The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1892. HUTCHISON V. BALLANCE.d

The announcement that Mr Hutchi son does not :ntend to appeal against the decision of the Supreme Courfc m his action against the " Wanganui Herald,"' so far as Mr BaLance is individually concerned, leaves us free to comment upon the question that was at issue between Mr Hutchison and Mr Ballance. It is, we must say, one of the most trivial that Avas ever brought before a Supreme Court, and would lead those who do not know the plaintiff to think that he was a gentle man with an extremely sensitive regard for his own reputation. Let us look at the nature of the libel. When Mr Hutchison addressed his constituents, after the close of last session, he took credit to himself for having opposed the Payment of Members Bill. The Premier, shortly afterwards, m referring to that speech, remarked that Mr Hutchison had for gotton to state that he had also " signed a paper m the lobby of the House, to the effect that he was m favor of the Bill." It turns out that Mr Hutchison did not sign any such paper. Mr Smith, M.H.R., who was Mr Ballance's informant, admits this. He says, however, that m canvassing the members for the Bill, he spoke of the proposal to Mr Hutehison who told him that he might put him (Mr Hutchison) down as being m favor, and that he saw him afterwards, and told him there was a majority for it, showing him the card m which " yes " was written opposite plaintiff's name. Who will dispute that this was tanta mount to signing the " round robin " m question ? However, on the facts as sworn to by Mr Smith there is a direct conflict of testimoney, Mr Hutchison swearing that he never gave his approval to the proposed measure. The question thus became one of credi bility, and no doubt it was the dim"' culty of deciding it that caused the jury to be two hours and a quarter m agreeing upon their verdict, which after all appears to have been arrived at on the technical aspect of the case. They decided that Mr Hutchison did not sign the paper, and that the state ment that he did so was defamatory. The public have nothing to do with technicalities, and will decide for themselves whether Mr Smith or Mr Hutchison is right as to the assent alleged by the one and denied by the other to have been given to the pro posal to increase the payment of mem bers. The question of what injury Mr Hutchison sustained from the publication of the libel is one which we are at present; precluded from con sidering. I

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday agreed that a confer ence of Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tions should be held m Christchurch on May 26. Tiie Auckland Inspector of Factories under the Factories' Act, Mr Shanagan, gO3 to Chmtchiiich shortly, and will be 1 sucjeeded by Mr Ferguason, who fulfils similar duties w,t CLriatoUureb.—" Herald. "

A large number of natives of the Master ton district who are victims to sciatica, rheumatism, and other diseases have left foi Napier, where it is alleged there exists a negro prophet who can cure all afflictions to which the human flesh is heir. The spiritualists of Wellington are reor ganising. A largely attended meeting was held at their hall the other evening, when it was resolved to form a society called the Wellington Psychological Institute, on the basis of the London Society for Psychic I Research. The " Manawatu Standard " reports that \Mr Millman, who was killed m Hawke's Bay the other day, through being thrown against a telegraph post, had his life insured m an accident office for £300, but the policy expired a few minutes before his death. The Canterbury Art Society, m the capacity of trusbee for the public, have received from Mr Thomas Cas*, Chief Surveyor of Canterbury m the old Provincial days, who came to New Zealand m 1840, his portrait painted m oils by Mr Butler, the author of JErewhon, who was the original holder of the Mesopotamia run. The Salvation Army have secured a site for their new "Fortress" m Dixon-street Wellington, at a cost of £1400. They in tend erecting a spacious brick building thereon at an early date, on the plan of that m Dunedin, which is the best Salvation building m the colonies. The total co3t is expected to be £5000; English people eat more butter than any other natkß m the world. " The Table " points out that their consumption is 13 pounds per annum, as compared with 8 pounds m Germany, 6 pounds m Holland, 4 pounds m France, and lin Italy. England's bill for butter came to £10,000,000 last year, with an additional £4,000,000 for margarine. A London cable dated February 18, and received here the following day, announced the death of Sir A. C. Campbell, M.P. for West Renfrew, Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The Press Association misinter preted the message, the death which it was intended to report being that of Sir George Campbell, member for the Kirkcaldy Burghs, who died at Cairo, February 18. i An elopement took plane from Greymouth recently, the parties consisting of a married woman and a single y«ung man, the pair making for Westport. In their possession was a quantity of property belonging to the woman's husband. The goods were stowed previous to shipment. In the meant'me the husband traced the runaways to Westport, and also traced his property, which he took possession of, but allowed the lady to follow the bent of her inclination. From advices received from the manager of the B?nk of New South Wales at Greymouth, it appears that all the notes m the bank at the time of the tire have been rendered valueless on account of the numbers having been destroyed. The coin, too, m the safes has all run together. This applies to one make of safes, whilst m the case of another make m which books were placed no damage was done. Messrs Scott Bros, are working day and night on the Klginshire, strutting the lower deck to stand the pressure of the air which is to be pumped m to displace the water. This work was to be finished last night. The pumps have been set going and the engine room freed. Steam will be got up to-day, and probably an attempt made to kedge off on three anchors. There has been very good weather for the operations. An important judgment was delivered by Mr Justice Denniston yesterday morning with reference to the liability of tramway companies. Mr Morris, a commercial traveller, sued the Canterbury Tramway Company m the lower court for damages alleged to have been caused by the tram lines being above the level of the road. The magistrate nonsuited plaintiff, who appealed. His Honor m giving judgment dealt with the facts at some length, and dismissed the appeal. Evidently on authority, the " Manawatu Standard" says:—"Notwithstanding the statements so industriously promulgated by the Opposition journals, Government have no intention of interfering with the Railway Commissioners until the expiration of their term of office. A Bill will be introduced next session providing for an alteration m the system after that term, the chief feature m which will probably be to give tb.3 power of veto to the Minister m charge of the department. Some dastardly individual has it appears been firing stacks on the property of Mr W. M. Lyttelton. Our Rakaia correspondent says that about a fortnight ago one stack of wheat out of three standing m a clump was fired, and the others were only saved by hard work. Again on Sunday night another stack, also one of a clump of three, was set fire to. A reward is offered m another column for information which may lead to the conviction cf the offender, who, it is to be hoped, may be speedily discovered and brought to book. The Christchurch City Council held a special meeting last evening to consider the letter from the Canterbury Fire Insurance Association, stating that it could rats guarantee the continuance of a subsidy for tire prevention. It was stated at the meet ing that the letter m question did not exactly convey the Association's meaning, and the letter was referred to the Fire Brigade committee to endeavor to arrange a conference with the Association. Coun cillors werg unanimously opposed to mak ing any compromise which would involve accepting less than the previous grant. General Booth had a queer experience m Calcutta. A big enough building could not be got for him. For lack of better accommodation, a circus manager's kindly offer of his large tent was gratefully accepted. There was some fear lest the lions and tigers immediately behind the platform should fail to appreciate the Army's singing and " volley firing." Just as the General began, reports the "War Cry," the lions set up a roar loud enough to !• drown the sound of many waters; but, it piously adds, ''the God of Daniel was at hand, and m response to the exercise of faith the roaring was stopped." Great moral changes are taking place m Wanganui (says the "Fielding Star.") Whether these will make the people happier or more contented with their lot no man can tell. A resident hinted to U3 the other day that everyone must be m bed not later than eleven o'clock, all the hotels are shut at ten o/olock and the boozera jerked out into the streets, people seen walking idly m the streets on Sunday are "marked," and where possible (and safe) admonished severely. No friyolity is allowed, and whistling or talking above a whisper m certain highways and roadways after dark is absolutely prohibited, No corkscrews are permitted to be sold m the shops, and the place of the bottle washer knows him no more. This is verily a strange picture, but although we apply a liberal dose of salt, yefc if, is very nearly true. At the meeting of the Committee of the Horticultural Society held last eyening, Major Steward m the chair, the question of holdine a Chrysanthemum Show was further considered. It appeared to be the general opinion that owing to the recent very warm weather I?aving rapidly brought these flowers into bloom, the date contemplated for the show (May 14) would be altogether too late. The previous Saturday (May 7) could not be fixed upon owing to the Christchurch Show being fixed for t)ie sth, and the probability of its being a two days show, fn which case exhibitors at Christchurch would foe unable to exhibit at Ashburton, Saturday, Apnl 30, would not allow of sufficient time to make necessary arrangements. In view of these considerations the Committee resolved that (the Mention to hold a show this season be abandoned. The proposal to hold monthly meetings of members to discuss .horticultural subjects was footed, b,ijt arrangements to this end were letfc to dip general meeting already appointed tor tn§ |f sjb Monday m June. The Committes ib&) byoliste are often put to considerable trouble tfiflWgVw* Rowing where to get repairs etc, exeg)|&4 wjth promptitude, Affininnfiv. and economy.

1 We bear that efforts, which are likely to I be crowned with success, are being made to I revive the Buffalo Lodge m Ashburton. Mr James Bowman, auctioneer, Christ church, a very old Canterbury settler, died this morning, aged 6-4. He took a promin ent part m all public matters, and was a member of several local bodies. His death was much regretted. I We remind our readers of the tea meet ing at Tinwald this evening. The ladies i have prepared to entertain a large number : with their best. The "Rev. Mr West has arrived from Southbridge to addiess the meeting along with others, and m the un avoidable absence of Mr Lane from town, Mr L. Owen has kindly consented to take charge of the musical arrangements. The other day a son>f Mr T. McDowell, storekeeper, Chertsey, while riding a horse from water, was thrown, breaking the Uumerus of his arm near the shoulder. The boy had. another escape while being con veyed to the doctor ;for the horse stumbled, smashing the shafts of the trap m which the boy was sitting and throwing him out. Eventually he reached Rakaia where his | hurt was attended to by Dr. Cordner. The population of the town of Oamaru is 5,686, including men, women, and children, There are some 1,200 householders, but only 850 ratepayers. The average amount of rates paid by each ratepayer has been about £12, and the actual amount ot money re quired to pay interest on the loans of the borough is £12,350. The actual amount of money to be raised m rates on this year's valuation, £33,500, will amount to £8,400, or about an average of £10 to each rate payer. The employes at Nelson Brothers' works at Woodville ware unable to get aw^y to the races because the manager said the Factories Act did not permit of such a thing. It is stated that thereupon the manager called a meeting of the employes and took a vote as to whether or not they were m favour of an Act that deprived them of a holiday on a race day. Th« result wasja unanimous vote against the Act, and a decision to have the Act abolished ! That settles it. Good-bye to the Factories Act!—" Evening News." Mr B. Short is actively engaged m push ing his candidature for a seat on the director ate of the Australian Mutual Provident I Society. He is a strong opponent of the proposal to open a branch of the Association m London. We have received papers with reports of enthusiastic meetings held by Mr Short m Melbourne and Sydney. Mr Short was the means of a large number of New Zealand people taking policies m the A.M.P. and his prospects of success will be gratify ing to very many of them. In our report of the Oamaru races last week, received per Presa Association, the times for the two trotting races won by Eos were stated as 6min 4secs for the two mile and Bmin 39secs for the three mile. These were the official times, but the handicapper's (Mr G. Douse) times for the events were 6n,in Ssecs and Bmin 50min respectively, and we are informed that these times were confirmed by private watches. Contractor's time m the two mile trot on the second day was smin 36sec, not smin 30sec as tele graphed. Mr Charles 0. Montrose, manager for Miss Alice Sydney Burvett, the " Paganini of the piano " was m Ashburton to-day with a view to arranging for the appearance here of that celebrated pianist. Miss . Burvett has an English and continental fame that haa been steadily growing since her first appearance m 1874, when, playing to an audience of 4500 persons m Paris, m the "March tfongroise " of Kowalski, for two pianos, the composer himself playing the other instrument, Kowalski paid her the high compliment of pronouncing her a lady unrivalled as a pianist. An Opotiki journal recently published, and it was copied into a local paper, the account of a mare which Captain Angus Smith has entered for the Opotiki Show on the 10th inst., whose age is 35 years. The Hamilton correspondent of the " New Zealand Herald" says there is a mare m \Vaikato now, Gipsy, belonging to Mr John Riddler, which is somewhat the same age, and which can take a ton load even at this time, and is m splendid condition, looking as if there was another ten years m her. She was brought from the Raglan, district 21 years agj by Mr Pennington, and was twelve years o'd when brought from Raglan, which would make her rising 34 at the present time,

THE Deeming Murders.

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Melbourne, April 11, A battle-axe found among Deera ing's effects exactly fits the wounds m his wife' 3 skull. (Received April 12, 10.20 a.m,) London, April 11. The public jrosecutor has applied to the Widnes magistrate for a warraat for the arrest of Deeming. The application was adjourned.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME ANO FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received April 12, noon.) TURKEY AND EGYPT. Cairo, April 11. The reading of the Sultan's Firman will take place on Thursday. The allied Powers supported the action taken by the Marquis of Salisbury as against'the trickery of the Porte.

AUSTRALIAN.

Receivea April 12, 11.30 a.m.) BROKEN HILL WEALTH. Sydney, April 12. Native silver m bulk has been found at Broken Hill ; fourteen cwt yielded 0000 ozs,

National Association.

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A¥CKLand, April 11. _ The National Association opened their new mom m Queen street to-night, the fye B W'(HM- BW) ™.$ c cif r* Addresses ware giyen by feu- WriUam y o^ Monk, F. G. Kwi»gfco» ( ]fc. Bell, f. Maasey, and Dr Davy. Sir W f ?px maintained that the one-man-one-vebe urinpiplo did not exist m New Zealand, inasnwch as m the large towns one man had three votes. Mr Buckknd, who apoke of the legislative GounciJ, claimed that that body was a cheek upon hasty legislation. It should not be abolished, ntTjtUor should it be mado elective.

THE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT

That the advocates of Local Option, m the matter of granting or refusing liquor licenses, are making consider-, able headway m New Zealand, there can be no reasonable doubt j and the success of Wednesday's demonstration is proof that this is quite as true of Ashburton as of other parts of the colony. Indeed, to say this is b-it to say that the tendency of the age is towards Liberalism, the first doctrine of which is that the government of the people shall be m all things for the people and by the people. Of the soundness of this principle, all true ' Liberals are agreed ; and there would long ago have been an irresistible majority m favor of extending its operation to the matter of liquor licenses, had it not been for the fact that there is m all British communi ties a strong sense of fair play, and that a large proportion of the general public believe that those interested m the liquor traffic have rights, as well as those who are utterly opposed to the existence of any such traffic, and hold that m any legislation on the subject, due provision should be made that those rights shall be justly dealt with. We know that such a view is regarded by teetotal extremists as rank heresy ; but for all that, the fact is as we have stated, and we do not believe that Prohibition, or rather the right to one-half of a community, plus 1, to coerce the other half of the community, minus 1, will be conceded —at any rate j for a good many years to come, unless some reasonable provision be made to meet this feeling on the part of the objectors. Ev^en if all men could be induced to accept the view of such ultra-teetotallers as Mr Glover that all dealing m intoxicating beverage is a crime, even theu a very large propor tion of them would continue to hold that the State, as having for ages participated m the profits of such dealing through the imposition of heavy license fees, has been particeps crhninis, and therefore has no right upon conversion from the error of its ways, to inflict the whole cost of re formation upon its accomplices—the licenses, Nor is that all. It must be recognised that there are innocent third parties, such as minors, interested m trust funds invested by their guardians, without their knowledge or consent, m mortgages upon properties the value of which would be immensely deteriorated, it may be, through the operation of Prohibition, and it is for such reasons as these that many men, like Mr Thomas—even though total abstainers —absolutely decline to support any measure which puts all such considerations on one side. This, of course, has been the origin of the demand made by so many moderate minded persons for provision for compensation. As to the argument against compensation, that a license is only granted for one year, and that therefore there is no legal claim, we hold that it is utterly beside the question. Every body knows that to any paying busi ness of any sort, be it v grocer's, draper's or what not, as well as to the liquor-seller's, there is attached a realisable money-value, known com mercially as the "goodwill," and for that very goodwill many present license-holders have paid large, sums m hard cash to those from whom they bought their businesses ; and that very fact proves that hitherto it has been universally recognised that a license for a year carries with it an unexpressed but well understood implication of renewal, except under certain circum stances, of which circumstances Prohibition by popular vote has hitherto not been contemplated as one. We think that this completely disposes of the contention that the State can justly step m at any time and enact Prohibition without any regard what ever to vested interests. Yet at the same time we are thoroughly m accord with those who would give to the people the right to interdict the traffic. And there is no anomaly whatever m taking up that position, which is also the position taken up by Mr Thomas at Wednesday's meeting. We say right out that we are m principle m favor of possible compensation, under circumstances which seem to require it. But at tlie same time we are free to admit the difficulties which stand m the way—the chief of which is, m our opinion, the fact that it is hardly fair to place before the ratepayers a com plicated issue—that is to say, an issue as to the social expediency of the liquor-traffic complicated by the con sideration that to vote to do away with it, or any part of it, would mean to the person so voting a demand upon his pocket by an increase of his rates. The financial difficulty, though to our mind subordinate to the first-mentioned consideration, is also by no means to be lightly regarded ; and we confess our inability to propound a compensa tion scheme likely to meet with general acceptance. What then ? Can nothing be done 1 We have thought the matter over often and carefully, and we have arrived at tjie conclusion that there remains only one way of dealing with the matter, which, while securing complete local option, would at the same time disarm objection by minim ising any hardship which would follow from its operation. As thus :—Let an Act be passed- providing that from and after a date fixed —that date to be say five years after passing the Act—com plete control shall be granted to the people, and if th.ab be done, then all persons interested m tlje traffic will have reasonable time to meet the issue. They will have time to decide whether they will face the risk of the poll, and, if not willing to do so, \yill have time to dispose of their properties to the best advantage ; and those who have moneys lent on mortgage will have m many instances opportunity to call them m and reinvest them at a favor able moment—while special provision might perhaps also be made on behalf of mortgagees whose moneys do not fall due until after the lapse of the five years. Again, licensees who may have only just entered upon their premises at' the time of th,e passing of the Act would' hav.e a fairly long spell of business. fyefqre there would b,e any great risk of those businesses bping brought to a sudden standstill. Indeed, we feel convinced that if our Pro hibitionist friends wish to secure what they haye m view they will do wisely to adopt so»|G such proposal as this,

The Islands.

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("Received April 11, 11.45 p.m.) j Sydney, April 11. H.M.S. Lizard has investigated the circumstances connected with the murder of Hawii at the Islands and located the murderers. Admiral Scott will despatch two warships at the end of the month to urge the joint commission immediately to punish the murderers.

QUATIC.

THE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP.

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Adelaide, April 11. E. Cavill, of Sydney, defeated Mc- Indoe for the Swimming Championship of Australia. The contest included the distances of 100 and 500 yards and half mile, the last distance being covered by CaviU m 14$min.

THE WEATHER.

ALVORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological I report for the week ending April 10,1892:— j

FOOTBALL.

ASHBURTON V KAKAIA SCHOOLS.

A match between the above teams was played on Saturday afternoon on the Domain ground, and resulted m a victory for the Borough School by seven points (four tries and a goal) to nil. The visitors looked the strongest team, but want of combination among their for wards handicapped them a good deal. Their backs where sterling players, and prevented scoring more than once during the game ; while the more concerted play and better passing among the home forwards proved their superiority. The game, from start to finish of both spells, was very fast, and some very exciting scrimmages took p'.ace m fießakaia twenty five ; but the strangers' backs stopped most of the long runs their opponents made. For the visitors Dixon played a gpod game, and it was due to his energy that, a/ higher score was not recorded against his side ; while Peter Harvey by his safe collar ing was another mainstay for Rakaia. Among the town forwards—A. Barrett, S. Curd, C. Smith, and J. Henry played very well, a& did also F. Smith, F. Grubb, and G. Gourdie monga the backs, while J. Trezise by his cool play showedup well as full back. ' The Borough School boys gave their visitors a luncheon m the pavilion m the afternoon, and at night gave them and Mr Thomson, their headmaster, a hearty send off by the express.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. PROPOSED RAILWAY AMALGAMATION. London, April 8. The Glasgow and South-Western and Midland Railway Companies are discussing a proposal to amalgamate. KGYPT. It is stated that Italy supports the stand taken by England in regard to Egyptian affairs. IMPERIAL POLITICS. London. April 9. Mr A. Blame, member for the Southern Division of Armagh, has given notice to move for the establish ment of a Parliament in Dublin to con trol the administration of land, judi ciary, and police affairs. The Conference at Belfast have ar ranged to hold a Convention in Ulster, to protest against an Irish Parliament. Sir Charles Russell, speaking on Mr Elaine's motion, said that the Con ference at Belfast was the most im portant meeting that had been held in Belfast for a century. Colonel Saunderson, Conservative member for Armagh, said that the Ulster Convention was meant as solemn warning, not as a threat. The motion for the repeal of the Septennial Parliament Act was de feated by 46. Thirty Liberal-Unionists voted with the majority. The Tory press assert that to shorten the duration of Parliament would de grade the House of Commons, and turn it into a mere assemblage of popular delegates. LABOR QUESTIONS. The master-dyers have given notice to six thousand men, owing to a dispute in which only one firm is involved. London, April 10. Members of the House of Commons are raising subscriptions for Hood, an employee of the Cambrian Railway Company, who was dismissed because he gave evidence before the Parlia mentary Committee. INCITING TO TREASON Sergeant Holden was sentenced to a year's imprisonment for endeavouring to induce a soldier at Malta to divulge plans of the fortifications of the island to the French. Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, who was on the bench, re gretted that he was unable to sentence prisoner to a longer term. INFLUENZA IN HORSES. Influenza is raging among horses in London. THE COLLIERS' DISPUTE. London, April 11. The strike is involving a loss of £250,000 in wages every week. The steel works are closing for want of fuel. SHAW SAYILL AND CO. Shaw Savill and Co. have declared a dividend of 7|- per cent. THE WORLD'S FAIR. The vote for the representation of Great Britain at the Chicago Exhibi tion has been increased to £60,000, MORE TROUBLES IN CHINA. HongKokg, April 8. There is a panic in Pekin. The European women are leaving, and the men have erected a stockade for pro tection. London, April 11. H.M. ships Hyacinth and Rattler have been ordered to the Pekin station to protect Emx>peans in the event of further riots,

UNITED STATES INFLUENCE.

verfcing the island, which is n<jar Mont« Video, into a coaling station.

Montis Video, April J.O. Uruguay has ceded the island of Libertacl to the United States, upon purchase by the latter. The United States Government contemplates con-

THE RUSSIAN FAMINE.

St. Peteksbuko. April 8. ' It is estimated that, inclusive of the cost of relief, the famine has diminished the revenues of Russia by 45,000,000 rubles.

THE PARIS SOCIALISTS.

Paris, April 10. Further scenes have been caused by the, Socialists m several churches ot the city. A motion was proposed m the Chamber of Deputies, empowering the Executive to assist the clergy m pre serving order, but it was negatived. A BISttOP SUSPENDED. The stipend of the Bishop of Mende has been stopped, and he has been summoned to appear before the Council of State. MONTE CARLO. Wells, the Englishman, won £12,000 at Monte Carlo on Friday.

CHARGE OF TREASON.

Ottawa, April 10. ' A court-martial will shortly be held on Lieutenant Macdonald, who is charged with treason. The Charge is based upon the fact that Lieutenant Macdonald, when a candidate for a seat m the Dominion Parliament, ad vocated the annexation of Canada by the United States. THE CANADIAN SCANDALS. The Government are suing Me-ssrs Lanekin and Connelly for the recovery of £100,000 obtained through the Hon Thomas MoGreevy's creditors.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Madrid, April 11. Munoz, leader of the Spanish anar chists, has been arrested. One hundred and ten pounds of dynamite have been stolen at Linares. A bag of explosives was found at the gates of the Military Hospital, Madrid. St. Petersburg, April 8. The victim of the outrage by Polish Anarchists was the Dean of Pouniski, not the Bishop. The object of the tuurder was to obtain money. Papers were found on the bodies of the murderers, marking other clergymen m the district m order to secure their money.

JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE.

Hong Kong, April 10. The Consular Court at Yokohama have justified the conduct of Lieutenant Hitherington, of the American Navy, m killing Mr Robinson, an English banker, who had been guilty of im proper intimacy with his wife,

THE REVOLT IN VENEZUELA.

New York, April 8. A despatch from Caracas states that the Venezuelan rebels have been routed by the Government troops with heavy loss after an engagement which took place at Crespo. The rebel leaders fled. THE MONTAGU CRUELTY CASES. Mr Madden, Attorney-General for Ireland, is considering the propriety of instituting afurther prosecution against Mrs Montagu for cruelty to her children.

THE AMERICAN WOOL BILL.

Washington, April 8. The House of Representatives has passed the Wool Bill by a majority of 3 to 1. It is believed that if the Senate pass it also, President Harrison will exercise his power of veto.

THE MALAY TROUBLES.

Singaß>re, April 8. Pangalina Umba, an important chief of Paha^g, has revolted. April 11. The mines at Raub are threatened by the Pahang malcontents.

AFGHANISTAN.

Calcutta, April 11. The Ameer of Afghanistan has issued a warning to his chiefs to be ware of Russian wiles, and points out that the safety of the country lies m maintaining friendship with the British.

RUSSIAN AGGRESSION.

Buenos Ayres, April 11. Russia is trying to obtain a coaling station near this city.

ROUMANIA.

Bucharest, April 11. It is reported that Prince Charles of Roumania abdicates m favour of his adopted son Ferdinand.

AUSTRALIAN.

BANKING FRAUDS.

Sydney, April 11. Richardson, manager of the Sydney deposit bank, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for making a false declaration regarding the affairs of the bank.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Attokxand, April 11. Eru Araputa was thrown from a horse near Puketu, on Friday. His neck was broken, and death was instantaneous. Two Awiti native* have been sentenced to ten daya' imprisonment for failiug to pay dog tax. The Natives were greatly incensed and threatened resistance, bub though seventy were present, two constables effected the arrests quietly. About thirty Native chiefs have arrived from the South to attend an important Native meeting at Waitangi on April 14, to discuss the Treaty of Waitangi and other subjects. Masteutox, April 11. A boy named York, fourteen years of age, was shot dead while out pig hunting at Wainuiqru, IJast Coast, on Saturday. A. pig was bailed up by the dogs, and York, who was accompanied by two other boys, went to shoot it, when his foot c lu^hb m a vine, and as he fell the gun nxploded, the bullet passing right through his body. Death was almost instantaneous. Welliitoton. April 11. It is stated that Mr Hutchison does not intend to move to set aside the nonsuit obtained by Mr Ballance m the libel case of Hutchison v. Ballance. ' Mr Matthew Mcßeady, sawmiller, of To;«_'a Bay, has filed^with liabilities of £3478. The only assets m the estate are secured for £200. la the report furnished to the City Council by Dr Chappie, on the causes of the recurrent epidemic of typhoid m parts of the city, he says that the outbreak each year h/as been confined to a small area bounded on the north by Victoria street, ©n the south by Buckle street, on the west by Cuba street, and on the east by Cambridge Terrace. In his opinion the primary cause of typhoid m tfie district

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Xlie Trtuiiw»r 8trll<«. Wellington, April 12. The Trades and Labour Council will probably supply the tramway strikers with threo 'buses, to be run m opposition to the tiams.

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THE URIWERAS,

WELLINGTON, April 11. Mr Carroll returned from the Uriwera country yesterday. He found that Crea«h and parcy, surveyors, had been stopped by the Natives, their instruments taken from them, and ordered off the land. A section of the Uriweras had agreed to a survey m order to settle an intertribal fencing dispute between themselves, but as the survey proceeded they began to fear that the result of bringing the land befort the court would be the admission of a claim by the Ngahawa tribe, living on the Coast. Mr Carroll iriforniod the Natives that the survey hiving been granted at the request of the Uriweras, it could not be stopped and must ultimately be completed. The Natives asked that they should be first permitted to settle the intertribal dispute between themselves. They eventually agreed to the survey b<jing completed to a certain point, Mr Carroll undertaking to see that both sections of the bribe had fair play when . the matter came before the Court. PUBLIC WORKS, Mr Hales has been appointed Ifingineer in-chief. He and Mr Seddon go to the West Coast to-morrow, where the former has to inspect the Reefton section of the Midland railway. Until it is formally passed no land con be handed over to the company. Another section of the Eketahuna line, 2£ miles near Pahiatua, is t« be let m small co-operative contracts. THE NEW GOVERNOR. Wellington, April 12., Hon. Mr Buckley will go by the Hine moa to Sydney to receive and welcome the new Governor. . THE REVENUE. £11.000 of the total shrinkage of £14,000 m the Stamp re venue is accounted for by the fal'ing off m the death duties. MR SEDOON. 1 Mr Seddon spende the Easter holidays with his family at Kumara, and after wards visits Auckland and the district north of that city. SIR GEORGE GREY* 3 BIRTHDAY. The Wellington Liberal Association will send a congratulatory address to Sir George Grey on his birthday. A VISITOR. Viscount Massereene, who is at present staying m Wellington, goes south shortly, and on returning visits the northern portion of this Island.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

ASHBURTON DISTRICT.

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Borough bchool was held last night. Present—Messrs W. Craighead (chair man), Bean, Braddell and Barrett. Correspondence from the Board of Edu cation was read, notifying the alteration ia the boundaries of the Ashburton and Hampstead school districts, forwarding good attendance certificates and silary allowances sheet for the month, notifying the forwarding of requisites asked for, and asking for balance sheet for the year end* ing March 31, 1892. , The Visiting Committee reported on sundry repairs to windows, blinds, desks, and buildings, and explained the necessity for new drain pipes, shingling and filling m at the main and infant schools. It was decided to apply ta the Board for £6 for infant school and £10 for main school —the estimated cost of the above works. Messrs Braddell and Barratt were ap pointed the Visiting Committee. The headmaster's report was read and received. Io stated that 566 scholars were on the roll, highest attendance 502, the strict average for the quarter to March 31, 453. It was decided that the school close for the Easter and winter holidays on Thursday April 14, and re-open on Monday, April 25. The Chairman was deputed to arrange for a ballot box for the school committee election, the written nominations for which (to be sent into the chairman) close on Monday next at 8 p.m. Accounts were passed for payment and the Committee adjourned.

THE MARKETS.

(PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, April 10. The demand from the Yorkshire dis tricts is partly responsible for the in* creased stability of the wool market.

The following cable has been received by a Christen urch firm from Messrs Berry, Barclay and Co., dated London, 9th April:—" Market is stronger with upward tendency m consequence of higher prices m America. " :

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have re ceived the following London cable message, dated 9th April :~- Wool—The sales gain firmness as they progress. Since the opening of the sales greasy and scoured merino have advanced |d to Id and Id to l£d per lb respect ively. Medium, washed has advanced Id per lb. The principal advance has been m J\ew South Wales and Queensland medium and inferior greasy. Other descriptions unchanged. Foreign buyers are operating with confidence. Up to date 113,000 bales have been sold. New Zealßhd Mutton —There is rather better demand. Quotations unchanged since last telegram. Lamb market quiet. ■■ Price of lamb has declined |d per lb since last report.

Hqlloway's ; Pills.—• When inclement weather checks to a considerable extent the actiou of the skin, an alternative is required to compensate the body by means of other channels. Holloway's Fills can be confi dently recommended as the easiest, surest, and safest means of attaining this desirable end without weakening the most delicate or incommoding the most feeble. When from frequently recurring chills or the inha lation of impure air the blood becomes foul and the secretions vitiated, these pills pre sent a ready and efficient means of cleansing the former and correcting the latter. By this salutary proceeding disease is arrested at its outset, its pains and inconveniences averted, and the nervous struotures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by an illness. COMSMANE AND SONS EuCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was awarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Ghesfc and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— Ashburton Drug Comi-any. Ask for JSinian Hyhlop, and Co.'s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and ln^iaTeas. Special prices— < Adv Have Healthy Children by nourishing them with Aulsebrook aid. Co's Arrow root Biscuits. 4 good safety manufactured by the firm for £15 }.5s is wonderful value. The te!e r graphic address is Savillb, Ohristchurch. CracknhUh q,nd Digestive Biscuits fop invalids are unsurpassed, made by AULSCTKOOK AND CO,

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN : TTTESPAY, APRIL 13, 1892.



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We clip the following important testimo Hial from the "Illawarra Mercury "(N.S.W., of the 30th March. It needs no comment: - "Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountains writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the ' Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. j Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract a cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity. "—(Advt.) 2



""Support Local "Industry. ---The Lozenses, Jujubes. Comfits, and London Mixtures manufactured by Aumjbbrook nd Co. are equal to best imported. Nin ian Hyslop and Gp.V* Imperial purein Ceylon and Indian £wy »re the besfc the market—fAdv,^



IMLA.IL 3VOXIOJES. Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— TUESDAY, April 12. For Chatham Islands, per Kaku, at & £5O p.m. WEDNESDAY, April 13. For Chatham Islands, per Ohau, at 6.30 a^m. . , . For Australian Colonies, and also tor United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Brindisi (specially addressed corres pondence only), Point de Galle, India, j China, Japan, &c, and also for France, Algeria, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, &c, (specially marked "per French packet only), per express to connect with s^s. Waihora at Port Chalmers) at I^s. 30. p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van on express 15.53 p.m. THURSDAY, April 14. For Australian Colonies, and also for United Kingdon and Continent of Europe, via Brindisi (specially addressed corres pondence only), Point do Galle, India, China, Japan &c, and also for France, Algeria, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope &c, (specially marked per "French packet only), per express (to connect with s.s. Waihora at Port Chalmers) atAS.3^» p.m.; guard's van on express X 23.5.3 For South America United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed correspondence only), per Hauroto (to connect with Tongariri at Wellington) at 0.530 p.m., parcels at 3.15 p.m., express 6.55 p.m. WEDNESDAY, April 20. ForUnitedKingdom, Continents of Europe . and America, and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:— Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 6.15 p m. ; registered letters, 5 p.m. ; money orders, 3 p.m. ; guard's van (express), 6.55 p.m This mail is due m London on May 25. ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD —DIRECT MAILS. Doric, left April 2, due London May 12. Tongariro, leaving April 16, due London May 27. Ruahine and Tongariro, leaving April 16, due London May 28. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS, Alameda, left March 26, due London April 27. Mariposa, lea\ ing April 19, due London May 21. OUTWARD —DIRECT MAIM Aorangi, due colony April 18. Coptic, due colony May 2. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. Mariposa, due colony April 20 Monowai, due colony May 18. Good Friday (15th insfc) and Easter Monday (18th inst) being Postal Holidays the Ashburton Post and Telegraph Office will be closed except from 9 till 10 a.m., an 1 from 7 till 8 p.m. Mails for Christchurch andNorthwillcloseat6.3o.a.m.,andforDune din and South at 10 a.m., after which hour no mails will be despatched.



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Thjb Bbst Bkmedy fob Indigkstion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy for fndigestion, which is the cause of nearly all fche diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Rtrengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is lsd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout th« w»rld. Keatimj's Cough Lozknoks cure Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony ■♦*tes that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at i bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty ! of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemist*: m tins la l£d and 3s 9d eac Ninian, Hyslop and Co/s "Imperial pure Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct firom tbeplantiatigß-'Advti,



MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY B* APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HART, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ar-d Party-Wa., Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories WharncUfle Works, Arlington street London N



1892 WINTER 1892 —NOW SHOWING IE^ New Overcoats and Water proofs New Tweeds and Suiting** LARGEST Ne^ g^les . n Boys , Cloth ir-g AND ew Hosiery and Gloves New Collars and Shirts CHOICEST New Scarfs and BoWS New Travelling and other Caps StOCk New Soft Felt Hats New "Flexible Hats LVi'.R ow Styles m Boys' Hats and Caps New Rugs and Umbrellas SHOWN NewOv( ; le Capes and Rising Aprons j)Y New Goods m all Depart ments Inspection Respectfully \J >. Invited NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. W. H WEBBER, » Manager. Agents for Wertheim Celebrated Sewing Machine, _



7~~: «ir anted- CASH Advertisement* under th* heading not exceeding hlAlJiiftM WORDS V-- Addresses maybe Vftat this Office. "CHOICEST new season's Figs and J Cartoon Table Dates m 31b Boxes, i each. —H. G. Flower, Confectioner, ast street. :'-: TUST Imported, TTarae stodTof I Account Books, Ledgers, Ca^h fcjoks, Day Books, etc., m various ladings andpriees : --H. M. Jones. mASpBD KNOWN.-250 Indies' W Maids' and Children's Ulsters >nd Jackets (mostly goodquaUtie 9 ) marked ,heap to clear. Many one third and half toe ucual price,-H. C. Skghw, Melford. goOHO. WASTED KNOWN, New Boots and Shoes for the wet weather, o* sound value at the "Corner.' TITANTED KNOWN, Grand display W of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at *Thb Gorkbk." __, 't'l7 ANTfiD~Known. -Come and see VV the Bargains now on at Melford House.- H. C. Segers. \\r ANTED Known.—lf you want W plenty of first class Drapery, Boots and Clothing for cash, come to Melford House Sale.—H. O. Seotos. •\ IT ANTED Known.—l have a large W stock of Tin and Ironware Goods o selftct from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep-, m rtook.-J. W. Habdlot, E^st BALL Dresses, Evening GUoves, Mounts m Silver and Gold, Muffs, Pur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes, Inrkorator Coreetn, with straps, V and H. Zone and all other makes, just opened.—Andrew Okr-_ ______ NEW Supplies of Stationery, Account Books, Music, Fancy Goods, •few Games, Orders for Printing, Book oindinf, Picture Frames, promptly ex ecuted. Schools and offices supplied with rvery requisite. Magazines vid News papers supplied.-L. F. ANDREWES A CO., Stationers' Hall. _ -TTTHITTINGTON'S Tomato Sauce. VV together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs James', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mrs Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 165 rMeet the Times.—t am supplying Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted for twenty years,; Force pumps, deep well cylinders of all dessriptiona. Inspection invlt^-~ J. W. Hardiey, Eas street. 61201 ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; fit and workmanship guaranteed; from 50s cash. Koberi Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Marl, Saunders' Buildings. W* ANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and ▼ariety m English and Colonial Boots, and his highly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis count for Cash. Repairs done at once. A staff of men always kept and best material and workmanship guaranteed.