MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— THURSDAY, July 7- For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies (except Tasmania) per Hauroto, ; late fee letters, express 6.55 p.m. FRIDAY, July 8. For Australian Colonies, and also for United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed " per Orient steamer" only), Point de Galle, India, China, Japan, &c , and also for France, Algeria, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, etc., (specially marked per French packet only), per express (to connect with 8.8. Waihoraat Port Chalmers), at 15.30 p.m.; late fee letters, guard's van, express, 12.53 p.m. For Northern Ports and Greymouth, per Herald, at 6.30 urn. WEDNESDAY, July 13. For the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, <£c. and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, [>er Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary etters G.l£s p.m., late fee letters, express van, 6.55 p.m.; registered letters, 5, p.m.; moDey orders, 3p.m. This mail will be due m London on August 17, 1892. Note. —Mount Somers has been con stituted a Money Order and Savings Bank Office from July 1. ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD—DIRECT MAIM. Rimutaka, left June 7, due London July 20. lonic, left June 23, due London August, 3. Ruapehu, leaving July 9, due London August 16. ! OUTWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Alameda, left June 18, due London July 20. Mariposa, leaves Auckland July 16, mail due London August 17. OUTWARD—DIRECT MAILS. Kaikoura left London May 29, due July 11. Doric, left London Juno 13, due July 25. Ruahine, left London June 25, due colony August 8. INWARD—SAN FRANCISCO MAU.9. Mouowai due Auckland July 15.

The Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalkbit. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1892. THE FIRE.

Considering that nine-tenths of the buildings m Ashburton are mainly constructed of wood, that many of them have arrived at a condition ap proaching touchwood, and that the situation of the town and general atmospheric conditions of the district, are extremely conducive to the development of a fire once a spark has been laid, it says much for the care that has been taken by the residents to avoid any risk of causing the first inception of a fire. In the history of the Borough only two fires of any magnitude are recorded, and of these this week's fire was by far the most destructive. " Oookson's" fire was stopped by the sheer energy and pluck of the fire brigade of that day, and had the present brigade had no better appliances than were then available the destruction m East Street on Tuesday night would have been far grea'er. The experience of the latt r occasion justifies the action of former Borough Councils m providing street water supply and the steam fire engine, and m making provision for tha maintenance of the fire prevention plant m a state of efficiency. Tho water supply on Tuesday night is stated by the Captain of the Fire Bri gade to have been sufficient for another steam engine of the same power of the " Pride of Asbburton,"and the strength of the steamer, the manual engine and the curricle is sufficient for almost any outbreak of fire that is likely to occur here for many years. The Brigade, too showed that they were not merely ornamental or show-ground, firemen. They performed their danger ous and arduous duty well and promptly, showing the advantage of the regular drill to which they are subject. We are sorry to learn that their numerical strength is lower than is desirable, and hope now that this fact is known the required accessions to their ranks will soon come forward. | The interruption to the water supply showed the necessity for locking valves or sluices at the distributing points, and no doubt this will have the attention of the Council. Many of the present firemen had never previously been m active service at a fire, and the efficiency of the Brigade was therefore the more remarkable. The Brigade earned the thanks of the adjacent property owners and occupiers for having prevented far greater destruc tion and loss.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a conference of delegates from all Christchurch friendly societies last night it was resolved that a New Zealand association be established tor the purpose of exchanging medical benefits. They communicated with every lodge, court, and tent m the colony and had received 130 replies, all favourable. At Christchurch yesterday Mr Jnstice Denniston gave judgment m the action brought by Messrs Cassidy and Co. against Messrs Campbell and Co m ■ regard the ris;ht to use the title "Cobband Co." on the Christ church-Hokitika road. His Honor decided that the right to use che title belonged to Messrs Cassidy and Co. The petition ot the women of Dunedin praying for the franchise has been already signed by 7000 women. In answer to re presentations ou the subject, Sir John Hall telegraphed to the president of the Dunedin Association to the effect that, as a majority of the House were m favor of the franchise, it was unnecessary that a deputation repre senting the women of the colony should be heard at the bar of the House. * In compliance with the requirements of the Postal Union it has been decided to adopt the minimum rate of |d per 2oz for newspaper* for all places beyond the Colony, instead of the existing rates. The change practically establishes the $d rate for news papers for all parts of the world, The in land rate of |d per newspaper, irrespective of weight, is of course not altered. Amend* msnts on the side of liberality m connection with the transmission of commercial papers are also to be made. The " Evening Post" saysr—The Maori Parliament sitting at Waipatu proposes to raise £30,000 by voluntary subscriptions of £1 per head to carry out its functions and the sanitary and]other reforms contemplated The Parliament is not open to the demo ciacy. No on«s but the ninety -six mem b< M and the officials are allowed m the Chamber. As there is no Hansard, also, the members do not talk to their constituencies. Any hon ourable member bringing m the insidious whisky or gin sling gets three days imprison ment and a fine. The Brigade desire us to express their thanks to the old firemen and other citizens who rendered welcome aid at the fire. The captain would like to mention the names of several who were prominent, but where all worked so gallantly it would be invidious to particularise any. It is worthy of note, however, that Mr F. Ferriman, representing the Insurance Association, commissioned Mrs Banger to provide supper for the Fire Brigade members and others who were working the plant, and Mr Lane, of the Somerset Hotel, also supplied refreshments to them liberally, especially m the early morning, when hot coffee was particularly welcome. At Timaru, on Tuesday afternoon, son c ot the crew of the barque Snowdrop, lying at the Moody Wharf, were enlivening the hours with a little music, to the enjoyment of three little boys who stood on the gangway. All of a sudden the vessel gave a lurch, the gangway slipped, and the little fellows fell into-the water one after the other. Quick as lightning down went the musical instruments, and four of the sailors jumped into the sea, and pluckily rescued the youngsters. Thesailors, the "Herald" remarks, deserve much praise for their prompt action. Judgment was delivered yesterday m banco by his Honor Mr Justice Dennison, m the case of Macfarlane v the Waste Lands Board, His Honor held that applicatiens can be sent by post, and that they may be put m before the time fixed m the notice of sale. It is also satisfactory to note that his Honor holds it will not be necessary for applicants to take a Justice of the Peace with them to make a declaration under the Act. He must, he thought, on the evidence take it that m accordance with the practice sanctioned by the Board, Nolan's applica tion was received by the Board's officer as Nolan's agent, and dealt with by him as put m at the earliest possibly time, that was 10 a.m. on December 30, and that it was therefore simultaneous with the application of the appellant. In that case the Board had pursued the proper course m determin ing priority of choise by lot. Nolan is therefore confirmed m the occupancy of tjjc land. The world is ever moving on towari perfection butseldom attains it, Constan improvement is being made m every branch of industry, bufc m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Can-1 Be Beat. ■ > ImpobtjMFF to Cyclists.'-—A good Safety Bicycle for $15 Jos. Repairs and Cycle accessories at fixcepjtjonally low rates at Savihe's '* Calliope' Ojrcl# Works, 110 Colombo street;, Christ hurch Have Healthy Children by nourishing them with Aulaebrook and. Co.s Arrow* ixytiJiscuits

THE MARKETS.

PER PI ESS *88OCIATIO*,

Sydney, July 6. Wheat, chick 3s 3d to 3s 6d, milling 4s fid to 4s 9d. Oats, short feeding 2s 6d, milling 2s 7d, seed 2s9d. Maize 2s lOd to 33. Barley, Cape 3s 3d. Peas, blue Prussian, 3s 9d to 3s KM. Bran Is Id. Pollard Is 2d. Potatoes, New Zealand £2 10a to £2 16s, Circular Heads £3 15s, Onions £3 10s. Butter, New Zealand Is 4d to Is sd, local Is 6d. Cheese 4|d to s^d. Bacon 5d to 6d, NewJZealand old cure un saleable ; ham, New Zealand 9d to 101. Melbourne, July 6. \ IWhcat 4s 4cl. Flour, stone £9, roller up to £10. Oats, Algerian 2s 2d to 2a 3d, stout 2s 4£d. Adelaide, July 6. Wheat 4s 2d. Oats 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Barley, Cape 3s 6d to 3s 9d, English malting 4u 2d to 2s 3d. Bran lsOJd. Pollard Id Hd.

Addington Stock Market

Chbistohurch, July 6. The weather was fine and the attendance good. Store Sheep.—The entry was confined to about 1000 head. Crossbred lambs sold up to 10s lOd; two-tooths, 15s 7d ; two and four-tooth ewes, m lamb, 19s; lour and six tooth threequarter bred ewes, to lamb early, 19a 61; aged ewes, at 11s Id ; halfbreds, up to 13s 4d; crossbred hoggets, 12s ; aged merino ewes, m lamb 5a to 5s 2d. Fat Sheep.—Over 5000 were yarded. There was a larger proportion of merino wethers than usual. Buyers for export gave the sale of best quality merinos a spurt by extensive purchases of the best pens of this class. Prices ranged from 14s to 15s 6d for good sorts. In the crossbred section there was less activity, except for primest quality, up ts 21s 9d being given for the best quality vrethers, and 21s for maiden ewes. Ihe de mand for second quality mutton was less keen than for some weeks. The sale of prime fat ewes was fiim, Prices ranged from 13s 9d to 17s, according to size. Fnt Cattle.—A very small entry of beef, following on a small supply before, caused a sharp rise m prices. There were less than fifty head offered, and the bulk were steer* and heifers of a handy size for the trade. These sold at £6 5s to £7 12s 6d. Cows brought from £4 10s to £S 10s, according to sizo. Every head offered was disposed of at satisfactory rates. Stork and Dary Cattle—The entry was so small as to be valueless as a criterion of the market. «. Pigs.—There was a full yarding of baconers and porkers, some of the former being of very prime quality. Best quality and handy sized pigs sold at from 35s to 465. Porkers brought from 18s to 265, according to quality.

Ashburton Markets.

MESSKS MILES AND CO. Messrs Miles and Co. report on the weekly sale held at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, July 5 :—A fair number of persons interested were present at the Tinwald yards this day, but a further decrease m the number of sheep entries was apparent. The maiority of the sheep showed an im provement m quality, and nearly all the lots submitted ehaDged hands. Freezing sheep were well represented, but for these an easier tone was indicated. After good competi tion we obtained 19a for a superior line of two and four-tooth wethers and ewes, the property of Mr D. Fitzgerald. Crossbred ewes m lamb were m considerable demand, and realised full prices for all sorts. There 13 still brisk enquiry for this class of stock, and we have no difficulty m their disposal. Hoggets met with good trade, and made from 13s 91 for prime quality down to 5s 3d for a very small and inferior lot. Merino vretbers sold rather better than during the last week or so, 11s lid being reached for well conditioned sheep, and 8s to 8s 8d for forward wethers for finishing off. Merino ewes m lamb were only sparingly entered aod sold favorably at 03 to 8s for failing mouths. A moderate entry of fat cattle met with good demand and realised "prices on a par with those prevailing at Addington. Store cattle were largely entered, and of a v^ry good quality, and were sold privately Springers sold at payable figures. In properties we have to record the sale of 1 Messrs Green and Scrint's farm of 636 acres, near Mayfield, at £§ per acre, m con junction with Mr ]). Thomas. For three f-acre sections m Cameron street we have realised £85.

MR DAVID THOMAS.

Mr David Thomas reports 911 the week's live stock market as follows ?-— The usual weekly stock sale was held at the Tinwald, yards, when 4974 sheep, 99 cattle, and 52 pigs were yarded, of which my entry compiised 2977 sheep, 21 cattle, and 22 pigs. The yards presented a more healthy appearance than they have done for some time past,owing to the Yards Company haying haa many of the pens and alleys re shingled ; and what with the nice sunny day and dry pens the sheep looked bright and healthy, making it a pleasure to watch the sate, The attendance was good, but competition was sla^k, principally owing to th 1 inactivity of foreign purchasers, whose wa,nt of interest m t'le day's programme left the local buyers to frame values and rule the market. Although the sale dragged a good deal, the decline m values was slight. My principal sales were as follow :— Fat and Store Shkep.—69 fat merino ewes, 8s 6d; 23 i&to cro^br^s, 13s Id; 34 merino ewen, 8s 3d; 32 merino ewes f 8s ;37 four, six and eight-tooth ewes m lamb, 13s 6d ; 38 crossbred ewes m lamb, 12s 8d; 85 merino wether culls, 3s ; 63 croasbreds, 12s; 16 lambs, 11s 8d; 105 merino ewes m lamb, 8s 1; 75 merino ewes m lamb, 6s; 127 cross bred ewes m lamb, 12s lid ; 329 merino wethers, 8s 8d j 114 crossbred lambs, 13s 9d ; 144 merino ewes m lamb, 7? 8d j 6,4 cposs? bred lambs, 11s 2d ; 20 merino wethers, 7s j 198 crossbred ewes m lamb, 9s 9d ; 233 two. tooth crossbreds, 17s lid; 30 merino wefchew, 11s lid; 210 merino wethers, 11s lid. Cattle, —One of the largest yardings that has been seen m these yards for years was brought forward, but the majority of Lheiji were sold m one line privately before the sale. Buyers were m strong force, and the sale was a good one for all classes of cattle. I sold 2 steers, £7 17s 6d ; 1 heifer, £7 ; 1 cow, £5; 2 heifers, £4 11s; 1 heifer, £7; 1 heifer, £7 10s ; 1 steer, £6 103; 1 cow, £4. l()s. In store cattle I sold 1 cow m full profit, £5 10s; 1 springer, £5 ss; 1 roan heifer, £3 17s; 1 springer £6; 1 cow springing, £5 ss. Pigs.—As the Christchurch and Leeston buyers are now attending these sales, I should strongly advise vendors for their own sakes to send forward pigs to the yard so as to encourage this foreign competition, a want which has long been felt m this branch of the stock business m this district. My salesi were as follow :—ls fat pigs, £2 5s 6d ; 1 fat; pig, 10s. Horse Market.—On Saturday last J held my usual weekly horse sale at the Arcade, when 35 entries came to hand, out of which I managed to dispose of 21. The competi tion was erratic, but on the average showed a great improvement on the previous sale. There is a fair demand for really good young upstanding draught mares or geldings. I sold draught horses from ±9 to £14 10s ; hacks, £). IQ3 to £7 JO3 ; and a large number of implements, trap, and sundries, Private Sales.—-During the week I have sold 300 merino ewes m lamb at 9s 6d, and have plenty of enquiries for ali classes of sheep except merino wethers, but the diffi culty is bringing the buyer's valuation iv unison with that of the seller. Buyers still fancy jbhat sheep must drop m price, but if they contemplate going m for young sound store sheep they need fraye no hesitation m j buying even at present prices as ih^fc class j is very much smaller m Canterbury than I most people will admit, J La:md 4tfD Profkrty.—During the last j month a great many enquiries for blocks of good land have been made to me, some of which I have been able to fill, but j am sorry to say that the supply is considerably less than the demand, therefore many of those enquiring have had to go elsewhere, I have sold R.S. 27,354 and 27,353, containing 120 acres, near Dromore; R.S. 28,783, contain ing 2£! B acres near Westerfield ; 98 acres Waterton, 23,703-4, 19,672, 12,545, part of R.S, <;084; Nog, 188, 189, and 190, contain ing 31 £ acres m Allentoji district; 20 acres within a mile of Tiuwald saleyardsj 5,88 acre? near Sherwood, being R.S, 27,339; 556 acres near Dromoro, being R.S. 29,337 ami 2",31 l j ftftd. 2?3i awes Bear D.ro.m,ore,'

27,277- All these at prieea satisfactory to ] 1 buyers and sellers. I would draw the attention of the public to the unreserved clearing sale now being advertised by me on account of Mr H. W. Parsons, to take place on his farm on the 14th insfc., where they will find every ! thing m the best, order, with instructions to absolutely clear the lot.

MR JOHN G. RESTELL.

Mr John G. Restell (m conjunction with the New Zealand Loaa and Mercantile ' Agency Company, Limited) per Mv J. K. Bland, auctioneer, reports for the week ending Wednesday, July 6: —At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, July 5, there was a smaller entry than has been for some weeks past. The prices were about on a par with last week's quotations, except for fat sheep, this class of stock being very dull of sale, buyers not seeming to care whether they purchased or not. The demand for hoggets was good, and these realised from 10s to 13s 83. Those sold at the latter figure were a specially well-grown line, brought forward, by Messrs Crowe and Lysaght. The attendance was about average, including several buyers for store sheep and breeding ewes. The total entry for the day com prised about 4000 sheep and 100 head of cattle, of which our entry was 1600 sheep and 17 head of cattle, which we sold as follows:-—Sheep—100 store merino wethers at 7s lid, 557 two-tooth crossbred ewes m lamb at 15s 6d (a very nice line of ewes brought forward by Messrs McLean Bros., of the Hinds), 200 aged crossbred ewes m lamb at 12s lOd, 100 old crossbred ewes m lamb at 11s, 100 crossbred hoggets at 12s sd, 131 merino ewes m lamb at sft Bd. Cattle- Fat heifers at £5 each, 1 fat cow at £5 7s 6d, 3 store heifers ist' £4 2s each, 1 springer at £5 10s, 2 store heifers at £3 16s, 2 calves at 265, 1 calf at 325, 1 heifer at 255. During the week we have sold privately 310 merino ewes at 7s 6'l, 200 merino ewes atss9d, 100 merino ewes at Bs.

MESSRS FRIENDLANDER BROS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending July 6 as follows :—The Tmwald yards were oply moderately filled, and the attendance I was fairly good, but biddings for all classes of sheep were not so spirited as we have been accustomed to. A general reduction m prices lately ruling had to be conceded before sales were effected. The fat pens were only moderately filled, mainly with second-class crossbred ewes, which sold at from 12a to 13s 6d, and aome crossbred wethers up to 15s. Merino ewes m these pens brought up to 8s and 8s 6d. The general entries consisted mainly of good young, crossbred sheep m forward and freezing condition, which sold up to 16s for the former, and from I7s 5d to 19s 3d for the latter, according to weight and qnality. Merino wethers, m forward condition, sold from 7s 6d to 8s 9d, and a nice line of fat merino wethers realised 11s lid. Crossbred ewes m lamb made from 11s to 12s lid for mixed ages, while a line of two-tooths of same class were withdrawn at 15sld, not reaching owner's value Merino ewes m lamb brought from 6s to 8s 6d, according to quality. There were several lines of cross-, bred lambs, which were well competed for and sold at irom 11s 2d to 12s sd, and a nice line of first-cross, well-grown, and healthy sold at 13s 9d. There was a fair yarding of pigs, which met with a ready sale and realised full market rates. In fat cattle there was a good supply, and satisfactory prices were realised, which was also the case m young cattle.

THE ELECTORAL BILL.

By the carrying of the second reading of the Electoral Bill and its committal the principle of the measure may be considered to have been accepted, and any variation that may hereafter be made will be on points of detail. Most of the provisions of the Bill have already been commented upon m our columns, but there are some new clauses whiuh require note or explana tion, Most of these are contained m the interpretation section of the Bill, and define new qualifications which entitle to the exercise of the franchise. First, though we cannot say most im portant, comes the enfranchisement of those nomadic though generally most intelligent gentlemen, the commercial travellers. There are very few persons indeed who give the same intelligent attention to politics as the " knights of I the road," and it is a grave defect of the present electoral law that they have by the vicissitudes of their voca tion been debarred to a great extent from qualifying as electors. They have more opportunities than almost any other class of thje community for the interchange of views—political and otherwise—and may therefore He pre sumed to consider most carefully the different aspects of political questions, and express at the polls the conclusion arrived at, The commepcial gentlemen may not feel flattered at having shearers coupled with them m receiving enfranchisement, but we are able to say that if there is one section of the community that takes equal interest with commercial travellers m political matters it is shearers j we will even reckon with the proverbial tailors m forming this estimate. The long, tedious days on the shearing board are often enlivened by most intelligent disougsjon of political questions, and the shearer has, like the commercial traveller, the breadth oi v\e\y whiph only travel can give, The other and most; important addition to the* ranks of electors which the Bill proposes to qualify is expressed m the extremely curt qualification —" ' person' includes female," The va&vits of the woman suffrage question have been fglly dis cussed m our columns, and we will only say now that while we believe that the suffrage will assuredly be granted to women before long, we will not cavil at a decision which may defer for a brief time the coming into effect of this great constitutional change. Of the qualifications under the Bill that which is derived from freehold is only fair., The qualification is thus defined : —" Every person of the age of twenty one years or upwards having, o' his or her own right, and not as a trustee, a freehold estate m possession sitaated within any electoral district of the vajus of twenty-five ppunds^ whether subject to incumbrances ov no.t, and of or to which he or she has been seised or entitled either at law or m equity for at least six months next befoie the registration of his or her vote, and is not roistered m respect of a freehold or residential qjjalif*pation m the same or any other district, is entitled (sub; ject to the provisions of this Act),to be registered as an elector and to vote at an election of members for such district for the House of Representatives." The terms of the residential qualifica tion will scarcely, ye think, meet with 1 acceptation. The one month's resi dence i^ less than is required m any Other part of tfye Empire, and if the present six months' residence is con si4ered too long a reduction to three months would be a liberal enough con cession. With the provision that no person shall be entitled to be registered on more than one electoral roll within the colony, whatever the number or nature of the qualifications he or she may possess or wherever they may be, it is scarcely necessary to say we en tirely concur. The detail* of the Jiill

appear to be simple and workable, and it is to be hoped that the measure-— which has so far met with general approval —will be passed into law, and one of the most troublous of political questions disposed of.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

*l S*. PIvESS ASSOCIATION.)

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

Paris, July 4. The French Press believe that Mr Gladstone's return to power will do much to neutralise the Triple Alliance as his sympathies are with Franco.

GERMAN TYRANNY.

Berlin, July 4. The editor of the " Freiseunege Zei tung has been sentenced to imprison ment for three months' for saying that the Emperor shot deer out of season.

CRICKET.

London, July 5. In the match gentlemen v. players, the latter scored 376 for five wickets in the first innings; Shewsbury 98, GunnlOS. In the match against the gentlemen, the players knocked up 454 runs in the first innings. THE ORIENTAL BANK. In the Queen's Bench division to day, Justice Sir R. V. Williami granted an order for the voluntary winding up of the New Oriental Bank Corporation,, which recently suspended payment. THE MERCANTILE BANK. Sir Matthew Davies' visit to Eng land is in the interests of the Mercan tile Bank. He has informed the Prass that he believes it will be feasible to reopen, but it may be necessary to modify the Bank's scheme of operations and reconstruct the mortgages. TRANSVAAL LOAN. The Transvaal Government is floating a five per cent loan of two and a half millions at a minimum of ninety-two.

CYCLING.

New York, July 5. Berlo, of this city, has succeeded m reducing the world's record for the quarter-mile bicycle event to 28 4-sth sees.

THE ANARCHISTS.

•Brussels, July 3. Four Anarchists have been sentenced to terms of four to six years, imprison ment at Liege for distributing anar chist literature among the soldiers.

THE MOROCCO TROUBLE,

Tangiers, July 5. France has extended her protection to the revolting tribes m Morocco, and the Sultan is much alarmed.

THE PORTUGUESE DEBT.

Lisbon, July 5. The Portuguese Government, reply ing to Germany, declares that if her creditors had been paid m full, shortly it would be impossible to pay any thing.

THE BRAZILIAN FLAG.

Rio we Janeiro, July 5. The Brazilians attacked some Italian voters at San Paulo for insult ing the Republican flag, and m the fight that ensued many lives were lost.

FRANCE AND DAHOMEY.

Paris, July 5. The Dahomey troops are advancing on Porto Novo. The French garrison is weak, and has asked urgently for reinforcements.

BISMARCK.

Berlin, July 5. Prince Bismarck promises a stronger criticism of the Anglo-German policy of the Government if force is at tempted to be applied to him.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE BROKEN HILL STRIKE.

Sydney, July 6. Business at Broken Hill is stagnant, Storekeepers are refusing to sell except for cash. Further outrages in the direction of destroying goods intended for the mines are reported yesterday, supplies for private, residents and the manager of the Proprietory mine being cut off. The Owners' Association will not attempt to work the mines with other labor. Fifty constables .have been despatched. The Directors of the Broken Hill Central mine have decided to insist on freedom of con tract in engaging men in future, and it is believed the other mines will follow the example. THE CHICAGO EXHIBITION. The Government has accepted the offer of fifty thousand feet of space at the Chicago Exhibition, LIBEL ACTION, In the actiqn brought by Air D, O'Connor^ late Postmaster/leneral, v the proprietors of the "Sunday Times" claiming £5000 for alleged libel in commenting on the purchase of Govern ment stables, a verdict wa§ returned for the defendants,

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Melbourne, July 6. New South Wales having suggested that Mr Dibbs should be requested to represent the necessity of the removal of the restrictions placed on British subjects trading to the New Hebrides, Government have instructed MrMunro Agent-General, to support Mr Dibbs m this direction. ''

STORM WARNING.

Brisbane, July 6. A storm centre 43 degrees south and 142 east is steadily making its easting a.cr.oss the Tasman sea, which is generally calm. New Zealand paptains are cautioned.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington. July (I. Mr W. Moiiafc, has been Hppftirited chief inspector of machinery, which h^s been vacant singe tl;e death of Mr Nan: carrow. Councillor Harris, qf Wellington, wjll move at the Municipal Association meet ing 4f That every candidate for election as Mayor shall either be, «• at some time previous have been, a member of tjje Council of at least twelve months' stand?! ing." The Government steamer Hinemoa called at Tologa Bay yesterday, and is expected here to-morrow. So far she has found no trace of the missing schooner Louie,

The Doric ieft Capetown for Port Chalmers on Sunday last. The cable steamer Terranora lef Worsere Bay to resume the work of repairing th« single core cable. Tha " Evening Press " to uigH states— "We learn, on good authority, that Government have decided to ask the Earl of Glasgow to make nine or tea nomi nations to the Legislative Council. We should not* be surprised to learn that amongst the nominees will be Sir Maurice O'Rorke, and that he will be put forward as Government candidate for the vacant chair." The charges of alleged embezzlement against o/L. Baggett were called on this morning. The only evidence offered was that o Mr Merchant, Commissioner of Crown Lands m Canterbury, formerly of Wellington, who desired to explain that he was not aware of the scrip trans actions which formed the subject of the recent conspiracy charges. The accused was then discharged. All informations against Mr Baggett have teen with drawn. The Controller General will investigate the head office accounts, and m the event of any surplus m Mr Biggett s account it will be paid him; if any deficiency Mr Bagget agrees to make it good. A general meeting of Catholics, both ladies and gentlemen, was held m St. Mary's Cathedral to-night to take into consideration the making of final arrange ments for the enlargement and com pletion of the cathedral. His Grace, the Archbishop, presidei, and there was a very large attendance, including all the i clergy of the arch diocese. It was unani-' mously decided to proceed with the work. and udwh^s of £800 was collected m the cathedral for the purpose.  " Dunedin, July 8. Joseph Woodford, a miner, was killed atCalverleySjSand Pit Island, by a fall of earth. He leaves a wife and large family unprovided for. At the City Court, William Henry Trapp, described as a commercial traveller, was charged with forgery at Sydney, and remanded for eight days.

The General Election at Home.

(PER PRESo ASSOCIATION)

Lowdon, July 5. Daniel O'Connell, son o£ the " Liber ator," m supporting Mr James Low ther's candidature, declares Home Rule would be injurious to England, and most disastrous to Ireland. Mr Gladstone m his Midlothian campaign is making a direct appeal to the labor party, Be declares labor interests will be predominant m the Liberal platform. At one of his meet ings a motion was proposed censuring his attitude on the question of Scotch Disestablishment and Irish Home Rule,, but it was defeated by a large majority. The extreme smallness of Liberal majorities and heavy polls indicate how hard the fight is. Hardie (labor candidate) has been elected for South West Ham by a majority of 1230. Storey and^E. T. Gourleyi Sunder land, have been re-elected; Joss (Liberal) tied with Hon. H. Heneage, for Grimsby ; T. Fielder (Middleton); Aders Douglas (St. Augustine's), and H. Sturt (East Dorset), have been re elected unopposed. The net Liberal gain so far amounts to nine seats. Buxton (Poplar), has been re-elected unopposed. Election riots m Ireland are in creasing m violence. Sheehy, who was wounded at Waterford, is lying m a critical condition, with seven wounds on his head. In the election for North Lambeth, Mr Caldwell, Home* Ruler, who polled 2524, defeated Mr H. M. Stanley, who secure 2394 votes. Mr Gladstone, speaking at Dalkeith, declared that the Irish question leads to Scottish nationalisation, which Scot land could obtain if she so desired. liOndon, July 6. At the elections the Liberals gain Whitehaven, Mr Little; Yarmouth, Capt. Norton; Newcastle-under-Lyne, Mr Allen ; West Islington, Mr Louth, who defeated Mr Richard Chamberlain by 730 votes; Bristol South, Mr Townsend. The Unionists gain Scar horough, Mr Sitwell; Beilstone, Sir A. Hickman; Stockton, Mr Thos. Wright son ; Perth, Mr Whitelaw; West St. Pancras, Mr Graham. The former members for the following constituen cies have been re-elected — West Marylebone, Hammersmith, Lambeth, East Marylebone, Darlington, Isling ton, Hoxton, Haggerston, South Isling ton, Woolwich, Stoke-upon-Trent, Needford, Westminster, Hanley, Hali fax, Paddington, St. Helen's, Brixton, Dudley (Mr Brooke Robinson defeating Mr Spenseley by 2049), Greenwich East, Pancras, South Pancras, Chelsea, Penryn and Falmouth, Bristol South North Pancras, Wandswortb, and Dundee. Mr Op'ien, a Tory was elected for East Islington; Ifr Ohesney, a Unionist, for Oxford 5 Mr Triton, a Tory, for Norwood; Mr Smith, a Unionist, jor Ghristchurch; Mr Pier point, a Tory, for Warrington; Mr Caizer, a Unionist, for Barrow-in Fur ness j Mr Hopes, a Unionist, for Granthainj Mr Green, a Tory, for B'irewsbury; Mr Stock, a lory, for Walton; Mr Houston, a Tory, for West Foxteth Division of Liverpool. The other Liverpool divisions >vere un changed. There was much rowdyism at the Dudley election and Miss Dudley was struck by a stone. The returns to hand show Liberals 42; Tories, 62; Uni mists, 82. Fleet street is continually blocked by crowds awaiting the posting of re turns m front of the newspaper offices. The cheering of excited partisans is deafening. At Tyrone on Sjjtndffy thi? Hon. Mr Plunkett was assaulted m chuVch by a priest, the excited audience crying out "Don'tkill him." Fifty-six boroughs have polled Liberal mojorities. At Aberdeen South (Hazelhead) Professor Bryce polled 2500 against Mr S. H. Champion. At Bradford (Central) the Hon. Shaw Lefevre be,at the Marquis of Lome by 400. The polls are larger than m 18§6,i and the opponents of the Labour Party j as a rule have been severely beaten. The result of the G«*eenock election, the first returns c| which gave Mr J. Bruce a majority jot 44 (not 4Q as cabled) over Sir Thomas Sutherland is still doubtful as it is alleged that there was heavy imperspnatipu indulged m. >Jr O'Brien is seriously ill at Cork, the result oi an election outrage. "The Times," commenting on the result so far as recorded states that it is evident Mr Gladstone will sweep neither Loudop nor ifcn provincial

boroughs,and considers that the succmh of the Liberals m the borough elec tions is no manifestation of their ability to sweep the counties. "The Daily News" thinks that the Home Rulers have made a good beginning. •

POLITICAL.

(from our parliamentary correspondent.) Wellington, July 6. THE CIVIL SERVICE BILL. The motion for the second readme of the Civil Service Bill was carried last night, and both theßills, and the Premier s speech m introducing it, were highly approved by both sides of the Rouaef lne Opposition leaders welcomed it as a ma«terly effu: to deal with a difficult problem. All, however, were emphatic m counselling delay, and recommending 1 aiJ ac, tu»rial investigation of the figures on which the insurance scheme is based. The Council of the Public Service Association has passed the following resolution:—The Council having carefully considered the civil Service Bill as it now stands, approves of the same, and hopes it wul be passed into law m the present session. - THE tLECTOBAL BILL. It is believed Mr Fish intended to stonewall the Electoral BUI, but meeting no support he abandoned the idea. The fate of female suffrage appears doubtful.

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP.

PER PBEBB ASSOCIATION,

Ohristchukcb, July 6. Cruchfield wan scratched yesterday for the New Zealand Cup.

Melbourne, July 7. It v teported that Tiraillerie has hope lessly broken down.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASBBURTON-THURSBaY. T

t (Before Mr C. A. Wray R.M.) Civil Cases.—Michael Quain v. Mat thew Kane, £10. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Mr Crisp for defendant. This was aclaim for restitution of a greyhound, or its value (£10), lent to defendant by plaintiff for training purposes, on the understanding that the dog was to be returned whenever the plaintiff wanted it. Plaintiff said the dog had been frequently demanded, but defendant had refused to return it. The defence was that the dog had been handed over to defendant to run m the coursing season, both parties to sham m the winnings, and that the I result of the season se far as the dog was concerned had been nil, but it had cost defendant more m expenses of training, registration, entries at coursing meetings, andbuggy hire to take her to the meet ings, than she was worth. Defendant valued her at 30s, and was quite willing to return the greyhound if the expenses incurred m connection with her were paid. The evidence for plaintiff was to the effect that the slut was only lent to the defendant to train with a dog named John L. At one conversation, plaintiff, who expected to go to the North Island, said he would sell the dog to plaintiff for £3. Defendant's evidence was to the effect that at that conversation plaintiff made a present of the dog to the de fendant. The dog was worth m his opinion 30s. After hearing both sides His Worship found for plaintiff, and ordered the dog fco be returned or £5 5a as its value, with costs. —Rollitt and Co. v. Jessie Hatch, £6 13s 4d. Judgment for plaintiff by default.

The Municipal Conference.

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, Wellington, July 6] The annual meeting of the Municipal Association began this morning, Mr Bell, Mayor of Wellington, presiding. The report showed that out of eighty boroughs m the colony, only twenty-seven had joined the Association, thirty-three de clined, and twenty seat no replies. The balance-sheet shows L 56 to credit. In consequence of small attendance,, the Conference adjourned till to-morrow to await the arrival of other delegates.

Parliamentary.

[per truss association].

Wellington, July 6. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. ELECTION Or SPEAKER. The Standing Orders Committee recom mended that the Speaker be elected by ballot, with closed doors; only candidates having five votes m the first place to go to the' ballot. Five ballots are to be taken m the first ballot. The four highest shall proceed to the second ballot, and so on through the succeeding ballots, till only one canditate is left, who shall be Speaker. The report wan adopted. SECOND READINGS. The Surveyors Bill aDd the Libel Bill were read a second time without debate. THROUGH COMMITTEE. The Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, and the Adulteration Prevention Bill, passed through Comm ittee without amendment. The Council rose at 4 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS Replying to questions it was stated that the Government were satisfied with the Midland Railway Company's contract, and that it was for the Company to take the initiative if any alteration was required. The question of the construction of a line between Canterbury and Westland was part of the contract, and the Government were anxious that it should be pushed on as rapidly as possible. That under the Land and Income Tax [ Act foreign insurance companies doing business m New Zealand would have to pay income tag. That the Government did not propose 1 this session to bring m a Bill to abolish | capital punishment. Thar, the Government hoped to make provision for the employment hi the ! Government Printing Ofljce of all printers at present out of work m Wellington, but no dcmbt iv the course of a weejf things would !be as bsd a§ before. * That the Land andjlnpome Tax A«t gave reVf m case of people who had invested their earnings upon mortgage, the interest upon which d°6s not amount to £30Q per annum. THE STOCK TA^, A motion by Mr McKenzie (Olutha), to the effect that the Stock Tax be abolished was lost 43" to U. " * " THE COAL IMEORT BUT*. Mr Reeves (Inangahua), moved that m the opinion of the House it is necessary m the interests of the coal mining indus try of the colony that an import duty should be placed on oil <joal imported into New Zealand. The debate was interrupted by the 5.90 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.90 p.m.

THE AfIttBTTRTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1893.



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Wanted. GASH Advertisements under this heading not exceeding SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office, DANCE will be held m the Templar Hall, Triangle, on Friday, July 8, atg p.M. mIME for closing entries for Poultry X Society's show extended to Satur day, July 9, with E. E. Tasker, Sec retary, Ashburton. 7 37 J THOMAS, General Produce Dealer, • has a grand lot of Appla Trees. Samples of Trees and Fruit may be seen at. the Store, opposite Array Barracks. 6*145 OESB, Cow, Pig, or Fowl Feed from 6d worth to waggon load at lowest rates.-J. Thomas, Havelock atreet, 6+l4e SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. ~W. J. SmooK. 4*182 USE Flower's Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G. Flower Confectioner, East street. "X\! ANTED £1000 by July 31 Great VV cheap sale of Drapery, Dress r>ds, Flannels, Blankets, etc., now on at W. Alcork and Cob. CILT ANTED—Gentlemen before baying -•' ■▼▼ their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 Worth must be sold regardless of cost.— H. C. Sbobrs, Melford House. TT|TANTED 1000 Customers to secure VV Bargains m Furs, Hoiserv, Ulsters and Millinery, at 8. W. Akjorn's, cheap sale. Now On. WANTED Known—ln consequence of slowness of trade this season, we aave reduced almost everything of our well assorted first-class Drapery, Clothing, c «.—H. C. Segbrs, Melford House. •^TpELEGRAM to A Orr.—lfour offer 1 for 124 Pieces French Merino is accepted; Edwards, Bennett, and Co., Ohristchurch. The above goods are now being sold »t half price at A. Orb's Cheap Sale* 6§140 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first -class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. 0. CeoBRS, Melford House. Great reduc tionsnowon. WANTED Known—Just arrived, per s.e. Tonic, direct from the manu facturers, a large shipment of Black and Galvanised Pipe and Fittings for water supplies and wells. Special to my order. Prices en application—J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known—The whole Boot Stock of Messrs Edwards, Ben nett, and Co., wholesale warehousemen, Chriatchurch, is now being slaughtered at Half Price at Andrew Orr's Cheap jde. _ 6»139 WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. II Couikk's, "TheCorneT." W ANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and variety m English and Colonial Boots, and is highly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. Duringcoming holidays dis> count for Cash. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept and best material and worknu Twhip guaranteed. ANTED KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and .Jackets, at most reasonable prices at Cornbw. Colonial Tweed Suits to ; fit and workmanship from 60s cash, Koberi Clothing Mart, Saunders Buildings. WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep<; m etock.—J. W. Hardley, ; East Siwet; 6t202 f^y ENUINE SALE, to reduce Stock VX previous to Stock-taking. Books, Stationery for office and private 'use, Music, Account Books all sizes, Parlor Games, and a variety of other goods too numerous to particularise. All goods i Reduced m Price for Cash during this month. —L. F. Andrkwes axd Co. Stationer's Hall, Aahburton. ~suri'OßT Eocal& Jndustrv. — h Ijozenges, Jujuteo, Comfitaand Lond n Mixtures manufactured by Aulsebroi r a^O Co. are tquul to best mported,