PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, October 1 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. THE LIQUOR BILL The Alcoholic L-quora iSale Control Bill was read a first time THE TAHIFF BILL Sir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading of the Customs and Excise Duties Bill

Mr Reynolds objected to the Bill, which, ha said, was not based on any principle whatever, and appeared to him to be a conglomeration or ill-considered Ideas

Mr Pharaayn felt quite sure that an average man would nob consider the new tariff as either just or expedient, and it would go far to destroy the Government and the so-called Liberal party, who were responsible for it

The debate was adjourned, and the Council poas till nexb day

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 1 The House met at 2 30 REPLIES TO QUESTIONS Replying to quest ions ifc was stated chat during the recess the Government would consider the advisability of holding morn ing sittings of the House ; that the ques tion of establishing a home for incurables in the colony would receive the consider ation of the Government, that in future the weapon for mounted corps would ba Martini-Henry carbines, and the new weapons had been ordered and would be issued as soon us they arrived in the colony TEE VAOBNT JUDORSHIP , Oaptain Russell complained of the delay in filling the vac»ncy on the Sup reme Oourt Bench. It w^s becomming almost % public scandal

The Premier said that he could not make a definite statement on this nutter until he had received the return which he had asked for from the Chief Justice, relative to the distribution of the work amongst the Judge in the different dis tricts of the colony THE PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT In reply fcj Captain Eu sail, the Pre mier said that he could not; bring down the Public Works Statement till the ordinary Departmental Estimates were passed, ati till those were disposed of the Uovernmenb would nat know how much money would be at their disposal for public works.

COMMITTEE OF SCPPLV The House went into Committee of Supply for consideration of the Esti mates

Aadit Office—£6B6s Mr G. ) . Smith moved that this vote be reduced by £1 as a protest against the total being increased from £5381 to £5865

Several members protested against any increased being made in the Esti mates

Mr G. W. Ruasell said that the Audit Department was at present most in effectively administered, and some change was necessary.

The Premier agreed with that state ment. Whilst he had every respect for the Auditor-General, he was convinced that a thorough reorganisation of the Aodit Department wa 1? necessary, as it was at present in a very unsatisfactory position. He thought that the system of audit shou'd be brought under one department. Sir Robert Stout regretted that any reduction had been moved in the Audit Department After a lengthy discussion Mr Ward said that his opinion was that the Audit Department at present was under manned

Mr McLachlan moved that all salaries over £200 be reduced by 5 per cent, and over £400 by 7* per cent. The amendment was lost on the voices Mr McLachlan moved to reduce the item £'^20 for one clerk by £20 The amendment was lost by 51 to 2

MrG. J. Smith withdrew his amend ment to reduce the total vote by £1, a*\d moved that the item • Contingencies Audit Department, £2500' be reduced by£l

Mr Ward pointed out that this item was £105 less than last year's The amendment w&~ lost by 31 to 24 The House rose at 5 30 The House resumed at 7.30 In Com mitted of Bupply The Audit vote passed withoub altera tion

Registrar-General's Department, £6725; census ef 1896 and agricultural statistics, £3000

Captain. Russell asked how it was that this item appeared on the Estimates when the Government had announced thair intention of nob taking the census next year. He urged that the census should be taken in ordsr to secure prop r representation of the people in Parlia ment

Mr Ward said that no doubt the amount of this vote was more than required, and he wcmld not object to its being reduced. A yp,te, hqwever, was required for the collection of agricultural statistics As for the c nsus @ve.ry tpn years was in hi* opinion qraite sufficient for taking it The Premier said that the c >«t of taking the conaus next year, viz., £20,000, would b© much better spent on roads eiri bridges Dr Newman and Mr E. M. Smith con tended that a great injustice would be dona to the North Island, which had Increased greatly in population, if the census was not taken nest year

Captain Russell said that it was essen tial that the canswa should bs taken before the next) General Election

After further discussion the vote was carried without alteration

Agent-General's Department—£43so Mr Buchanan thought that the time had come when the Governmrnt should tell the House what they proposed to do with respect to the Agent-Generalship, and whether Sir W. Perceval was to continue In office or not

Mr Ward said that after the Cabinet meeting tomorrow, the Government would be in & position to make a state nient on the matter

§ir R. Stout moved to reduce the Agent- General'a salary £125Q by £200 Lost on tho voices, and ihe vote was carried unaltered

Printing a«3 stationary~-££5,356 Mr Buddo objected to any Increases in salaries, aiid he moved that a reduction of £117 be made in the total vote Mr Cadman defended the vote and eaid that the Government printer had started with a salary of £400, whereas the late Government printer received £500

After considerable discussion, in which many members spoke of ths good work done by the Government printing office, Mr McLaehlan moved to reduce the salary of the Government Printer by £20 This was lost by 50 to 6 Mr Buddo withdrew his amendment, Bnd the total vote passed Miscellaneous Serviced—i>l9,3l3 fn!reply to various questions Mr Ward said that £250 had been expended on fire brigades and £50 on free passages. As to a bonus for \he flax industry no applica tion had been made for it, but the bonus was still open. As to the vote of £1200 towards the Christehurch Industrial Eyhibi'ion he thought it; if as well Seleryed, aa the exhibition was a credit jrp'the colony. The 1 vote of £250 for the firogen meat kio?k at the Imperial Insti tute was weil spent, and the expenditure of £518 in connexion with the Imperial Institute was justified as wjyertlsing the

The total vote eventually passed j ™?°~^ ial 7rea8 "Ws department — .

The vote of £4000. salary o f a financial adviser to the Government in London, ww etauck out on the suggestion of the rremier, who said that he would accept eicLsjon of the vote as an indication that some one else than Sir P. Julyan should be appointed to the position. He (the Premier, had long felt that the colony should do something for Sir JuHuh Vugei, and hs would be very pleased to offar him this position

Sir X Stout moved to strike out £50 for contingencies as an indication that the House should have been informed as to hew the sinking land debentures had been 1 made up Mi? Ward said thab the action of the Government over these debentures was approved by the t aw Officers of the drown and the Audit Department Sir H. Stou' said all he wanted to know was whether the sinking fund had been seized

The motion was lost by 28 to 23 The estimates of the Justice Department and the Postal and Telegraph Department were passed without alteration Progress was reported and the House lose at 4 15 a.m.

Ashburton A. & P. Association.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton A, and P. Association was held at the Arcade Chambers on Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of the President and Vice- Presidents, Mr J. C. N. Grigg occupied the chair.

A letter was read from Messrs P. and D. I Duncan in reference to the judging of imple ments. It was decided to request the firm to furnish further information, NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected — Messrs S. Scott (Elgin), D. Millar (Hinds), L. Rattray, W. W. White, and W. Ander son (Plemington.) JUDGES. Some of the appointed judges for merino sheep and implements being unable to act, it was decided to ask other gentlemen. j SPECIAL PBIZES. '

The following additional special prizes were promised, the donors receiving a vote of thanks for their liberality:—Mr D, Thomas £3 3s—for the most points in any pure breed of sheep. National Mortgage and Agency Company £2 2s—for the best pen of five crossbred hoggets. Walter A. Wood Company—A knife grinder for the best two horse team. Buckeye Harvester Company £1 I—for the beat yearling filly. Messrs R. Henry 10s 6d, and Oraighead and Eerryman 10i 6d--for the best ladies' hank. Ashburton Club £1 Is—for the best exhibit of fancy butter. Prizes of £1 Is each, oflered by the following gentlemen, were also allotted—Messrs P. Chalmers, T. Bullock, J. Stringfel'ow, J. Small, and Fletcher Bros. LUNCHEON BOOTHS. It was resolved to have two luncheon booths, one to be at the sole service of officers of the Association up till 2.30 p m.,

the charge for luncheon not to exceed 2s 6i per head; the two luncheon booths to be sold as one lot, and the confectioner's booth as another, the purchaser of the latter not to provide a sit down meal.

School Committee.

HAMPSTEAB,

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present —Messrs Crooks (chair man), Orr, Sage, Hendry, Andrews, Strange, and Berryman. An apology was received from Mr Lawrie. OOBRfcSPONDEXCK. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, enclosing schedule of teachers' salaries for the month, and forms ot notice to parents whose children do nob comply with the School Attendance Act. Also in reply to the Committee, stating that the school is not entitled to another teacher. master's report. The Master's report showed average attendance, 346 ; highest attendance, 382 ; number on roll, 407- VISITING COMMITTEE. This Committee reported on repairs executed, and Messrs Berryman and Lawrie were appointed for next month, and authorised to have a sump and ventilator repaired. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £16 Is 3d were passed for payment. SYMPATHY. A vote of condolence was accorded to Mr G. W. Andrews, expressive of the sympathy of ! his fellow committeemen in his late sudden bereavement, his late son having bsen a pupil of the school, and Mr Andrews a j member of the Committee for a great many j years.

The permit from the Colonial Secretary, authorising Mr tfoberb JSlston to dibpose of his Japanese works by art union, has arrived, so that there can now be no possible doubt of the iona fides of the union (if there ever was any). But the arrival of the permit is an assurance to those who may purchase tickets, that the affair is thoroughly genuine.

At the half-yearly meeting of the Waimate branch of the New Zealand Workers' Union a resolution was passed condemning tho plurality of occupations in vogue in several of the public institu tions of the colony The Secretary was also directed to point out to Major Steward and the Minister of Labor that provisions supplied to laborers on co operative works should be given at cost price, H8 in many instances the price given fur goods was to high.

Our better halves say they could not keep ffduse without Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. It is used in more than half the homes in Leeds. Sims Bros., Leeds, lowa. This shows the esteem in which that remedy is

held where ifc has been sold for years and is well known. Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whooping cough; that it cures these ailments quickly and permanently, and that it is pleasant and safe for children to take. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

a" meat «tar arras

Sydney, October 2 A serious dispute has arisen between the Fat Stock Buyers' Association and the Salesmen's Association, owing to a difficulty with reference to the refund | for stock condemned by the Govern ment inspector. So acute is the matter that buyers yesterday declined to bid. If the friction continues meat is like'y to rise rapidly in price.

Death Sentence.

Sydney, October 2 Wilson has been sentenced to death for the attempt to murder Hampson. The case is surrounded by peculiar circumstances. Wilson induced Hamp son to insure his life in his favor, Wilson paying the premiums. The latter then enticed Hampson to a lonely spot overlooking the harbor, and ' after administering a dose of poison pushed his victim over the cliff. Ihe poison proved ineffectual. Hampson's arm was broken by the fall and he was rescued,

The Fruit Duties.

Sydney, October 2 The Herald, in referring to Mr Seddon's reply regarding the fruit duties, says it is pleasiag to learn that he desires to cultivate friendly rela tions, but the duties remain all the same. *|?his way of cultivating friend ships seems to be adopted from Victoria, which is never weary of expressing the noblest sentiments in favor of closer friendly union, but keeps the duty on stock and seed, and shows a federal spirit by imposing a heavy duty on coal.

The Melburne Loan

Melbourne, October 2

The Banks and Insurance Companies tendered for the Metropolitan Board of Works Loan to the extent of L 1,000,000. Only L 71.000 was tendered for privately, the bulk coming through the Stock Exchange.

The Japan Trade.

Melbourne, October 2 The Premier ha 3 fallen in with the views of the Premier of South Aus tralia regarding the conference in con nection with trade between Australia and Japan.

The Agent-General.

Brisbane, October 2. It is understood that Mr Dicker), secretary to the Agent-General, has been appointed acting Agent-General.

Discovery ol Diamonds

Perth, October 2 A discovery of diamonds is reported to have been made in the north-west, and it is believed to be in the vicinity of Pilbarra goldfields. A specimen inclines the curator of the museum to the opinion that the stones are equal to the Oape article.

The Outrages in China

Shanghai, October 1 The leaders of the outrages in Swatow have been arrested, but only since the arrival of the German cruiser. The French demand reparation for the recent attack on the French missionaries at Chengu.

M. PASTEUR

Paris. October 1 M. Pasteur, wishing to be buried in the Institue, Madame Pasteur, his widow, declined the offer for his re mains to be placed in the Pantheon, although she accepts a funeral service in Notre Dame.

THE RUSSIAN TROOPS

St Petersburg, October 1 The Government have decided to mass 90,000 troops at Vladivostock before the spring.

COMMERCIAL

London, September 30 The bidding at the wool sales continues animated, and the advance is maintaired. Wheat has risen Is per quarter, but the market is weak.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Sydney, October 2. Wheat, chick, nominally JJs 6d ; milling, 3s 6d ; flour, roller brands, £8 5a to £8 103, Oats, prime feeding, 2s 6d. Barley, 2s 3d. Peas, Frussion blue, nominally 4s. Potatoes, Ciicular Heads, £2 15s. Onions £3 10s. Butter, dairy, 10.1 to lid ; factory, Is to Is Id. Cheese, brisk demand, 6d to 6Jd. Bacon 5d to 63.

Melbourne, October 2 Wheat steady, 2s 9rl. Oats, Algerian Is 5d to Is 7d ; stout white, Is 9d to Is lid. Bran Bgd; pollard 7Jd.

Adelaide, October 2. Wheat quiet, 2a lOd ; flour, roller brands, £7 sa.

THE ASIIBTTBTON GUAEDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOfeEft 2, 1888



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I Business Notices A Rise in the Price of Wool. "OHEBB, BOYS, CHEEK." " There's a tide in the affairs of men, which, when taken at its flood, leads on to fortune."—Shakespeake. »^«— — —- t ,\j m ~^m^^~^^^^ THE POLICY OF PREVENTION: loz. of Experience worth Tons of Theory. WHERE are, in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifff X farmers, who succeed in accumulating substantial sums oi money* The number of these might be enormously increased if Farmers would USE THE RENOWNED JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE. It will positively Oure SCOUR and LUNG-WOKM in Sheep, whilst strengthening and invigorating the weak ones, ■™*"™"**«O«" ■■ in" TESTIMONIALS. Dunedin, March 2,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Aahburton Dear Sir, —Although we have acted aa A gent a for Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied Sheep-breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact, we have heard ..nothing* but favorable reports from all who have used it.—Yours truly, Wright, Stfa*enson and Go. Invercargill, March 6, 1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Aahburton Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the laßt four years, and during that period have net had a single complaint. Oa the contrary, every one we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from ita use.—Yours faithfully, Tothill, Watson and Co. Riocarion, February 9, 1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Aahburton Dear Sir, —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest Lambs we had, and that it stopped the scour in them, and they seemed benefitted by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deaks IN TINS OF ONE AND TWO GALLONS Shake well before using?, and keep shaken daring-, use DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton Agent. \'/ FOli SALE. PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton The Best Eating Potatoes money can buy or mortal would wish for F. FERRIMAN. FOE gALE. A Comfortable House, with a few acres of ground attached. '"■ '"" •V» F. FEJRRIIHAW. *IIEVR*!A\ BRO»., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following- I Varieties in 2lb Tins :— ! PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21b airtight tins, thus ensuing the crtspness of the Biscuits. CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRJSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders bj Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3d packets and Flower Seeds In Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE TO FARMERS & STATION-HOLDERS hurdles: hurdles. HURDLES. 2000 Hurdles must be sold. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. SELLING ON. SELLING ON H. NL "TO NE S 181 Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT} BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Biotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required. Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo- Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £h ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Material* Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agenfc for Adams, Curtie* and Co., Cbristehureh. Send for catalogues. Buy) the best [machine ;yor caa^JStars are the besfc value obtainable; 11. 91. JODCI