PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, October 22 The Council met at 11 a.m. THE LATE MR DIGNAN. Formal business having been dis posed of, Sir Patrick Buckley moved that the Council adjourn until 2 60 pm., as a mark of lespeot to the Lmory of the late Mr P. Dignan. He spoke feelingly of the uprightness of character and sterling worth of the deceased gentleman, as also did Sir George Whitmore, Mr Downie Stewart, Mr Swanson, Mr Jennings, and Mr Bolt.  , The Council then adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington. October 20 The House met at 2.30, EBPOET OF CONFERENCES. The report of the Conference on the Native Land Court Bill was agreed The amendments made by the Legis lative Council m the Sea Fisheries BUI and Public Trust Office Bill were agreed to. The Premier moved that the report of the Conference from the Council on the Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill be adopted. The Council bad re f ÜBed on each occasion to raise the age of consent to sixteen years, and the House managers, therefore, had agreed to allow it to remain at fifteen. He Intended, however, to introduce another Bill next session to fix the age of consent at sixteen. The Conference had struck out the clause m the Bill providing for a rehearing of the Chemis murder case. _ Mr Mills spoke strongly against the action of the Council m refusing to allow Oheinis a fresh trial, and a general discussion on the whole case followed. , Eventually the report was adopted, j NEW BILL. Mr Ward give notice to introduce the Local Bodies Loans Conversion Bill, which the Government wished to have circulated. BILLS PASSED. The James Mitchell Trust Bill, the Otago Harbor Empowering Bill, and the Westland County Council Enabling Bill, were read a second time, were committed, and then put through their final stages. DEATH OF THK HON MB DIGNAN. The Premier announced the death of the Hon Patrick JJignan, M.L.C., at Hew Plymouth. As a mark of respect to one who had done his duty to his country, he moved that the House adjourn till eight p.m. The deceased gentleman was well and favourably known ; m fact there were few among them who were so well respected and revered, and it would be some degree of comfort to his family to know that members m Parliament assembled sympathised deeply with them m their sad bereavement. Captain Russell, Sir Robert Stout, and Mr Lawry, bore tribute to the sterling qualities of the late Mr Dignan. At 5.25 p.m. the House adjourned till 8 p.m. The House resumed at 8 p.m. THE POMAHAKA PURCHASE. Mr J. McKenzie moved that the re port on the Pomabaka purchase be adopted and entered on the Journals of the House. He did not know that it was necessary for him to move this motion at all, so far as he was person ally concerned, but as soinb odium had been cast on his Department, he felt bound to defend his officers. He pointed out that the charges of corrup tion made against him by his opponent at the late election had been generally disbelieved, for he was returned by a majority of 325 votes over his op ponent. At his request the charges were investigated by the Waste Lands Committee, who had found that no tbin«whateverwasprovedagainsteither | hims°elf or his Department. He be lieved that the decision was unanimous on the part of the Committee. These charges were prompted because it had fallen to his lot to expose the doings of some of the financial rings m the colony, and nothing would have pleased certain people better than the defeat of the Minister of Lands at the last elec tion. After referring m strong terms to the action of some of his opponents m the South Island and to the nature of the opposition which they had shown him, be said that his opponent m his desperation became the willing tool of those people m order to defame him (the Hon Mr McKeime), and to en deavor to keep him out of the House. It had been freely stated by the Tory press that Pomahaka purchase was a bad one for the colony, but it had been proved to be quite the contrary. There had been nothing but continual falsify ing and distorting of facts m connection with this matter. He defended the purchase and said that the report of the Committee showed that everything had been done m accordance with law, and that only fair value had been given for the land. His opponents' charges should have been withdrawn •when they were proved to be incorrect. Sir Robert Stout complained of the way m which the report had been drawn up. There was no difference between the speech of counsel and the report of the Committee. He did not blame the Committee for this, but he hoped that it would be a warning to other Committees not to .draw up re ports m such language. He disap proved of the finding of the Committee m several respects, and did not agree that the evidence bore out that find ing. Mr Mills said that Mr Scobie Mac kenzie's evidence before the Committee was a tissue of contradictions, and he admitted that he had never seen the land m question. The Committee were unanimous on two points, namely, that there was no reflection or the Minister or officers of the Lands Department. Mr McGowan said that Sir Kobert Stout had entirely exonerated Mr McKenzie and his Department, and had immediately afterwards regretted that the inquiry had been held, and that the report had not been judicial m tone. Mr Meredith was of the same opinion as Sir Robert Stout that there was no foundation for the charges of corruption made by implication and innuendo against the Minister of Lands and his Department, Mr Green, while agreeing that no charge of corruption had been proved

J against Mr TVlcKer.ssie or his Depart-, roent, said that Mr McKenzie himself had just made far m ore serious charges against certain gentlemen connected with this matter than had ever been made against him m connection with the Pomahaka purchase. Mr George Hutchison, Mr Allan, and Mr Hogg spoke before midnight. The Premier moved the adjournment of the debate, and the House roseunt.il 11.30 a.m. on Monday. Wellington, October 22 The House met at 2.30. Mr W. Hutchison resumed the debate on the report of the Pomohaka Purchase Committee, and supported the motion that the report be adopted and entered on the journals of the House. Mr Buchanan admitted that the evidence disclosed nothing inconsistent with honesty on the part of the Minister for Lands and his department, but the whole circumstances surround ing the purchase demanded the keenest criticism; Mr Macintosh, a member of the Committee, bore testimony to the ex haustive and impartial character of the enquiry, which had resulted m refuta tion of the charges made against the Hon Mr MaKenzie and his Depart ment. , Mr Bell condemned the constitution of Committee, and said the questions at issue were decided on strict party lines. He moved as an amendment " that this House does not concur m the re port of the Waste Lands Committee on the subject of the Pomohaka purchase■" Captain Russell seconded the amend ment, and pointed out that no one on the Government side had attempted to disprove the assertion that too much had been paid for the property. He was speaking at the luncheon adjourn ment.

A Licensing Question,

Wellington, October 22 The Appeal Court unanimously dis missed the appeal m the case Ehrenfried v Kenny and others, without calling on counsel for respondent to argue. The Court held that the effect of section 18 of the Alcoholic Liquors Act is that afier a void poll the number of licenses grantable remains as before ; but the Committee has power at its first meeting to refuse the renewal of any particular license on any ground under section 81 of the Licensing Act of 1881. The Court held further that the Committee, m this case, had evidence before it on which it was justified m re fusing the license, on the ground that the house was insufficiently furnished. Costs were allowed to the Committee on the middle scale.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. The Last Scene.

Melbourne, October 22. Mrs Needle, for the mux*der by poison of Juncken, was executed this morn ing. No hitch occurred, and the un fortunate woman maintained a firm bearing to the end, and m reply to the usual question said—" I have nothing to say."

GOLD.

Melbourne, October 22 A.bout seven cwt of specimens f com the Wealth of Nations mine treated here yielded 2719 ounces of gold. Perth (W.A.), October 22. Some rich stone has been taken from Mount Margaret, Ooolgardie. Five hundred pounds gave an ounce to the pound.

DISCOVERY OF BOMBS.

Madrid, October 22. Ten bombs with fuses attached were found m a Barcelona factory where Anarchists are employed.

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j V übiic ' ot;ceb. ! . ASHBULITON I W .01 gales. mHE FIRST SALE of the Season will take place at the ORANGE HALL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & CO {m conjunction with 1 Hbnky Zandbr ) 10 84 - '-■ .i'■ —-i—.—-...,— ._ .m,.,., —-—* WOOL. WOOL WOOL. IX7E beg to intimate to those of our Clients ia this district who propose send ing their wool to Chrlstchurch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on November 23,1894. The premises we huve taken are com modious, and well adapted for the proper display of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be no cartage double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIEDLAHDER BROS. N.B.—Please consign to Messrs Wood Bros., Private biding, Addington.—F.B. 10 39 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLE MENTS, MACHINERY, Etc., Will be held on the ASHBDRTON SHOW GROUNDS, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1894. *400 PAID IN PRIZE MONEY LAST EXHIBITION. Liberal Prize Schedule, together with numerous Special Prizes, again offered for competition. ENTRIES (which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by Entrance Fees) must be m the bands of the Secre tary not later than 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 W. SIMPSON, 10 71 Secretary. ' i WHO is it furnishes your house complete, With furniture so choice and neat. And for elegance t'would be hard to beat, And yet so very, very cheap 1 Why ; at Undiull's (of course), In Tancred Street. I have Suites and Settees and Chairs by the score, I have Carpets, Linoleums, and Mats for the fbor, And Beds to lie on when your day's work is o'er, And for what you can't see please knock at the door. At Undeill's m Tancred Street, For my table the DucJiesse I challenge the town, Let their names be either Jones, Smith, or Brown ! And for Ware I know no equal is found, Excepb m the shop which stands on the ground Known as Undrill's m Tancred street. Plkase Note mm Addbuss— TTT TTNDRILL D_ f\O% . 11. IINDRILL Qb l-O'S, ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, (Next Building Society's Office), TaJtckEd Steeui*. Cheap Cash Sale 01 CROCKERY & IRONMONGERY For Four Weeks. EVERY ARTICLE MUST BE SOLD. mHE STOCK INCLUDES Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, Toilet Ware, Table and Fancy Glassware, Knives and Forks, Potosi Spoons and Forks. Cooking Utensils, Mirrors, Lamps, and Lamp fittings, Brushes and Corn Brooms, Leather Goods, Stationery. Dairy Requirements— Churns, Dairy Thermometers, Milk Pans, Butter Scales, etc Garden Tools—Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Pruning Tools, etc Gorse Knives, Saws, Axes, Files. Wire Nails, Castor, Linseed and Machine Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Raddle, etc. BBA Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Bluestone, Rein Cord, Flax Rope, etc. DON'T FORGOT THE ADDRESS- Carson and Co., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK.



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FLEMING-TON CHEESE FA CTORY TTTILL BE OPEN to receive milk on MONDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 29. Intending suppliers please get their Cans at the Factory. W, E. BOND. October 22, 1894. WHEATSTONE STORE. f RESPECTFULLY request that all 1 Debts owing to me BE PAID AT ONCE. 10 131 W. E. BOND._ _____ _ f*l OOD Sheep Country, In its native < \JT state, suitable for breaking up for unrips. 149 aoeis. I^9 Coldstream Road District, being R.S 32665. A bargain. Easy Terms. l\ BULLOCK,



Entertainments. A Grand Concert AND DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE m aid of the Funds of the ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB, WILL BE HELD IN THE ADDFELLOWS 1 XT AL L, 05 SHOW WIGHT, NOVEMBER ». Contributions by Leading Amateurs, to Conclude with the SPARKLTNG COMEDY, "NAN, THE GOOD FOR NOTHING " Special engagement of MISS CARRIE FISCHER, from Christchurch, who haa Successfully played " NAN *' over 100 times. ITull programme will appear m a future issue. ADMISSION, &H «fc Is. 110 133 A. F. THOMSON, Hon. Sec.



The members of the Ash'ourton Crickec Clnb are bestirring themselves m the direction of raising funds for Club pur poses, and advertise a grand entertain ment for show night. The bill of fare will comprise a concert programme of items contributed by our more prominent local talent, the whole to conclude with the comedy " Nan, the good for nothing," also by local amateurs, aided by Miss Carrie Fischer from Christchurch.