The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL

The three cables at Banjoewangi have >een restored, and are m good working •rder. (Constable McLeod, who was murdered at ilangawhare, had his life insured m the government Insurance Office for £500. The San Francisco mail closes at Ashbur ;on on Friday next at 6.30 p.m. Money >rders must be obtained not later than i p.m. The Mariposa, with English mails of 12th July, left 'Frisco for Auckland on 26th July, 3ontract date. The Zealandia, with colonial nails of 14th July, arrived at 'Frisco from Auckland on 2nd August, contract date. |^_ In consequence of the freshet m the river there has been abundance o f water for the Domain, and the swimming baths are now *t the highest point of fullness they have reached since their construction was com pleted. At the Dunedin Police Court yerterday Mrs Susan Dreaver waa charged with im properly beating her child with a garden hoe. The child was too ill to appear, and accused was remanded, for a week, bail being allowed." About one of the best things done by the Ashburton Borough Council for a long time past was the passing last night of Mr Hugo Friedlander's motion to spend £20 m the purchase of agricultural literature for the Public Library. Mr Kinsey was on Saturday at Christ church presented with a silver medal as a life member of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The presentation was made m recognition of Mr Kinsey's services on behalf of Canterbury at the Dunedin Exhibition. A Westporfc correspondent to ft contem porary says there lei at present a' perfect epidemic of bankruptcy m town through trade of every sort being overdone. " How,' he writes, " can a tourn of only 2500 inhabi tants be expected to support four newspapers, five lawyers, fifteen drapers and outfitters' shops, and twenty-one hotels ?" On Tuesday evening a boy named Hart well, employed by Mr A. Brown at Kaiapoi, whilst tickling a horse's heel with a broom to make the animal kick out, mitt with a> serious accident by the horse striking the head of the broom with such force that the handle was driven into the boy's body, making a bad wound. Drs Murray and Parsons were called to attend the cose. In connection with retrenchment Mr Ballance wanted to know why no attempt had been mado to classify the Civil Service ? Every p»raon, said he, knows that it is re quired. Everyone knows that there are numbers of officers who are working for miserable pittances, while there are others who are receiving £1200 or £1500 a year, and who are doing no more than those who are receiving £150. The flaece of the champion ram show at Wagga and Narandera recently has been forwarded to the Melbourne stores of Messrs Goldsbrough, Mort, aad Co. It is an ex cellent specimen of pure Riverina wool, as no foreign blood has ever benn introduced into the Boonook flock. The fleece, on being skirted and put on the scales, yielded 151 b ssoz of fleece wool and 91b lOoz of pieces and bellies, the total w oight being 241 b 15ioz. We understand that arrangements will shortly be made by which the residents m the vicinity of the new school now opened m the Longbeach Road Board Office, at lower Willowby, or Camp boll-town as christened by the Board of Education, will have a mail service. It is proposed to extend the triweekly Bervice from Winslow to Willow by on to the school, and this may suit the local people as well as the other proposal, viz., that of running the Longbeach coach that road triweekly instead of daily via Watorton, Ash ton, etc., as at present. The "Auckland Horald" m enlarging upon the recent successful manufacture of iron by the Onehunga Ironworks Company, says: —"It is really the first thing of the kind achieved m these colonies. This com pany has now complete machinery for mak ing galvanised and corrugated iron, rod and bar iron, tee and angle iron, and sheet iron, and bids fair to be prosperous. Up to the present time about 5000 tons of manu factured iron have been turned out, made from scrap iron and ironstone. There are 3ome 95 Jmen and 25 boys engaged »t the works, and a considerable number arc em ployed m different parts of the district getting ironstone and limestone." I The "Dunedin Herald," discussing the formation of an Assets Company m England | to take over Bank held land says: —"The ! assets to be transferred to th« new company i consist to a very large extent of land either 1 under mortgage or m freehold. The trans ference of such an enormous quantity of the freehold of the colony to a new joint stock company owned m London is but a perpetua tion of the blunders of the past, a more rivetting of the shackles of the plutocracy upon the unhappy colonists of New Zealand." It argues m favour of legislative action to prevent this transference, and remarks that the Bank of New Zealand was at anyrate a part of ourselves —for good or evil, it was a limb of our body; moreover, there was always a desire on the part of the Bank authorities to conform m some measurs to ths principles of sound banking, and to liquify its assets. The London usurer will be restrained by no such sentiment. His only principle will be to hold on like grim death to every rood of ground nntil he can get an extortionate price for it. A very pleasant little gathering assembled m Mr Gallety's grain store, Kyle, on the evening of Friday, the Ist inst., the object being to present a, testimonial to Mr Charles Simpson, who hau been for years a resident m this district, and who has recently re moved to another locality. At the request of the Managing Committee the presentation was made by Mr T. Mulligan, who, m the course of his remarks, referred to the many acts of kindness and good nature (often at his own personal inconvenience) performed by Mr Simpson during his residence at Kyle He expressed the hope that Mr Simpson would not so much regard the intrinsic value of the testimonial us the spirit of good will, kindly feeling, and personal regard which instigated it, and as an evidence of the respect and esteem with which he was regarded by the residents of the district. Mr Simpson suit ably replied. Dancing was kept up with spirit until an advanced hour. During the course of the evening refreshments m alwjudaiice were supplied gratuitously by ths kindly disposed ladies of the district. Mr and' Mr* .Qallgjty also displayed great kindness and hospitality, and were warmly thanked by the Committee, The quarterly meeting of the Ashbiu?ton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held m the Lodge, room, Wakanui Road, on Friday last. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. One candidate was initiated and two" Mr«pp.sgd for membership. The business of jtlic evening ovei> the installation of officers far the ensuing £«f m was proceeded wjtlji, L.D., Bro. Galloway, assisted by H ms JPai-lfiii «?d Andrews from the Dawn of i; " ' 'tii&U I«<* 6'<£ following officers :— Peace, ~, t r 7j>. w e ) eh ; C.T., Bra. jmuoi ■*■*■'• -■- HiQ t Ge.f*fa& Anderson; J.L. Higga ;V. i., .- vg■ ■j, pi j Secretary, Bro. Pearson ; ~ -'• hifmliin Treasure^ Bro. J. C. Duncan; C»aPj™». Sister E. M. Welch; M., Sister Ra J >*t I G , Bro. McKee; 0.G,, Bro. Welch.Jun. ; S J.T., Sister Pearson, Tfrp installation ! over, the newly installed C,T, Bj?o Higgs thanked the members for the honour they had conferred upon him by placing him m that position.and wliib holding it lie would do all m his power to promote good feeling and follow ship m the Lodge room. Presen tations were made to the following members : A P.C.T.'s diploma to Bro. Welch ; for introducing members it)to the Lodge, Bros McKee and Welch ; for harmony during the quarter, Bro. Pearwon ; for good attendance, Bro. and Sister Welch, jun, A wte of thanks was passed to outgoing officers, the jun. P.O.'r. responding. Harmony was then indulged m, when several members and visitors contributed. -The Lodge was dosed by Bro, Higgs, C.T., at 10 p.m

The barque America, 108 days out from London, arrived at Wellington to-day. All the Westport quarry works m future are to be carried on bj' day labour at 10s per day. Constable Miller hid an encounter with a burglar m Melbourne, and succeeded m handcuffing the man. He, however, tripped the constable, *vho was rendered unconscious by the fall and the burglar got away. We are informed that Dr Kureem Bux, the Indian oculist at present practising m Ash ! burton, did not leave Wellington at very t Bhort notice, as stated by Mr W. T. Whitakor. I As a matter of fact the doctor advertised his intention to leave the city for some days previous to doing so. The annual report of the Sydney City Night Refuge and Soup Kitchen, presented to the annual meeting, showed that during the year 94,169 meals had been given away, and shelter afforded m 33,300 instances. There was a credit balance of £205 Is lid m the bank. The village settlers, nays the " Wairarapa Daily," intend petitioning Parliament to alter the land lawß so that they may acquire the freehold of their sections, and may not be debarred, as at present, from taking up more land. The Victorian Government is establishing a scent farm at Dunolly, and hag had 20 acres of land enclosed with a well constructed vermin proof fence, and arrangements are being made for the planting of the farm. The Hawera of the Wel lington ' • Press " says: —" The ■ exclusion, by the War Office, of New Zealand beef from the army contracts, is disappointing news. Advices by last mail to a local firm of frozen meat exporters give no reason for this decision on the part of the authorities. It is certain, however, that unless our frozen beef is reinstated when the' winter contracts oome to be considered, the loss to th» growers and the colony will be a serious matter." He, therefore, recommends that "united action should be taken by the several Agricultural and Pastoral .Associa tions throughout the colony without delay ■o that when the question of army supplies for next season, which begins m October, comes up for consideration the restrictions which at present rest upon our frozen beef may be removed." According to announcement Mr T. W. Glover was present at a meeting of the Flemington Gospel Temperance Society held m the Schoolhouse on Saturday evening. In a very racy speech he touched on a variety of subjects, and while inveighing against smoking as a very dirty habit, j objected chiefly to it on the ground of its asserting a mastery over man. Mr Glover said it could be shewn from the benefit Booieties that there was less sickness among abstainers, and from their insurance societies that drinkers were the shortest lived. With regard to labor unions he maintained that increase af wages and decrease of hours meant more coat of production of the article. It will therefore cost the laboring main, who purchases these articles; more to live. He had seen some men who h;d been attend ing "early closing" meetings hanging around a tobacconist's at eleven o'clock. He thought it was not honest for working men, who strike for short hours, to kleep bar maids and others wording long hours. He went on to explain the terms of the Prohi bition Bill prepaied by the Government. There had been very great difficulty ex perienced m the working of Licensing Cohi mittees, but let the people have it m their own hands and these anomalies would be removed. The Rev A. BKko moved'the first resolution, " That the meeting hearing that a Bill to provide by tho will of tho people for the prohibition of the liquor, traffic has been prepared by tho Govcrrn;r::iit would urge that it should at once be in troduced to the House, and earnestly do-jiro that the member for the district should uso all his influence m support of it, so that it may become law during the present session." He expressed himself pleased to see so m-my present, although it was a Saturday niyhr., and m a brief address, illustrated bysevur.ii anecdotes, showed the evils of tho drink traffic and the unreasonableness of compen sation. Mr Wheeler seconded. 7!io roulu tion was carried unanimously. The weuund resolution waa moved by Mr Dunn, " That copies of the resolution now passed be for warded to the Premier and Mr Buxtbn, the member for the district." This was seconded by Mr Osbornc, and carried. A Vote of thanks to Mr Glover brought tho pnx^biling.s to a close. Holloway's Ointment and Pills.-- Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing propertit* of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial m all diseases of the respira tory organs. In common colds and influenza the Pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat are exceed ingly efficacious. When influenza is epi demic, this treatment is the easiest, safest and surest. Holloway's Pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circua tion through the lungs, relieve the over gorged air tubes, and renders respiration free, without reducing the strength, irritating the nerves, or depressing the spirits; such are. the ready means of escaping from suffering when afflicted with colds, coughs, bronchitis, and other chest complaints, by which the health of so many is seriously and perv inannnHiT itiinrnrl m mnsf, r>nrnit.rina.

A. Just Sentence.

John Dooley was charged, on remand, at the Magistrate's Court on .Wednes day, before Messrs Ed. Baker, R.M. Simpson, and A, W. Brown, Justices, with brutally assaulting his 18 year-old daughter Cissy. He had been remanded m order that the little girl could attend the Court; and yesterday morning, when charged, Dooley admitted having beaten the child with a leather strap. The Justices who occupied the bench said they wished to hear some of the evidenc before deciding the case, and the girl was placed jn the witness box and stated that her father htid beaten her be cause she did not attend school on Tuesday morning of last week. Her mother had sent her on a message, and this was the reason she could not attend. Her father made her strip, and after wards beat her with both ends of the •strap, and said that he would kill her. Mrs I)Qol,ey and Constable Madden also gave evidence, .fhe officer producing a strap with a 'buckle fastened to it, which he said he took out of p'ooley's' hand to prevent him from using it "further; u^on fche child. Dr Giilon' deposed that he „„. ....^ed by the constable to attend the aid. Slid was marked across the shoulders, down the back, and upon the arm-}, les?«, and thighs, the marks -being about inch broad and j blooding m. some places. " ttf the duwtwe ment was excessive and cig, and it had laid the child up for five days. Dp^ley st;ttec3 that the child had been dis obedionjt ,to him, and this was why he had punished' 4uw. .Sergeant Morice stated that Dooley had wlmuty served sentences for ill-treating his children. The Bench Bojd there was no excuse for such cruel arid brutajl treatment, and sont the defendant to gaol for three months with , hart! 13b0ur,.3> Wellington Times.

Wokanui Road Board.

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Pre sent —Messrs Bruce (Chairman), Brown, Megson, and Johnston. / CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read (1) From the Re turning Officer notifyj ing the election of Messrs D. Johnstcn and J. Megson for Nos. 2 and 3 wards respectively.—(2) From the Ashburton County Council acknowledging receipt of Board's letter re payment of amouiits for destruction of small birds.—(3) From the same inform ing the Board that the Council had de cided to take over the maintenance of water race crossings.—(4) From the same asking if the Board had any of last year's poisoned grain on hand. The Clerks had replied that there was not.—(s) From the Paymaster General advising the Board of the payment of £4 4s 2d perpetual lease thirds on part of reserve 264.—(6) From the Property Tax Department advising the Board of the payment, of £31 5s balance of subsidy for 1889-90. —(7) From Hampstead Town Board forwarding cheque m payment of work done on boundary, roads and stating that the Board was dissatisfied with the manner m which the work had been done on Smithfield road, and asking that before doing any future works on the boundary roads, the Town Board should be con sulted on the matter. Ms Megson was of opinion that the shingle for Smithfield road could, have been procured of better, quality and at less expense from the cutting on the road. It was decided to consult the Town Board as to any works to be done m the future.—(B) From the Secretary Canterbury Trades and Labor Council with reference to contracts.—Re ceived. -r(9) From Mr W. Compton with reference to Cattle grazing on roads iv the district. The Clerk read the authority already given to the poundkeeper, and Mr Megson was of opinion that it was quite sufficient and that he should use his own discretion m impounding cattle off roads. It was finally resolved that the Chairman be authorised to prosecute all persons grazing cattle on roads contrary to the Public Works Act.—(lo) From Messrs Mawson Bros, notifying that they had disposed of their interest m Reserves 1118 and 1119, and asking that their name be taken off the roll.—Agreed to.— (11) From Mr Peter Innis requesting the Board to substitute the name of Joseph Choak for his on the roll. —Agreed to. — (12) From Mr W. Brown with reference to the acreage charged to him on the roll. —No action was taken m the matter. surveyors' report. The Surveyors' report was read as follows :—l. Cochrane's road.—We have inspected the portion of this road between the Wakanui and Beach roads with refer ence to the drainage complained of by Mr W. Cochrane. The ford appears to be higher than the bottom of the gully on the upper side by about six inches, but to lower it that much would not make very much difference to the land above, Mr Cochrane proposes to deepen the drain m his lower paddock if the Board will alter the ford and make it about eighteen inches lower than at present., This would be plenty we think to let all the water away. The concrete culvert on the same road appears to nave been made too small by half. —2, Leadley s road.^ — We have had the thistles cut off the shingle,on this road. —3. Brand Book.— Tho Canterbury Brand Book ordered some two months ago is to hand and lies on the table.—4. Gorse on road.—We have had the gorse on Stanley's road opposite R.S. 22343 grubbed. The cost of which was £113s 3d.—5. Maintenance, i — The maintenance man's diary lies on the table for your inspection.:—Clause I.— Work to be done as suggested.—Clause i 4.—The Surveyors' to ascertain who is | tliu owner of the section and make appli cation for the amount expended. POISONED WHEAT. The action re obtaining a sample of Andrew's poisoned grain for trial was ap proved. , . . MAINTENANCE. A discussion was held on the subject of the maintenance of roads by the present system. The Chairman thought that it would be economical to put teams where long carting was necessary. The Clerks were instructed to request the day man to keep work done m the different wards separate m his diary, and m all cases to obtain shingle from the nearest pit. Resolved "That a statement shew ing cost of maintenance for each ward for the last two years be laid on the table at next meeting." OUTSTANDING PvATES. Resolved " That after Saturday, August 9th, every fourth name m the list of out standing rates be sued for." ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the Board ad journed. ■

SPORTING

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB.

The annual steeplechase meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club t;akes place to-morrow (Wednesday) at the Ashburton Biacecourse. A large' number of hunters and other horses m the district, and several from Christchurch, Timaru, and Dunedin have accepted, and there is every prospect of a very interesting day's sport. His Worship the Mayor has proclaimed a half-holiday, and accordingly the principal places of business m the town will be closed from noon. , The .meeting has become the recognised conclusion to the hunting season, and is always a pleasant gathering, being of a purely sporting oharacter, and promoted for the benefit of the " sport of kings," which is provided m such good style by tWe local pack. During the last year or two hunting has greatly increased m popularity m this county, and to-morrow there will, no doubt, be a large attendance at the Race course. The first event, the Hunters' Hurdle Race, is set down for half-past twelve o'clock, and of the field of six Donnybrook will probably prove the winner. The principal race of the day, the Hunt Club Cup Stseplechase, comes next. Seven horses are colored on the card, and The Mount, Enterprise, and Morok may be placed m the order named. The Hack Race follows, entries closing on the course, and then the Maiden Steeple chase with eight entries comes on for decision, and Glen, being the best weight carrier of the lot, shall have our vote. The Ladies' Bracelet is the next event, with the good field of ten, and Aye look upon Rob Roy or Sorella as being most likely to secure the trophies for their lady nominators. . A Consolation Steeple chase will terminate the proceedings. The racecourse is m good prder, and the fences are of fair hunting dimensions, and so placed that the whole of them can be seen from the grand stand. Only a fine day is wanted to ensure a most successful and pleasant meeting.

Dancing in Schools.

Dr. Stenhouse, a member of the Qtagp Education Board, is. aniipus to hate the physical education of children better at tended to, and for this purpose urge's that provision should be made for teach ing gymnastics and dancing. He says : " Every public school scholar should have at least two quarters' instruction m the dejjghtful, healthful, and truly exhilarat ing' exceroise of dancing. A majority of our children never acquire tins art during school life ; and as 1 they grow into youth or early manhood womanhood they have to go for their knowledge of ifc'ro evening daises,*^- promiscuous classes ; and I' need' raft point out that this is highly objwfcio|W*|s , and often unsettles

and depraves and leads astray. But no one, h»we,vCr straight-laced, can wisely object to the dancing of children during the day, and under the supervision of their teachers. We have" introduced far too much care and anxiety into child life ; and to counteract this indication I would introduce the joyous pastime of dancing. The dancing master or mistress would be appointed m the same way as the other teachers, and two hours on a Satur day or other day would afford sufficient time. These two innovations could be carried out at a very email cost, and I do hope and trust that this Board will be the first m New Zealand to introduce them, and so impart a joyousness i;o school life that at present it appears to lack.

An Innocent Man Impri soned for 16 Years.

In despatches lately landed *t Liver pool from New York a oase ia reported of an innocent man who has just been re leased after serving sixteen years m the penitentiary for a crime of which he was innocent. The man, whose name ib William Starnicker, was arrested on sus picion of murdering another man, named Henry Chance, m Burke county. Star nicker had just previously had some difference trith Chance. He protested his innocence, but was nevertheless convicted and sentenced for life. About a fortnight ago a man named Crane died m Burke county, and on his deathbed confessed that the evidence he gave against Star nicker was false. It was oni the evidence of Crane that .Starnicker was really con victed. After a thorough enquiry into the confession by Governor Gordon the con demned man was liberated. The poor fellow said no one could realise his feel ings on .being convicted for the crime when he knew he was innocent.. For most of the time Starnicker had been working m the mines and quarries belong ing to the penitentary. Although con victed wrongly and imprisoned for sixteen years, he was hrateful that the matter had been cleared up and himself proved innocent.

Home Decorations.

The rage for ephemeral prettiness is happily dying. No longer is it absolutely necessary to drape our pier glasses, even though they be gilt framed ones, with muslin; to swathe our chairs m muslin chairbacks, our flower pots with rag like pieces of pongee, our vases with neckties of some such flimsy material. We are ad vancing to the' solid age again—to the solid age, relieved by all that the revival of sestheticism has done for ii;. We do not have fluted green silk m our pianoforte fronts, but a strip of brocade, a panel decorated m gesso, or wood carving. But we do stand the instrument away from the wall because it is heard to much greater advantage m such a position ; and we cover the ugly back with a curtain of chenille plush, tapestry brocade, art serge, or satin sheeting, not with any material so devoid of substance as muslin. Rosettes are fashionable now as they, were 25 years ago,,when delicate children wore them on pieces of ribbon over theijr ears to protect those organsi from the cold as well as on their hats. They arie used now not only m millinery £,nd dressmak ing but m home decoration, so thai noth ing looks better for a curtain tie-back than a piece of > the material of which the curtain is made, loosely folded, and finished where it fastens to the side hook with'a handsome'boss,'or rosette, ako of the same material, or of the plush or velvet of which the frieze or dado of the curtain may be made. A new idea m chair cushions is one which looks at first sight exactly like a mammoth tea cosy. It is made to fit over the back of a chair, sy that h^lf the cushion is at the back and half over th« front, where it forms a nice rest for the head and neck. It can be taken off from day to day and reversed, so as to wear both sides equally. The only advantage of it is that it does not slip down, but keeps firm under the head. Of course, a chair which has a back projection of the frame, on v hich a melon or ' roly poly ' head cushion can be tied with ribbon, may as well have such an adornment; but the new idea ia a happy one for the many easy chairs which are fully up holstered, and m which, when one sits to read with a loose cushion under one's head, there is a constant feeling of; slipperiness. These ' cosy' cushions should be stuffed with either down or feathers. The bolster or melon head cushion, which can be tightly stuffed, is best filled with a cotton fluff that the up holsterer sells under the name of ' mill puff." For toilet covers there is little new, but many housewives are using for the winter months art serge worked ailong the edges, with an over and over long stitch bone m flax thread, or stamped relve't, edged with small ball fringe. Either may be removed daily and well brushed ; and if a good green, an Indian blue, or terra cotta be used, the effect will not be sombre, but really novel and pretty. To any house hold where laundry expenses are an object to be considered, this fashion is a boon,. an,d an economical one.; , Brocade is being utilised m making many pretty things. Photograph frames, either standing or fplding, can be made lovely with scraps, of any beautiful brocade . that may be available, many cheap frames can be bought; some indeed of good shape may be had for a few pence, being covered only with paper of a pretty pattern. Yet they hayei cjuite a nice appearence when fresh—you would never guess what they really are made of—and as soon as the. papper gets dirty (which is not long in' happening) it can be' covered by the aid of gum with' a bit of fancy brocaded silk, and be m the height of fashion. Flower holders of bamboo are also covered either with brocade plush, or silk on which a-little embroidery has been boldy executed,, and are then things of beanty. j .

Horse Market.

Mr T. Bullock reports for i;he week ending Saturday, August 2nd :— There was again a, large number brought forward, fifty-seven being offered at the day's sale. Biddings were not so brisk as on the previous Saturday, nevertheless a large proportion of the entry changed hands at fairly satisfactory prices. Medium draughts up to £22 10s and hacks of a, good stamp up to £11 10s. Out of the total number offered twenty-five were sold as follows : —Five and six year old draught mares, £20 10s, £2210s {■ six year old gelding, £20 10s; five and six year olda of a lighter stamp, £13, £15 ; four year old, £15 10s ; aged, also of a good stamp, £9, £9, £11 • others, £5 15s, £7 10s, £8 10s; inferior, £3, £4 15s ; a pair, £i; light harness horses, £3 7s 6d, £4 15s, £8; hacks, three years old, of a good stamp, £11 10s ; two year old and a yearling brought £10 10s the pair ; two year olds, unbroken and of rather a seedy stamp, £3 15s each ; four year ditto, £4 ss; spring trap, £8 10s; dray, £4 15s; collar, * hairies, and winkers, £1 5s the lot; chaff cutter, £6; seed wheat, 3s 4d per bushel; feed oats, Is 3d } sundry harness, etc., at about market rates,

Parliamentary Gossip.

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Wellington, August 4. It is understood that the four Oppo sition members of the Hutchison Charges Committee do not intend to take part m any further mebting. They consider that their remarks m the House early on Saturday morning were practically their final severance from tho Committee, though of course they are officially re garded -is members of it until formally relieved by the House, Mr' Withy, the chairman, has not given any further

indication as to his intention, but it is generally believed that he will only attend next meeting for the purpose of resigning the chairmanship. It goes without saying that the Committee, composed of only Government supporters, cannot continue to enquire into reflections upon Ministers. The members will doubtless present a report to the House, stating their position, and it remains tp be seen whether the Government will then rest under the unanswered imputation, or whether they will take some further steps towards having the matter cleared up.

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, Wellington, August 4. A Crowded public meeting was held this evening to hear addresees by several members of the Opposition on the political situation. Mr J. H. Heaton, Mayor of Melrose, presided. Sir George Grey spoke first, and con demned the Representation Bill, but he and his friends had succeeded m inserting clauses m the measure which gave ; " one man one vote " and no more. He thought Government should' have gone to the country before the present session, and he accused them of a desire to cling to oftice. He explained that the Governor had power to dissolve parliament; still he thought they could not look for any hope from that direction. He dwe^t at length on the obnoxious clause of the Rabbit Nuisances Act Amendment Bill, introduced this session, and he held that the large runs now over-run with rabbits should be broken up and occupied by man. As a reriwdy for the depression which existed m the colony at present, it was widely suggested that immigration be en-. Couraged, but where were they going to put them. Referring to the dock strikes he said the assistance rendered by the Australian colonies had turned the tide m the docker's favor, and he believed this was one way m which the people m the New World would assist m bringing about a better state of things m the old. Mr Seddon dealt principally with the Labor Movement, and he thought the statement that the labor agitation would drive out capital was nothing but a fallacy. In other colonies and m the Old World labor was now protecting itself, and he felt the movement would m the end be as beneficial to capital as to labor.: He advocated a change m the incidence of taxation. ' ' Mr Fish briefly outlined the action the Opposition intended to take m cutting down' the Estimates, and said as long as they "had a majority m committee, they would direct their attacks to members of the Civil Service m .receipt of salaries abpve" £200. He reminded working men ..that they were now a great power m the land. If they only used it judiciously the forthcoming elections would prove a benefit to both employers and employed. Mr Mosfj said, at the coming elections, people should be exceedingly jealous of the political purity of those whom they returned. Mr George Fisher condemned the action of Government m connection with the Hutchison' Accusation Committee. He thought the time would come when the connection between the Bank of New Zealand " and Government should be severed once and for erer. Resolutions wore passed affirming the desirableness of an immediate dissolu tion, and tendering thanks to the Liberal Party m Parliament, who are endeavoring to secure the rights of the people.

The Weather.

ALFORD STATION The following is the ; Meteorological Re port for the Aveek ending August 3, 1890: —

; Rainfall during July, Alford Forest, 4'6^ inches ; Alford Station, 314 inches.

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL AT CHERTSEY FOR JULY.

Just before the Crash.

In view of the receni cablegrams an nouncing the financial crash m Buenos Ayree the fallowing extract from a letter from that place m*y be interesting :— "Buiineep has gone all to the dogs here, owing entirely to the pack politely de nominated the Government, WJien I last wrote you gold must have been at a pre mium of (more or less) 40 per cent.;, now it is 136 per.cent. (Decembersth, 1889) — that' is to say, the sovereign which was then worth about 7d01.. of our paper money is now worth nearly 12dol. The wor«t feature of the case is that the Gov ernment are not doing anything to alle viate the] .'situation. On the contrary, they are becoming more extravagant every day, so there is no knowing where we may end. They talk of building a grand opera house to cost £1,500,000, so as to outrival Paris. Congress Hall is to cost another million, and goodness only knows what besides. Meanwhile the working, class, whoare paid m paper, more or less ab the same rates as last year, are. almost on the verge of starva tion. Take my own case, for example. If gold was at par my income would be £750 per annum ; instead of that it is little over £350, and decreasing daily. Then, m commercial circles, the crisis is coming on apace. In October one friend of .mine failed for some two millions of dollars; two days ago another firm failed for about six millions. These are only the forerunners of more, as it is expected that during the next four months some of the strongest houses will stop payment; arid m spite of this our precious government go on spending and thieving just as usual. The only bright spot on the horizon is that our crops promise to be. splendid. You must excuse this long rigmarole!about business, but really the one topic of con versation m Buenos Ayres now with men, women, and children, be they swell or beggars, is gold. The very gamins about the streets can tell you the latest quota tions of the gold market,'

The Complete Boycot.

THE DISPUTE IN CHRISTCHUROH

[fBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, August 3. The Railway Commissioners have de cided to reply to the telegram from the railway servants to the effect that, being public carriers, they are not m a position to instruct their servants to refrain from handling any poods belonging to Messrs Whiteombe and Tombs which may be consigned to, them for transmission bjr rail.- In the event of. the Railway Servants' Association withdrawing any of the rail way officials from their Work, Hhe men who withdraw will do so at their own risk, and should any inconvenience be occasioned to the railway by the traffic being stopped, or the trade of the port; of Lyttelton impeded by the threatened action of the Executive of the Association, the risk and responsibility will devolre upon the Association and not upon the Railway Commissioners. . Jones and Ashdown, tailors^'who refuse to sign the rules, pf the Tailoresses' Union are to be* boycotted. Ohmstchuroh, August 4. There is considerable uneasiness m Christchurch at the prospect of the dead lock which will ensue' if matters are pushed to extremes m the dispute between, the Maritime Council and Whitcombe and Tombs. It has been suggested that a "round robin" be signed,.asking the Company to endeavor to obtain an amicable settlement. On the other hand, some persons wish to have the question fought out. They consider that if the labor party gain the day against Whit combe and Tombs, they will ere long make demands against someone else, which will necessitate the battle being fought over again, and therefore that it is better to put up with the inconvenionce and trouble oi "boycotting" for a time m order to settle whether the labor party is to be dominant or not. A private meeting fof employers of labor is being held to-night. The Typographical Asso ciation have posted pickets to watch the establishment of the Company. Itha« been suggested that Bishop Julius be asked to arbitrate, but neither party has taken steps m that direction. The "Press" states that the general opinion of merchants and tradesmen interviewed on the subject is against the action of the Maritime Counci). It would appear from the..remarks of several who have been interviewed that Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs are being strongly supported by merchants and business men, who have pledged them selves to send all their printing and order all the* stationery from the firm. The Union Steamship Company have notified their intention, as common carriers, to accept all goods sent to them, and are of opinion that an action for damages will lie against the Maritime Council if any 'effo-rts are put forward by that body to prevent the Company carry ing out the trertns of its contract. The ... Messrs Whitcombe and Tomba decline'to be interviewed by Press repre sentatives on the position, and say the matter now rests entirely with the public. One of the prominent members of the Railway Servants' 'Association, m speak ing yesterday on the question^ said that he fully recognised the gravity of the position, but like soldiera going into battle, they could"not"but obey orders. He suggested, that Bishop Julius should be asked to meditate m the matter. He believed that if this were done the trouble would be averted, and also the misery and privation which Avmild undoubtedly come about. The Executive of the Railway Servants Society have adopted the following resolu tion:—That ,m consideration of not having clear, definite and detailed know • ledge of the intended plan of action by the Maritime Council ra Whitcombe and Tombs' difficulty, the Secretary of that body be informed that the Executive of the A.S.R.S. is prepared to carry out in structions whenever received, but that it will be necessary to wait xor the issue of such orders to ensu*3 definite and uniform action ; also, as the Executive Committee intends to place itself entirely at the dis posal of the Maritime Council, it will be necessary on the part of the latter body to inform the Rail way;, Commissioners of that fact. It was also. resoWedito instruct all branches of the Society to prepare for emergencies.. . . ... Mr Edwards has received a reply to his telegram to the effect that the Commis sioners are unable to refuse to i carry any goods, as they were liable as common carriers. A mass meeting of railway servants and lumpers will be held m Christchurch this evening to discuss, the position. Ohristchubch, August 5. Re Whitcombe and Tombs, the feeling m Lyttelton is that if extreme measures are taken labor will gain the day. A private meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is to be held this afternoon. ./'.

-. ■:: ■■ ■;■:':■;■ , " DtTiNjEDIN, August 4. There-is nothing fresh to record re the dispute between : the Maritime Council and Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs. The leaders of the labor movement; appear to be determined, if it comes to the worst, to block the .trade j ,p{/tyttelton and Christchurch., They regard the case as a : ; test one. (Knowing; who the firm of Whitcoinbe and Tombs, and who areTiehind them, they consider that the merchants of Christchurch have de cided to fight? the labor party over this dispute. , They, consider it is for these merchants ix> speak now, and either dis avow their intention, to fight?the labor party, or accept the inevitable conse quences of a struggle. Having shown their power the labor leaders do not wish to be precipitate, and therefore probably no further ;moye will be made jto" the end of the'week. In the meantime all tha Unions ha,ve been warned to prepare for a general strike at my moment.

The following telegram was despatched from Ashburfcon to-day to Messrs Whit cojnbe and Tombs by a local business mail :- — . ' Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Christ . .church. f -1 ! • We uuggesfc your hating a meeting of employers.called with a view to combining and assisting you m the present crisis. Employers here would vigorously support such a movement. Kindly reply m time for the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's meeting to-day. •■ .^ \ ">

• [reply.] Thanks for sympathy. It is considered here best for, other side to make next move. Whitcqmbk and Tombs.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association]

London, Augtist-2t03. The rumor is revived that Mr W. H. Smithj leader of the House, will accept a peerage, and that'll Balfour will succeed him, Mr W. L. Jackson, Financial Secretary to the. Treasury, is mentioned as likely to assume the Chief Secretaryship of Ireland; Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, President of the Board of Trade, is likely to take charge of; the Colonial Office, Lord Knutsford becoming Lord Prity Seal, The Mar quis of Salisbury has declined to accept the [overtures of the friends of Lord Randolph Churchill regarding the l*tt*»r rejoining the Cabinet,

THE ASHBTTRTON GUAEDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST .5, 1890.



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