their ideals is indicated by the fact that that they have established the Socialist Co-operative Federation Limited .m London. Has not the move ment, m fact, struggled out. from its da j of small things and come into prominence as though it had been nursed up by fate, or Providence, to meet the impending industrial crisis ? Who does not look, upon the present attitude, and tendency of labor organisations without misgiving, however much he may sympathise with their reasonable aspirations ? What will j the end be when capitalists and labourers are formed up into two hostile camps like Gog and Magog for the final deciding battle ? Fortunately one can see already, by instances cropping up here and there, that capital, driven to straits, is very likely to find partial salvation, at any rate, m the adoption of the new solvent of the labour problem.—Exchange. :

Argentine Revolution.

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London, July 29,

Telegrams received m Paris arinouce the renewal of the armistice at Buenos Ayi-es, and that the formation of a conciliation Cabinet is probable. The Argentine legation m London reports that the revolt is 'subdued. Private telegrams also state that a settlement is probable, but latest news asserts that no compromise has been arrived at, and that the quarrel must be fought out to the bitter* end. There is also a report that a. plebiscite is to be taken for the election of President, and.that, the candidates will be Cel man, General Mitre (late President), and Ribero (leader of the radical faction). . . Another version is that the insur gents have surrendei'ed the arsenal, fleet, and arms, and the troops have Returned to their allegiance j that the superior officers of the army have been dismissed, and the forces modified; that members of the Government are returning from the provinces to the capital, and that the whole country is quiet. ■ * Buenos Ayrtss, 'July 30: Celman armed a hundred guachos and ordered, the squadron to. cease firing, which they obeyed. ' The in dignation of the troops and armed . citizens was terrible.. After firing a volley at haphazard m blind, fury,'the rebels consented to disarm. The condition and prospects of the city ars pitiable, and murderous out

breaks are dreaded. When Celman appeared m the streets the hired guachos cheered, but the citizens -remained silent. The squadron shelled the Custom House and Government House, compelling the President to evacuate the positions taken up there. Desultory rifle lire was kept up until the afternoon, but when victory was almost assured the insurgents found their cartridges were exhausted. Only a hundred thousand rounds had.' been provided, instead of a million as sup posed. Rebels wanted to attack with the bayonet, but their leaders pre vented them at the risk of their own lives. Celman, when he appeared m the streets, was deadly pale.

Addington Stock Market.

Christchurck, July 30. The market was again well .attended and the business done :was good m the fafc stock. '" ■ ' '■ ' i,, Store Sheep.—About 1500 were yarded, for which there was a good demand. Two and four-tooth maiden, ewes brought up i,to 13s 7d ; lambs sold at-9s 9dto 12s 3d for good sorts of crossbreds. l£wes m lamb, aged, brought from 8a to 10s. Fat Cattle.—There was a good entry of beef, some jtriore consigned from the North Island being conspicuous.' Prices remain firm at from i22s- 6d to 24s per lOOlbs for prime, and from'lßs to 21s for cows or inferior sorts. Store Cattle.—There .was a remark ably small entry, of which the greater part were old cows,and oddlots., Fat- Sheep.—About 4,500' were yarded. There was nothing special m regard to quality. The price obtained for the best was 255, but these were an exception from the general rule, which made from 16s to 20s 6d, leaving the net price of mutton much about the same as has pre vailed during the recent sales,, Good freezers fetched over 2^d per lb net weigh b. PiGß.—The entry of nearly 500, chiefly prime baconers, realised good prices, 3^d being about the average.

Soiree and Concert at Mount Somers.

[from our own correspondent.]

An entertainment of the above description was held m the Mount Somers Schoolroom on Friday,, the 25th inst., m aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church. The weather, which had been very wet m the morning, became fair m time for the hourof meeting, and continued fair till after piidnight. There was a large gathering of people, con sidering the district and the season, about one hundred and fifty being present, and all seemed thoroughly to enjoy the opportunity of meeting and conversing with so many neighbours and friends, as well as the concert which followed. The tables were most tastefully arranged, and abundantly supplied with a, rariety of delicacies. Theae were provided by Mesdames Hood, Patton, Harvey, and Tait. There was also the Bachelors' table, over which Misses Lamble and Syuie presided.

After ample justice had been doho to the good things on the tables, and the excellent tea, the room was transformed, so aa to sea* as many as possible of those present. The minister—Rev W; ' Finlayson—pre sided, and read the apologies received for the absence of neighbouring ministers, who had been invited to be present., j Mr Finlayson also called attention to some changes which had taken place m Mount Someri3 district since last soiree tliSre, eighteen months ago. He said they had much cause for thankful ness aiid congratulation for many things, among others, that there had been no blank m their membership through death; that there were very few cases of serious affliction m the district; a fair measure of prosperity m circumstances, with few exceptions; and that these outward and temporal advantages were accompanied by increased earnestness m spiritual matters.

When Mr Finlayson first came to the dis trict there was only a fortnightly service; but- now there were o.ther. me.Stings, through the extended work of the Wesleyans and otherwise. The Mount Somers Presbyterian Church Financial Committee have .been able to meet the .obligations, (Undertaken by them when Mr Fihlayson wi;s called to the charge, as have also Spriugburn and' Methven, while Rangitata, lifts- been weak owing (to* 1 the de parture, from that district of /two or three of those who .contributed most largely,-; | ' Tlie Choir, accompanied by Mrs Fullayson and conducted by Mr James Price} ■ gave selections , • from ''' Songs and ■: Solos," the " Christian Choir," and the."Jubilee Songs." ■ Besides these there were instru mental pieces on harmonium arid violins by Miss Finlayson, Mr and '" Miss Price; a cornet solo by Mi Wall, with piano accom paniment ; and songs by Mrs Tait and Miss Williamson, Misses Wright, A. Price, J. Lambie, J. and A. Finlayson, also by Messrs J. Price and A'. Jago. Miss Wright's song " Plymouth Sound" was especially encored m response to which she ' sang " White Wings."  On the motion of Mr John Hood, a vote of thanks was given to the ladies, who pro vided the tables, to the choir and to Mrs Finlayson. The Committee also^ through the Chairman, acknowledged the service of Mr Price as organist. '" \ '

A very enjoyable evening, was brought to a close by the singing; of the "National Anthem.". - .■ .'..-■■ :" ,-. :'

The Markets.

[pee pbess association.]

London, July 29. Siver Has risen Jd-per oz. ' i Best tallowy-beef' 25s 6d, muttoft 26s to*26s6d. ■;■■': Sugar—Best German, 13s 6d;'Java, 16s 9d. ' ; New Zealand frozen mutboh," prime selected 4jd. •.■■.< Hides, 3-id to Sjd. It is expected that the Russian harvest will be above the average. .

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAYj JULY 30. '

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. ■' . LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. The Legislative Council Bill'was further -considered m committee, ' ; ! Mr Reynolds', new clause, giving a member on resigning the, privilege of re taining the rank of honorable and a rail way pass, .provoked a long discussion. Eventually progress was reported, and leave given to sit again next day. f | :; . . /DENTISTS'' BILL; j.. The Dentists' Act Amendment Bill was further considered m committee, and re ported with amendments. The third reading was fixed for next day. The Council adjourned at 4 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

[The following is the closing portion of Tuesday night's sitting.] ■ Sir G. Grey and Messrs Seddon, Moss, and John McKenzie protested against the action of the Government,. And assorted that some arrangement hacT been made with Government and the economist members which ; ther House had a right to know. Mr Thompson (Auckland North) moved to reduce the Agent-General Department .vote by;£22s. ;- - '.; :.i ■ : -; ny Gol(ien accused Mr Thompson (Marsden) of selling his party by 'betray ing tlieit plans, just as he: did three years agovv . , : . ■■• ...•-■ •/ /•,--',..'■. '■ '''•• Sir G.;Crrey said there was a greafr deal behmd the action of the Government m this matter. It was m fact an indication ttliat they intended to hold'the, reins of Government for the nex*.4wSlve fflbriths. The motion for a reduction by £225 was Ilostby2'»to32,l lostby2'»to32,

THE ASHBtmTOS GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1890.



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