POLITICAL.

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Wellington, August 31. THE OFFOSITION. There was another Opposition caucus this morning. Members are very reticent, but I believe the determination was arrived at to support Sir George Grey's proposal. There is liftle hope of this being agreed to by the House. THE LAND BILL. As the discussion on clause 163 m Com mittee was ot more than ordinary interest, I send you a report. On clause 103, providing that small runs shall be submitted to auction, Mr Mackintosh moved an amendment to the effect that "lot" be substituted for " auction." Auction was only appli cable to lands of spechl value, and these runs were not. Unless the Minister struck out "auction" very little would be done m the way of settlement. Dummyism would be rife. The land should be dealt with on the same day, the implications to be disposed by ballot or lot. The effect of auction m Victoria was so disastrous that it had to be abolished. The auction system had caused the .Re valuation Eill to be passed. Down m the south j» great deal of land was put up and runup to fictitious values. There was great readiness on the part of people to run to auctions, but the values would go up so high that it would be necessary to have a new Ec-valuation Bill. The runs should be fairly and justly valued, and a fair rental obtained. If times were dull, the runs would not fetch their proper value. If times were good, they would fetch fictitious values. These runs were of ordinary quality, and auction would un them up tv high, and this would keep off desirable settlers. Owners of large properties found the auction system was not desirable. The best tenants were those who took land at a fair rental. He would move chat " ballot" be substituted for "auction." . The Minister said he would leave it to the House to decide this. Mr Rolleston hoped the Minister would not give way. He believed the ballot system would induce dummyism, and he Srotested against it, and hoped the linister would stick to his Bill. Mr T. K. McDonald spoke to a similar effect. He hoped the Bill would not be subjected to all sorfa of winds. The ballot had given rise to dummyism. Mr Macintosh, m a tone of *'Ah you know nothing about it." Mr Valentine was an advocate of the ballot. He endorsed the opinions of Mr Macintosh, and hoped the House would agree to the ballot. Mr Duncan supported the ballot system and verified the statements of the member for Wallace. He would even apply the ballot principle to the large runs. ' Mr C. H. Mills supported the amend ment. He would even prefer tender to auction. The amendment was carried on the voices. The Minister asked that the clause be postponed, but this was disallowed, and the clause was further discussed. Mr Seddon suggested that it be left to the district Land Boards to choose auction or ballot. Mr Mackintosh objected to tendering as only another form of auction. The amendment was agreed to, and the clause further discussed by committee. THE BRYCK AFFAIR. The whole afternoon was occupied by a discussion upon the Bryce affair. Mr Rees set the ball rolling by asking the Premier, without notice, "whether on the withdrawal of the Avords the Premier would give facilities for discussion and expunge the record from the journals of the House V The Premier's reply was most conciliatory. Mr Snobie Mac- Keime made a carefully prepared and elaborate speech, quoting numerous authorities, with the view of showing that Mr Bryce only really committed the technical offence alleged. He was fre quently interrupted, and subsequently re plied to, by Mr Seddon, who gave a clear, circumstantial account of the proceedings of Thursday night, and upheld the decision. A good deal of irregular dis cussion followed, after which the Speaker ruled upholding the decision already given, and showing that Mt Bryce had clearly committed the breach of discipline, and must show submission. The ruling was remarkably clear, and the Opposition had no reply. Mr Rolleston said finally, he would appeal to the Premier to allow the whole affair to be expunged ; but the tokens of dissent were so loud and numerous thac it was clearly not the will of the House that this should be done. Mr Rolleston said it was now his duty to place m the hands of the Speaker a communication, and handed up a letter which the Speaker read. It was ilv Bryce's resignation of his seat. The reading of this was followed by silence. After the lapse of a few minutes, the House resolved that the Speaker issue his writ forthwith for Waikato. Mr Rolleston moved that the record of the proceedings be expunged, but as the pro posal was not favorably 1 received Mr Ballance moved at 4.30 the adjournment of the House. The House adjourned, and a caucus of the .Government party was held forthwith, at which it was re solved, at 7.30, to reject Mr Rolleston's amendment without; discussion. After dinner the Premier declined to accept Mr Rolleston's amendment, which came too late. He believed had a short adjournment taken place when he sugr j»ested, and the good.offices of the Speaker beenacc^ptedas mediator, Mr Bryce would have reconsidered the position. Sir John Hall and others spoke. Mr Scobie MacKenzie made an impassioned speech ehlogising Mr Bryce and stigmatising Governmentas tyrranical, winding up with a declaration that the name of liberty was being forgotten m the land. Mr Rees put the matter m nutshell. The amend ment was lost by eight votes. The House then went into committee on the Land Bill. THE BKYCE AFFAIR. The Bryce affair is half forgotten. His own friends admit that the Speaker's ruling was just and marked by good taste and feeling. The precipitancy of Mr Bryce's secession is regretted, but the regret is of a languid character, except among Mr Bryce's personal friends.

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Wellington, September 1. The following Bills, .-which have passed both Houses of the Legislature, have been assented to by bis Excellency the Go vernor : -The Imprest Supply BUI, Em ployers' Liability Act Amendment Bill, Adulteration Prevention Act Amendment Bill, Repeal Bill, Canterbury Society of Arts Reserve Act Extension Bill, the New Zealand Bank 'Bill, Consolidated Stook Bill, Marriage Acfc Amendment Bill, Public Bodies' Powers Bill, Post and Telegraph Officials' Classification Bill, Truck Bfll, Distillation Bill, Trustees Bill, Christchurch Drainage Bill, and Christ church Electric Lighting BiU.

FARM NOTES.

I «•- Since the inauguration of the frozen meat trade at Roekampton, Queensland, about twc years ago, 14 cargoes of meat have been sent away, the total value amounting to £223,684. The number of i packages of mutton cxpor'ed was 179,369; the number cf packages of beef exported, 42,808. The weight; of mutton .shipped , was 3818 tons, valued at £107,625. The weight of beef whs 3811 tons, estimated to be worth £115,459.

Our Chertsey correspondent writes :— We may truly say here "Gloomy winter's noo' ami,' 1 afc anyrate the bright warm days which we have experienced lately remind us that summer is advancing. Ihe rain which fell at intervals during the last month has been most beneficial. Paddocks displaying that green mantle so pleasing to the eye- I—especially1 —especially of the farmer—are to be seen everywhere. Already the spring grass has made some 'headway, and everything m general is refreshed, for the very air savoureth of spring.

Mr C. B. Fisher has (writes oar Mel bourne correspondent of the 12th inst.) sold the whole of his Maribyrnong herd of pure shorthorn cattle, consisting of liO pedigree cows and heifers and three stud bulls, to Mr David Mitchell, of the Colbinabbin and Jancnurt estates. This Mr Mitchell is the father of Madame Melba. Ho was the contractor for the exhibition building and the Scois Church, and is a very rich man. Bpsides his cr.untry properties, he owns some 30 or 40 acres of the. centre of the Richmond suburb, all closely populated, and which must bring him il a very handsome revenue.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received September 2. 16.15 a.m.) IRISH AFFAIRS. London, September 1. Lord Lanstlown's tenants, who re sisted payment of rent under the Plan of Campaign, are asking for a settle ment with their landlord. Mr Parnell demands to include the release of dynamiters, He made a violent speech against Sir "W. Vernon Harcourt.

"JEALOUS CHINA."

The Paris correspondent of the " Times" states that the Russian Government has received news that the mother of the Emperor of China is directing an anti-foreign movement, with the object of expelling all Europeans from China.

THE DERVISHES.

Cairo, September 1. The Dervishes are again making headway m some forces. A body of them are approaching Sarras.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Washington, September 1. An express train was thrown off the rails near Troy, m Indiana. Six persons were killed and forty injured.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

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London, August 31. It is alleged that after the fight between the Chillian troops and the insurgents the ambulance service was carried out m a disgraceful manner, and hundreds of wounded were left on the battle Held. The foreign Navy surgeons supplied the deficiency. Regiments encircle Santiago m order to prevent an irruption by outlaws, and a repetition of the scenes enacted m Valparaiso. Two thousand addi tional troops will be despatched there to assist m maintaining order. The insurgents treat the official prisoners well and promise to give them a fair trial. The American warships having re ceived on board several of the leading supporters of Balmaeeda after the latter's defeat has created a lad feeling with the insurgents. Valparaiso, September 1. The Junta has removed from Iquique to Santiago. No foreigners were injured m the riots at Valparaiso, and the foreign brigades have withdrawn to the ships. The editor of President Balmaceda's paper has been shot for issuing a sedi tious pamphlet. The insurgent warships are pursuing the Government cruisers Condell and Imperial. (Received September 2, 10.15 a.m.) Valparaiso, September 1. The Cruisers Esraeralda and Lynch, accampaniedj by transports hare started for Coquimbo, where the loyalists are rallying. General Baque dammo has been appointed interim president. The court has ordered several officials to be shot. Coquimbo is now the only place which threatens to give any trouble to the successful party. The foreign admirals have re fused to surrender refugee officials un less they are guaranteed a fair trial.

PARLIAMENTARY.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, September 1. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BJLLS RKFORTBI). The Public Revenue Bill, and the Customs and Excise Duties Bill were committed and reported with slight amendments. MINING BILL. The Mining Bill was read a second time. FK^JJBLY SOCIETIES ACT BILL. Mr Buckley moved the second reading of the Friendly Societies' Act Amendment Mr Stevens said that the Bill imposed obligations which really were oppressive, and he moved as an amendment that it be read a second time that day six months. Dr Grace could not understand why it was that any politician should have deemed it advisable to introduce such a measure, which practically did away with any chance of co-operation as between employers and employed. Dr Pollen opposed the Bill as calcu lated to set class against class. Mr McLean said that it was well known and acknowledged tbafc the Union Steam Ship Company never oppressed their em ployees, and this was shown from the fact that since the late deplorable strike the men who struck were only too glad to again obtain employment under the com pany. He had no hesitation m saying that the company had been conducted more as a national institution than ni a private cempany, and m this direction the , company had effected more for the colony I fyanVen the Qtowrn.in.wt ratfrnye bad..

I Much had been said of t!)<- monopoly of the Union Company, but he o«;l1 assure the ! Council that there was a time when the shareholders had been obliu-ni lo | ay out \ and receive nothing m return. He felt sure that the Union Company's system of assurance was a good f-y-stem, and b« lieving as he did that things should be levelled up m favor of working m n, and not depre sed. he intended voting for the amendment. On a division the amendment; was carried by 20 to 5. BILLS PASSED. The River Boards Amendment Bill, and the Book Purchasers Protection Bill passed their final stages. The Council rose at 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met afc 2.30 p.m. AUCKLAND ELECTRIC! LIGHTING HILL. The Auckland Electric Lighting Bill was read a third time and passed. KEFLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to questions it was stated that the Government were endeavoring t<> obtain ammunition for Martini-Henry rifles at cheaper rates, and if they were successful, rifle clubs would be given the advantage of the concession ; that the Government did not propose to ask for any vote this session to give assistance to nominated immigrants, but possibly nsmal) sum might be set apart for the purpose of bringing out the relatives of the people already m the colony. LAND JilUj. The Land Bill was recommitted. Clause 16.3 was amended so as to provide for Hie ballot system m disposing of runs of 5000 acres. Clauses 164 to 170 were amended consequently ta provide for the ballot system. Clause 236—Governor exclusively may purchase or lease native land under the Thermal Springs District Ait, 1881— provoked a long discussion. Mr Carroll moved an amendment that every existing lease should be validated. The amendment was agreed to. The House rose afc 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m.. The Land Bill was reported. On the motion for the third reading Sir John Hall made a few remarks. He said that the Premier was a strong believer m land nationalisation, and the Minister of Lands had openly stated that a Crown grant would be unknown m fifty years. That being the case, the Govern ment would no doubt go m the direction of withdrawing from future settlers the right of the freehold, and to this he took a strong objection for reveral reasons, but he thought that there was no more chance of the Minister of Lands doing away with the desire that exi&ted amongst the people for possessing the freehold than there was of that estimable lady, Mrs Partington, sweeping away the Atlantic with a broom. Mr Buckland, Mr J. W. Thompson, and Mr Valentine, m criticising the Bill, expressed regret that the freehold tenure was about to be swept away. Mr George Hutchison said that the Bill was most unfortunate, not only as regarded altering the tenure of land, but m respect to the intemperate statements made by the Minister fcr Lands, state ments which had led to a most serious occurrence. Dr Newman had no particular fault to find with the Minister of Lands m regard to this measure. Mr Duncan did not hold with the Government as to the perpetual lease system, but he approved of most of the other features m the Bill. Mr Macintosh and Mr Taylor also spoke. The Hon. Mr McKenzie, m replying; sakl that every argument adduced that night had been answered by him time after time. With respect to the re mark made by Sir John Hull that the option of tenure was taken away by this Bill, he denied that statement, and said that he had no intention of taking away from the peoplo of the colony b\w right of tenure. As to the freehold system which Sir John Hall had defended so eloquently lie said that m some districts 50 per cent, of the freeholds were heavily mortgaged. He held that three systems of tenure remained m the Bill, and it seemed to be forgotten that anyone who wanted to take up laud could do so under perpetual lease which could eventually be turned into a freehold. There was no doubt that public opinion was tending m the direc tion of the Bill. lie thanked Mr Rolles ton for the very able assistance which he had given him m passing the Bill, and he also thanked Mr Richardson, his prede cessor m the Lands Department, for the | valuable assistance he had rendered him m connection with the Bill.-- The Bill was re id a third tiiqo and passed. LAND AND INCOME ASSESSMENT BILL, The Land and Income Assessment Bill was received by message from the Gover. nor with amendment. The Premier explained the nature of the amendment, and said that it was ot a purely technical nature, being simply to allow the assessment under the Bill to be made before April, 1892, He move the amend ment be agreed to. The motion was carried. LEGISLATITE COUNCIL BILL. The Premier moved the second reading of the Legislative Council Bill, to alter the mode of making appointments of members of the Legislative Council, and to regulate vacancies therein. The Bill would effect an important reform, and would tend to accomplish what they on that side of the House desired to see, namely, that Chamber more m accord with the wishes of the people. He pro= posed ii Committee to ask that the origi nal number of seven years tenure be inserted m the Bill. He also would ask that the Speaker of the Council should be appointed by the Crown instead of by the Council as altered by the Council, and he should also propose that the age of mem bers be made 21 years instead of 35 years as altered m the Council. Whatever might be said against this Bill, it must be held to be a great reform m many re. snects. "Mr Rolleston did not think that the Bill was a reform, nor did he think it would interest the public at all. If mem bers of the Council were appointed every ten years it would largely do away with their independence m dealing with public questions. To his mind the only real reform worth fighting for would be to make the Legislative Council an elective body under a form of local government. After considerable debate the motion was agreed to on the voices. workmen's lien bill. The House went into Committee on the Workmen's Lien Bill, which went through without amendment, and was read a third time and passed. The House rose at 12.20 a.m.

Tlffi ASHBtJIfcTON GUARDIAN: WIDftESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2, 189 L



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PUBLIC TRUST "'-j£ig. OFFICE OMI. 7. THE Public Trust Ortio? of X-3W Ziala-.ul offers great advantages toitselien' J isielu liu-r Stibe ■,' t u-ii' j; (i^iinst the fraud or dishonesty ofth'j Aiblie Trusbe The following cmip vis > i ti rjuuess batwean bh<J years 1875* and 183') will showbh progress made : — 1879-S0 1889 Cash receipts .- ... £41,818 ... £183,3.% Total transact oiii, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Skcuritiks General Investment Account ... ... .., £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ... ... ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts .. ... £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... ... ... 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted ... 1 ... 42 Letters received , 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



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SEPTEMBER 23, 1891, At the NEW TROTTING TRACK, South-East Belt. (Approved by the New Zealand Trotting Association.) Maiden Handicap, m saddle, of 15 soys, two miles ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, ss. Handicap Selljno Trot, winner to be sold, and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, m saddle, of 20 soys. ; two miles j nomination, 15s ; acceptance free. Handicap Tkot, m harness, of 18 soys, second horse 2 &ovs. j two miles ; nomination, 10s j acceptance, 7« 6d. AtMiSTON Handicap, m saddle, of 30 aovs.j second horse 5 soys.; three I miles ; nomination, los ; acceptance, j 15s. t ' District Handicap, m saddle, of 17 soys ; second horse 2 soys; two miles; nomination, 10s : acceptance, ss. Electric Stakes Handicap, m saddle, of 20 soys. ; second horse 5 soys ; one mile; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 10s. The Meeting will be held under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. Nominations, with fees, to be made by TUESDAY, September 8. at 9 p.m. Handicaps declared September 15 ; acceptances, September 19. Programmes on application. JNO. J. C, QUANE, Secretary. Central Hotel, Ashburton. B*lß7



IK BANKRUPTCY. Estate of Arthuk Frisby, of Ashburton Forka, farmer. - A FIRST DIVIDEND of Ten Shillings ■x*- (10a) m the Pound on all accepted proved claims m the above estate is now payable at my office, Court House, Ashburton. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. Ashburton, September 2, 1891, 9*B A SHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. /-\^ SPRING MEETING.



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. " AUTUMN MEETING, 1892. THE ASHBUiiTON STAKES, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. For two and three-year-olds, bred m the district, or that have been commonly resident m the district and I owned by persons residing m the district from the day of entry and up to the date of the meeting. Two-year-olds, 7st 71bs ; three year-olds, 9st ; fillies and geldings allowed 31bs. Winners since August 1, 1891, of any race or races (excluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £25 to carry 41 bs extra ; of £50, 71bs extra ; of £100, lOlbs extra ; of £200 or upwards, 141bs extra. Maidens hav ing started twice or oftener allowed—two year olds, 51bs; three-year-olds, lOlbs. Penalties and allowances to be calculated to the time of starling. Five furlongs. Entrance, 1 soy on SATURDAY, No vember 22, 1891 ; second payment, 1 soy. oo SATURDAY* February 6, 1892; Sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m. on day of nomination for Autumn Meeting, 1892. G. BISjSET, 81163 Secretary.



The above will take place at the MOUNT SOMERSHOTEL ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 7 p.m. Tickets can be obtained f rom>Mß H. W. Felton. A. EDWARD PEACHE, 8 169 Chairman of Committee.



ORANGE HALL. PROFESSOR MASuN will continue his Family Entei'taiii incuts at the above named Hall TO-NIGHT, and all the week. Admission, Free. Front seats, 6d. 9 3 : /COMPLIMENTARY THINNER ANJ) JPRJB »JS]N TATI OIV TO W. C. Walker, Esq.



PUBLIC NOTICE. Edward Healy 1 13EGS to inform the inhabitants of Greenstreet and surrounding dis tricts that he has taken over the Black smith's shop (lately occupied by Mil Tait), and trusts by sobriety and civility, com bined with good workmanship, to receive their cordial support. 9 4



Public Notices. SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. '•T'~VO * SIXPENCE a Ba», m Store, * or 27s 6d a ton delivered. 8*154 D. THOMAS.



True economy. To purchase Countess Tea foe two shillings. Ftr'fi from any ex cess of stringency



Captain Edwin reports at 11.45 a.m. to-day that there are now strong evidences of a heavy gale from the northward, changing by west to south-west, between midnight of the 3rd and midnight of the 6th. The fishing season will begin at Geraldine, South Canterbury, and Ashburton on the 22nd hist., and North Canterbury, Otago and -Southland on October 1. The dates wi^ be gazetted next week. Messrs Saunders, Wright, Meredith, and Joyce have telegraphed to the chairman t»f the North Canterbury Education Board ' suggesting that the matter of the Christ church Normal School difficulty should be held m abeyance till their return. Nihian Hyslop, and Co.'s <' Imperial Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from he Tea Plantations,-~(Advfc,)



The Best Rbmkby fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident? recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whicn we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perieut, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at la l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wo Id Ask fdr Hinian Hyslop, and Co *' Imperial " new seasons Pure Ceylon » I dM'Teas. Special psices (Mvt t )