meeting. Several Councillors considered the County Council should act in the re quired direction. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £1119? were passed for payment and the Council ad journed. DOMAIN BOARD. The members then sat a& a Domain Board. Mr Fooks reported that a great improvement had been made in the Do main by th« new caretaker. Sundry business was transacted and the Board adjourned.

LABOR.

New York, July 2, The strike affects ihirty-two rail roads. There has been much violence and a number of trains have been de railed. The interruption in traffic has caused the ptices of provisions in Chicago to double. The pig yards are idle. (Received July 3, 10.25 a,m.) Washington, July 2. The Federal troops have been ordered to secure the free running of trains in Colorado. The Militia have occupi«d Danville and Decatur in Tennessee. _

The Ottawa Conference

Ottawa, July 1. Reporters are excluded from the Gtoaference. Sir H. Wrixon has submitted a pro posal for colonial reciprocity. The debate has been adjourned. M. Laurier, leader of the French Canadian party/ speaking at the banquet, said the Conference was unique in the history of the world, and the sight inspired him with new loyalty. * The "Spectator "thinks that direct conference between the representatives of the colonies may involve combined pressure upon the mother country hitherto unequalled. July 2. After an animated discussion the motion of Sir H. Wrixon on the sub ject of reciprocity was adjourned.

Hampfctoad Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Hampsfcead Town Board was held on Monday even*, ing. Present—Messrs Crooks (chairman), Macpherson, Andrews, and Elliott. APOLOGIES. Apologies were received from Messrs Tasker and Orr. BATE KOLL. The following alterations were ordered to be made on the rate roll :-The name of Ellen Allen to be substituted for that of James Allen deceased; and Joseph McKee for George Fletcher, lota 48, 49, j f>2,53, 56, 57. part of R.S. 4833. The rate collector reported that the last rate had been collected within about £4 of j the total amount, and the Board expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the work had been done. WORKS. The Works Committee reported that the footpath and shingling work on Bridge road was in a forward state, and some small repairs had been done. Several applications for shingle on footpaths were I received. A few loads were ordered to be put on in two localities, the others to be jeported on. WATER STJPPLY. The Clerk reported that he had for warded the extension petition to the County Council as directed. ARBOR DAY, A number of pamphlets relating to the celebration of Arbor Day, and containing suggestions for carrying out the details of j a programme were received from the j Department of Agriculture. INSPECTOR AND BANGER. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the sanitary condition of the district was good. The Board considered there were many cases of gorse growing, and damage to roads and footpaths, *hjch should have been reported, and of which no notice had been taken. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £30 12s 3d were passed and the Board adjourned.

THE PRESIDENT'S FUNERAL.

; The Funeral r»«cee«lng-«.

An Unparalleled Scene.

Pabis, July 2. The funeral of tha late President passed off without incident. Hundreds fainted from the heat and crush. Requiem services in memory of the deceased have been world wide. The clergy did not enter the Pan theon owing to its being a secular edifice, and the religious portion of the funeral ceremony was confined to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, which was draped with black. The Chamber of Deputies voted JESOOO for the expenses of the funeral. The Queen, in addressing Madame Oarnot, says she is unable to refrain from writing, though she is personally unknown to her. Words canaot ex press how her widow's heart bleeds at the news with dismay and horror. The crowd to witness President Oarnot's funeral was prodigious, and the spectacle was unparalleled in the history of France. Among those pre sent were M. Oasimir Perier, diploma tists, special delegates of royalties, members of the Senate and Chamber, officers of the Army and Navy, Civil servants and all classes of the com munity. The anguish of the deceased's children affected the crowd to tears. Madame Carnot was absent. In the Rue de Rivoli some sensation was caused when the front of the crowd suddenly recoiled, owing to the fractiousness of some horses^ Those who were not acquainted with the sudden stoppage at once raised cries of 11 Bombs," and a panic ensued. Stands were overturned, and ladies trampled on. The cortege having halted ap peared to confirm the report of outrage, and increased the terror of the im mense crowd. The Archbishop met the body at Notre Dame, and the air resounded with the noise of trumpets and the beating of drums. MM. Dupuy a«d Lacour received an ovation on their arrival at the Pantheon. President Carnot was buried between the remains of Victor Hugo and General Rousseau. The wreaths filled four rooms, and that sent by the Czat required ten men to carry it. During the procession several spec tators fell from roofs on to the heads of the crowd below. Berlin, July 2. Inorder to commemorate the memory of President Carnot, the Emperor has pardoned two French officers arrested in Kiel, and sentenced as spies.

The Municipal Con- ference.

Wellington, July 2, A deputation was appointed to inter view the Premier this afternoon in refer ence to the Consolidated Municipal Bill, *> framed by Mr Ballanee before his death. I , Amendments in the Rating Acts were . considered, a proposal by the Mayor of Christchurch to exempt those schools ! alone that are carried on exclusively without profit was lost, as also was a pro j poßal by Mr Guinness, M.H.R., that no j property whatever should be exempted. The question of option as regards rating on unimproved values was net discussed, the subject being of a political character. A committee was appointed to bring up a report on the question of loan conver sion. The Conference then adjourned till next day, To-night a deputation from the | Municipal Conference waited on the j Premier, The first question asked was ! whethe* Government proposed to force the Municipal Consolidation Act through. < The Premier advised the Conference to j consider the consolidating Bill drafted itwo years ago, also the amending Bill i drafted by Government last session, and give Government the benefit of their ' advice. Government would then attempt; to pass a measure through. Asked if It j was his intention to introduce the Fire Brigade Bill drafted last session, pro- j viding for cost and maintenance to be divided between municipalities, insurance ; companies, and Government, Mr Seddon j said no, but if the local bodies struck out the provision re Governmsnt he thought there would be little difficulty in obtain ing the desired legislation. Government could pay nothing from the consolidated fund towards maintenance, but ho thought the fire insurance companies should contribute. Asked if Government in tended to extend the municipal franchise, the Premier said the matter was not finally denided. Last session, ho said, the proposal was to reduce the maximum number of votes from five to three, and others in proportion. Government would nob go back in the matter, but would probably go forward. Wellington, July 3. The Municipal Conference resumed this morning. A lengthy letter from the secretary of the Typographical Society, which reoently sat in Wellington, with regard to local bodies and printing contracts, was minuted as received. The proposed Consolidation Bill was referred to a special committee. Suggesced amendments to the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, were then con sidered. The proposal that corporation employees be appointed' special constables was lost. It was decided that penalties recoverable by corporations under all statutes should form part of borough funds. A special committee was appointed to consider the proposal that, in view of the high rates of interest paid by local bodies throughout the colony upon their various loans, and the relief which would be afforded to taxpayers, Government be asked to propound a scheme for the con solidation of loans into Government guaranteed three and half percent, stock. The loan committee reported favorably on the proposal, and recommended th»t Government be asked to formulate a scheme. The Committee pointed out that the annual interest on loans affected" by tha Local Bodies Act and the Rivers aad Bridges Construction Act averages over five and a half per cent, per annum, and the average charge for sinking fund over a half per cent, per annum. They considered the accrued sinking funds would go far in making up the difference between the existing loans taken at par, and the same as now standmg in the market, and further that Government would take no risk in the matter, as any of the various local authorities could easily ray three and a-half per cent on their respective loans. The scheme, it carried out, would effect a saving to the ratepayers of the colony of upwards of £155,000 yearly, . The motion by the Mayor of Nelson that Mayors be elected from amongst those who are, or who have been, mem bers of Council was lost. A large number of questions regarding the Consolidating Bill were referred to a committee. On the question of building by-laws it was decided to amend section 14, so as to impose a continuing penalty for every day a building contrary to the by-law re mains erected. . The report of the committee on loan conversion was adopted. The legislation committee suggested that the Hawkers Bill be amended to provide for a fee of five pounds for each Island instead of five pounds for the whole colony, and that the penalties go to the funds of the borough in which the conviction was recorded. The committee also pointed out that if the iNoxioas Weeds Bill passed in its present shape heavy expense would be thrown on borough councils in connection with the eradication of gorse, etc. The report was adopted, and the Conference adjourned till to-morrow.

A Bookmaker's Libel:

Wellington, July 2. Nathan, a well known bookmaker, ap peared to-day as plaintiff in a libel suit, claiming £600 against the "Wairarapa Star." Nathan had bought seats for a performance at the Opera House in February, which were wrongly given to others, and he ccmplained in rather loud language about it. The "Star" pub lished two telegrams on the bubjeet, which, Nathan claims; accused him of dis honesty, immorality, and using obscene language. Latek. In Natlian v OargiU, the jury returned a verdict of £50 with, costs, according to scale, __^

The Government Printing Office.

Tampering WHIi the Engine.

Wellington, July 2. It is stated that attempts have been made to damage the English Taneye engine in use in the Government printing office. Some days ago the engineer on starting the engine discovered that the "crosshead " had been unscrewed in such a way that had he not fortunately noticed it; the instant he started the engine it would have been smashed to pieces. Some one acquainted with the machinery had evidently been at work, and a heavy spanner must ha?e been used to eftect the , displacement,

Dr De Witt Talmage the Great American Lecturer.

Tlie Loan and. Mercantile. London, July 1. The Board of Trade declines to inter vene in order to stop the action against I L Directors of the Loan and Mercan tilt Agency Company. Mr Stewart, the liquidator is asking Judge Williams to sanction the payment of the costs of the action out of the assets of the old Company.

The Bank of New Zealand Act.

Sydney, July 2. The Sydney « Morning Herald" considers the Government of New Zealand acted with commendable promptitude in the emergency. At the same time the Act contains some fea tures which will cause it to be regarded as the thin edge of the wedge of a State Bank. The working of the bank will now be watched with interest on the financial as well as the political side. The " Herald " thinks good can be donp without committing the colony to a State Bank. The "Telegraph" believes the step taken by the Government has averted the crisis, and will accomplish its him, but for the future the institution will have to be regarded as a State Bank. It would have been wiser at once .to I have converted the whole existing capital to 3or 3| per cent, stocks, and issue the new capital directly as a State loan. At present the colony is not justified in taking the entire con trol out of the hands of the ordinary shareholders as it is doing. Thesitua tionis an anomaly. "We shall,"' says the " Telegraph," "in due time find the bank only a note issuing institution in the colony, and the existing proprietary reduced to the position of annuitants. This will be a far more workable and satisfactory basis. |Whereas in New Zealand there is one overpowering financial institution which is already the Government bank, and that insti tutipn is admittedly in difficulties, warrant is given for State interposition not to be found in colonies otherwise, situated ; and although the New Zea land Government are taking upon themselves duties which will in future harrass them at many points, it is right to admit that there is some temporary justification in converting the biggest bank in the colony into a State Bank." London, July 1. Mr Glyn, Chairman of the Bank of New Zealand, doubts the wisdom of calling up the reserve. July 2. The "Financial Times" comments on the action of the New Zealand Government towards the Bank of New Zealand. Melboubne, July 3. Sir J. B. Patterson, the Premier, eulogises the action of the New Zea land Government respecting the Bank of New Zealand, which he considers to be statesmanlike. He adds that if the Victorian Banks had stood together last year they would have been assisted, but they would not, and there were too many for the Government to deal with. (Received July 3, 10.25 a.m.) London, July 2. Financiers approve of the Bank of New Zealand Bill. They consider It will greatly strengthen the institution, and virtually create a state bank. If the English shareholders in the Bank of New Zealand fare assured no call will be required the scheme may be regarded as successful. Bankers and brokers approve ©f the removal of the head office to Wellington. They consider the money can be easily obtained in London. In order, how ever, to properly understand the posi tioti the full text of tbe Bill is required, as the cables received are ambiguous, and the exact position cannot be understood. Old shares are quoted at £2 10s, new issue £3 ss.

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

AUSTttAMAW FIJTAIfCE.

(Received July 3, 11.30. a.m. Melbourne, July 3. Government has decided to make further reductions in the salaries of Ministers and Members of Parliament, and to abolish annual increments to public officers, Prohibitive duties are to be reduced to revenue producing point. Bkisjbane, July 3. The revenue returns for the year h?ve decreased £102,000 as compared with the previous year. The de ficiency for the past year amounts to £80,000. Hobabt, July 3. The revenue for the half year has decreased £148,000.

SMALLPOX.

Perth, July 3. The first smallpox patient is dead.

COLONIAL MILLITARY AND NAVAL DEFFENCE.

London, July 1. Mr Buxton, Under Secretary for the Colonies, in replying to Mr Vincent, said it was highly inexpedient to explain the precise strength oi the naval and military defences which the colonies would provide in the event of war. It was certain that they would readily assist, for the undoubted spirit of the colonists had been evidenced by the despatch of the Soudan contingent.

LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.

London, July 2. Lord Russell succeeds the late Lord Coleridge as Lord Chief Justice of England. _

SUNDAY LECTURES.

London, July 1. The Sunday Observances Society sued the Mayor of Leeds for penalties for issuing licenses for Sunday lectures. Among the lecturers were Max O'Rell i and George Kennan, of Siberian fame. I A verdict was returned for the plain tiffs, but the judge and jury both urged that the obsolete Act ought to be I repealed.

SALE OF FROZEN MEAT.

London, July 2. A deputation of Scotch meat growers urge the Government to appoint detectives to investigate the sate of foreign meat purporting to be British. Mr Gardner said the cost would be excessive, and bo Chancellor of the Exchequer would comply with the demand. __^__ — __

The Corean Trouble.

Yokohama, July 2. The Japanese Government has summoned Corea to relinquish the suzerainty of China and accept the Japanese protectorate. The Govern ment has despatched 3000 additional troops to Seoul, the capital. The Chinese Government has sent an envoy to Seoul to confer with the Japanese authorities with a view of settling the difficulty. _

The Sydney Stud Sheep Sale.

Sydney, July 2. At the stud sheep sales to-day ther wa» a good attendance of buyers. The following are average prices : —Mr John Grigg, Longbeach, Shropshire Down rams £4 12s 2d, ewes £2 3s 4d:, New Zealand and Australian Land Company, Lincoln rams £6 193 lid; Mr Sutton, shearing -Lincoln rams £5 10s 3d, two tooth £4 17s Id; Mr John Reid, Elderslie, ewes £3 3s 7d; raais £5 4s 9d; Mr Henry Over ton, Canterbury, Lincoln-Leicester ram lambs £7 4s; Mr O. Tiirelkeld, Canterbury, rams *3 13s 6d; Mr Sutton, ranw £5 15s Id, ewes £2 11s 9d ; Mr Collins, rams £3 5s lOd ; Sir John Hall, rams £4 11s lOd ; Messrs- Digby and Jeff, Ashburton, rams £4 9s 3d. All the above lots were Lin i coins, with the exception of Mr ! Grigg's. (Received July 3, 11.30 a.m.) Sydney, July 3, The highest price realised yesterday was five hundred guineas for the im ported American ram Goldendrop.

COOLGARDIE WINS.

JL Trfmcnrtnni Find

Perth, July 2.

.News has reached the "Southern Gross" of a marvellous find of gold made by a party of Sydney prospectors near Coolgardie!. They obtained 4280 ounces of gold from less than two tons of stone. One piece of quartz -weigh ing three hundred pounds waa sold for £2000. If the gold continues do wn as at present for one hundred feet, it will be worth one million pounds. It is said to be the richest patch of gold unearthed in any part of the world.

THE ANARCHISTS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Rome, July 1.

The editor of a newspaper in Leg horn, Tuscany, has been mortally stabbed by an Anarchist. Paris, July 2. Two hundred Anarchists have been arrested in the city.

Timaru Co-Operative.

TiMAEtr, July 3

At the special meeting of the share holders of the Farmers' 00-Operative Association, 200 were present. The meeting confirmed the resolutions to re construct to remedy the technical defect. Some criticism was indulged in of the in clusion of auction business as a large risk in the amount out on bilk, Ihe re arrangement is expected to be concluded In about a fortnight, and a n«w director ate elected in about two months.

THE AsmmRTOH gUABDIAN! TUESDAY, JttLY 3, l 894»



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HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices, -PRICE LIST * FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases in stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4|d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Eice 2^d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant.and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea in the World. Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, v Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines, large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 1 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money in Ashburton and who hare a stake here not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENEBAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER,



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Business Notices DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNIIY. > Edwards, Bennetts, A CV« ituck, GT, "Ron+Ti &r C^t\ HAD ten Buyers out on Wedoeedaf • XJ- .Deatll o£t y^fO.f Morning, to pick up any bargain offering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF THR LINES MARKED FOR SALE TO-DAY. 60 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per Dair 27 Pairs Colored Blanket from 6i lid per pair f463 yards Crewdson's Calicoes from 2£d per yard "335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4|d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Flannellettes from 2sd per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE IOJd pr" pair 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2s 9d worth IBd 13 Men's Tweed Suits 19s «d worth 27s 6d 40 Men* Tweed Trousers 6s lid worth 9s 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid worth 12i 6d 150 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3a lid upwards (®* SEE WINDOWS AND DOORS FOB PRICES. Jgg G.L. BEATH&CO., TANORED STREET Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s IOJd, Baking goda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb:; White Crystal Sugar 2f d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3fdperlb Finest Sago and Tapioca Ifd Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd per lb 4f d per lb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d . Electric Candles s^d per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (BroWs) S^d lb Neaves' Food lid per tin Safety Matches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. o /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEABMAI* 1RO&, MARKET HOUSE-



Retirement Fiom Business OF MESSUS EDWARDS, BENNETTS, AND CO., MERCHANTS; MITCHELL &TUMER were Large Buyers at] SALE t-f STO€K. AND; ARE OFFERING; [JOBJ LINES AT SENSATIONAL PRICES N.B.- Hearth Ruga 3s 9d Forfara 5H Door Mats 3a 6d White Calicoes 2£4 Tea Coaies la 9d Union Shirtings B|d Dimities bkd Ladies 1 Corsets 3» 6d Cretonne s£d Kid Gloves 2a 9i Cheap Lines in All departments.



BIRD Seed, 21b bags, 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d ; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned Fruits, la; Oysters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3£d bar. CA SftSOltf A CO,, Bran, 2s 8d sack ; Flour, 501b, 3s 10$ d ; Cam Flour, 3|d ; Currant*, 3£d. The Best Tea in Ashfcurton 2s 4d per lb- CARSON AND CO Flower Pots, Is 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from lsjGorse Knives from 3s 6d ; Tumblers, 2s(M doz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 10s to 20s, Wanted— Freeh Butter, Eggs, Beeswax, Chick wheat Onions, etc. CARSON & CO., OPPOSITE UN. ON BANK. HINDS DISTRICT. AA Q ACRES 2 Roods AAiX 4:4:0 20 Perches. R.S. 31037, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. Offers are invited for the above on account of the Mortgagee. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—Capital Building Site! Will situated in Camerom street west, beinn T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing iacre. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, i KaLTH TEA is mure Mnnnimc* ■ than ordinary tea It undergoe a process wherehy the iniurl-u* «iij?re dients are eliminated, whil»t ir ••nflKra the release of the better properties nf th»i eaf more eaßy. Henby ZiJiDBK, Auth(* rised Agent.



DULL TIMES. GREAT GASH SALE or BOOKS, STATIONERY, ! FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, 4c, *o. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT L, F. ANDEEWES & CG'S. jJUNDREDS OV POUND? WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOR CASH. SALE NOW ON. 1.. F. ANDKEWES & CO., STATIONERS' HALL. \ 6 169 «■* LATEST Telegram.—The Governor of Victoria has ordered that none bat Health Tsa shall be used in'Glchr rnmen House. TINWALD. TTVJR SALK^ T.S.s 17 and 16, otn. X 1 (rally situated, fronting the Main South Road and Railway. ICaajr termn, T BFLLCOK. MONEY , *»m^' freehold «ecuritf at- « r low rate of interest. Also apeeial sum ol £500. T. BULLOCK.