THE COREAN WAR

jFurtlusr Severe Fighting-. I

Japanese Victories

London, November 3 The Chinese Legation has received no confirmation of the captUTe of Port Arthur, and the accuracy of the report is doubted. A Chinese loan of £1,600,000 will be issued on Tuesday. Shanghai, November 5, The Chinese were driven from Fung "Wang Ching with the loss of three hundred men killed, and fifty cannons, fifteen hundred rifles, a thousand shells, two million rounds of small ammuni tion, and a great quantity of other munitions of war. After the defeat the Chinese army fled towards Mouk den. The reports of the capture of Port j Arthur by the Japanese, and the re-1 capture of Kulien Ohing by the Chinese are unconfirmed. The Japanese army is marching on Haichang and Takusan, where portions of the Chinese army driven from Fungh Wang-Ching, have taken refuge. The populace along the line of march are receiving the Japanese army with manifestations of welcome, as they are incensed at the cruelty of the Chinese soldiery. Count 'Ozama's army captured Kin chow aftor a few hours' fighting, the Chinese fl eeine; after the destruction of the outworks. The Japanese fleet heariJy bombarded Talien-wan and Kakuyuro, and covered the land forces while they attacked and captured Talien wan. The Chinese offered stub born resistance, and the victorious Japanese lost heavily. Winter has set m m Corea, and will interfere with the campaign. Prince Kung has been appointed Dictator, and Li Hung Chang takes command of the Lutai army. Captain Hannekin has been ordered to raise a fresh army, and organise it on German lines. The Japanese landed unopposed at Kinchow by a feint, attacking Shan tang. The Admiral started m pursuit but was recalled. (Received November 6, 11 30 a.m.) Shanghai, Novembers The Chinese army has evacuated Kulaenchang and occupied the Moun tain Pass some miles to the rear, which it has been ordered to defend at all hazards. The Japanese landed forty miles north of Shanghai. Tokio, November 5 The steamer Gaelic, from San Fran cisco, has been seized at Yokohama. It is alleged she carries contraband of ■war.

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE

London, November 5 It is again reported that the Duke of Cambridge will retire at an early date, Lord Wolseley succeeding him as Commandor-in-Chief. In that case Lord Roberts will take Lord Wolseley's pla-je. ______________

THE WRECK OF THE WAIRABAPA.

Sydney, November 5 Chick, who was drowned m the Wairarapa,searched for and discovered Warry, whose whereabouts had been unknown to his relatives m New Zea land for a long time. He induced Warry to accompany him on the ill fated voyage. Brisbane, November 6 Rhodes, drowned m the Wairarapa "wreck, was * resident of Clones.

Auckland, .November 5 Additional bodies identified are those of Mark Dickson, passenger, a three year old child named Baldwin, and Charles McKinnon, a passenger belonging to Victoria. The bodies of Robert McGee, lamp trimmer, tha youngest Miss Scoular, Dunedin, and Bray, a son of Mr Bray, of Enfied, Sydney, have been identified. Whaley'a body is to be carried home. •Those of Miss Rowbottom and White go iso -Sydney; that of Baldwin to Welling ton, and that of Murray to Dunedin. A .number more bodies have been recovered. At the Magisterial enquiry into the •wreck of the Wairarapa, the chief officer, llr Moyes, deposed that he and other •officers consulted with the captain as to the advisability of slowing down, the fog being bo thick, bub the latter said that lie would slow down when, as the •officer estimated, the vessel was abreast of the Hen and Chicken islands at 10 p.m. The captain did not slow down. 'Che officers »aked him to blow the fog horn, but he would not, saying that it would disturb the passengers. When the vessel struck the officer went on the bridge and saw the captain, who was &lune. Tha latter was under the impres sion that the vessel was on the flen and •Chickens, and said "good-bye first ■officer," and told him to save himself. Ihe officers did all m their power to launch the boats, but only two were got away safely. The chief officer then de rposed as to hia action on the steamer and m saving life. He saw a life raft with twenty people on it float bodily to sea. At 8 o'clock he asked the captain when he going to moderate the steamer's apesd. He did not speak to him again till she struck. During the day ho saw the captain repeatedly. He would swear that he was sober. He never saw him the worse for liquor. In cross-examina tion by Mr Jackson Palmer witness said that t/he drift was to shore. If the fog horn bad been used the echoes from Barrier cliffii would have shown the proximity of land.

CRICKET.

Adelaide, November 6 The fisWfc Innings of the Gawler team -closed for 163, and m their second essay have loetfive wickets for 22,

THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES

London, November 4 The StatisVln a contributed article says that the depression m the Austra lian colonies is only temporary, and will not check their growth. The writer expect* a rapid increase m their population m the early future. On the subject of defence, he thinks the col onies will offer a strong temptation to an enemy, unless Imperial defences are organised and the control of the ocean secured.

SPORTING.

I C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Chkistchurch, November 6 The above meeting opened m fine weather, though ie had been threatening, and was cloudy. The attendance waa large, includ ing very many visitors from all parts of the colony. The Governor and party arrived some time before the first race. The course was m capital order, though perhaps a little hard going. Following are results :— Spring Hurdles, 150 soys, 2 miles.— Kulnine 1, Nenthorne 2, Kapua 3. All started but Harkaway. Kapua was favorite. Roscius lerl to che turn for home; Kulnine was first over the last jump, and won easily. Melenite was fourth. Time—4.7i- Divi dends—£6 8a and £4 18s. Maiden Plate, of 150 soys; 1 mile.— New Forest 1, Goodwood 2, Casket 3. A grand start v» as effected by the machine. Casket was a warm favorite. Sylvia Park and Strathbraan were scratched. A good race, won by Three-quarters of a length. Time—l.43£. Dividends—£6 15s and £8 63. New Zealand Cup, of 1000 soys ; 2 miles. Impulse, 7st 9lb (Smith) 1 Lottie, 7at 81b (Davis) 2 Aldershot, 6at 131 b (Pyne) 3 Time, 3min 30fsecs. Divs—£lß 193 and L 29 83. All started. Three Star made the running for a mile, then Mahoki took charge and led to the home turn, where the field closed. At the distance Impulse and Sara cen drew out but Saracen immediately shut up, when apparently winning easily, and Lottie came with a fast run, but was beateu half a length, Saracen fourth, Three Star last, Kangipuhi and Pegasus just m front of Three Star. In the Cup Fosefeldt was slightly a better favorite than Saracen, Au Revoir, Lottie, and Prime Warden next. £4655 was in vested on the race—the record amount for New Zealand. T. Smith rode Impulse, Davis on Lottie, Pyne on Alderahot. Riooarton Welter—Mount Royal 1, Sunrise 2, Speculator 3.

Friday, November 9, being H.R.H, the Prince of Wales' birthday, the Post and Telegraph office will be closed except from nine am. till tan a.m. and from seven p.m. till eight p.m. All mails for North and South will close at 6.30 a.m. In Mr John Orr's ironmongers shop are three dishes of trout constituting a very good basket taken by Messrs Milner and Jamieson m the Bangitata river yesterday. There are thirteen trout ranging m weight from nine pounds downwards.

Reductions.

Melbourne, Novmber 6 It has been decided to reduce the honorarium of members from £270 to £200, the Speaker to £1000, the Chairman of Committees to £500, the President of the Legislative Council to d 750, and the Chairman of Com mittees m that branch of the legislature to £400. It is also intended to reduce the salaries of future judges to £500.

Inferior Guns.

Melbourne, November 6 Hollis and Company, gunmakers, of London, have begun an action against Abraham and Co., dealers m guns, claiming £1000 and an injunction to restrain them from selling alleged inferior guns with the name of Hollis stamped thereon.

GOLD.

Melbourne, November 6 An important gold discovery has been made m new country near Wedderburn, one reef giving three ounces and and another averaging fifty ounces to the ton.

Federation.

Melbourne, November 6 Hon J. Turner, Premier; Hon J. A. Isaacs, Attorney-general; Hon J. M. Davies, M.L.C; Sir J. Patterson, and Mr A. Deakin, have been ap pointed to represent the colony m the Federal Council.

LABOR

Newcastle, November 6 The Cardiff colliery is idle owing to the men refusing a reduction m the hewing rate from 2s 8d to 2s 6d per ton.

CORRESPONDENCE

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THE DOMAIN.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Visitors to Aahburton find ample means for recreation m waking through the Domain. There are delightful walks, bordered by shrubs and trees, and what was an unsightfuly gully has been utilised as a channel and reservoir for water to water the street channels and for fire prevention pur poses. Last but not least there are the swimming baths. There are also well kept cricket, running, and cycling grounds. But the west side of the Domain requires im proving. Certainly a man has been improv ing the walk by hoeing and grubbing the weeds and grass, and also paring the unsightly cocksfoot on the bank of the stream and it looks much better now. But there are a few large stumps on the walk also bordering it which should be removed to prevent accidents. Then there is a shingle hole on the west side which spoils the attractions of that part of the Domain. I would suggest that any shingle required be taken out at onoe, and then the hole be utilised for a pond if there it. water available which would save the expense of filling it with soi'..—l am, etc., Public Interest.

%M AbjlßtiUlOa OtJAfiDUKt TUESDAY, KOVfctfHßlt 6, 1894.



j ■ ! FOtt SALE. I A CAPITAL HOME for a family, containing eight rooms, XjL situate on £ acre of ground, first-class quality and well stocked witfii good Fniit Trees, good healthy locality and within three minutes' walk of Church, Convent School, Borough School, Railway station, Post office, and last but not least the Domain. F. FEBBIMAN. f ! : — FOB SALE. A Second-hand iTour Horse Power Portable Engine by Brown and May—one of the best English makers. Price LOW 3 Terms Given. F, FEBBIMAN. FOB SALE. One Second-hand Portable Engine, by Buston and Proctor; also one Double Bagger Chaffcutter, price low enough to warrant any farmer buying to keep on his own farm. F. FEBBIMAN, Ashburton. FOB SALE. A Farm of Eight Acres, with Four-Boomed House, close to School and Bailway Station. F. FEBBIMAN. ■r —— . , 2* 1 • ; : , . -. ■ For £85 you can obtain Over -J acre of Land, with a very Comfortable Four-roomed House, fitted with Good Bange and Dresser, there is also upon the land a Large Workshop which could be used for a stable if desired. Why pay 10s a week when you can buy at this price ? Title Clear. Terms can be arranged. Only six minutes' walk to Hampstead School. F. FEBKIMAN. J?Ofi SALE. One Traction Engine, six-horse power, (a bargain) can be seen working at any time. F. PEBBIMAN. FOB SALE. A block of 8| acres of land, owner would erect a house on same and make terms with buyer. F. FEBBIMAN. FOB SALE CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER. PRICE £4; Will sow Oats, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seeds. F. FEKRIIAN. PAY A VISIT TO «. SALBE'B Jewellery Establishment FOR Wedding A ■Urttaday Presents and Presentation*. mHE LARGEST AND CHOICEST STOCK (dT PEASONAiBLB PRICES) TO SELECT FROMJ SOLE AGENT FOR THE .WONDERFUL Dlxlt Dlxit IMxK: WHITE METAL WATCHP'S At 203 to 309. WEAR; AND. [LOOK LIKE 'J SOLE AGENT FOB ■ . ■ ■ ■ ■ -''.^ t SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES AND PATENTED SYSTEM SIGHT TEST KG.



Llewellyn Owen, lANOFORTE, SINGUfcG, HARMONY THE Third Term will commence I September 10. Intending pupils kindly communicate as early as possible. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburton. N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner always at hand £1 OTVfY to lend on first class Free LAVJV) hold security. T. BULLOCK, CHEAP SECTION—T.S. 60, Kermod street, west. Offers are invited for this j verjflow prioe will be accepted. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE. aOOD Sheep Country, m its native state, suitable for breaking up for urnips. j 149 ACMS- 149 Coldstream Road District, being R.S 32665. A bargain. Easy Terras. T. BULLOCK, 1-A.CRE, Capital Building Site, wall situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797; for sale on very easy terms of pay raeut. T BULLOCK.



Dresses. Dresses. Dresses. jYm DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR Is 9d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE BOBES. NEW WOOL DELAINES FEOM 6}d. CARPETS, CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS. A Showroom Full of Novelties. THREE CASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS. MITGEELLV TURNER TO THB_" LADIES. ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS m every Department. IN MIbIINEEY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DKESS DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' COBSETS m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. ! \ Splendid Variety of Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. ~~~~~W S H. COLLIER INVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the District, The Novelties on view and which Ladies are invited to inspect are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very Latest productions of the Millinery Art. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is very complete with the Newest WOOLLEN FABRICS, PRINTS, SILKS. DELAINES, PONGEES, SATEENS, Etc., Etc. A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Choice Goods m LACES, FABBIU AND KID GLOVES, RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLOUSES, HOISERY, SUNSHADES, FIOWERS, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOYS', CHILDREN'S AND GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Inspection Invited, THE •Vc"oßlirEß/ f JOHN WILSON, PA.INTBE, GLAZIER & PAPERHANQER, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Aehburton NEW SEASON'S WALL PAPERS Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. ESTIMATE OF HOUSE DECORATIONS GIVEN FREE.



Public Notices j HENRYZANDER ■ l £ HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE I Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Bed Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Rape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANJJBES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., HA. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES , Sheep Branding Oils, BLUE, BED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool Packs, WOOL PACKS. Full aizo and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GHOCEHIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co TO SHEARERS. SHEEP SHEARS, 8.8.A. 11A. 75's. mURKEY STONES IN GREAT VARIETY. JOHN ORR & CO- Fishing Tackle. Tennis and Cricket Material. TWST Landed, ex Pakeha, our New 0 Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from Messrs Bambridge and Joseph Warner & Sons, Iledditch, England, —CONSISTING OJP— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. ( ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFFS, LANDING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT-BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc , Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us, We are also opening a consignment OF WISDEN'S CELEBRATED CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really First-Class Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



'■ Public Notices. i — __~ — i?/?:I^—PRIOR R-quired for Small 3&O/ SfcCTION of Good Land at Hampstead, with CO! TAGE oi 3 Rooms aad Scullery. Very easy terms of pay ment. T. BULLOCK. _ tfilssiou nerTlcea. ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashbueton i HOUKS OF SEEVIOBS — TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, November 6 and 7. — 7.30 a.m. — Holy Communion with Address. 3 30 p.m. —Children's Service. 4 30 p.m. —Evenaong and Intercession. 8 p.m. —Mission Sermon and After Instruction. Also, on TUESDAY, special Service for Young Women at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Offertories are requested <obe made on WEDNESDAY, 7th, to defray the Expenses of the Mission. No other collection except at Holy Communion. Receiving Boxes will be placed at the west door for letters for the Missioner, requests for Intercessory Prayer, etc., and also for Donations towards the Expenses of the Mission. Eymn Books provided. All seats free. MISSIONER: REV. A. W. ROBINSON, M.A. _ II 36 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. THE sum of Two Shillings per hun dred will be paid for the eggs and heads of small birds collected during the season m this district. For any further information apply to J. A. POOLE, 11 32 Clerk to Board. LONGBEA.CH ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited to be sent m not later than TUESDAY, Novem ber 13, for SHINGLING Brown's Road, near Flemingfcon, and for SHINGLING Wheatstone Road, between Graham's Road and Terrace Road. 11 35 DE RWE N T Potatoes, half sack or smaller quantities to suit customers. Apply E. Williams, Storekeeper, Park Street. 11 34 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1894, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m EDWARD ►STEPHENS, Manager. PATENT GERMAN YEAST NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A REVOLUTION IN MAKING BREAD, CAKES, ETC Letters Patent by the New Zealand Government. fTIHIS is an article hitherto never seen I nor heard uf m New Zealand. It j has, however, by expending a large sum j of money and a great deal of trouble, found its way to the colonies, and will, j without doubt, be a great benefit to those , who bake their own bread, etc. It super- i sedes all Self-raising Flour, Baking Soda, 1 Baking Powder, etc. BREAD made this way will keep Moist and Soft for a week, and will beX great; Saving m a large family. —__ i TO BE HAD FROM ! Henry Zmnder, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 8 147 111 _» I It CIVII C» T\ I I«/A OF THE WORI.O. Richest and loveliest farom 1. More economical than any ether kind. Recommended by the MixHoal Faculty, All. Injurious Ingredients removed. ' Promotes digestion—EtreisgiUenji tlic con- Btitutioii. It's numerous competitor: are falling away like mag ■,; A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2- per lb Ask yoar Grocer for it 4 HENRY ZANDER, Wholesale Agent Wool Reason 1894-95. FOR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs Roliitt and Co., ot West street, Ashburbon, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their store? are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COM MODIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITU ATED, affording ev.^ry cenvenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of excess to buyers. Mr Zander is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE on all clips promised to be con signed to us for sate during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT ! EVER, to deliver it Free on trucks at Ashburfcon. should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Chriatehuroh. Date of First sale ah Ashbwton will be held on FRIDAY, November 30,1894. I —__ i tT. FOKD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10155 Aebburton.



TO LET—-Small Shop, with dwelling attached, well situated m Burnttt Street. Good cooking range. T. BULLOCK. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. MR WILLIAM McLEAN will (D.V.) Preach the Gospel EVERY Even ing thia week (except Saturday) at 7.30. A Service will also be held on FRIDAY j afternoon at 2 30. All are cordially invited. 11 27 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OGGjUPIERS are requested to under- Jgake the Half-yearly Cleaning of WateKlaces. Cleaning to be completed by tft^nd of the present month. Water wi%»OT be shnt off. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Aahburton, November 6, 1894. 11 37 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE Is hereby given that the JL!N Audited Accounts for the sijc months ended September 30, 1894, are on view at the Council's Offices during Office hours. F. MAIN WAKING, Clerk. Aahburcon, November 6,1894, 11 38



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