MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subiect to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, May 4. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed " per Orient steamer only "), India, China, Japan, and also for Australian colonies, per expresß (to connect with s.s. Wairarapa at Port Chalmers), as 1-follows :—Ordinary letters at 1830 p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van on express, 12.53 p.m. FRIDAY, May 6. For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies (except Tasmania), per Waihora, at 10.30 a.m.

ENGLISH MAILS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1892. THE BRUCE ELECTION.

The Wellington election showed the confidence that town electors have m the Government; the Bruce election will test the opinion of a country con stituency. The contest is m the main a direct trial of party strength, though the inevitable side issues which do so much to derange New Zealand politics have been dragged m. The two candi dates, strangely enough stood on the same ticket for Dunedin at the last general election, but their professions :of Liberalism were not sufficiently strong and sound to divert the support of the majority of the electors from the three Labor candidates. Since then the Ministerial policy has been fully disclosed, and Mr Lee Smith has sup ported it mm several controversies m tfce •olumns of Otago newspapers and m public speeches, and he has been frankly adopted by the various Liberal organisations as the Liberal candidate. Mr James Allen has the prestige of having at the general election of 1887 defeated Sir Robert Stout, and of having aquitted himself creditably m the House during his three years' tenure of the seat. Mr Allen's poli tical principles as expounded m his addresses are such as to render it diffi cult to class him with any party. He poses as an Oppositionist, yet professes admiration of many of the Liberal measures—even of that bete noir of 116 Conservatives, Mr McKenzie's Land Bill. Heisa popular man, owingchiefly to his participation m and support of athletic sports, which m these days is one of the surest paths to popularity. He has been accepted by the Opposi tion party as their candidate, and has the support of the Press and the Party m his candidature. The principal non party question which has been m troduced into the contest is the Roman Catholic education claim. Mr Smith is m favor of Government grants to de nominational schools, and is said to have thus secured the Roman Catholic block vote ; while Mr Allen deprecates any interference with the present system, and has raised the cry of "No Popery," which his supporters declare will gain him more votes than his opponent will receive from the Catholics. Both candidates are well fitted to represent the constituency. It is a very keen contest, and al hough Mr Allen's supporters m the district profess to be confident of returning their man by a large majority, our information leads us to anticipate a very close finish, and probably a victory for'the Liberal candidate.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Telegraph station will be open at the Ashburton race-course on Wednesday and Thursday from noon till 5 p.m. A Bill enabling seamen and fishermen to v.)te by proxy has been introduced into the Imperial Parliament. The anniversary tea meeting of the Wesleyan Church will be lield this evening. The Rev S. Lawry will deliver a lecture on "Happy homes, and how to make them," On the principle of " live and let live," the Hawke's Bay County Council has adopted the plan of not accepting any tender for work which is below the estimate of the engineer. MrMaybrick's executors have not been able to recover the £2000 to which it was dee'ared they were entitled on hisjlife polii jr, the Crown having asseited its right to tue money. Letters addressed as under were received at the Ashburtoon Post Office during the month of February and are still lying unclaimed:—William Ruane, Aleck Old well, George M. Robinson. Mrs Gordon Bjdllie, the much-travelled adventuress, has been released from.. Hollo way. There is considerable speculation as to her future movements. It is thought probable that she will pay another visit to these colonies, but scarcely that she will take advantage of the " concession" she ob tained from a Victorian minister m the interest of the Highland crofters. In the case brought by the "Picturesque Atlas " proprietors against settlers at Puke? kolie, Auckland, last week, the plaintiffs' solicitor said that the bench having decided to admit collateral evidence, it was useless to go on with the case. The case was struck out, and defendants allowed £12 12s costs. It is understood that plaintiffs will appeal to the Supreme Court on the point m dispute, The Secretary for Agriculture m Victoria is already making arrangements with the P. and 0. and Orient Companies for the ship ping of next season's butter. It is expected that there will be a marked increase m the quantity neat out of the colony, and provi sion is to be mado accordingly. The Secre tary also expects to complete arrangements by which shipments of butt-ep to I*>ndon will be sent on direct to agents m Jwiy«rPQ»l> Jtfancherter, and Gtlwgow.

The adjourned annual parish meeting of 3t Stephen's Church will be held iv the Schoolroom to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 p. m. Under the existing laws if a person dies m a British colony leaving property both there and m England, probate or letters of administration must be taken out both m the colony and at Home, which, of coarse, involves extra trouble and expense, lord Knutsford's bill (of the introduction oi which we were informed by cable) provides for the recognition m the United Kingdom of probate and letters of administration granted m British possessions. By this half the difficulty and expense will be avoided. A special meeting of the Board of Gover nors of Canterbury, College was held yesterday to consider the report of tht committee appointed some months ago to enquire into all matters affecting the present management and well being of the Christ church Museum. After a lengthy discus sion, the Board, by a majority of thirteen to five, adopted the recommendation of the committee, that the curator, Mr H O. Forbes, should receive twelve months notice of the termination of his engagement, or one year's salary m lieu of notice. A correspondent writes as follows to the " Taieri Advocate "—" As a cure for bots m horses I can recommend the following :— Give the horse first two quarts of new milk and one quart of molasses ; fifteen minutes afterwards give two quarts of very strong sage tea; thirty minutes after the tea give three pints (or enough to operate as physic) of curriers' oil. The molasses and the milk cause the bots to let go their hold, the tea puckers them up, and the oil canies them ; completely away. I have tried the cure, and can recommend it to farmers whose horses are troubled with bots." The following figures will give an idea of the enormous number of rabbits killed by 1 poisoned water since the beginning of the present year on some of the stations m the western division of New South Wales. The estimated numbers destroyed are indepen dent of the rabbits killed by drought, which it is believed considerably exceed the number poisoned. The figures are : Billilla, 150,000 j Moorara, 300,000; Cuthero, 150,000 ; Netley, 300,000; Outer Netallie, 80,000; Momba (including Mount Murchison and Purnanga), 1,000,000; Kelfra, 1,250,000; Marfield, 147,000; Manara, 150,000; Baden Park, 30,000; Fulham, 70,000; Kew, 62,000; Filcha, 250,000; Forty-eight-mile lank, Booligal road, 17,400; Thirty-five-mile Tank, Booligal road, 40,000; Twenty-six mile Tank, Booligal road, 73 500. The scene is m Burmah. " Have the witnesses for the defence come?" "Yes, sir; but they have gone to see the pony [race." "The deuce they haye 1. Are there any petitioners!" "No, sir; they have gone to see the pony race." " Well, 1 the Court may as well go and see the pony race, too. This Court is adjourned for three hours." "The prisoner applies for bail, sir. He wishes to see the pony race." " All right; bail allowed m 100 rupees.' The above, says a correspondent of the " Pioneer," is neither a transcript from Ollendorf nor a paraphrase ot a verse m "We'll all go hunting to-day," but a faithful report of events m a sub-divisional Magistrate's Court m Burmah, m the little town of A . It is a notable occasion, for it is the day for decision of a match for 500 rupees a side between two Burmese sports men, one a local resident, the other hailing from the neighbouring district of M— —. The magistrate leaves his Court, and nnds the police officer just starting for the race course. The two join the stream of people that is steadily flowing m the same direc tion. SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection of the world wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following :-— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, says m an editorial published m tne " Clinical Record " :—" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures; the preparation of Sander and Sona was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects, That, gentleman communicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted m expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care ml precaution when buying, SANDER aud SONS.—(Advt.) 1

Ashburton Hounds.

The third meet of the season of the hounds took place at Winch more last Wednesday, when there was a large gathering, all of whom were hospitably eit entitled by Mr and Mrs Hart. The h tunds subsequently threw off m oneof the Ijomepaddoiks, and though the day was not 1 a favorable one for hunting, soma fairly good spore was shown during the after noon. Yesterday the meet was at Winslow, when there was again a good fiell, and two rattling good runs were enjoyed dur the afternoon, a couple of particularly btraight going hares taking the large field over a nice line of country. The next meet is at Mr H. W. Parsons' homestead, near Chertsey. This is always a popular and woll attended meet, and doubtless there will be as usual a big gathering.

Race With A Cyclone.

Mr Michael Davitfc tells a thrilling story of a narrow escape a train m which he was a passenger m America had m a race with a cyclone. The storm cloud was seen gathering at the extreme edge of the prairie. On its descent to the earth it bore along with irresistible fury, tear ing up trees, demolishing houses, barns, and other obstacles, which were sent spinning m the air like so many straws. The first feelings of surprise and curiosity soon turned to fear, as it was seen that the hurricane was bearing directly for the train, and must inevitably strike it; broad side unless they could outran its extent. The women shrieked, and hid their eyes from the impending disaster, and even strong men's hearts quaked. The engine driver at a glance saw it was a race for life, and instantly he put on all steam. The track was favourable, and almost instantly the engine was tearing away at a rate of 100 miles an hour. Would she be able to get clear of the storm-fiend s ' wing, was the anxious thought m the pas sengers' minds. It w^s a question of only a few minutes or moments of awful suspense. The hurricane seemed to be swooping upon and overwhelming ihem. A sic-h of relief and joyous exclamations proclaimed that the cyclone had missed them. It was a narrow escape, though, for it struck the metals about fifty feet m the rear of the last car, and scattered the rails m all directions over which the train had literally flown only a second or two previously. Such an experience is not likely to be soon forgotten, Mr Davitt can scarcely relate it without a tremor.

THE WEATHER.

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL ATCHERTSEY, FOR APRIL, 1892.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions <sxpiessed by our correspondents.)

THE LAND TAX.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —You say the assessed value of land includes improvements, and improvements buildings, no account being taken of crops. Gardens and orchards are improvements, so are plantations, and the improved value of holdings must vary greatly even m the same locality. But to bring more clearly before your readers what is m my mind, let us suppose a case :—Two holdings are of the same size, and differ only m that the build ings on one are worth £600 and on the other £300. Fault ia not found with the exemp tion of the £600, but with the fact that the £300 more invested m building has reduced the taxable value of the land, and the^ one area will return a less income to the State than the other. With the wording or inten tions of the Act I do not interfere. law ought t.c be the handmaiden of Justice. In the eyes of the law all men are equal, but that is the only equality they do possess. Then why not bring this law to bear on land by having a uniform rate over classified laud ? The lazy would not escape nor the industrious be rewarded. The State to be just must hold an impartial rule over all its subiects. By inserting this you will oblige yours, etc., Fair Play. [Can "Fair Play" not understand that the exemption on account of improvements cannot exceed the assessed value of those improvements. The law ia exactly what he appears to wish it to be.—Ed.]

FOOTBALL.

The following teams have been picked by the Selection Committee for practice next Saturday, at 3.30 p.m., on the Domain, m view of the match to be played against Southbridge on May 24:— Probables {red, black, and gold):—Proctor, back; J. Cow, L. Matson, D. T. Todd, three-quarter backs ; E. Clowes, W. Moses, half backs; Baird, H. Speight, Bowler, Jones, Cox, Walker, T. Pauling, A. Dixon, W. Cromie, forwards. Possibles (any colors) :—Maxwell, Simpson, J. Pauling, W. Kidd, Knight, W. Mitchell, H. Stewart, A. Mines, Peters, Hefford, G. A. Buckley, S. Br.yle, Denshire, J. Wilson, G. Moss, H. Andrews, B. Williamson, E. Purchase, J. Mitchell, J. W. Woodbury, W. Saunders, J. Grant, J. Btmies, Stewart (Railway), A. and H. t'ooks, Healey. All players are requested to roll up punctually without fail. Any players whose names have been omitted are invited to play. 1 The Selection Committee do not bind them selves to the teams they have selected, but will substitute men from time to time as I they may think fit.

Bacon Curing.

The second annual meeting of the Bel fast Bacon Curing Company was held m Christchurch on Saturday. The Directors' report showed a fairly successful year's business done. Last year, after paying costs of floating the Company, a debit balance was left; but this year there had been a profit of £510 18s lOd lef-, after paying off the balance of last year. The Directors recommended the disposal of their balance as follows—7 per cent inter est on calls prepaid, £5 16s sd; Directors' expenses, being actual cash out of pocket only, for 1890-91 and 1891-92, £58 10s; to payment of a 6 per cent dividend on paid-up capital at the 31st of March, 1892 £107 10s 2d; 5 per cent to be written off book debts, £114 9s 9d; wibh an item of £50, absorbing £336 6s 4d, leaving a b»laace of £174 12s 6d to be carried for ward to new account. The past season had been an eventful one for the bacon and export trade. Bacon had reached the lowest prices ever known. There was a better prospect m the future for .New Zealand produce generally. During the past season ninety-one new shareholders had joined the Coinpiny. The Chairman of the Company and Mr John Rennie had visited the West Coast and the North Island respectively, and made some good business connections. The Chairman, congratulated the share holders on the success of the first two years. After having passed through one of the most trying seasons for the bacon trade, and having had to fight against very keen opposition, they could show a pay ing business. The main thing the Com pany now required was a large increase of capital, as last year they had to borrow £7000, paying about £350 m interest, and he hoped that some of the leading farmers and pig-raisers would take up shares, and that those who had only a few would increase their number. The Directors were determined to buy their pigs m the cheapest market, and not to consult the interests of farmers who had not studied the Company's interests by subscribing for shares. The Directors explained how it was that they had nob been able to buy all the shareholders' pigs, nor did they find it desirable, as opposition Companies very much preferred their shareholders' pigs to other people's. To show the extent of pig-raising and bacon-curing m North Canterbury he had prepared the following figures:—The two principal companies cured 19,000 pigs, and several smaller companies and curers about 6000 or 7000, making m all about 26,000 pigs, worth an average of 35s each, £45,000 for the last year. This did not include the hundreds of slaughter-house and sale yards pigs and p:>rker«. This means an export trade for Canterbury of about £5000 to £6000 annually. The Directors had made arrangements for conducting the business on more economical lines than last year's, and had regular customers all over the colonies. Everywhere the Company's brand and bacon were highly spoken of. The report was adopted. Messrs H. W. McOelknd, G. M'Clure, and fl. Phillips were re-elected Directors. A motion was carried—" That it be a recommendation to the Directors that they should seriously consider the advis dbleness of conducting the business on purely co-operative principles." In answer to a question raised by Mr W. Holley, the Chairman explained that there was no necessity to doubt the correctness of the weights of the pigs delivered, as the Belfast Company had no object m lessening the weights, and people sending pigs there could see their pigs weighed on delivery. The usual votes of thanks were passed.

POLITICAL

I PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,

On Saturday evening Mr A. Saumlers, M.H.B. for Selwyn, addressed a meeting of his constituents m the schoolroom at West Melton, his address being chiefly a criticism of Sir John Hall's speech at Leeston, A vote of thanks and confidence was passed.

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AQUATIC

THE SCULLING CHAMPION SHIP.

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Sydney, May 2. i Sfcanbury won the sculling champion ship. (Received May 2, 10.25 p.m.) The race for the sculling champion ship, between Stanbury, the present holder, and Sullivan, the young New Zealand oarsman, took place on the Parramatta River this afternoon. Betting was 2 to 1 on Stanbury. Sullivan got away quickly with a lead of half a length, but passing Bloxland's Point Stanbury forged ahead, and secured half a length advantage. Stanbury's easy style gave his suppor ters renewed confidence, and 5 to 1 was freely laid on the champion. As the boats shot Putney, he led by a length. Sullivan did not steer so good a course as his rival, The superior strength of the Australian was seen by the way he increased his lead. Sullivan I struggled hard to reduce the gap, and succeeded temporarily, but it was his last effort, Stanbury winning by four lengths. Time, 17mins S6^secs. This is fast time, but is partially due to a change m the course. There was a good attendance.

AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR SCUL LING CHAMPIONSHIP.

(Received May 2, 2 p.m.) Sydnky, May 2. The amateur champion sculling race was rowed on Saturday, and resulted as follows :—Tambert 1, Bridson (late of Wellington) 2, Golding 3. Won by four lengths. Time —17min 28| sec. Bridson was recovering from an attack of influenza, and was greatly out of condition.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB

AUTUMN MEETING,

The following are the acceptances and entries for the first day (Wednesday) . — Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soya. Two miles. st lb fit lb Magpie. ...10 13 Lady Grey 9 5j Little Arthur 10 9 Smuggler ... 9 0 Tornado ... 9 8 The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added. Five furlongs. at lb st lb Maria Marten 8 11 Frivolity A\7 7 Saracen ... 8 5 Warrington 7 2 Tom Field... 8 4 Corruption L 6 13 Oarsrnaid ... 8 J | Novel Race, of 20 soys. Four furlongs. The Screw Pem.ine Glenlora Emperor Fabler Little Doll Almond Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 65 soys. One mile and a half. st lb j st lb Liberator ... 8 9 i Aquarius ... 6 10 Ilium ... 7 0 I Coinage ... 6 7 Don Pedro 612 j District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys. One mile. st lb st lb Bay King ... 11 12 Victim ... 9 3 Aquarius ... 10 7 The Jewel... 8 12 Kilmarnock 9 13 Portadown 8 9 Beau Nash 9 10 Sebasfcopol... 8 7 The Chicken y 10 Calm 8 7 Flying Handicap, of 35 soys. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Young Cheviot 9 3 Aparima ... 7 0 Carronade ... 8 4 Victim ... 7 0 May ... ... 8 2 Gloaming ... 6 10 Tom Field... 7 12 Queen B ... 6 7 Tasny.... ... 7 2

[White Choker.]

The acceptances are very fair, excepting the Autumn Handicap, and there is every prospect of the meeting being successful m a financial sense. I do not care to enter into a discussion of the merits of the various performances ; but, without giving reasons therefor, will make the following selections for Wednesday : — Hurdles.—Magpie, 1 ; Lady Grey, 2; Little Arthur, 3. Ashburton STAKBs.—Saracen, 1; Tom Field, 2 ; Frivolity, 3. Novel.—Glenlora, 1 ; Fabler, 2 ; Emperor, 3. Autumn Handicap. — Liberator, 1 ; Coinage, 2 ; .Vquarius, 3. District Welter. —Bay King, 1; Beau Nash, 2 ; The Jewel, 3. Flying Handicap. - Young Cheviot, 1; Carronade, 2 ; Tassy, 3.

WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING

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Wellington, May 2. Autumn Handicap, of 160 soys ; 1J mile.—Cynisca, 9ai 3lb, 1; Scot Free, Bsb, 2 ; Bay Bell, 7st 51b, 3. All started. A pretty race ; won by half a length. I Time—2min 17 l-sth sec. Dividend— £6 2s. Welter Handicap, of 60 soys ; seven furlongs.—Torpedo, Bst 91b, 1 ; Baybell, Bst 101 b, 2 ; Revolution, 9sfc 51b, 3. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 37sec. Dividend—£ll6s. , Electric Handicap, of 60 soys; five furlongs. —Torpedo, Bst 101 b, 1; Wanga nui, 6Jt 101 b, 2 ; Dreamland, 7st 101 b, 3. j Won by a head. Time—lmin s^sec. Dividend—£6 6s. £6614 passed through the machine, making £12,416 for the meeting, which is £1361 more than last Autumn meeting.

[A telegram received late last night gives Norton as the winner of the Hurdle Handicap, dividend £3 6s. The telegram received from the course m the afternoon gave Lone Hand as the winner. We are enquiring into the course of the error, which appears to have occurred m the transmission of the message.]

THE POISONED HORSE.

[Received May 3, 10.10 a.m.) London, May 2. The Duke of Westminster's vevtcrinary surgeen and trainer express doubts as to whether Orme was really poisoned, bub the Duke himself adheres to the opinion that a virulent poison was administered, and the colt probably given two dozes. The horse, which has been kept alive on egs;s and milk, is now progressing towards recovery.

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THE Deeming Murders.

SENTENCE OF DEATH

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Melbourne, May 2. j At 9 p.m. the jury returned with a verdict of wilful murder against Deem ing, finding that he was not insane at time of the murder, nor is he insane now. Sentence of death was passed. (Received May 3, 11 a.m.) Melbourne, May 3. During yesterday's sitting of the Court, Williams looked less haggard and more brisk and business-like than he did during the earlier stages of the trial. Dr. Springthorpe, who was examined at length, related a conver sation he had with the prisoner, m which the latter told extraordinary tales and made shocking brutal charges against his family. A. portion of the accused's statement to the doctor was so shocking that it was not read m Court. Williams accused Miss Mather of being an accomplice befure the fact m the Rainhill crime, and also de clared that she was previously mar ried to a man named Hughes, and that on landing m Melbourne she met Hughes, and subsequently cleared out with him. Mr Deakin's address to the jury on behalf of the prisoner, was able and exhaustive, lasting two hours and a half. Mr Walsh, Crown prosecutor, ridiculed the idea of insanity under the circumstances, saying the murder was deliberately planned, denoting a series of pre arranged events. Despite his counsel's advice, Williamsjpresisted m making a statement containing his version of the tragedy. This statement was a palpable mixture of mendacity, audacity and impudence, and an ex traordinary propersity for outraging the truth was manifested. He pro tested that he had not received a fair trial; public feeling went against him. Williams spoke clearly, and without the slighest trace of emotion. In his summing up the Judge was remark ably fair m his treatment of the evidence. The Jury were absent an hour, and the verdict caused the prisoner to smile. After sentence was pronounced he walked boldly from the court.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS.

London. May 1. Ten thousand Russian Poles arrived in England last year. COMMERCIAL TARIFFS. The " Economist" is hostile to Canada's offer of a preferential tariff. It considers it impossible that England should agree for the sake of £7,000,000 worth of i.nports, not to speak of the risk of reprisals. Australian statistics prove that the trade with those colonies is almost wholly British. It considers that the "Times," comments on the proposals were hasty. The " Statist " violently attacks the " Times' " articles 0:1 tho su'ij^ct. LABOR MATTERS. At a meeting of 7000 Durham miners, Mr J. Wilson, M.P. for Durham, said he would die in the gutter sooner than submit to the cruelty involved in the resolution to take steps to suspend the entire industry of Great Britain. London, May 2. Lord Randolph Ohurshill in the course of a speech said that legislative power once in the hands of labor repre sentatives would place them in com mand of the manufacturing power of the country. An ideal condition of ' affairs would be that the labor interest should control the conditions of toil. He considered that tariff reforms ex tending the area of barter with the colonies and friendly states, would be welcomed by the workmen. He be lieved that the Tory party were able to help labor to overcome the prejudices of property; the resources of capital and the forces of society and journalism meanwhile upholding the constitution

CANADIAN LOYALTY.

Ottawa, May 1. The first annexationist candidate for Ontario Legislative Assembly only ob tained 168 votes, agaiffit 9000 obtained by the loyalists' candidate.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, May 2. Webber's tannery, Onehunga and con tents were destroyed by fire this morning. The building is insured m the London and Lancashire for £175, and the contents m the Roya! for £175. New Plymouth, May 2. At the Police Court to-day, John Hay, of Waitara, was fined £25 for having tobacco m his possession, for which the Customs duty had not been paid. De fendant's son stated that he had bought the tobacco from a hawker m LytteltDn for 3s 6d per lb. Wellington. May 2. One of the passengers from Sydney by the Hauroto this morning was the Hon. H. 0. But'er, second son of the Earl of Lanes borough, who proposes to settle m New Zealand. Mr Butler leaves to morrowfortne Wanganui district, where he has decided to make his home upon pro perty about twelve miles from town. On Saturday last, Mr TT. S. McKellar, who has occupied the position of Secretary of Customs for several years, practically severed his connection with the civil service. Mr McKellar, who entered the customs nearly forty years ago, has been compelled by Government to retire on his pension, at the age of fifty-seven. His successor is Mr W. T. Glasgow, who oc cupied the office of Secretary during Mr McKellor's absence m England recently. Mr McKellar is away from office on three months' lexve, and at the end ef that period he ceases to be connected with the service. The Custonus duties collected m the colony during April, the first month of the new financial year, amounted to £130,462 14s 6d, as against £132,836 6s lOd m the corresponding month of last year. Auckland contributed £31,807 8s 6d ; Wellington, £29,443 0s 6d ; Dqnedin, £25,418 12s lOd; and Ohristchurch, £20,414 9s 4d. During last month the amount of beer "duty collected m the colony was £5099 8s 9J, as against'£499o 8s 9d m the corresponding tnonch of last year. Dunedin's contribution was j£;118Q 0s lid ; Auckland, £1162 j ChrlstcWob, £988 4s 6d ; and Wellington, £552 |5s 7d. An extraordinary " Gazette " issued tc ftight convenes Parliament for June 28; Oc Grace, Chairman of the New Zea-1 fand Board of. the A.M..P. Society, left

to atcend the annual meeting on Satur day. i Mr Cubhberb's fee for examining the Government House drainage was fifty guineas. Government decline to make known the details of the report until the Cabinet has been able to consider it. Dunedin, May 2. At a meeting of delegates from the city council and suburban borough councils held to-night to consider the question of encroachmmts at the Ocean Beach, it was | decided to adopt the scheme suggested by ] Mr Fish, which is that the present' domain board be abolished, and m its place a new one be created with power to levy a rate of £d over the whole city and suburban boruiighs. It is proposed to borrow £10,000 to conserve and pro tect the beach.

The May Day Labor Celeberations.

PEli PBESS ASSOCIATION,)

London, May 1. ' The May Day celebrations m the City passed off quietly. There was an enormous crowd at the meeting m Hyde Park, but the proceedings passed off without any disorder. Speeches were delivered from seventeen plat forms which had been erected, and at each of these resolutions were carried favoring the introduction of an inter national eight hours' system. A few red flags and anarchist badges were dis played, but the crowd ignored them. The number of police on duty at the Weat End was trebled, but except m a few instances their services were not required. Meetings of a similiar nature were held m Glasgow, Birmingham and a few of the other large centres, and they were all of a very orderly character. ' Telegrams from the Continent state that everything passed off quietly. Several additional regiments entered Paris before daybreak and formed a guard round the banks, law courts and prisons. A thick coating of sand was laid on the streets to prevent horses from slipping, m view of the cavalry being called on to charge the crowd. The Continental labour organisations sent delegates to the Hyde Park meet ing. The speakers condemned the out rages committed by the Anarchists, and deprecated such violence. They expressed distrust both of the Tories and Liberals, and preferred to see a direct labour party m Parliament. Mr Burns said that m the event of a general strikeit would become necessary m all likelihood to seize the means, of production. Mr J. Mann declared that triennial Parliaments and payment of members were essential to the labour party obtaining power m the Legis lature. A deputation was appointed to wait on the Government to-morrow. London, May 2. It is estimated that there were 500,000 people m Hyde Park yester day. The Anarchists held a separate meet ing and declared for the eight hours' agitation. A force of 100,000 troops were con centrated m Paris. The streets were deserted, and meetings held indoors. The proceedings were orderly, and not a single arrest had to be made. It was the same at Rome, Vienna, Berlin, and throughout the Continent. All passed a motion m favor of eight hours, and many added universal suffrage. Pakis, May 2. Disguised agents rendered great as sistance to the police m keeping order yesterday.

THE ANARCHISTS.

[press association telegram.] London May 1. Wholesale arrests of Anarchists were effected on. the Continent. In many cities troops were held m readi ness for an outbreak. London, May 2. A bag containing a dynamite car tridge and a document m a foreign language was found under the walls of Woolwich Arsenal. A bomb was exploded at the Barracks of Fouras, m France, by a local tradesman, who was himself much injured. The houses of two senators at Liege were dynamited, and also the church of St. Martin. Great damage was done but no lives were lost. Burning bombs were found at the residence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Brussels; m a church at Seville, and m the streets at Barcelona. At the latter city seventeen arrests were made. Bombs were exploded m Dublin and various places m Belgium, and an ab ortive attempt at explosion at the Boulevard Voltaire, Paris. It is re ported that dynamite was also found m a railway station at Lyons.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

later stage, bub the man died before 'hi could be attempted. Filewood was a well-known athlete, having won several walking matches.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. .Political. Haweka. May 1. Mr McGuire addressed his constituents last night. He strongly supported the present taxation and land policy. While indicating that he would continue to giva the Government a general support he reserved to himself to vote as he pleased en measures brought before the House An amendment of thanksonly waa passed, as against confidence and thanks proposed. RI»f»rl Ottltnary. New Plymouth, May 3. The old Maori chiefs are dying off. Whareta, aged 86, died on Sunday, and Jermiah, about the same age, last week. Both lived at Mangone. On Saturday week a Maori known as " Saturday" died at the same place. He earned his name through most of the chief circumstances of his life happening on that day. Xiitbor JBnrvnu. Wellington, May 3. During the past month two hundred men were provided with employment through the agency of the labor bureau, Sniltlrn ])uath. A man, named William Dickson, form ally a life insurance canvasser was found yesterday in an unconscious state in a paddock in Sydney Street, and was taken to the hospital where he died a few hours afterwards. He appeared to have been drinking heavily. Some papers found in his pockets bore the names of Dudson and Walton. Feruliar IBoatli. Donedin, May 3. Edward John Fiiewood, aged twenty one, died in the hospital this morning, it is believed from strangulation of the bowels. He was suffering internal pains on Sunday morning, when Or Closs was called in and ordered a teaspoonful of a certain precripfcion, but deceased's mother gave him a tablespoonful. The doctor on revisiting the patient found him suffering from the effects of an overdose, and ordered lite romoval to the hospital for treatment, with a vitjw to operating at a

LATEST SPORTING.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING.

[I'ER I'ltßSb ASSOCIATION.]

DxJiNBDiN, May 3. v The following weights were declared at noon : -- Hurdle Racb; two miles.—Erin-go- Bragh lOst 131 b, Lit* le Arthur lOst bh\ Capfc. fAbram 9st 121 b, Kilmarnock 9dfc 121 b, Tornado 9st 101 b, Mayboy II 9st 81b, Waitangi 9at 51b, Maori 9st. Birthday Handicap ; one mile and a half.—Cruchfield 9st, Occident 9st, Prime Warden Bst 121 b, Medallion Bst 12lb, Merrie England Bst 111 b, Boulanscer Bst 91b, Hippomenesßst4lb, Palliser 7st 131 b, Liberator 7sc 111 b, Morpheus 7st 111 b, Wolverine 7st 91b, Kulnine 7st 91b, Retina 7st 71b, Strephon 7afc 71b, Flinders Mariner 7st 41b, Derby 7st 41b, Bay Bell 7st 21b, Galtee 7st 21b, Tempest 7st, Heather Bell 7st, Krina 6st 121b,[ The Dreamer osfc 101 b. Don Pedro 6sf 91b, Diadem 6st 71b. : Teadesmen's Handicap, One Mile.— Hippomenes, 9st; Liberator, Bst 81b Retina, [Bst 41b ; Huguenot, Lady Zet land, and Cretonne, Bst 21b j Derby and Mariner, Bst; Francotte, Galtee, and Young Cheviot, 7st 121 b ; Heather Bell, Tempest, and Miss Mack, 7sfc 101 b ; Bay King, 7at. 91b; Ccjurer, 7st 71b; Ls Rose and Erin-go-Bragh, 7Bfc slb; The Dreamer and Assyrian King. 7st 31b : Diadem and La Petite Fille, ?st; Pique, Tassy, and Melton, 6st 121 b ; Exile ; and Retotara, 6st 71b. May Handicap Trot ; three miles.— Karnaa scratch, Count 13sec, Ringrood 17sec, Beaconsfield 2?sec, St. JCila 26sec, Eos 26sec, Bondville 32sec,''Jane 32sec, Keilawarra, Wild Irishman 32sec, Tommj 111 35sec, Kathleen 35sec, Winchester 35sec, Young Pinole Patchen 40sec, Fancy 40sec, Tikaro 40see, Present 43sec, Pihie 43sec, Pathfinder 43sec, Memoa, 43scc, Hilda 43sec, Colac 46sec, The Major 46sec, Bob II 52sec, Zearm 52sec, Wel come Lass 55sec, Gaiety 55sec, Syntax 55sec, Spaniel CQsec, Hill 60sec, Minnie Grey 60se3, Little Bot6osec, Foxar66sec, Peppermint 66sec. *

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The following are the vital Statistics for the Ashburton district for April, 1892:— Births, 28: deaths, 6; marriage's, 11. The Dobson-Kennedy Company have scored a great success m rimaru, as m the other towns down south where they have been playing. « The Shaughrattn," m which they open here to-morrow night is one of their best pieces. The drawing for the prizes m the Convent Art Union took place yesterday. The winning numbers will appear m to-morrow's Guardian. The Rev. Mother asks us to convey her thanks to all who'disposed of tickets or otherwise assisted m the under taking. At a meeting of the Stewards of the South Canterbury Jockey Club held last evening, the disqualification of b\ Kingan was re moved, on the ground of extenuating circum stances, and taking into account the after running of the horse Enfield. The balauce sheet ot the late meeting shows a profit of £120. The nominations for the Diinedin Plumpton Coursing Meeting on May 13 and 14 show an increase of twenty-three on last year. For the May Cup, for all aged dogs, thirty nomi nations have been received, of which five are from the Oamaru district, four from Ash burton, and one from Mr Taylor, Christ church. For the St Leger there are fifty three nominations. The Premier went South by the express to-day. At Ashburton he was interviewed by Messrs H.M. Jones and Robert Alcorn as to his promised visit to Ashburton to deliver an address. Mr Ballance said he would be very pleased indeed to visit Ashburton and address the people, but at present his en gagements were such that he could not fix a date for his visit. As soon, however, as he was sure of the date he would givesiem timely notice so that arrangements could be made. The "Church News" states fhat at the last meeting of the Standing* Committee it was resolved that the Bishop be requested to appoint, with as little delay as possible, an Organising Secretary for the Church Mission Fund, and thut the stipend to be offered to a clergyman for this service be £300 per annum! with £50 as house allow ance and £100 per annum for travelling expenses, the appointment to be made for two years. The Sub-Committee reported that a weekly issue of the " Church News " was desirable ; the discussion of this matter was deferred till next meeting. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT Test it eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read 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 xiniversities, 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 Siegenl M.D , 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 loose and half of the phalaux of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thua contracted healed m three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti. Extract dressing. The patient has retained the full use of her hand.—(Advt.) I A good safety manufactured by the firm or £15 15s is wonderful value. The tele graphic address is Saviixe, Christchurch Statutory Declaration.—l, Franz Raabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vic toria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. How ever, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgilliyray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called on Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had he satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day he s recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this olemn declaration, etc—-Fhanz Raabe Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victor .itralia, this seventeenth day of Octobc, .c thousand eight hundred and seventy-seen, before me, Morita Gobil) J.P. -(Advt.) 2



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