The Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A special line of imported cement is adver tise.! for sale by Mr J. Tueknr. Stone assayed m West Australia, returns 2855-z of go.d and silver, worth £3 19s Id per ounce to the ton. The Masterton women, to the number of 540, have signed a petition m favour of fe male franchise, to hi presented to Parlia ment. The Hobart Fisheries Board have decided to permit the plotting of salmon m the Huon river, under easy conditions, the water being thick with fish. The "Wanganui Herald" thinks "The whirligig of time" brings no more startling changes than that of the present member for VVaitotara appearing m the character of ad vocate for his predecessor, the Hon. John Bryce. At the Methodist Conference, held m Omaha, May 26, Dr Peck announced that a very wealthy man had authorised him to say he would contribute a million of dollars for missions during his lite. Rev G. A. Reeder, a wealthy Methodist clergyman, of the East Ohio Conference, re cently gave £10,000 to assist m the erection of headquarters of that denomination m the city of Rome. The monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board should have been held jester day, but only two members—Messrs A. Wilson and J. Croy—attended, so that there was no quorum. Mi Grigg sent an apology | for unavoidable absence. The police at Wellington made a raid on some hotels on Sunday night, with the result that charges of Sunday trading will be laid against five licensees. In one case the occupants were found playing cards. A young Temuka tradesman is to appear at the next sitting of the R.M. Court at Te muka on a charge of placing tobacco leaves m a tea-boiler uaed at a recent football so cial. The presence of the leaves was ascer tained before the tea was served, or the con sequences might have been very unpleasent. A Wellington telegram last night says :— There are now indications that the weather will be generally fine but cold until about Thursday, and after that time there will be strong westerly gales over most parts of the country southward of New Plymouth and Napier. The rainfall registered by the instruments at the observatory for twenty four wet days of last month gave a downpour of nearly six inches ; the highest record m any twenty-four hours of that period being that of June 4, when nearly an inch fell. A religious revival, amounting almost to a frenzy, prevailed m Los Angeles, the prin cipal city of Southern California, during the , middle of May. It was engineered by a professional revivalist named Mills. The mania spread to nearly every quarter, and the City Council requested the Mayor to declare a certain day of the week a legal holiday, so that business men might attend the midday revival meetings. The Mayor declined to do so, as he found no authority for such a step m the city charter. Besides, it would be unwise to establish such a pre cedent, A sensational arrest was made by the police authorities of Lo3 Angeles, California, on May 24, of a man named Robert B, Cran dall, who had been looked for for some years. Crandell, insured his life at Buffalo, New York, m 1846, for 20,000 dollars, and then disappeared. His hat, coat, and otherartieles of clothing, were found on the bank of Niagara river, and all the attendant circum stances pointed to suicide, especially as three months later a body was found below the Falls exactly fitting Crandell's description. His wife and relatives indentified the corpse as that of the missing man, and part of the insurance money was paid. However, the insurance men were auspicious, and the matter got into Court, where it has remained till the present arrest proved the suspicion of crookedness to be well founded. The "Lyttelton Times" states that a letter has been received from Mr Ralph Steele, of the Payne family, intimating that Mr Payne, senioi, died at Ballarat, on June 18, after a short illnees. He had left the family a week before and had gone home, as he was com plaining of a Revere cold, but the doctor found that there were two abscesses m his throat, Jnflammation set m, and death followed m a few flays. Mr Payne had never quite recovered from an. attack of influenza caught during his last visit to Mew Zealand. On the news of his serious illness being received the family were sent for, but arrived an hour after he had died.. They had just begun a tour through New South Wales when they were regalWl, but his desjrs was to see them all together, B,oth Mr Payne and Mr Steele were heavy financial lose;?s over the Mercantile Bank, and m conser quence they had to abandon their projected trip to England. " Civis " writes :—Mr Bryce has narrowly misled being a great man, but missed it he has, afi4 unless he mends his ways he will end m becoming # very small one. He captured Parihaka, s4ed Mr Rusden, bearded Mr Ballance, secured a yote of censure, and Coriolanus-like, banished Rome by assigning his seat. Any one of these achievements would suffice to make a colonial reputation, iwjifc he has accomplished them all, and with dramatic atyjity and success. And yet—and yet he cuts £hp sorriest figure to-day of any public man m the land ! When he shook the dust off his feet against the House thab had dishonoured him, and protested that never again w*u)L4 he enter it until the censure was reinoved-r-ifc wasn't politics, perhaps, but it was magnificeiifc. And if only he had then and there despatched himself, like a Roman, ov requested Mr Rolleat^n to ( perform that frigidly ofßce, his name and fame would have passed safe and untarnished ; to prosperity. But the golden ©ppwfowty : escaped him, and he lived on to "wail ovej? ; his woes at Opposition banquets till his best fronds blushed for him, and now to stand shamelessly begging for alms at the door of Parliament. 4 lftfcle dignified patience— twelve or eighteen nw?ntiig $jb most—and his parly would be m power, the vote regained, and he reinstated with honour. As it j»; ; be the remit of bis begging what it may, it; must beget amougsib hi? friends the pajnfnl ■ suspicion that they haye b^en for ! lofty principle what turns out jto b© djsfi*sgd j vanity.

MR BRYCE.

The old saying that " too many cooks ..poil the broth " has been well _ illus trated m the recent proceedings m the House of Representatives with regard to Mr Bryce. There was firstly Mr McGuire's notice of motion that the vot<; of censare'on the hon. gentleman bo expunged from the records of the House; then Mr George Hutchison's notice that Mr Bryce be heard at the bar of the House ; and finally Mr Bryce's own petition. Dither of the two motions might possibly have been assented to by the House—indeed we have good ground for believing that Mr McGuire's notice was not given without previous consultation with the Leader of the House—but m his petition Mr Bryce attempts to justify himself and to show that the House was wroncr, and m the face of this it was manifestly impossible to remove censure without altogether sacrificing the dignity of the House. Mr Bryce simply re-asserts his view of the case, and prays that he may be allowed to support his allegations at the bar of the House. He still declares that he was censured not for disobedience to the Speaker but for disobedience to the Premier. He still cannot or will not see that on the Premier as Leader of the House rests the responsibility of moving m matters affecting the dignity of that House, and persists m regarding him m. his personal or ministerial capacity only. Mr Bryce will not see that he was to blame for what occurred, although he now shows some approach to agreement with the general opinion < that he threw up his seat and the , leadership of his party without any reasonable cause. In his petition he " admits that it is not improbable that he may be over-sensitive to injustice either to himself or to others, coming from a source he has been accustomed to regard with respect." The petition has m faot greatly increased the difficulty of the House m dealing with the case j it is very unfortunate that it was ever presented, and it is to be hoped that Mr Bryce will for once! allow himself to be persuaded and im mediately withdraw it. We believe that with this difficulty out of the way, and the notices of both Mr McGuire and Mr G. Hutchison withdrawn, a way would be found to arrange the matter m a manner not derogatory to the dignity of either the House or Mr Bryce. Mr Ballance has said that he has no desire to perpetuate the stigma which Mf Bryce considers was placed upon him by the vote of censure, and we may be sure he sees his way to a solution cf the difficulty. The course which has been hinted at, that all votes of censure on members now standing m the journals of the House be expunged—a general amuesty— might not be of a special enough nature to please Mr Bryee, but it will com mend itself to most other men as being a reasonable and practical idea. The loss of prestige which Mr Bryce has suffered by his course of action is a punishment which the House did not wish to inflict upon him, and everybody will be heartily glad if the record of the censure be expunged and no more heard of the matter,

THE RANGITIKEI ELECTION

Ip Me R. C. Bbuce, the Opposition candidate for the Rangitikei seat, has ever been, given credit for any dis tinguishing political virtue it is that of consistency, and it is with surprise, even astonishment, that we read of his having during the contest made a most remarkable change of front. He entered upon his candidature as an out and out Oppositionist—opposed to the Government and e^ery member there of, opposed to the Land tax, opposed to one-man-one-vote, opposed to the Land policy, opposed m short to the 3yhole Liberal policy. This seem? not to hayo suited,, tjie electors, and the consistent Mr Bpuce has had to say of his principles, after a classic forerunner m the electioneering path, "if they don't suit they kin be altered." A private meeting of his supporters was held and the alteration effected. The Gwßrnment measures are now to be given fair eonsideption, the advocacy pf plural voting is abandoned, the Land and Income tax is to have a fair trial, the Land Bill is regarded on the whole with favor, and ; most astonish ing of alj, ihp announQemenis of his meetings appear m the columns, of the Marton Liberal newspaper. Mr Bruce, indeed, has turned into quite a Liberal, Mr Bruce's friends have had to go back ten or twelve years for material with which to frame a charge of incon sistency against Mr Stevens, the Liberal .candidate, yhg then voted against sonic of the measures that are even now advocated by 'few b.ui the most advanced Liberals, forgetful of the great progress which political opinion has made during the interval. y^B shall see on Thursday what the electors thipk.

The Gisborne Floods.

(j?EE PREB..3 ASSOPIATI.QN.)

Ojsbokijb, July £. Tha heaviest flood experienced hgre for sixteen years, occurred to-day, owing to heavy rains on Saturday night and yester day, The homesteads of many setters are sm?roun4fi4 by watgr^ while several have had to leave tkejr dss'elfjngg. The Waipawa river overflowed its banks, and thousands of acres are under water. There is considerable loss of stock, and many converts have been carried away, but no loss of life is reported, ].t is still raining, and it is feared the worst .8 not over. Later. It is impossible at present to tell the damage done by the floods. All the low lying portion of the flat was covered with from two to five feet of water during the oraater part of the day. The settlers istaVie'd early to shift the stock and sheep to higlier ground.' Though many have lost sheep, the number pahnoi'bfc agcer-j tamed, as everyone l<»s been ocpupiecl m removal. A few families whose residence was on low ground, left their homes. At one o'clock the water broke the road mid way between Makauri and Wairangahika, £io6dj.ng sfs.kauri flats and discharging iood'water"'clown tLe Tayrpho river. As there are a number of' Small settlers on t that block occupied m dairy farming, their Inss of fead for stock wijl be severe. In some of the houses th« water covered the floors, and others had two to three feet inside. Ths tide being very high, between one and two o'clock tho water \vas backed up, and the whole country jfcetVe'eri Espies corner and Wairangahika \yas like a'sea'. 'About four o'c^qck the big river broke through into an did cha'h. i iiel 3f This 'relieved the flats geiwaity,'^4 t))9 ikty f?ll tw.9 |«yt

within an hour. No damage was done about the town, but along ilia coast road all the creeks were swollen and the road was impassable. Beyond Turuhu-Wairoa .road*..near Craill's gate, a hnavy slip has taken place, and a bridge there collapsed. Breaches being caused m the main road, the middle road through the flats recently formed and metalled has been levelled into the drains. This, with the metal ani culverts washed away ou other roads, will entail heavy costs to tho County Council for repairs. There has been appearances of the weather breaking all I the afternoon, but k Ls still drizzling, with a high wind and a heavy .sea m the isay. News received from Oruiond to night states that the floods are again rising

ROAD BOARD.

WAKANUL

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held at the Board's office, Moore street, on Saturday. Present— Messrs M. Bruce (Chairman), D. John ston, G. W. Leadley, and J. Quigley. CORRESPOND GNCE. From the South Rakaia Road Board, forwarding explanation re expenditure of money paid for the maintenance of Boundary road, and also enclosing a resolution passed by the above Board respecting control of same. From the Agricultural Department, Wellington —c small birds nuisance, urging the Board to take some united action with other local bodies to deal with the pests. From Mr J. Gibson—asking payment for making a crossing over a water race of Great South road.—Left with Mr Quigley to enquire into. From Mr J. Carlan—requesting that his name be taken off the Valuation Roll for R.S. 22901, and that of T. Oavill sub stituted. The Clerk to reply that Mr Carlan must obtain the consent of Mr T. Cavill before the alteration can be made. From the Commissioner of Taxes—for warding a form of declaration of the amount of rates collected to enable that office to send the amount of subsidy due to the Beard. From Mr C. E. Fooks re certain rates alleged to be owing to the Board.—The Clerk to write explaining that the matter had been satisfactorily settled. From Hampstead Town Bown— re share of cost of making footpath at Chertsey.— The Clerk to reply. overseer's report. Mill Koad.--That"portion of this road between Milton road and Cochrane'a road is much overgrown with gorse. Mr Lamb will clean the same after sowing ; also below Cochrane's road past Mr G. P. Hoatten's property the road requires re pairing and shingling.—This work was postponed until the beginning of spring. Fairfleld Raid. —Mr Rickmanhas com menced grubbing the gorse on this road facing his property ; and Mr J. Hampton and Mr J. D. Cluoas will also clean the road after they have put their crops m. Beach Road.—The County Engineer will have about ten chains of the county race which runs alongside the road facing Mr Corbett's paddock deepened about eighteen inches, as at present there is not sufficient fall, and alter much rain the water backs up causing the road to be always soft m that particular length. When this work is completed the road wili require patching from the Wakanu t Township road to the top of the terraoo Mr Cr. P. Hoaten has tilled m the ruts past Mr J:*s. Brown's property. Cochrane's RoaJ.—Mr D. Cochrane has re-^ravelled the ford near Selling's, and also made a crossing between this road and Wakanui road, Wakanui Road. --• There are two dangerous holes m the water race which crosses this roa-1 nearly opposite Mr O. Cochn»ne's house, —The Clerk was in* structed to write to the County Council respecting the matter. GORSE ON KOAD. The Clerk was instructed to give Mr F. Amos notice to remove all the off the road adjoining bis property. BENTS. It was resolved that the Board's solicitor be requested to take action to recover the rents outstanding from the occupiers of the Board's cottages.—The Clerk was instructed to give the necessary information. ACCOUNTS. The amount of £26 17s 7d was passed for payment, and the Board adjourned until August 6.

Ashburton Hounds.

On Wednesday last there was a fair attendance at the meet at Mr William OVxrady's, Winchmore. The throw off took pace m one of Mr O'Grady's paddocks near the homestead, and a strong hare was soon afoot. An almost straight rnn for about four miles resulted, which brought the field ''own towards Mr D. Brick's place, where other hares rose, and crossed the scent, giving pusa another lease of life. This run took the field over some grand hunting country, and supplied excellent sport. A fey other runs were obtained but of shorter duration, the whole supplying' a grqnd day's outing. On Saturday the meet was, at Mr H. W. Parspns'f^rra, Chertseyj where Mr Parsons' proverbH hospitality was very welcome to a field that was perhaps the most limited of the season, and out m weather not at all agreeable for hunting. Besides, many of the most enthusiastic riders of the Club were saving themselves and their horses for the grand meet of the South Canterbury Ha£iierj3"at .Q/ari yesterday. Still a fair day's sport was enjoyed!.' Rgspo^ding to the Southern Club's invitation nine members of the Ashburfcon Hunt Club trucked on the express yesterday and went to the meet of the Harriers. Leav ing the Orari station after getting the horses oj? feyrq iirma the visitors joined the meet, Aha the hounds khrewoff at the cross roads. A find had riot fbn^' to be waited for, and' a long : ratting spin followed thaf' put "the victors' on their best meijtie- jas' the country was new to tliem and' the fen/jeg oi % considerably different character to chose 'on the plains. But the pace left no time to think of the ditchol that were on the take ©ff side, and ie was "at it and over." The visitors cs*me jqut as at the finish of the first long ruif it Wjl>s PsW}t^ t!^ at behind the South Canterbury nuntsi^an and whip,—the brothers Wynn-Williams —the only riders near were six out of the njne Ash burton rider, 1?, the rest of the fiejd having bepn left behind. After a good afternoon's hunting the, vigors returned by the express, and untpucked where th»y hftd embarked, at the truckl ing yards opposite Henry's Hotel,

BOROUGH COUNCIL

The fortnightly .meeting of the Ashbur toh Borough Council «r>»s h«Jd last even ing. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Mr Huao Friedlander' presiding, and all the Councillors. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the .debit balance at the bank as sUmliii^ at £239 19* 3d. The income from all sources received .since last meeting had lieeii-— Vt-ites, 1892, £177 16s; licens. a—publicans', £180; auctioneers', £80 ; wholesale, £20 ; do as, £5 ; w.-tcr supply, £2 ; earth Hold, £3 10; —total, £4(>:> 11-. SIR H. A. ATKINSON. Cr Th'sMias said the colony had suffered a deep loss m the death of Sir Harry At kinson, and he felt it was the duty of the- Council to place up>n reccrd its feeling of regret at Li* loss, and its condolence with his widow and family. He moved " hat this Council desires to put on record its appreciation of the services of the late Sir Harry Atkinson, and that a letter ex pressing the Council's sympathy be sent to Lady Atkinson and family." Cr Cuthbertson seconded the motion, which was supported by Crs Tweed and Jones and the Mayor. j The motion was carried unanimously, SUBSIDY. The Commissioner of Taxes forwarded form of declaration, the signing and for warding of which would entitle the Council to receive the amount of subsidy due for the year. The Mayor said the form had been duly signed and returned. ALLENTON-NETHERBY WATBK SUPPLY. The County Council wrote, enclosing copy of the County Engineer's report on the Allenton-Ketherby water supply scheme submitted to the County Council i on Friday last, and asked the Borough { I Council's approval. The Mayor said the position of affairs had been somewhat altered since, m May last, the Borough had passed a resolution on the subject, as'the Allenton people had also made application. The County now proposed to widen the twenty chains of race at their own expense should any widening be necessary, to find all cul verts, and to maintain it. He wished to point out that the County Council had full control of the river, and it was only recently that at considerable expense the County had connected the two branches of the river. The clerk m reply to a question said the deed of easement the Borough Council held from the proprietors of Canterbury mills provided that the mill owners could at any moment, and without notice, cut off the supply from the Borough's race. Discussion took place on the details of the scheme, which was approved, subject to the consent of the millowners being obtained, the work of maintenance being done by the Borough and the cm: charged to the County, the control of the race remaining m the hands of the Borough. FOOTPATH. Mr C. W. Purneli wrote complaining of a portion of the footpath on the north side of Burnett Street. The matter was referred to the Works Committee with power to act. STANDARD SUKVKY. The chief Surveyor wrote asking for information m regard to streets for the standard survey. The engineers were ordered to supply the information ask^d for, EAST BELT, The Hampstead Town Board wrote call ing attention to the existence of overflow water on the belt. The Engineers were ordered to see to the matter, ROLL ALTERATIONS, Mr George Jameson wrote informing the Council that sections 113, 114, 115, and 130 had been transferred by him to Miles and Co., and that sections 465-6-7 had be»m sold by Mra Jameson to Mrs Harriett Davis. The alterations were ordered to be noted, and Mr Jameson notified that his wife's written application was necessary and Mra Davis' written consent. RUBBISH. L'berty to burn rubbish was granted to Mr L. F. Andrewes, and Mr J. Olsen. CHAKITABLE AID. The Secretary of the Charitable Aid Board forwarded receipt for the Borough's contribution. AUDIT FEE. The Audit Inspector forwarded account £2 6s Bd, fee for auditing the Borough's account —the time ©ccupied m the work of auditing having been seven hours. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. The Secretary Municipal Association forwarded railway ticket for use by the Council's delegate to the Conference m Wellington. engineers' report. The Engineers reported as follows :— The labor ging haye been engaged m ploughing md carting grass off streets, carting shingle for repairs of footpaths and roads, removing trees from Baring Fquare to riverbed for protective works, and cutting and planting willows and poplars for same, grubbing gorse and broom m plantations, carting firewood and logs m Domain, fixing lamp post at corner of East street and N.E. Town Belt, attending to water supply, etc. The report was adopted. FIRE BRIGADE. Mr F. ETpkes, Secretary to the Ashbur fcon Fjxe Brigade, wrote submitting for the Council's' approval tjie name of Mr Arthur Lane as a membev of the Brigade, The name was approved. NUISANCES. The Inspector reported certain instances of notice given by him m regard to breaches of the by-laws that had not been attended to. He was ordered to lay all cases before the Council before taking legal proceedings. WEST STREET NORTH. Cr Flower brought up the question of forming the piece of West street between the goods shed and the engine shed, pointing out that it was m a very bad state, and m wet weather was almost im passable. * t Qr Tweed rnopd that fche work should be'done at on\;e, and "Or -Jjhomas se conded. Cr jOuthbertson moved as an amend ment that the matter Ije referred to the Works"Cpinmitte'e to, consider and. re port.' Cr Paul seconded, and the amendment was carried. EAST STREET NORTH. Cp Jonesj drew attention to the muddy •condition flfJSasfc sjfcjNspt'nqrtb., between Henry's Hotel and the BeltJ and \yould like to see it attended to. The Mayor said all the'streets were to be subjected to repairs, and the labor gang wk\M bfi a£ wqrk ijpon East street soon. Or Tweed drew the Works Committee's attention to the necessity for repairing the main crossings m East street. It was decided to use the broken metal now lying opposite the Central Hotel m repairing" West street as far as the metal would go. THE RAILWAY STATION. The delete pq tfag Municipal Con ference was authorised fco'interview fche Postmaster-General and Railway Com missioners m regard to getting ft new railway station and telegraph office at Ashburton. THE 7.30 TRAIN. Cr Flowc hoped the delegate to the Municipal-Conference would take occasion fttyeii in l Wellington, to interview the Commissioners m regard to a.C9eJerati|jg the train from Chrisfcchurch which arrive^ m Ashburton at 7.30 p.m., and so avoid the delay at Dromom LICENSE. An auctioneer's license was granted to &V Thomas Bullock,

ACCOUNT*. | A'■counts to the amount of £83 lls ?•' , were pnss.'d fo ■ payment. . i The Council then .i;«t nsa ' DOMAIN BOARD, and granted Mr Sealyliherly to liuru brush , wood ou the stubble m the Domain, and. the Eusiiueer w.is instructed to trim trees and repair femes m t\:t Tiospitul {/round at the expense of the Hospital Board. The Wo.ks Committee were recom mended t > consider the question of utilis ing the waste timber m the Domain for the erection of a rustic h'-urte. flic firewood was ordered to be sold on t:liat day week. The Mayor paid that he regretted that uruei.t private business calling him to the Old Country had made it necessary for him to resi.n his position as Mayor. Whv.n'he was elected to the position he lud no idea that he would hive to resign m th> middle of the term, or he would not. have accepted the position. He had, however, to accept the situation m which circumstances had placed him, an' regretted that it was so, but he* hoped ho would be able on a future occasion to take a seat at the Council table. Cr Thomas paid a high comple ment to the Mayor, and regretted that they were losing the services of so excel lent a head of affairs. The overdraft had never been so low as it was that day, and he feared that it never would be again— at least until the Mayor was back Again m the chair. He wished the Mayor a safe journey and a speedy return. Ca Paul also spoke m laudatory terras of the Mayor's services, and wished him Gpd speed. . •Cr.Orr felt the people of Ashburton failed to appreciate to the lull the valu able service done to the Borough by the Mayor. It was a tremendous tax upon the time of such a business man as the Mayor to devote the time to the Borough's work that the Mayor did, and he (Mr Orr) was amazed at the Mayor's ability to do the amount of work he did for the Borough. He hoped he would return to the colony safely and well and help on the prosperity of the borough, Cr Tweed m a humorous speech re ferred to the overdraft that the Mayor had so very materially reduced as a feather m the Mayor's cap, Crs Cuthberttion and Flower paid tribute to the Mayor's kindness, capacity, and loyalty to the Borough?s business. Cr Scaly wished the Mayor a safe and pleasant journey and a speedy return, and said the Bor#ugh had to thank Hugo Friedlander for the new traffic bridge, the fire engine, most of the large works that had been carried on th« Borough, and now-when he is leaving the place tor ati ac on a visit home he left the Borough only £200 m debt, after it had been as high as £1600. Cr Jones also spoke to the same effect, and after the Mayor had replied the Council adjourned.

THE MARKETS.

PEE PHESS VBSOCIA.TIO*,

London, July 3. The total quantity of wool catalogued up to date is 241,600 bales, of Which 220,600 have been sold. The English wheat market is weak, the A merican is declining, and the Continen tal depressed.

POLITICAL.

(from our parliamentary correspondent.)

Wellington, July 4. RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS* REPORT. The Commissioners' report on working railways shows a net profit for the yea of .£408,914, or a return of £2 15.5 9d on the capital cost. There is £3000 more than the estimated falling off m grain, sheep, and meat traffic, bub the other classes*, especially passengers, have made up. The ordinary tickets issued amounted to 3,555,764, to which have to be added 16,341 season tickets for the current year. The gross revenue is estimated at £1,140,000, and the expenses £717,000, or a net profit of £423,000. The Com missioners testify to the good condition of the lines and appliances, but draw special attention to the fact that the ex pansion of railways throughout sparsely populated districts is not likely to add to the revenue. The Commissioners refer to the establishment of another goods station at Te Aro as likely to lead to un satisfactory results, and add that traffic m years papt has been more progressive on the Wellington section than on any other parts. Complaints regarding the' inconvenient hours between Wellington, New Plymouth, and Napier can be avoided by the Manawatu Company running a passenger service instead of a mixed one, or by the Commissioners running its lines. The Commissioners are unable to obtain from the Company consideration of the subject. If the colony take over the Manawatu railway the through service could be greatly im proved. The Commissioners recommend Government to adopt their propqsal for insurance of employees. The Zone system has been shown to merely increase the suburban traffic, as at BudaPesth. bwing to the absence of the Hon. Mr McKenzie who is, ill, the Land BilJ h.sta npt yet cpme down. A deputation of Aucklanders waited, on the Premier to-day asking him to appoint a new committee to take certain recently acquired important information with reference to the rival routes of the North Island Trunk Line. He pointed out that the information would entirely alter the aspect of the matter. One of the deputa tion had traversed both routes. They would leave the decision as;to which is the best route m the hands of the Committee, confident of the result after the evidence had been submitted. The Premier promised to confer with the deputation as to the personnel of; the committee. COMPENSATION. An effort is being made to get the second reading of the Victuallers Compen sation Bill delayed for fen days, to gjve the pub 1 lie an opportunity of' expressing their opinion. lIAJNMER MAINS SPRINGS,. Mr Meredith got a promise frojn the Government that telegraphic communica tion will be opened from Culverden to Hanmer Plains, so as to place the colony m connection with this sanatorium and popularise if;, EER PBBSS A3§Opi VHON., ?HE COMPENSATION BILL, I A petition against the Compensation to Publicans Bill is being taken round for signature, Its opponents say the Bill has been sprung upon the public suddenly, without allowing time for the country to express itself respecting it, and they claim that the Victorian experiment pleases neither public or publicans, and that ito repeal is being agitated.

The General Election at Home.

{PBK PRBSa ASSOCIATION)

London, .July 3. "The Times" says that Mr Glad tone lives m an atmosphere of gla mour and illusion. Lord Randolph ChurcliiTs return unopposed is consideued a good omen for the Unionists. Speaking at Glasgow Mr Gladstone said that he did not fear the antagonism of the C'erical party. The mor? liberty Ireland was given the less risk ■there would be of its being abused. His Bill i^ave promise of happy fraternal rela tions between England and Ireland, and of a reign of p««re. Mr Gladstone .. .iled that Ireland was sinking under an accumulated load of oppression, and he would not put his trust m the House of Peers but m God. The Scottish Home Rule Society have decided not to support Mr Glad stone. Mr Chamberlain argues that Mr Gladstone has failed three times to make clear what his proposals really are. Mr Balfour contends that Mr Glad stone will not satisfy Ireland, and there will be no finality m his scheme. The "Daily News" admires the Edinburgh speech as frank and out spoken, and a splendid effort, " The Times " calls the speech audacious and assuming. The " Standard " speaks of it as inflaming prejudice and passion. The "Freeman's Journal" is satisfied with the speech. The '• Express " con siders the details en the main points too meagre. The elections are causing intense in terest, and business m stocks is virtually suspended. The Trades Council are quarrelling over labor candidates, and there v also some discontent m the ranks of the dockers over the elections. In the riot at Waterford one person was killed. Messrs Redmond, Sheehy, and a Parnellite band stormed the committee room. The police charged the mob and Mr Sheehy was wounded m three places. Many persons were severely wounded, and had to betaken to the hospital. The magistrates, at Kilkenny were assaulted, and a priest was. arrested for aiding the rioters. Messrs Healey and O'Brien were burnt m effigy. Mr T. Burt was returned unopposed. July 4. Mr W. O'Brien left Limerick secretly by special train m order to avoid the mob. Severe faction fights have taken place m Ballina, Dundalk, and Newry, and many persons have been injured.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IS* FKKSa ASSOCIATION.)

MR DIBBS.

London, July 3. The Queen received Mr Dibbs with cordiality, and asked a number of ques tions about the colonies.

AUSTRALIAN BRANDY.

The " Lancet" says that Joshua's Australian brandy is perfection iii quality. «

NEW ZEALAND ATHLETES.

Hatger ran third m thermal for thfl hardies. Cuff was fourth m the long jump. The members of the New Zealand athletic team were entertained at dinner on Saturday -evening by the English Amateur Athletic Association, The speakers hoped that the colonials would renew their visit, and assured them that they would meet with a hearty reception.

CRICKET.

Londotx, July 4. The cricket match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was won by Oxford by five wickets.

ACCIDENT TO A GRAND DUKE.

St. Petebsbvrg, July 3. The Czar's brother, the Grand Duke Vladimir, fell from a train near Nijni Novgorod, and was seriously injured.

AFGHANISTAN.

July 8. Th,e Viceroy of India has warned the Ameer of Afghanistan to prevent Russia encroaching on the frontier.

COOLIE LABOR.

Zanzibar, July 4. Germany is introducing coolies into her territory m; East Africa.

FRAUD AND SUICIDE.

Paris, July 1. Lowry, a diamond merchant m this city, has committed suicide. His defalcations are said to amount to £130,000,

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Washington, July 3,. The American Prohibitionists have nominated General Bidewell for the presidency,

MRS MAYBRIOK.

It is reported that the Amerioan Cabinet have signed a petition for the release of Mrs Maybrick,

UNITED STATES REVENUE.

July 4. The Customs revenue collected m the United States for the fiscal year shows a decline of 2,000,000 dollars.

THE SILVER BILL.

It is doubtful if Mr Stewart's Silver Bill, which passed the Senate by a majority of four* will get through the House of Representatives this session.

PROPOSED ORANGE COLONY.

Ottawa, July 3. Canada is discussing the propriety of establishing an Orange colony within its borders, as a refuge for Ulster men.

AUSTRALIAN.

STRIDE AT BROKEN UIM*. > • '"- /Stone*, July '4. The miners at Broken Hill (ire to* be called out immediately. The miners affected will be the Proprietary, Brit ish, Blocji No 10, Central, South and North Junction and Roundhill. The inejterS' arid surface hands have v\so decided to' $tri|t& ' The' total nunojlk r iif men called^ oiit'is about 600Q.'' THE STORM" IN '^SJtf&N S,EA. Melbourne, July 4. l. The barque W, % Wwmaian, h»s

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Wanted. CASH Advertisen.«u«i *™*er tlvj heading not exceeding SIXIM-" WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. REMEMBER Entries for Ashburton Poultry Society's Show close on July 5. E. E. Tasker, Secretary,^ burton. __ WANTED, Young Woman as Cook and Laundress. Apply byl**4?! to Mrs Edward Peache, Valetta, 710 T THOMAS, General Produce Dealer, • has a grand lot of Apple Trees. Samples of Trees and Fruit may be seen at the Store, opposite Army Barracks. 6*W6 ORSE, Cow, Tig, or Fowl Feed from 6d worth to waggon load at lowest rates. —J. Thosias, Havelock Btreet.^ ,6n46 "TT7 ANTED £1000 by July 31 Great W cheap sale of Drapery, Dres.s goods, Fknnels, Bknkets, etc , now on at I. W. Alcork and Cos. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full wekhts guaranteed. A trial solicited. —w. j. silcock._ J*rl CVTANTED-Gentlemen before buying ▼■V their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to in>pect our stock. £1000 worth must be sold regardless of cost.— -^S. C. Segkrs. 80' WANTED 1000 Customers to secure Bargains m Kurs, Hoisery, Ulsters and Millinery, at S. W. Alcorn's, cheap sale. Now On. WANTED Known—ln consequence of slowness of trade this season, we nave reduced almost everything of our well assorted first-class Drapery, Clothing, e;«.--H. C. Seobrs, Melford House. rrvELEGRAM to A. Orr.—Your offer J for 124 Pieces French Merino is accepted ; Edwards, Bennett, and Co., r^hristchurch. The above goods are now being sold %t half price at A. Orh's Cheap Sale. ' 6§140 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m iirst-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C. Cbgers, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. WANTED Known—Just arrived, per s.g. lonic, direct from the manu facturers, a large shipment of Black and Galvanised Pipe and Fittings for wa'er supplies and wells. Special to my order. Prices on application—J. W. Hakdlby, EMt Street. __________ TT7 ANTED Known.- The nicest stock W of New Winter Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, &c., h at S. W. AIXIORN AND CO.'S 5 50 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 • ale. M£9 WANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H Collikr's, "The Corner." WANTED, purchasers of Blankets, Flannßls, and General Drapery to remember that Best Value m the trade at P. W. Alcornand Co.'s 5 51 W* ANTED Known—ThatTyou wili make no mistake for quality mid variety m English and Colonial Boots, and is tuphly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis* oount for Ca«h. Repairs done at onco. A staft of men always kept and best material and worito»iwl)ipjuaran|_ee_d._ WANTED KNOWN, «w»d display of new Millinery, Ulster^ and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at *JThb Cornet?. ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed : from 50s cash. Robbri Alcorn, Ashburion CkrtMng Mivrr, Saunden Buildings. WANTFjD Known.—l hay« « Urge stock of Tin and Ironwure Goods to etflfcfc from. Register Grates, Stoves, portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep*- m stock.—J. W, Hardlky, East Street. 6J202 /~1 ENUINE SALE," to reduce Stock \JC previous to Stock-ta!ti*ig. Books Sttnionery for office and private use. Music, Account Books all sizes, Parlor Gamer-, and a variety of other goods too numerous lo particularise. All goods Reduced m Price for Case during this month. —L. F. Asvuewr* and Co. Stationer's Hall, Ashlmrlvu.



IMMEDIATE REALISATION. THE VAST CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS WHO DAILY PATRONISE OUR ESTABLISHMENT (( ARE THE BEST EVIDENCE OF THE THOROUGHLY GENUINE NATURE (jQ OF TUB $• IMMENSE REDUCTIONS & MADE ON KVWRY ITEM ON THB PREMISES. _^_ J> A As one L,ly truly remavkod "Fur S« POUNDS you -old buy < H what would before the Sale cost you TKN 1 OVa us. Reductions fo the Extent of h £1182 x tD on selling prices, m EQUAL TO ONE FOURTH OF THB VALUE OF OUR STOCK Q $ HAVE BEEN MADE- O X The Public recognise a Genuine Sale by the crowded state of our U Shop each day. g£. H < °W. W. SPENCER & CO., THE ABOADE. Hours of Buslneß S -10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday until 0.30 p.m. PARCELS DELIVERED DAY FOLLOWING PURCHASE. vn nnn™ FXCHANGED (EXCEPT BOOTS) OR ALLOWED no goods koi^b^ Approbation.