CABLE ITEMS.

H.M.S. Rapid and Lizard will be i recommissioned on the Australian I station. I The Emperor of Austria will meet j the Emperor of Germany at Abazia on j Thursday to rearrange the Triple Alliance, expiring in 1897. The Austrian Socialists are dis cussing a general strike, with a view of securing eight hours and universal suffrage. Admiral Colomb, in a letter to " The Times," says the British taxpayer will never undertake the increased obhga tion of naval protection for the Cana dian and Australian sea trade while the colonies virtually pay nothing.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Capetown, March 27 An inquiry, instituted by Sir H. Loch, throws discredit on the state ment that the two troopers arrested robbed the messenger sent by Looen guela. ______

Louis Kossuth.

Vienna, March 28. Kossuth's son will take the oath of allegiance to the Emperor of Austria.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, March 27. Colonel Saunderson addressed a meeting of twenty thousand Ulster men at Lurgan. He was received with great enthusiasm, and a resolution was passed declaring that they would never submit to Home Rule. Mr T. fehaw, who succeeds Mr Asher m Solicitor-General for Scotland, was re-elected for the Hawick Burghs by a majority of 647.

THE ANARCHISTST.

St Petersburg, March 28. Many arrests of students and Anarchists have been effected at Odessa and St Petersburg. The Powers are negotiating upon the proposal to make the manufacture of dynamite a State monopoly,

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

London, March 28. Sir J. Vogel, in a letter to " The Times," suggests that instead of Great Britain providing a third of the Pacific cable subsidy, it would be better to guarantee to keep the cable in repair by equipping two vessels on the Pacific station for the purpose. He also urges that a cable should be laid from South Africa to Australia.

Maori Lands.

Melbourne, March 28,

The " Argus," commenting on the opening of Maori lands, suggests that as a matter of sentiment it nught be well for the Wellington legislators to wait until Eewi and the last of the chiefs who fought so gallantly for the rights of the Maoris to hold Maori land, depart from the scene, which they are now fast leaving.

New South Wales Parlia ment

(Received March 28, 10.85 a.m.) Sydney, Mai oh 28. In the Legislative Assembly Mr "Wise's amendment was ruled out of order, and the second reading of the Appropriation Bill was carried by 57 to 20. Government intend to introduce legislation dealing with private banks.

Victorian Finances.

Melbourne, Maroh 28. From April Ist the Government reduce the interest on the deposits in the Savings Bank to 3 per cent. This step has been taken in consequence of the falling revenue. The Treasurer estimates the total debit balance at the «nd of the year will be £400,000.

The Canadian Tariff.

Ottawa, March 28

The new Canadian Tariff will be beneficial to the trade of Great Britain. Ad valorem duties are sub stituted for mixed specific and ad valorem duties. The tariff extends the concessions accorded to the United States to England and the Colonies. The duties on Australian mutton are re adjusted, giviDg Australia the ad vantage of the American and Canadian markets.

The Licensing Elections.

A CURIOUS RESULT.

At the Bay of Plenty, in all 1605 votes, or 21 over half the roll number, were re corded. Of these 440 were informal, 496 for licenses to remain as they are, 254 for reduction, and 315 for prohibition. The returning officer is in a quandary as he holds that he cannot declare anything carried, as informal votes do not count. There is no majority for things to remain as they are, and the voting is not suffi cient to carry reduction. The returning officer declares the result of the election aa to votes for the licensing committee, but will not declare any results aa to licenses. The following gentlemen have been de clared elected "as a Committee for the lllesmere licensing district:-Messrs J, Renmo. A. J. McGregor, M. G. Daly, R. 1> Bradley, F. Overton, J. Barnett:, Geo. Armstrong, jun., and S. B. Harris. The local option poll ia declared void. New Plymouth, March 28. Mr Shatter Weston, Returning Officer mnder the Licensing Act, declares that Messrs McKellar, W. Bayley, W. New man, H. Weatoa, Berry, Mace, Purdie, Sarten, are elected a licensing Committee for the New Plymouth district. With regard to the local option poll, he declares the proposal that the present number of licenses be continued carried. The dif ference between the lowest number of votes for the candidates nominated by the Licensed Victuallers' Association and the tiigbeat nominated by the prohibitionists was 253- majorities on the proposal t oY things to remain as they are orer the prohibitionists are—Publicans licenses 405 accommodation houses 4|l, bottle licensed 265- The total votes recorded for the Committee was 2200, and for tfee proposals 2121* r r WjsjWIPGTON, March 28. The M&sfcertan local option poll was ineffective-

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

London, March 27. " Le Temps " states that the Sydney story of the Petrel massacre is untrue and circulated in the interests of tbe English who are ambitious to possess the New Hebrides, and desire a chance to denounce and break the Convention. It says that the population, including Efate and Sandwich,- is 60 English and 150 French, and that surely the French have some rights there.

THE "COLONIAL PARTY."

Sir Thomas M'llwraith has arranged to deliver an address to the Colonial Parliamentary party within the pre cincts of tha House of Commons, Sir John Gorst suggests that^ in future all prominent colonial politicians visiting England should be invited to address the party.

MR HUDDART'S SCHEME.

Mr Huddart has secured the co operation of the Grand Trunk and Pacific Railway Companies in support of his Atlantic service. London financiers are convinced that the scheme will be successfully floated. Five of the best shipyards have offered to build the necessary vessels.

GOOD TEMPLARS' CONFER ENCE.

The Good Templars' Conference has opened. A hearty welcome was ex tended to the Australian delegates. Mr Malings, the president, said that the New South Wales lodges had been a tower of strength in making members of Parliament Good Templars.

REPUBLIC DEMANDED.

FRIGHTFUL STORY.

Bomb, March 27.

A priest of Allaire, in France, has reported to the Vatican that slaves are extensively marketed in some villages of Abango, in Africa, and killed, their joints being selected for food before hand.

THE CONSTRUCTION OF FORTS SUSPENDED

With a view to reduce the outlay, the Italian Government has suspended the construction of new forts on the Austrian and Swiss frontiers.

BECHU AN ALAND.

Capetown, March 27. The Afrikander Bund has assembled, and the Imperial Government will be asked to annex Bechuanaland.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

Mexic3, March 27. The Mexican Government has de cided to call a silver convention of bi metallic nations in the autumn. The United States will send delegates.

AFLOAT ON AN ICE FLOE.

St. Johns, March 27. During a storm some Newfoundland fishermen were carried seaward on an ice floe. Steam tugs were sent to the rescue and took the men on board, but two died from cold.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received March 29, 10 25 a.m.)

LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

Adelaide, March 29. Owing to serious illness, Sir J O. Bray, Agent-General in London, has applied for two months' leave of ab sence. It is considered unlikely he will again return to duty.

SUCCESSION DUTIES.

Hobakt, March 29.

The Probate Bill Committee in the Tasmanian Parliament reduced the tax up to £1000 from one penny to a half penny, and made an exemption up to £500.

THE WEATHER.

Sydney, March 29. Steady rain set in this morning.

AGENT-GENERAL.

Bbisbanb, March 29 Owing to private business, the Ron B. B. Forest has withdrawn from the Agency-General to which he was re cently appointed.

"NEW AUSTRALIA."

Brussels, March 27. The Socialists demand the establish ment of a Republic in Belgium.

PER fEESS ASSOCIATION

Received March 29, 10.35 a.m.) Sydney, March 29. The Premier, in reply to a question, said he was making enquiries as to the condition of the " New Australia" scheme, and had already authorised the Agent-General to expend several hundred pounds if necessary to pay the people's passages back to the colony. i A seceder from " New Australia " I writes that he left the settlement with out falling out with any one, as he saw trouble brewing. Lane, the founder, had faults, and in things like « New Australia it was a big fault that he was not a leader of men, and could not keep the people together; but the writer adds that no man lives who wants to do more for his fellowmen than Lane. Brisbane, March 29. A " New Australian " writing to his relatives, states that ever since the settlement opened there has been noth ing but rows and quarrels. One or two, he says, wanted to run the show, but'half the people objected, and the' matter ended by Lane expelling three who persisted in asking questions about things. The statement that the men were drinking he denies, and states was only an exsuse to get rid or them; ______

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray. S.M.)

Civil Business,—W. de B. Compton v Alexander Spring, Bs, for pound and driving fees, judgment for plaintiff.— Ashhurton Hospital Board v John McVickers, £28 15 s. Mr Purnell for plaintiff. Defendant admitted the claim, but said he had not the means to pay. Judgment for plaintiff.

CRICKET.

Sydney, March 28

Queensland's second innings finished for 246 (Freeman 65, Ramsay 27). New South Wales made the 199 required to win for the loss of eight wickets (Calla way 60, Donnan 47, Garratt not out 35).

HAWKES BAY V SOUTH CANTER BURY.

Heavy rain fell at Timaru on Wednes day morning, and the Hawke's Bay v Souch Canterbury cricket match was not started until 2 p.m. The ground was wet, especially the outfield, but the wicket played fairly well. The weather kept fine until 4 30 when rain came on again, and at 5 o'clock the match was abandoned. South Canterbury was first to go to the wickets and by 4 25 had made 116 runs for eight wickets, when the innings was declared closed. Rain inter fered with the visitors, who had made 24 for the losa of three wickets when play ceased.

A Grirls' Fire Corps.

The girls of a certain village had seen a picture of a life saving fire corps organised by the young ladies of a neigh bouring town, and they decided to form a similar brigade. The drill consisted of getting around a large blanket and hold ing it to catch unfortunates who should jump from the second or third storeys of burning dwellings. But the fair mem' bers of the corps wanted some real practice. After much persuasion a young man, deeply enamoured of one of the members, was called upon to fall into the blanket from the top of a barn. The life-savers gathered one afternoon, attired in becoming uniform, and twelve gathered around the blanket and cook a firm grip. Then the accommodating young man climbed up on the roof of the the building, made ready, and jumped. Each girl was gazing upwards and at the terrible sight of a man falling through the air they were all so shocked that, without thinking, twenty-four hands went up to as many eyes to shut out the view. The brave young man is still confined to his room.

The Half Rool.

INFORMAL VOTES.

("Otago Daily Times.")

All over the colony there seems to hare been confusion in bhe minds of the returning officers as to the meaning of the clauses of the Alcoholic Liquors Sate Con trol Act relating to the local option poll. The majority of the returning officers, including the official who presided over the polling in Dunedui, excluded the informal papers from the votes which they conntecl in ascertaining whebher or not half the electors had voted. The returning officer for Waikouaiti is taking legal advice on the point, but at Ashburton it seems that the informal votes have been counted in, and that without them tha poll would be ineffective. The weight of the legal opinion in Dunedin is understood to be against the view taken by the returning officer at Ashburton, but it is supported by the " Evening Post,'' which thus refers to the action of a returning oflieer in the north in excluding the informal votes :—" The returning officer for Napier seems to have made a curious mistake in refusing to ti>ke into account the informal voting papers in determining whether half the electors had or had not voted on the local option questions. There were 1082 informal votes. Clearly these should have been counted in making up the half. The electors had voted, although their votes were ineffective, and the Act only requires half the electors on the roll to vote. A similar difficulty seems to have arisen in the Bay of Plenty."

[" Few Zealand Times."]

The wording of the Act is clear —*• If the Returning Officer on counting the votes finds that the total number of votes recorded afc the poll does not amount to one-half of the total number of electors on the roll he shall declare the poll te be void," This applies to ''either of the above cases," i-e , two cases out of a num ber previously set forth. There ia a dis pute as to whether the provision applies to reduction, there is no doubt that it applies to prohibition, and it is certain that it does not apply to a vote for con tinuing the licenses as they are. Now many « f the polls have been described as void where the majority is for continuing the present state of things. That, how ever. Is immaterial. What ie material is that some Returning Officers refuse to count the informal votes as votes. Now the Act says that all the votes '* recorded" must be counted for the purpose of ascer taining the proportion of voters to electors on the roll. All informal votes have been recorded. If they had not they could not have been discovered to be informal. Again the intent of the Act is that for a certain named result half the voters must come to the poll. The object of the Act is to brirg them to tl^ poll. Whether they vote properly or improperly is another question. But that they came to the poll is beyond question altogether, These voters came to the poll and satisfied the law. They did not satisfy themselves or their friends by the use they made of their votes, but they must nevertheless be counted as having been at the polls.

REGATTAS.

WELLINGTON.

Wellington, March 28

The Wellington regatta, which was hs^d to-day, was fairly successful. A southerly course along the Te Aro shore was used, the wind being light and the water fairly smooth until late in the after noon, when a heavy sea sprung up. The surprise of the gathering was the poor display of Keefe in the Sculls, and the Auckland crew in the Senior Pours, their form being a complete reversal of that shown at Picton. The results are: — Pearce Sculls—A G Hume, Star B.C. Wellington, 1 ; McGrath, Dunedin, 2 ; Keefe, Auckland, 3. Hume led from start to finish, rowing in tine style, and winning by three lengths. McGrath challenged him several times but failed to get on terms. The Star 8.0. won the Maiden Double Sculls, Senior Outrigged Fours—Canterbury R.C, 1; Lyfctleton R.C , 2 ; Union R C. (Christchurch), 3. Junior Outrigged Fours—Nelson, 1 ; Stars, 2; Wellington, 3. The Christ church Onion won the Senior Double Sculls, and the Stars the Senior Pairs, At the finish of the forme? race Samuels, bow m&n of the Union crew, fainted on returning to the skids, owing to a fit of nervous exhaustion, and the crew could not start in the Pairs The R.C. won the Ladies' Plate. Three other crews afcarted but were swamped before half the distance was covered.

Til® ABHBtIRTON GUABDIASh THPBSDAY, MAEOH 29, 1894.



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j Mr D Inomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. 31st MAECH, 1894. ' JVI R D. THOMAS has received in "-*• structions from Mr James Trevurza, to sell aa above the whole of his Contracting Plmt as follows :— First-class 7 horse waggon, built by C. Reid 6 Good Stanch Draught Hcr&es 6 Sets Harness and Covers 3 Furrow Plough and Tackling Com plete, and Sundries, No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock 3 184 D. THOMAS PARTICULARS of Mr D. Brick's •*- Freehold and Leesehold Land, to be Sold by Auction on FRIDAY, M4RCH 30, 1894. Freehold—Lob I.—Urral Farm, contain ing 399 acres 3 roods, being R.S. 26328, well fenced and improved, all i» clover. First class land. Leasehold—Lot 2. —Ad joining above, con taining 400 acres, being Reserve 2180 ; 4| years to run. Freehold -Lot 3.—Containing 564 acres, being R.S. 27493, 27494, ad joining Kaiapoi Borough Re serves. All in clover. Kaiapoi Reserves—Lot 4.—2000 acres, being Reserves 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187, well fenced and thoroughly improved, plenty of water, new house, yards, etc. All in clover. 15 years to run. Terms at Sale. D. THOMAS, & 209 Auctioneer. HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OF FIRST-CLASS SHEEP AT T A fit A, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FBIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. MR. p. THOMAS (in conjunction with Messrs Miles and Co., Limited) has received instructions from Mr D. Brick (who wa« fortunate in drawing at the ballot a large block of the Cheviob country, and who wishes to take up his residence there at once), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, THE WHOLE OP HIS PIRT-CLASS PLOCK OF YOUNG CROSSBRED SHKEP, consisting of— KC\f\ Three-quarterbred Two-tooth O\J\F EWES; pick of Cheviot flock lasts year ~t Kf\( \ First and Second cross Two- A.OKJU tooth EWES j first-class quality A Kf\ Three-quarter bred four-tooth EWHS ; first-class quality 4(00 Firsr"croßS ?our : tooth EWES first-class quality 91 OO Prirae Fafc Two-tooth Cross £i3JKJ\J k re( j g Wethers j first-class qua'ity I'ynn Prime Fat two-tooth Cross- XiKJKJ bred Mixed Sexes fiOO S. econcl"cross LAMBS ; grand X Half bred two-tooth Fwes; " Button's rams, Sir John Hall's ewes, bred by H W Parsons, Esq £}f\ Halfbred two-tooth Rams; O\J Withell'srame, Sir John Hall's ewes The whole of the above Sheep are of first-class quality and in tip top condition, and as they are for absolute Sale, are well worth the attention of would-be buyers. ALSO, —At same time and place,— HIS FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD LAND, AMD SUNDRIES, Full particulars of which will appear in future advertisement. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. No Reserve. D. Thomas 1 T • . a™««4- o 3t70 Miles and Co) J°"ifc Agents. TINWALD. CLEARING SALE FRIDAY, APiIL 6,1894.1 MR D, THOMAS haa received in structions from Messrs Mardon Bros., flax dressers, of Tinwald, (who are leaving the district) to sell by Auction as above, on the premises known as Jones and Bradshaw's, — THE WHOLE OF THEIR LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as follows, viz : — ■A t\ GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES, JL \J splendid workers H f\ SETS HARNESS, nearly new 2 Light Harness Horses and their F am ess 4 Farm Drays, three of them nearly new Spring Dray, Horsa Covers, Chaff, ! Empty Sacks, Press for baling Chaff, Wheelbarrow, Tools, and a lot of Sundries. ALSO,— 20 Feet 2|in Shafting, 22 Feet 2pn Shafting; with Plummer Blocks, Brasses, etc., complete. Number of Pulleys, various sizes. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 o'clock, D. THOMAS, 3*214 Ashburton •nr c a l th m c a. Wandering afar ocr Australasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in air, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare. At last! at last! the breezes murmur, Is found the Tea is well-named "Health," And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme* This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. The daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre served, Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. *' Health Tea " has won the pride of place deserved, Is drunk in cottage homes and palace halls HEALTH TEA t HEALTH TEA Bea'th 'lea " cures indigestion. Other teas cause it, 3 80



FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE or ivrxr^ic food. SPEGIALL/ ADAPTED FOR COUNTRHES WHEfiE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAINEa Thete OMdttm t*iefromAnim»l G~mi an&Keepa*oii*jmu «tewto. Ib be obtained from all Dftuigiitt am 4feN» lITCHELL & TUKMR HAVE ON HAND A LARGE STOCK OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS. —COMPRISING— /HARPETS and Carpefc Squares Oilcloths and Liroleamns, all Prices Table and Bed Linens Afternoon Tea and Tray Cloths Table Napkins and D'Oyleys Bedroom and Bath Towels, in all siaes English and Colonial Blankets "White and Colored Quilts, All Sizes MITCHELL & TURNER," TANCRBD STREET.



JDK*\ A BARGAIN. Two Town ZJtJtJ,—— Sections, numbered 256 and 243, half acre, running right through from Moore to Kermode screets j good land; capital site for a house. The owner having eft the District has made up his mind to realise at a very heavy OSS T. BULLOCK. A CARD.I M ISS M' CBBIDI> LADIES' NURSE, Burnett Street! West (a few doors from Drillahed), 3*157 A S H B U II T O N . j .. ,—_ . I HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. I BEG TO INTIMATE that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns duns Quns HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec« ion. BEVOLVEKS, KEVOLVEKS, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges and Cartridge Cases. Caps, I Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT S WELL.KNOWN RANGES at Greatly Reduced Pi ices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Gevlon Teas Best English Leather Belting. —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (In all sizes). Early application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, CigarettßS,^of bestjbrands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES from all parts of the world, i Henry Zander AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen Sociejy Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



FOR SALE OR TO LET. 440 acres 44Q Near Dromore Railway Station, mostly in English GnSsses and weft watered. For further particulars apply to T- BULLOCK, • — : , THE GREAT SURPRISE' FIRM OF PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE OPEHED IN ASHBURTON FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY 1 DOZEN Enamelled Cabinet Photcs •* and a beautiful 15 x 12 opal or /r.imidl enlar §ement all fG* °»c pound (kl). Every person should avail them selves of this chance. All work finished ma thoroughly artistic manner. Terms -Deposit ticket 2s 6d j balance on ap proval of proofs. Samples now on view »t Mk Gates' shop, East street. 3 179 A. E BING, Manager, BOOM OF STAR CYCLES* Adams, CurtiesAt Co. MANUFACTURERS OF STAR CYCLES, A RE Exhibiting Samples at Mr H. M. XA Jones's Shop, East Street, Ash burton. Come and see the novelties in up to date Cycles, spokeless wheels, mstantaneons change gear, gear case and combined oil bath fitted to Star wheels. Light Roadsters and Ladles' Safeties. Easy payments—£B deposit, 30s per month. Immediate delivery for Standard patterns. ADAMS, CTJRTIES & CO., H. M. Jones, Agent, East Street, Ashburton. 3 201 TINWALD.—FOR S ALE, Section NoJ 16, well situated in Archibald Street, not far from the Railway Station, with equare built dwelling thereon, Stable, Shed, etc. Price, £150. Small cash deposit, balance by instalments, bearing interest at the nmrli^ cenfc P 6r »nnum.--T. BU JjLOCK . TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET— OAA acres grass land until £J\J\J December 1 next. T. BULLOCK. COOPER'S SHEEPDIP, TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OF THK ASHBURTON DISTRICT, T Beg to notify that I have appointed | MR J. G, RESTELL, OF ASHBURTON, -Agent for the Sale of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING IPOWPEP, AKj) ALSO That in future all appointments for the DIPPING OP SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP (Which has given such unanimous satisfaction to its supporters) mast be made with Me Bbsxell, who will see that' the same success is ensured in the future. MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER. W. LAKE, Agent, 126 Hereford Street, Ohrietchuroh,