THE NAVAL POWER OF THE ORIENT.

Japan's Mighty Progress. Mr Charles Cramp, head of a larg<* ■ ship-building firm at Philadelphia (U.S.), has just completed a tour ot the shipyards of Europe, and, to use his own language, he has been taking stock of the progress of the Japs. He declares that the word "prog, ess" w quite inadequate to describe the situa tion. Japan suddenly appears as •; n cyclone ia a smoo h sea of common place progress." Here is the situation, as summed up by Mr Cramp m hi« exceedingly interesting article, which everybody should read, iv the October number of the North American Re view,— Japan m not only building more ■hipß than any other Power t xcept England, but she is building better ships m English shipyards than Eng land heiself is constructing for her own navy. While other nations proceed by steps, Japan proceeds by leaps and bounds. What other nations are doing may be described as progress; but what Japan is doing must be described as a phenomenon. She is now build ing—Three 14,800-ton battleships, which are well advanced at Arm strong's, Thompson's, and the Thames Ironworks respectively. One battle- Bhip of about 10,000 tors, commencing At Armstrong's. Four first class armored cruisers of 9,600 tons dis placement and twenty Jsaots speed two at Armstrong's, one at the Vulcan Works, Stettin, and one at the "Forges et Ohantiers," France. Two 5000 ton protected cruisers of about 23 knots S p 6e d — one at San Francisco and one at Philadelphia. One protected cruiser of 4300 tons, and about 23 knots, at Armstrong's. Four 30 knot torpedo boat deßtroyers, at Yarrow's. Four more of similar type at Thompson's. Eight 90-ton torpedo boats at the Schichau Works, Elbing Four more of a similar type at the Normand Works, France. Three 3000-ton pro tected cruisers of 20 knots, three torpedo gunboats, and a despatch vessel at the Imperial Dockyard, Yokosuka, Japan. A fifth armored cruiser of the type aheady described (9600 tons and 20 knots), to be built at Yokosuka. This is Japan's naval increase actually m sight. Excepting the ships building at Yokosuka, the -whole programme has come under my personal observation. Comparison with the current pro gress of other Powers discloses the fact that Japan is second only to England m naval activity, being ahead of France, much m advance of Germany, and vastly m the lead of Russia and the United States. It must also be borne m mind that the new Japanese fleet comprises throughout the very latest and highest types of naval archi tecture m every respect of force, economy, and efficiency. This progress M> Cramp very wisely regards from the American point of view as " the most significant single fact of our time," and he devote 3 the bulk of his article to a discussion of its significance. He points out that even at the beginning of the Chinese war Japan had practically no armored fleet :— At the beginning of that war Japan, though possessing a very respectable force of cruisers and gunboats, mostly of modern types and advanced designs, had no armored ships worthy of the name. The old Stonewall had been broken up, the Fu So, the Biojo, the Heiyei, and the Kon Go, built from 1865 to 1877, were obsolete ; and the Ohiyoyd* — the only one of modern do sign and armament — was a small . armored cruiser of 2,450 tons, with a 4£in belt and no guns larger than 4.7in calibre. In the war she captured with her nn armored cruisers the Chinese battle ship Chen Yuen, 7,400 tons, and the Ping Yuen, an armored coast-defence ship ; and to these she has already added five sea-going vessels of 32,000 tons total displacement, including the two first class English-built battleships Fuji and the Yashima, of 12,800 tons each ; and when the present pro gramme is completed Japan will have a total effective force of sixty-seven sea-going ships, twelve torpedo-catchers, and Beventy-five torpedo boats,»with an aggregate displacement of 200,00 C tons. At the end of the Chinese war, which seems only the other day, Japan had a total displacement (leaving out Chinese prizes) of 64,000 tons. It is no wonder that Mr Cramp declares such an advance to be a phenomenon, a miracle, a cyclone ! What will she do with it? Mr Cramp thinks that the Japanese preparations are not aimed against the United States — at least, not primarily. It is true the Hawaiian affair has given rise to some irritation ; but its import ance has been systematically exag gerated by the English Press. The Power whose supremacy, m the Pacific, Japan intends really to challenge ia Russia, whose Trans-Siberian Railway, when completed, will at once make her a great Pacific Power, politically and commercially. la a word, "Japan's purpose is the general one of pre dominant sea-power m the Orient." She meditates a renewal of her efforts to establish a footing on the Asiatic mainland — possibly she has m view, the ultimate acquisition of the Philippine Islands. In view of this Mr Cramp asks whether Rusßia and the United States are prepared or are preparing to meet such conditions, and to " main tain their proper naval status," and he answers m the negative : " In the race for naval supremacy m the Pacific Japan is gaining, while Russia and the United States are losing ground." In three years Japan will be able to dominate the Pacific against either of those Powers, and m less than ten years against both ! Such a situation comes as a galling surprise to a country whose newf papers have m the past spoken-? of the Japanese as " niggers," as an inferior race to be treated like the Chinese and excluded as unclean things from the Pacific ports. The Japanese protest against the annexation of Hawaii was derided at first ; but of late a strange silence has descended over the American press on that subject, although some writers still affect to treat them as not up to the European or American standard. With regard to this Mr Oramp remarks .— It is not my intention to dweusa this pbMooftbtßMttirj JtotiUi wprth

■while to observe that if the Japanese \ ■ rticers with whom we ate iv daily.' contact as inspectors of work we are doing for their Government are average samples, they have no odds to ask of the officers of any other navy whatever as to professional abi ity, practical ap plication, and captvcity to profit by ex perience. Purf -r-r than thaf, they are not ' theoretical sailors ; they have had practical experience of carrying on a successful war, linking or taking the ships, bombarding the towns, and forcing the hatbors of their enemy. 11 1 do not know," says Mr Cramp m conclusion, " how others may view this ' sort of disparity m experience ; but m my opinion it is the most portentous fact m the whole situatiou."

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* Public not i era REMOVAL NOTICE. H. N« Anderson, stationer, TTA S REMOVED to those oentra premises known as THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORB & CO. The Stock is now replete m all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. Just Landed, four cases of SCHOOL PRIZE BOOKS. ' These books have been specially selected, and School Committees would do well to inspeob the stock and com- pare the priceß before buying from cata- ogues. CHRISTMAS CARDS m great variety. A look at the windows speaks for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS m great 1 variety. Inspection invited. No one pressed to buy. J NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS, NEXT JOHN OBR AND 00 Late Blue House. * H. N, ANDERSON, STATIONER. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN SQUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed »n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS TfiiVERYONE accustomed to using (the A.C. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction m using Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee Is m the centre, and Edward Gallichan'a Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's trne tnend ; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price— 2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or sofb corns warts, and bunions — Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa to anything imported — price Is 6d EDWIN CALLItm PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any- hing :— Dear Sirs, — We have great pleaaure In recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite ac good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, fcHAKPLIN & CO. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known o one purchaser to express a regret for pro* curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction Your Bee Ointment hai proved itself one of the best healing oint. ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonial! too numerous to publish. PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s id INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This Is the Tea JVlr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) ara equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. 1 Imitation is slnoerest flattery,' but the pnblie should see they get the genuine article. Retaii irom all the prinolpal Store- keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO. L 55 Colombo Strbet, Ohristohuboh tinted and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. THURSDAY, JANUARY 87, 1898



THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ■ENGINE LBS, BBIDGE VVOi-KS, A SB BURTON, FTNDfiRTAKtf all k r nd» of Engine Work, ftll kiuda of Millwright's Work, General Engineering, Woodworking, & Blacksmithing*. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON. HOUSE PAINTING '& PAPERHANGING. [HAVE ju»t to hand a shipmenb o! GENUINE WHITE LEAD &:PURE LINSEED OIL for the present season's Painting and Decorating. Persona desirous of having their homes well painted with GEN UINEf MATERIALS & GOOD TRADESMEN.are requested to oall upon u>. OIL OLOTH FOR DADOS IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. HAVE a Splendid lob of« Opal Glass m stock, specially prepared for Artistsjuae, whiot canjbe out to any size required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. Telephone P.O. Box 16 GREAT .CLEARING SALE OF Summer Drapery & Clothing, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargahc, Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock- * * A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY /^i REAT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. (x.)— ANDREW ORR. GREAT CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BARGAIN PRICES. FOR ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Olearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds. GREAT BARGAINS, W H. COLLIER, CASH DRAPER AND CLOTHIER. t



Public Notices. , ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. i ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of Jauuary, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager 1 ] LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIAUTE SPECTACLES! Sole agent for Aehburton District), S> 3 A L ■ K. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. IAZARUS Patented System ensure. .J comfort and oorreot eight. Dont spoil your eyeb by using badly fitting Spectacles. G. JESSON, , PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEH East Street, Ashburton. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m Ashbarton I FOB ROTHERHAM'S WATCHES. The Best Watch ever imported into New Zealand. ; SOLE AGENT for the Celebrated "RELIABLE" WATCHES. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, & Eye Preserver* a specialty. O 9 Q to Baker Bros. TT\URNISHING UNDERTAKERi3, 1 Corner of Waksnui Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVER! REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. IVOTfICJB. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the moat Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience m the beat Tailoring Establishments m the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran- tee you one of the moat fashionable Suits procurable. Genta' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTCHURCH. -(Established 1868.) j rpHB Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Chriatchuroh or Woolston Station will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Ratea, T. YORK. 10 99 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aroroatio Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANUJAOTUBKD FBOM CHOICEST. VIRQINA LEAP KOZIE IE A jßecitw All :



Business Notices ; A. WARREN, BASKKT M A K K R , "VTEXT E. VV. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made' to Ordor and Repaired. 12 2 THE TEA OP THE AGiS SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVB JSO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, I*Bt . cssor Bioke'ton reports tfta SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new^leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOK, TANORED STREET} MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE ] HPHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES Pronounced' by the Ashburton Public t give wonderful value for little money. P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers am Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Bubidcb m the Premißea adjoining Hanmer s.*ii Gravea* Stables aa a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR m large or Bmall quantities. Office Days — Tuesdays and Satubday E. DUCKWORTH & SON TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, an< KJ Upholstererß, Funerals conducted atthe followingprices :- Covered Coffins, with hearse and coacl complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, sitver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10b Burnett Street, Abhburton Residence— Opposite Fire iJcgrd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIISf. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and th< public that he has removed froti Tanored Street, to the CSLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISB SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be t»ol at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fist: by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY, 9 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -*■ Why ruin your Reapers and jalowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whio^ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike TiLVOLI M fiu which has been thoroughly tested all ove ho world and pronounoed Unequalled^ Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agents JOBWAKH REECE & SON OHKISTOHUROH COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA InfluonzQ. Conßninptioiii <feo, foo <AY'S COMPOUHD ESSBNOB OF UNSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, «Sco CAY'S COMPOUND, a demuloent expeotonnt, t or Oouglig.Coldß, and Cheat Oomplaints *" I "* HW CAY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Cold*, is equally serviceable (or horses and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a epoolflo In Neuralgia-, Faoowbe V &o. Contain Qninlne, lron, <fco' INUM OATHARTICUM PILLS d gertlve, oorw.t m, tlvcjiuid agxoeably aperient r\QkQvl&ll&—Qmmi tot Broken Artlolei, Bold



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfrel Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTION KER, LAND ESTATE AND OOM MISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part 0 the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my bands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc, Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities* Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay. ments from £3Oft per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings,' Burnett street. Also a Houbo of Bix rcoms with wash house, near Post Office. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. r ; -» Hanmer and Graves. CORNSACKS. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY THESE AT LOWEST X.A.TEW. XTTE ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF OHAFF, WHEAT, (HTS, BARLEY, RYiiGMASS, ETC. ETC. SUnON'S SEEDS. HAVING been appointed Agents m Ashburton for Messrs Sdtxon and Sons, we can supply all this firm's well known BAPE & TURNIP SEEDS, Beßides a large variety of GARDEN, VEGETABLE, & FLOWER SEEDS. These Seeds are all carefully selected, and we can confidently recommend them. 1 ~Y7V E HAVE AIj WAYS IN STOCK- RANSOM'S ANDHORNSBY'S PLOUGHS Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Teat), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rook Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Stapleß, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils — Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE have received instructions from Hugh Mtjiehbad, Esq., to offer for Sale by private treaty, HIS SNUG LITTLE HOMESTEAD of 44 acres, 0 roods, 7 perches, divided into four paddocks. The buildings consist of a first-class six- roomed House and Outhouse, Stable and Wool Shed. Good garden, etc., Also — His Farm of 129 acres at Gough's Crossing. This farm is divided into four paddocks, with water m each paddock, and is one of the best farms m the district. Easy terms. ~600 ACRES AT RUAPUNa7~ WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Kuapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water m each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight- roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms — Small cash deposit, balance la t a low rate o interest. s HANMER AND GRAVES. HANMER & GRAVES. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour MUIb, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES xo G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. (7* 0 L A F E Aliment of economy against fatigue hanger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifaliguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop Franco, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue de? Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney p— —— m m m KOZIE OPEIA. i *



NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com- munity and general public, of having commenced business m the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the beßt of work • manship and moderate charges, to^merib a fair share of public patrouage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any'parb o the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bough b m any quantity. K. J. HENRiT, 10 35 Manager. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OB WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY. fIIHAT Charmingly Situated Suburban I Property on Belt Road, Allenton, containing about 6£ Acres of the best land m the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every convenience; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq., under lease expiring March 5 next. Full particulars from WILLIAM HORNE. 1 155 For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fron* injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequallet? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles *s ljd, 2a 9d, and lie, by all Wed • cine Vendori fefcrenyiiaqii fche werJd,,



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