Town Edition. CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Frew Association —By Eleotric Telegraph — Copyright.

Theft of Sovereigns.

London, January 20 The Court of Appeal has given its decision m the case of .the Queensland National Bank versus the t. and O. Company This whs an action m which the Bank sought to recover ; from the defendant Company damages for the loss of £5000 m sovereigns stolen from the steamer Oceana m transit from Sydney, The Court dismissed the defendants' appeal. The Transvaal. Capetown, January 20 Mr Lionel Philips explains that he promised not to interfere m Transvaal politics, but such pronvse did not refer to discussions on politics.

Australian.

Press Assooiafaion— By Eleotric Telegraph Copyright Noumea Cable. Sydney, January 20 The Noumea cable, which has been interrupted for. several weeks, is now restored.

THE SOUDAN.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph.— Copyright. Cairo, January 20 The correspondent of the London Times rode from Kassala to Suakim. He recommends that a railway route over the country he travelled would be much easier than from Berber to Suakim, and would cross profitable country. '

THE CHINA QUESTION.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright Washington, January 20 The American papers strongly ap- < prove Sir M. Hicka- Bench's speech with reference to Great Britain's position m regard to China. St Petersburg, January 20 The warship Sessowoliki reinforces the Russian squadron at Port Arthur. * Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 11.30 a.m., ! Guardian Offioe, 1.20 p.m. ■ London, January 20. Russia and Great Britain both maintain a very unyielding attitude with regard to the question of the j Chinese loan. The chief difficulty ' arises out of opening Talienwan Bay, ( one of the conditions laid down by Great Britain. | In the course of a speech at Liver- ' pool, Mr Chamberlain said the present state of impotence and concern was intolerable, and would not be allowed to continue indefinitely. He hoped Great Britain would not be compelled to take isolated action; Speaking at Birkenhead, Mr Asquith who occupied the position of Home Secretary m the Kosebery Ministry, ( declared the country would support a strenuous assertion of freedom of trade < with Chins, and a similar declaration \ was made by Mr Campbell-Banner- ( man, Secretary of War m the Rose- \ bery Administration, m the course of ] a speech at Inverkeithinp;. , Paris, January 20 j Two cruisers belonging to the French \ squadron m the Levant are being sent to China ,

FSDBRAL CONVENTION.

Pnis Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright Melbourne, January 20 The Federal Convention re-assem bled at Parliament Honse at noon to day, for the purpose of completing the work of drafting the Bill on which the Constitution of the Commonwealth may be based. Extensive preparations had been made for the accomodation of the visiting delegates and the Press representatives, who were present m very large force. The proceedings were marked by very little ceremony. Mr Kingston, of Adelaide, presided. The meeting was merely formal, m consequence 'of the non-arrival of the Tasmanian delegates (who were de tained by the rough sea m the Bass Strait), and the West Australian and New South Wales delegates. The Convention adjourned, after sitting a few minutes, until to-morrow forenoon. Mr Glynn, of Adelaide, presented a petition favouring the adoption of the Hare system of voting m Federal Parliamentary elections. Correspon dence with reference to the representa tion of Queensland at the Convention was read The non-arrival of the New South Wales delegates was caused by a train running down and killing a man on a railway tricycle. Subsequently a piston rod of the engine broke, causing con siderable delay. It is understood that the Finance Committee will recommend a three years* term for arriving at the amount of the surplus revenue to be distri touted aniong the federated colonies.

LABOR QUESTIONS

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright. Lqndpn, January 20 The Employers' Federation have intiipated that they will re-open their works on Monday if the allied Unions will accept the conditions for the management of the works enunciated by the employers at the late. Engineers' Conference. Received Wakapuaka Jan< 21, 10.10 a.m., {fyiftpiA? O#ce 11 a.m. Stdhey, January 21. Trouble is threatened m the Oo operatire colliery, Newcastle, the management havfng notified several tqejnbers of th'e Miners' Union of at intentien to Dismiss tnera^ The Unior advised the remainder of the employeei to strike, and have guaranteed financia assistance.

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign. ' Picas Asaooiat.ion— By Electric Telegraph C«pyrighb, Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 9 33 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.10 a.m A Sensational Affray. Paris, January 20 A sensational affray occured m Paris a notorious anarchist named Edevaut having stabbed two policemen waa arrested after a desperate struggle. Edevant fired seven shots At his captors when th^y placed hioi i:i a cell. Received Wakapuaka January 21, 11.20 am Guardian Office 11.59 a.m. Anti-Jewish Riots. Paris, January 20 Anti- Jewish riots have occurred at Lyons, Bordeaux, and Nantes, where shops of Jews were plundered. At Algiers, capital of the French province of Africa, similar rioting has occurred. Imperial matters Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, speaking at Bristol, said he expected the finan cial year would close with a large surplus. It was intended to increase the number of bluejackets. Govern ment were watching the foreign naval programmes, and intended to keep ahead of them.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Important Statement* More Trouble- Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph — Copyright. Calcutta, January 20 Two columns under Brigadier- General Blood, which were despatched to punish the Bonerwal tribesmen, are returning. The expedition was completely successful. Received Wakapuka, Jan. 21, 9.33 a.m., Guardian Office 10 10 a.m; ] ondon, January 20. Sir M. Hicks Beach states that the financial prospects of the Icdian Go vernment have recently improved to such an extent that no assistance is re quired at present for carrying on the frontier operations. He points out as a consequence of the strike of engineer ing trades that fully a million and a half which Government proposed to use m strengthing the navy has so far remained unexpended ; and he adds that he is unable to see a reason why any of tho powers should object to the conditions required by Great Britain m connection with the Chinese loan. Calcutta, January 20 Reports from Beluchistan state that Mehrab Khan, who has declared hitmelf tobeGhazi will continuethe revolt begun by the attack on the British surveying expedition m the Makran district. The British outposts are being looted by the tribesmen. Reinforcements are befng sent from India.

THE DREYFUS CASE

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapnaka Jan. 21,* 11.20 a.m. Guardian Office, 11.59 a.m. Paris, January 20 Racial feeling; m X ranee, arising out of the Dreyfus case, runs high. It was recently announced that the Government intended to prosecute M. Zola m connection with the charges of conspiracy to obstruct proof of the innocence of Captain Dreyfus made by him against the Minister of War, and several general officers M. Zola intends to call two hundred witnesses m support of these charge*, also many writing experts m support of his assertions that Count Eaterhazy was the author of the incriminating documents.

THE PEEL FOREST TRAGEDY.

The Boy Arrested. PreßS Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph Timaru, January 21 An inquest-' was held at Peel Forest on the death of a boy named Peter Finlayaon, aged 11. The evidence showed that he and his brother Robert, aged 13, quarrelled about who should fetch m the cows, and the mother turned Robert out of the house. He returned with a piece of iron, which he whs swinging, and ib purposely or accidenta ly left his band and hit Peter on the head, and penetrating the ekull, killed him instantly, Robert said the iron slipped ; he only meant to frighten Peter. The jury found a verdict of manslaughter, and the boy was arrested.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph Copyright. London, January 19. Balme and Co., Buxton, Ronald and Co., offered catalogues at the wool ealea aggre gating 7279 bales. There was a poor selec tion, being chiefly medium and inferior sortß. There was a large attendance of buyers and competition was animated. The prices of croeabrede were unchanged, the advance of from 4 to 5 per cent beiug ohidly m sound merinos. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,853,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,210,000 quarters. The New Zealand Loan and Meroantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated January 18th :— " Wool— The sales opened at an average advance of £d per lb on last sale's' prices for merinos, bat the crossbred "market is un changed. Competition by both Home and foreign buyers 'is active and attendance good. The opening catalogue contained 7500 bales, but was not a representative one. The total quantity available, including wool held over from last series, is 241,000 bales, 70,000 bales of which have been forwarded to tjie manufacturing districts direct." Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, under date 18th inst . — •' Wool sales have opened. There is a very poor selection, a large attendance of buyers, and *" competition is animated For merino wools prices are on the average par to five per cent higher than closing rates of Jaqi aeries, The advance is chiefly m good qualities. Crossbred wools are uriohanged."

Wellington, January 20. The Department of Agriculture haß re > ceiVed the following cable message from i London :—'♦ Butter, 94a, market falling. 1 Cheese, 43s. }l

WELLINGTON WOOL SALES.

Wellington, January 20. The third of the season's wooL sales wab , held to-day. About 5200 bales were cata logued. There was a good attendance of buyers, and prices showed an improvement 6n those of the last dales'. The ft>p price for good greasy orosßbreds was 7|d per lb Rough; wools brought from sad to bd. Lambs' wool was sought after bub at low prices. Looks and pieces were oompefcid. for lit prioip equal So l*it »§>»• {

COUNTRY COUNCIL.

The County Council held a special meet ing to-day to discus matters appertaining to the irrigation quest ion. There was a full attendance of members, not a vacant chair — and Mr E. G. Wrignt, M.H.R., presided. "TAMPERING." The Resolution referring Jie tampering cases to the Tampering Committee was re- ' scinded, and ib was decided thai the Council as a whole deal with them after the irrigation business hud been disposed of. j KYJL.E IRRIGATION. Mr Baxter, m reply to the Chairman, satd he had been at the irrigation meeting at Kyle on Tuesday evening Owing to harvest operations the meeting was not well attended, aud only a few of the settlers interested were present. He gava an outline of the sayingn and doing-* at that meeting, which waß fully repoited m the issue of our paper following. He displayed the irrigation map of the locality, showing the f ur lines of irrigation proponed. One proposed to tap the Kakaia above the railway brif'ge, lead the main through the eastward part of the township, and so southward across the county to such poin'B as would provide convenient outlets either by aubmains to the sea, or into the Wakanui creek. A second proposed to tap the river a mile below the township, where the Acton intake was, the course being altered to suit, though the same direction was followed, and the disposal of the water I similar. A third proposed to make use of the present intake of the Council lcwerdown still, aud to lead a main channel lower down the land than any of the above. A fourth was to extend this intake, and go lower i down the land still. The three last mentioned 1 proposals reduced the area to be irrigated each one more than another. The Chairman read extracts from the Engineer's report of April 4, 1895, which was also read at the Kyle meeting, showing that that tentative soheme would have cost Is an acre, and only 4300 acres would have been watered. (The meeting at Kyle waa not a large one, and m view of what seemed to him to be indifference on the part of the settlers, he thought the Engineer's scheme might be made use of. If, however, the settlers wanted a larger one he thought the Council should give them every facility. . Mr Harper was not m favor of the Counoil undertaking the scheme of 1895. Re thought it far better that the settlers should form themselves iuto an irrigation district, get their loan, and let the land bear the cost of the scheme. Irrigation was evidently about to become a great fact m maDy partß of the county, and all the districts Bhould have to bear their own shaie of the cost. A considerab'e amount of discussion took place, m the course of which the details of the various Bchemes were explained. ' Mr Cameron had no idea that the Counoil should do anything m the way of irrigation anywhere, without a vote of the ratepayers, who, if they want irrigation should face the question ac they ought to do, and be prepared ( lo meet the cost. Mr Johnston said the people down Kyle way did not seem to be very enthusiastic ' about irrigation and had. not even approached the Council. Ihe Chairman said a petition waa m , progress. Mr Lambie waited on the Council. He j said the feeling of the majority of the settlers i was m favor of the upper scheme — extension \ of the Acton scheme — and he had that morning Bieu a number of those who held that opinion. A petition, he thought, would be m by next meeting of the Council, and he had come m ..that day to get the boundaries of the district. The initial expenses of the scheme would be guaranteed by the signa tures of the petition, I The Chairman si id upon the quantity of water brought m and the area to be served ' would depend tho cost of the scheme. What proportion of the property of the j petitioners w&a deserved to be irrigated ? < Mr Lambie — Thewho'e. ( The Chairman- Then that will be a guide < to Mr Baxter m estimating the coat of the tcheme, and it will be we 1 if it were tet forth m the petition that ihc whole of the property was to he irrigated. He also thought it would be wi.-e to extend the proposed dis rict to the Wakouui Creek, which, however, would be a question for the Wakanui settlers to consider. The Engineer b&M a channel to supply those settles would be very large indued. Mr Harper and the Chairman said the larger the scheme the cheaper it came to the individual settler. Mr L'itnbie could not apeak for the VVakanui people, whose feeling on the matter be did' not know, but ib would not take long to find out. Mr Williamson asked about the outlet. The Engineer said the sub-mains would carry the surplus to the sea. Mr Harper said it wou'd be wise for Mr Lambie to stick to his own distriot at present, and let the others come up after. The Chairman thought the feeling of the . I Wakanui people should bo obtained as coon a3 possible, with tho view of getting the boundaries as large as possible, and to get m as many settlers as possible. In answer to the Chairman, Mr Richard* said that the feeling of the Done peoplo was to abide by the Council's intake. Mr Harper Baid the Doric people need not be deprived of a supply from the Council's intake if they wished to come m, as there was no reason why the two intakes should not be made use of. The Council were not compelled to adopt only one line, and it would be well to get all their Doric friends as well as the Kyle people. It was understood that meetings would be held at. Chortaey, Doric, Seafield, and else where, at which Mr Baxter would attend to give information. BUAPUNA WATER. Consideration of Mr Ballantyne's letter was postponed* till after the publio meeting at Ruapuna on Wednesday. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote asking for an increased supply for the village settlers at Ruapona. This was also postponed till after the. meeting. ANAWA RAGES. It was decided to declare certain water races on Anama estate county races under the Act, and to have the necessary docu ments prepared and executed. WATER APPLICATIONS. Twenty-two section holders m Rakaia township applied for a race to traverse their properties, The matter was held over till next meet ing, so that further information should be laid before the Council. Concessions were granted to Messrs James Daly, Dromore ; M. Sheehan, Rakaia; Charles Beach, Ford's Road ;J. R. Barton and John Dunnett, Mayfield. tampering . The Council then went into Committee to consider tho cases of tampering reported by the rangers.

ARR EST OF DR. ORPEN.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. > Auckland, January 2\ Dr Orpen has been arrested at San Fran" ; cieco. He had left the Alameda at Honolulu* ■■ and went on by the next steamer. Wellington, January 21 The Police Department haa been advised by cablegram that Dr Orpen was arrested at San Francisco. Detective Maddern leaves Auckland for San Francisco to morrow to bring the prisoner back to New Zealand. He takes a warrant and extra dition papers with him.

Breakdown of a Steamer

P| y ■ Preaß Association — By Eleotric Telegraph. Wellington, January 20. The Corinna, when off Karori Rook about 8. 30 this morning, broke the intermediate shift next the propeller ahaft. The tugs Ducheaa and Duco went out, and after a hard struggle m the teeth of a strong northerly wind towed the disabled vessel into port, the whari being reached about 6.30 D.m.

SWIMMING.

Press Association— By" Ejectrio Telegrajr > - Copyright. Sydney, January 20 The 100 Yards Swimming Ohatnpionahip of New South Wales was won by 8. Oavill by 3fb, Lanf stoosd, third, Time,

Tiifi) ASBBOR'rON StJAKJDiAH : FftJftAY, JANtAJ&tT 21, 1888.



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T. Bullock. TpO LhiT, at a low rental, Commodiot J_ l'rr-ni'B s 10. as. bticet Sou h ; piincip; Ihoroughfare. lOh per week. They aiijoi Mr James, Butcher. Suitable for Bicycl Saleroom and Repairing Premises. F -Apply to T. BULLOCK. F. FERIRMAN. I'UK PATENT lILAsTIC STEEL HORSfc. COLLAR. Contractors to Her Mujesty'a Governmeut War Office.) Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel- gium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, luly, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agricultural Society, 1890.— Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chefeea, 1890. —Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. THE COLLAR is an invention which wins the approval of all owners of horses who once give it a trial, TESTIMONIALS. i To Mr F. Febrihas, Dear Sir, — I have taken great paine to ccc how the above Collars would answer, aud as you have taken over the agency for j them I am M:ndiug you this testimonial, ** hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find that they ease the horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest part of summer to put m turnip-, aud find the horses wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher und took less feed to keep them iv condition than those working m the leather collars I had a mare snt to me with her shoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cura them. I started to work \ her m the Steel CVhir, and within a month had her as sound an p >aMble. Another man ser.t me a mire with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked h riu a Steel Collar md had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they oan be too highly praised, and if ouce used no other sort will be used again At the miv.c time I would like to remind nil that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth ia all that is required. F. A. Saunuers. Mayfiuld. Ashhurton, November 30, 1897 Mr F. Ferriman, Dear Sir— l have used the Patent Steel Collar and find them very satisfactory. My horses are never troubled with sore shoulders when worked m these collars. Thomas Bennett. Ashlmrton, November 27, 1897 Mr F. Ferriman, Dear Sir— l am using six of the Patent Steel Horse Collars for draught horses, and although my country is very rough none of my horseH working m these collars ever suffer from sore shoulders. Whenever my leather collars fail I replace them with the steel oues. I always use them when breaking m young horses, and never have any trouble with their shoulders. I have horses I could not work uqlobb I h»d the Steel Collars. John Doile. THE A dvantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW :— No Hameß required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear ; It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders ; The jerk at starting with a heavy load ia minimised, the collar being m itself a spring. The pull ia distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often . the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wantß drying, and, therefore, a second Collar for use during that pro- cess ie unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort- able, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and The parts are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON: F. FERRIMAN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & VJOLA, WILL Resume Teaching on TUESDAY, February 1. At Home to Pupils , after FRIDAY, January 23. Bftwritot' Building* •»<* Allenton, * I



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Interproviaoial 7? owe* Press Association — By Eltctric Telegraph Painful Accident. AUCKLAND, Januaty2l Near Cambridge, Ronald Galbraith fell ol a load of hay. The uufortunate man wa impaled on a hay fork. There ia little hopi of his recovery. Fatal Accident B. M. Corbett, a weil-knowu mining expert, M-as killed m a coach accident al Waitekauri. the bush" "mas. .* _ Message From the Governor. Pahiatua, January 21. Lord Raufurly has sent a message of sympathy to the sufferers by the late fires. A public meeting wax held last night and was largely attended. It was decided to raise a fund for the relief of settleis rendered destitute by the fires. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noiaeß m the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road. Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of Btamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of hia deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m epreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Shaw on receipt of stamps Wanted, 0-MORROW Eveniog, Professor Dun- kerly, of Chiistchuroh, will Lecture m the Balvation Army Barracks on "Heads and Faces." Illustrations by Limelight. Admission 6d. 1 118 ICE! ICE! Cooling Iced Drinks at R. Alexanders, Railway Refreshment Rooms. 1 113 TO Let — Home, Six Rooms, with wash bouse, etc, five minutes walk from Poßt Office. Apply Henry Btephenson. 199 HITE GLOVES— Shipment of Ladies. fashionable white Gloves just opened To save disappointment, early application necessary. —Andrew Orr. 1 115 MADAM X GII3BIS - Palmist and Phrenologist. Questions answered on Health, Marriage, and Business. — Wheelbr's Boarding House. 1 97 "\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for Jauuary, JL Windsor Magazine, We'don's Ladies Journalf Children's B>zaar of Fashions (Christinas Numbers), Review of Reviews, Family Herald (bound), Great Thoughts (bounn), God aDd rhe Aut, Lonely God, The Literary Gent, published prioes. — 11. M. 3 ones. Henry Stephenson. SPECIAL KNIRY. SATURDAY, "JANUARY 22. HOUSEHOLD Furniture, etc , compris- ing Single and Double Iron Red- Jteade, Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Drawers, VVash stauda and Bet 9, Crocky Carpets, and luantity of Suu«:!ries ; also lot of Empty Uaees, new Bicycle, Harness, Fruits, etc. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, L 117 . Auctioneer. Fried lander Bros., Limited. c aub-buy c r s OK HEAVY BRIGHT OATUN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BR(»S M Limited} V|TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRA.SB! OATP COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORN SACKS. TTT E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAIGNAIR" Our this Season's Supply of 1200 BALES OF FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT COKN SACKS, Which we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald, or Lyndhurab Stores, at 4s 7^d. F»ruoerß will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments dowu by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. '.-'^-"^r- .  , "-^r. ■■■.■.'■ i IMPOUNDED, from crop at Lagmbor, ONE BAY HACK GELDING, has white on nose, and off hind foot white, appears to be unbroken. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold on MON- DA V, the 7th February, at 12 noon. W. PE B. CQMTTON, 1 119. Poundkeeper, Ashburt^on. For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They uai> confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free froir injiirious drugs. Acting atonoe as a splen- did touiu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for | Indigestion, Dyspepsia, siok Headache and .' for Liver and Stomaoh complainto, Sold m bottle* .9 l)d, 2* 9d, »nd lie, by »U W«d .



On the fourth p»ge today will be found an article headed " Christ before Pilate.' 'Ab a apdoial meeting of the Ashburton Committee; held on Wednesday, itwae deeded to hoW the oohodli' •xoanioQ to