PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

McPherson. — On Sunday, June 12, Ray mond, youngest son of David and Maggie McPherson. Aged fifteen months.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1898. Local and General.

Diphtheria.— lb is reported bhab a case of diphtheria was broughb into Ashburlon from Mayfield on Saturday for medioal treatment. ' Lord RanfDRLY. — His Excellency the Governor arrived m Dunedin from the south on Saturday evening, and leaves for Christ church to-day. Letter Box. — A Post Office letter box haß been opened ab Mr W. G. Pearce's store, Allenton, and will be cleared daily at 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. This should be very convenient to the Allenton residents. Rabbiting m the North.— On rabbib day ab Kihikihi, Waikato (says an Auckland meg-age), the natives brought m nearly 7000 _kinst~-a great falling off, as two years ago the number was from .20,000 to 24,000. " Another "Record Reign."— Qn Satur day the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon established a record aa Premier of New Zealand, having continuously held the position for five years and forty-two days. 'J he nexb longest term was that of the Hon. Mr Stafford — -one day less. 

Thk Brunner Mine.— lt ia fully expeob ed thab '.the Brunner mine will commence putting out coal for export this week. A good many of the coalminers have lefb the, district lately. A few have lefb bhe oolony, J and somo have found work amongsb the co-operative laborers.,

Tsch Wakatipu-Laira Collision.— The Otago Dai'y Jimcs reports thab Capbain Peter J uliuß Hoigh, the masber of bhe Laira, has broughb an acli.n against bhe Union Steamship Company to recover £2QQ as damages for the loss of personal effects,

owing to the recent sinking of the Laira by the ss. Wakatipu.

A Giant Horse.— This appel'ative haa been bestowed on the Shire gelding Great Tom of Lincoln. He was bred by Mr F. G. Battle, of Pobter Hanworbh, Lincoln, and sold bo Mr Nelson, who has been exhibiting him m many of bhe principal towns m Kngland, and recently at the World's .'air at Islington. He standa over twenty hands high and is by Mr JJattle's stallion Thorney Chief 4105. Frozen MfJTJJQN FAt. — Anions; other reasons, Bays "A Mother of a Family," why I don't think frozen mutton so .cheap as it appears is bhab bbc dripping from ib is like tallow, and not much of that. With a family of hearty boys this is a consideration ; good dripping, such as we oan geb from mutton and *_sef of home growth, is an exoellent substitute for better, whioh latter I get Is 6d per lb for, wltbpi't seeking a cus tomer.

Billiards. — lb is not generally known ! that the billiard room at tho Somerset Hotel has lately been refitted, and made one of the besb and most comf ortable m Ao/iburtOU. The table, one of Aloook's, has just been re-covered and fitted with imported cushions of the latest and most approved pattern. Patent boxes for the chalk have also beep fitted, which are a greab improvement on the old style, whilst the light is supplied from four VVelsbach patent inc.ndeseenb burners, and Ui therefore good. Those who enjoy a quiet gan\e at billiards on a first-class table should bave a look m here, gs Host Drum- i B}Qndha9 spired "no e'^pehse bo'raajjse .this room fks peifecb as possible. ' '''' : "J

The Freezing Works —106 shares were subscribed for m the room after Saturday's meeting.

Coriofs Mishap.— Aboub four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, as a light dray, laden I with coal, was turning into East streeb from Havelock Btreeb, without any warning the back Bbrap of bhe harness broke, and the c shafts flew up suddenly, precipitating the h load of ooal, driver, and a boy who waß J. ridiog ab bhe back of bhe dray, suddenly into i the road. For a second or two ib appeared *, as bhough the boy could nob escape withoub „ broken bone 3, aa hia legs appeared to be r buried amongst the big black lump^. Fortu- j nately, however, he escaped with a few ] bruises. The horse was soon scoured by the , driver, aud beiog a quiet animal stood Still. | A number of willing hands rendering prompt ( assistance, the oart was soon righted, the , harness temporarily repaired, and the , journey resumed without further loss or , iu jury. ( Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— "The Play's the thing."— This has often bsen echoed by all aortß and conditions of men since the time when Shakespeare made it historioal through the medium of Hamlet' A good play holds the mirror up to nature, and shows us that men may be influenced by the good to conquer evil. Ib proves, m faob, the truth of the saying, •' All the World's a Stage." Holloway's Pills and Ointment have for many years played a leading parb m the drama of life. They have been a source of relief and cure for moat known complaints m all parts of the civilised world. Adults and children are alike benefited' by these wonderful remedies, as bhey are Buibable ior bhe weakesb as well as the strongest constitutions. i 1 ] t : t V a p d c fi h h ai fl 85 a 1 tH sa H

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

A meeting of the Hampsbead Town Board was held on Friday nighb lasb. Presenb— Messrs Maynard (ohairman), Hunt, MoElrea, Hardley, and Elliott.

WATER sujply*

The chairman stated thab it had been ascertained thab before any scheme for waber supply oould be oarried oub, a pebibion would have bo be signed by one half of the ratepayers, representing bhree-fi.ths m ' value * and as bhe first pebition did nob con tain anything like this proportion of signa tures, he had decided to take no further steps until the Board met. He was well satisfied wibh the supply he had, and was moving now m the interest of his fellow ratepayers: Mr McElrea thought three-fourths of the ratepayers would sign the petition if words were added giving the control of the water within the district bo the Town Board. The ohairman doubted if the bhree-fifbhs of value oould be obbained. Mr Elliott considered thab bhose wanbing waber could arrange privately with the Council m bhe same manner as the Netherby people had done, the Board should have nothing to do with it ; and •Mr McElrea thought thab if the Oounoil were to retain control, the Board could nob legally pay for the supply, or have anything to do with It. He had no doubt the Council could hand over bhe conbrol within bhe distriob if they liked. ' Ultimately a resolution was carried— " Thatas ib appears impossible bo obbain the requisite signatures to a petition, the Board is willing to assise any section of the rate payers desiriDg to obtain a water supply m the same manner as had been done by the Netherby Bottlers. " WAKANUI CREEK. A letter was received from the Wakanui Road Board, stating that ib CjuM nob agree to include No. 3 ward of its district m esti mating the pro rata share of cosb of applying for an injunction; and asking the Hamp stead Town Board to agree to- the exclusion of bhab ward. Ib was re.olved to inform the Wakanui Board that the Hampstead Board adheres to its resolution of May 13 last, that the share of cost be estimated ab pro rata on the whole rateable value of both districts.

RATES,' Summonses were ordered to be issued to defaulting ratepayers- Some routine busi ness was transacted, accounts amounting to £849 Id passed, and the Board adjourned.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's Churpii.— There were crowded congregations ab Sb. Stephen's Church on Sunday ab bobh morning and evening services. Thero was also a good at tendance ab the early celebration of holy communion at 830a. m . The Vicar officiated ab all bhe services, taking for his subjects " Love, the essential law of God's universe," and '• Family religion." At a vestry meet ing held lasb Week, a tender Was accepted from Mr VV, J. Adams for lighting the Church throughout with incandescent burners, a partial trial having already been made with very satisfactory results.

WESL]_Y4sr.-«The morning service at the Wesleyan .Church on Sunday was conducted by Mr R. Stout, his te?b b 9i ug from St. John xv, 1-4. There was a large attendance ab the evening service, the Rev R. Taylor selecting as the subject of his discourse, Sb. John xix, 28. The choir sang an anthem during an interlude m tbe evening services.

Presbyterian. — Rev. G. B. Inglis waß the preacher ab bobh morning and evening services on Sunday, ab bobh of which bhe congregations were large, bub more especially m the morning,;

SPORTING.

Uuited Press Apsociation^-By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, June 10 At the Lewes Spring Meebing, Mrs Laugtry's Maluma won the Spring Handioap m a canter.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Lonbo^i, June 10 Wheat — The English,' Continental, "and American markets are aU lower, and the American market is declining steadily. For Victorian wheat shipped early ip May 41s 6d is offered. The Bradford wool market is improving.

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following oab.pgram from their London office, under date 9th inßb : —

♦' Fro_.n Meat— Tho market is weak and prioes are easier. " Wheat— The market is unchanged and transa. tionj. are limited so far, though there is a somewhat be .tor demand."

THE FREEZING WORKS MOVEMENT.

Saturday V Meeting.

The Orange Hall had well on to 300 men crowded into it oa Saturday afternoon, to hear the report of the Committee appointed by the meeting held the previous Saturday. It will be remembered that on that occasion Mesars Hugo Friedlander, John Copland, and Charles Reid were appointed a Com mittee to interview the Canterbury Frozen Meat and D.iry Produce Export Company, Limited, with a view to ascertaining ou what terms that Company would erect and maintain freezing works m the Ashburton county. The large gathering Bhowed well what interest is taken m the movement, as nearly every man present was a farmer, and among them some of our leadiDg agri culturalists and pastoralists. Among others Mr John Grigg, sen., had come up from Longbeach, and when he rose to speak at one portion of the meeting received quite an ovation. Mr E. Herring, from Alford, was also piesont, so also was Mr C. J. Harper, while several well-known farmers sent well wishes with their apologies, but as all the names of those present cannot possibly be published, the representative nature of the meeting may be well understood when it is stated that not a single distriot of the county was unrepresented. Mr Grigg was accommo dated with a seat at the table beside the Chairman, Mr Hugo Friedlander, and there also was Mr F. Waymouth, seoretary of the Freezing Oompany. Mr Friedlander, who was one of the Com mittee appointed at last meeting, said that before entering on the business of the meeting, he thought it only right to note tbe presenoe with them of Mr John Grigg, wbo was the father of freezing works m New Zealand. They were all very muoh pleased to see him there that day, for had it not been for him the freezing works m New Zealand would not have attained the high position they now held. The first business of the afternoon would be the reporting by the Committee appointed at laßt week's meeting on what had been done m approach ing the directors. Speaking for the Com mittee he would say that the directors had been approached, and had considered the pioposal. The result of this consideration was a decision to erect works if tbe farmers of the district would give them the necessary inducement, and that inducement they had held out m very plain terms. They proposed increasing their capital by 2000 shares at £10, and would confine the issue of those shares to the Ashburton county, and that portion of tbe Geraldine county lyiog adjacent tothe Rangitata river. It would be necessary that 2000 shares should be sub scribed, and with the application forms for shares was issued another form which was a guarantee on the part of the individual farmers of this district to supply so many sheep or lambs or both to the works for a certain number of years. Mr Friedlander here read the printed form of application which set forth that the shares would be £10 each ab a premium of 10s each, that £2 per share would be paid on allotment, and the balanoe as and when required by the Oompany. A proviso, m the event of works not being erected, or not completed, nullified the agreement, and entitled the applicant to a refund of any moneys paid on the shares allotted, but without interest or compensa tion. The Chairman went on to say that the Company stipulated that the shares should be issued at a premium because the ordinary Bhares of the Compaoy at present stood at a bigh premium m the market. He thought the Company were offering the new share holders a good thing. Mr Friedlander went at some length into the oapital figures of the Company, to show that a full return was offered for what the Ashburton shareholders were asked to pay. The Company was a good investment as it stood, and had paid a high dividend from the acarfc. To become shareholders under this new issue was to become part and parcel of a concern that had always been managed well. The charges had been brought down to half what they were when the Company's works started, aud the- general success of the works was a guarantee that the Ashburton works would also be a success, As to the question of Bite, he hoped there would be no selfish ness m the matter, bub that the greatest good for the greatest number would he the motto of all m looking at the seleo tion. _"here could nob possibly be works ab every man's door, and the three greab points that would determine the selection of a Bite would be— (l) its handiness to the railway, (2) a plentiful water supply, aud (3) facilities for drainage. He thought ib would be far better not to hamper the directors, bub to leave the selection to them, and he was sure they would do only whab was right and fair, Mr Friedlander then read apologies for absence from Messrs Lambie of Kyle, who sent his besb wishes for the suocess of the movement; the Farmers' Co-operative Association of Christ- Church, who would do all m their power to assist * Messrs Campbell Bros., Rangitata, who would support the works with 5,000 sheep by November nexb, and would take five to ben shares ; Mr Dixon, who would send 8,000 to 10,000 sheep ; and others, all of whom promised to take shares and send sheep. Mr John Grigg, who was received with hearty applause, said he had very great pleasure indeed m being present on that occasion. As they knew, he was an Ash* t burton farmer, and ib was m thab capacity only that he had taken any action from the first m promoting freezing works, and all he done had been m the interests of the farmers ; bub while tb,e directors of the Com pany had the interests of the farmer, aa their first care they did not neglect the interests of their shareholders. The works had been managed on strictly business lines, and the Company had always been able to pay a dividend of 8 per cent—a mosb satisfactory return for any investor's money— bub the direotors had always striven bo give bhe farmerß the fullest benefit of their operations, and never aimed ab a higher dividend than 8 per cenb. The direotors had deoided to do all they oould to co-operate with the farmers here m getting freezing works m this county, and were quite unanimous on the subject. But they would, of course, have to. oall a I meeting of their shareholders to endorse the action bhey woyid like to take, and to strengthen their "hands' hoped this distriob would support them all it cog Id.' ' When bhe new issue came before the publio, Ashbuyton would haye bhe firab preference. ' i"Here'was really no division of interest on this mabter m bhis county, and for a considerable dis bance beyond, and he urged them to be prompb, aa the sooner they gob to vyork the better, aa if the papers were returned promptly it was prob*ole that the works would be ready by nexb Christmas, He was quibe eerbain if bhey did not seoure their shares now they would nob be able to geb bhem after. He pointed oub thab bhe earn ing power of the Company was greab because ib possessed the (jon£denpe of the farmers, and having ''that confidence secured the farmers' business. In consequence of this possesssion the Oompany had- also tbe con fidence of investors who all looked upon ib as a safe investment, and thus there was no difficulty m getting money for investment sihi'ply. BjJt' what was wanted m 'thiß in stance was shareholders from among the farmers themselves who had sheep to send to bhe faotory. As to Site, the 'directors would make the selection, and they' would be guided by only one' consideration— that of fitness, and only the mosb suitable site would he chosen. By advertisement they would apply for fifty acres which should | have all the adyantagetf get oub by 'Mr Friedlander, The directors coy Id nqfc run the risk of putting up works bhab might afterwards be treated as a nuisance, They mu.t be near to a main river to oarry away the drainage. The drainage from Belfast w&cj taken m pipes to the Waimakariri. The works would be gcnß_.ri.oted as far as possible i; to serve the best 'interests ef the distriot. Mr 'Ifriedlander had been- good enough to refep to him as the father of bhe freezing works ip tbWcoloriy $ hub 'that was hardly oorreob. the firsb freezing works had peep established ip I)uned»n district, and ha oould \f ell ron.etV.be. h<?W a sanguine friend had tak 9 tj hi. breath away wh<rn he said that very soon the oolony w ._!* *** nrh a million of oarcasses. He was a sanguine Bf* himself, bub bhis was too much for him bhen/tii'ough the export had long ago passed that lirhibj and he s was nob now prepared to l&y tp whab limit the export : would reach. S"e had a very sanguine % hope m regard to /he result of irrigation, and 'when bhe people >ame to understand the proper use and tpplioat'ion of weitep to these plains irriga* iiOQ would b. a pploodicl e'vvoeii, for a Into

proportion of the plains were m a situation that waa perfect for irrigation, and alto gether with irrigation and with intelligent farming carried ou throughout the oounty, he could foresee for ib a greab fubure. (Applause.)

Mr S. S. Chapman moved the first resolu-

tion— "That this meeting of farmers and others thank bhe directors of the Canterbury Fr<zen Meat and D_iry Produoo Exporb Company, Limibed, for their offer to start

fret zing works m this county, and willingly agrees to their terms." He took ib there was more m bhis resolution than simple thanks. They were to have all the advantage of the directors' experience for one thing, and m starting a new business experience had to be gained, and sometimes dearly paid for. Then they would have the benefit as well of the markets the Company had opened m the Old Country, and that m itself was no mean bene 6 1. The terms were very liberal, and he was confident they would never meet with more liberal terms than

thoße offered by the Belfast P reea'ng Com pany. In regard to aite, he hoped bhab j matter would not separate bhe farmers. Let I

Ib be suitable, whether ib were ab the Rakaia or the Rangitata. (Applause.) Mr W. H. Rule seconded the resolution, but thought the mind of. the shareholders ai

o Bite could be learned by asking them to express a wish on bheir application forms as to whether the site should be north or south of the Ashburton. Mr T. Stone said that all that had as yeb been said m favor of freezing works had been very well, and he was not opposed to whab had been said. He would, however, have been better pleased had the Islington Company been oonsulted. He would like Mr Grigg bo tell them if the works would go on if bhe 2000 shares were not raised m ABhburton, as Mr Grigg had said there was no difficulty iv obtaining investors' monoy. Mr Grigg said the direotors wanted Ash burton shareholders and Ashburton farmers' sheep for the works. They oould not make bricks withoub straw, and they asked Ash burton to find the straw, and they would make the bricks. (Laughter.) So far as his reference to sharea not being obtainable afterwards wenb, he would say thab the shares would m bhis instance be like ripe cherries— if not taken when ready they would not be to be had afterwards. The Chairman explained that Belfast alone had been approached m deference to the almost; unanimous wish of the large meeting held m thab hall the previous Saturday. Islington had works north of Ashburton, and Islington had works south of ABhburton, and if they got Islington works m Ash burton they would be between the dcvii and the deep aea. (Uproarious laughter.) Mr Leadley, referring to the premium proposed to be oharged on the shares, asked i what was the premium on Belfasbs m bhe share markeb bo-day . Mr Grigg said if bhey looked ab any share broker's Bheeb they would find them quoted ab 17s 6d premium, bub bhe direobors were offering bhe Asbburton issue ab 10s premium. The Chairman said the baking up of the shares m the oounty wonld assure the Com-, pany nob only of bhe capibal it aaked for, but of the business of the oounty. The resolution was oarried unanimously. Mr E. Herring moved bhe nexb resolution : —"Thab Commibteea be appointed m the several road distriots within this county, the borough, and the town districts, to canvass promptly for shares, and send lißts to the Central Commitßee on or before Saturday, the 25th mat." He had been Bixteen years m the district, and this was the first public meeting he had attended m Aahburton, but it was a- pleasure to him to be there. Ib had been to him the most painful feature of sheep feeding to Bee thorn Bent off m prime condition by truck or road. By rail bhey suffered seriously from over crowding, and other causes, and by the time bhey reached the works they had very greatly deteriorated m condition. When they went a long distance by road the result wa3 bhe same. Works nearer home would reduce this loss bo a minimum. Then there was the question of manure. In this item, which wou'd be produced on the spot, there would be a marvellous saving of freight. And he trusted the farmers would not lose sight of this fact. In all the districts there was an agitation going on for irrigation, but irrigation would be no U3e at all without manure. (Hear, hear.) They were nob great m fab lambs m his district, but down lower ib was possible to grow rape, and for thab crop manure would be largely wanted. With irrigabion and freezing works he could foresee a prosperous future. He was one day travelling from Christohurch home, and m the carriage with him were some Ash burton friendß and some Wanganni visitors, who were going further south, They had been expatiating m theii* own way on the beautiei of Dromore and the other dry parts along tho line, end the visitors were doubt ful as to whab kind of stock could possibly be fed m this oounty with saoh land as a sample. By and by they came to the sale yards siding, and the visitors wanted to know what that was for. He answered thab jußb over bhere was bhe yards. " Saleyards," waa bhe repiy, •' what can you possibly sell bhere ? " He answered bhab, nobwithstand ing bheir doubts, he had seen 30,000 sheep sold bhere m one day, and bhere were several thousands sold every sale day. The visitors did nob give him bhe lie direob, bub there could be no mistaking their meaning when Ihey hinted doubts as to the place beiug able to feed goats or even geese. "He, how ever; had said to them that he was bub a cockaboo, yeb he was sending home 5000 sheep annually, while his neighbor Mr Griga— he waa proud to speak of his- friend Mr Grigg as a neighbor (hear, hear) — was sending away 2"",00Q sheep per annum. There wp rabher a silence after thab state ment. By and by .they peached Ashburton station, and here the perit-up'inoreilulity of the visitors tqok vent, and he was told at once to take the kettle, as the champion liar of the universe. (Loud laughter.) He hoped, however, thab bhose Wanganui visitors had found oub before bhey wenb baok to Wanganui that we oan grow more than goats and geese and ohampion liars. (Laughter.) He moved tbe resolu tion he had read. Mr T. Stone seconded the resolution shortly, which was carried unanimously. Mr C. J. Harper moved the third resolu. tion as follows : —«• Thab bhe following gentle-men be asked to act on the Distriob Committees, with power to add to their number ;-? • • Doric — John Lambie, H. J. Harrison, R. Mulligan. " " ' ' ~ : - Chertsey— J. Copland, J. Soarletb, J. Stringfellow. Lauriston— J. Wallaoe, J. Johnstone, Denis ItycKendry. Methven— Joseph Batty, W. UUyefcfc, Daniel McKendry. Winohn.ore--,M, Stitt, J. 8. Bland, George Robertson. Dromore— J. Quigley, T, Langley, W, Syme. Seafield— A. H. Ayrton, E. Hampton, Moore andClucas. WaJsanui— J. Brown, Geo. Leadley, P. * Stewart, ABhburton- and Hampstead— C. Reid, H. Friedlander, arid D. Williamson/ ! Tinwald— E. Gates, M. Lagan, O. Doherty. Ashbon— T. Taylor, John Small, W. Ashton. Longbeach— J. D.wson, T. White, John Bell. Willowby— S. ChapmaD, J., Stoddart, E. Horsey, >' Lowcliffe— R. Lusoombe, D. MillaSf. W. Wills. • ■ Upper Hinds— J. Withell, W. Qhisnall, R. Tarbotton.

Ruapuna— o. J. Harper, E. Taylor, J. Qpyle. • l v •• « ' Westerfjeld'— T. Mawson, G. F. Todhunter, W. Langdop,'' Before reading the resolution, he said their aged friend Mr Grigg was to be congratula ted on being present wibh them thab day. (Applause.) Who would say there was nob abundant life m the old man yet ? (Hear, hear.) And while they all sympathised with him m his Bt&iction "they were only too pleased to see-lhini there* thab'-' day taking part m a movement o| so greab Importance. (Applause.) Jb' wag the duty 'of the farmers m their own interests and' bhe interests of theip children to giyp this mbyeipenb all tha supper, bhey goi'ld. They wer§ hgw agiba- Ciug fof ir.igabiou, and though te seme it

j would not come perhaps bhis year, ib was | only a question of a very few years when it would be general over the county. With ;rri_#{) ion for their grass lands they would have abundance of ".heep, and m the prosperous times that were sure to follow the introduction of water, freezing works m the vicinity were imperative. 'Hear, hear.) He then read the resolution giveu above, and .orrnajiy pjoy.i} it. I

Mr J. McQuilkin seconded the rese ution which was carried unanimously*

Mr W. T. Lill moved the last formal resolution :— "Thab the present Committee, and Messrs Herring, Chapman, Leadley, Stitt, Lambie, and the mover, be the central Committee with power to add to their number, and with further power to employ clerical labor." Speaking on the question thab had been raked as bo the site, Mr Lill said he had no desire to see the works at his back door. If they were within a day's drive of him he would be highly satisfied.

Mr Jobn Moore seconded, and the resolu tion was unanimously carried.

Mr Leadley said the movement was one of vast importance bo bhe town of Ashbur ton. and he would like to see some of the local names added to the Central Committee. Tbe Chairman pointed oat that the Com mittee had power to add.

A vobe of thanks to the Chairman con cluded the publio business, and the Com mittee sat to receive applications for shares.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Great Britain and Russia.

Defeats m the Bouse of Commons

Tie Russo-Chinese Treaty.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. i-oirooir. Jane 11 Russia ha_ declined to permit the Japanese railway from Ohemulpo to Seoul, ia Oorea, on the ground that British capital is invested m the venture. The newspapers have published the text of the Busso*Ohinese Treaty m regard to Port Arthur. It states that the port is regarded for the exclusive use of Russian and Chinese warships, and is to be closed against foreign "Worships and merchantmen ; while the port of Ta-lien-wan is to be ex clusively reserved for Russian and Chinese warships. Mr Carzon, Parliamentary Under. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, states that the documents have not yet reached Lord Salisbury. The above are deemed to explain Mr Curzon'a remarks on Thursday, because the documents overrule the Tientsin treaty. The debate m the House of Com mons on the foreign policy is chiefly directed against Mr Chamberlain's speech at Birmingham. Mr Asquith denounced it as fatuous and dangerous. Considering, he said, that Great Britain and Russia were the dominating forces m Asia, it was of the highest importance that Great Britain should cease to regard Russia as a perpetually menacing antagonist. It was demeaning to tout for an alli ance on the highways and byways of Europe. Sir W. V. Harcourt, leader of the Opposition, demanded to know whether Mr Chamberlain or Lord Salisbury was the true exponent of the Government policy. Mr Chamberlain, m his reply, denied that the Cabinet were divided. Had he differed from the Premier he would have resigned. He adhered to his speech m Birmingham. They had sought an alliance with Russia, but having failed, it would be absurd to enter into freah negotiations. It was impossible to enforce the policy of the open door, or preserve China against the inroads of great military Powers so long as England was isolated, and' he would advocate the closer relations of the Anglo-Saxon nations. In the course of his reply Mr Chamberlain taunted Sir William Harcourt that the present Cabinet was unlike its predecessor, where the Premier was not on speaking terms with a leading colleague.

FEDERATION.

Statement by Mr Reid. A Convention Hopeless. Sir Robert Stoat on the Situa tion.

United Preas Association —By Eleqtrio Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, June 12 Mr Reid, speaking at Milton, ex plained his position m regard to the future policy of the Government iq connection with federation, His duty was clearly to explain the provisions of the Bill to the people. Had he voted against the Bill it would have killed it. Because the Bill waa rejec ted it did not mean federation would not be achieved. The Bill would have to be substantially altered, especially m the financial and four-fifths majority clauses. The Governmenb were prepared to state the position m obtain ing these alterations, but would be no party to the forcing of federation down the throats of the people, and would fight any attempts tq do sp.' Hq urged the necessity for the inclusion q£ Queensland, sayijjg that any federatioii would be lamentably weak without Queensland. He annqunqed ttj^t (Queensland 'would be willing to be* represented at the Conference of Premiers, but Westralia had refused to take part, Reoeived Wakapuaka June 13, 9.30 a.m, Guaedian Office 11.24 a.m. a Sydney, June 13 Mr Reid state-? that m yiew of the refusal of three colonies to participate, it is now hopeless to e-.pec{i that a meeting of Premiers to discuss fede ration will be held,. Sir Robert Stotj fc, m a letter to the Herald, stages that nf*a*.y Neir are profoundly interested m federation, and have watered the fight with great anxiety. Hq does. not question the sincerity or patr'otisnj of the anti-Billites, bu,t m tbeir striving for ideal federation they havp killed a possible commonwealth. He makes certain suggestions, and regrets that New Zealand was not represented at the : federal conferences. He hopes that now that federation must again be discussed, New Zealand will not be deemed a foreign country. A federated Australia must gome, and who dare forbid " the banns"; \i far Way* Sje^ Zealand deqlares her readiness, to become one qf the great Austral.au family,

Melbourne, June 13 Sir George Turner considers that Mr Reid's speech has done little to elucidate tbe federal problem. He still fa*7oi;-j tiie Ifr^miers! CJonferen.ee and thinks it might do some goocj. He strongly objects, however, to Queens land being included and Wwtittift left'

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ORNAMENTAL AND FANCY CARDS, BALL PROGRAMMES, ETC. THB Ashburton Publishing Company has jusb received a consignment of beati- fully Ornamented Fancy Cards, Invitation, Presentation, Wieppisa, Etc., together with Ball Programmes m Latest Designs. — —■" «——««—- : -t* NOT 1 o a T)ERSONS indebted to the ASHBURTON X PUBLISHING COMPANY, Limited, prior to March 19 h, 1893, are hereby noti- fied thab PAYMENT MUST BE MADE forthwith at the late office of the Company, otherwisa jegal proceedings will be taken. 3fy. J. STEWARD. Ashburton, MaysG. "to let, TRE UNDERSIGNED wi'--"* TO LET His Residence, «« Burford," fia*"^ Belt, lor the Seaßion— say from June 25th to i" September 30th. Eußy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply at Residence. 621 VV*. J. STEWARD. Smvhc Ntw Vtnus



I SEED WHE A7. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FEREIMAN, FOE\l SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mb H. J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouse erecbed on the property. F. FERRTMAN. FOX SALE. BI HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable blook of land containing abont Seven Acres, situated on the' N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. | For anyone m search ot a property on | which to build thin one is well^wor thy of an inspection. F. FERRrMAN. FORJ3ALE. BONE DUSr.f ■V The Best and mosb profitable Fertiliser thab oan be applied to the soil, benefiting uot only the first orop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedusb often enriches bhe farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms in'my hands for Sale :— [ 500 ) ! 250 > ACEES 100 ) AH Situated m Good Localities, and any* one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspeot the above. E. FERRIMAN.



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