CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Asaooiation— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright The Welsh Colliery Trouble. London, April 10 There is every appearance of the Welsh colliery trouble extending to the Scottish miners who now demand an advance of one shilling a day m wages. Billiards. In the Dawson-Weiss billiards match Dawson won by 1865 points. The Dreyfus Affair. Paris, April 10. Signor Paniszardi and Herr Schwarz koppan, Italian and German military attaches, declare that Dreyfus is inno cent. They indirectly accuse Major Esterhazy.

Perils of the Klondike Road. Ottawa, Aj)ril 9 A terrible disaster has taken place on the Dyea trail to Klondike. A mowslide occurred and killed 100 persons.

Australian.

The Castaway Trawlers. Sydney, April 11 The Thetia has returned from Lord Howe Island with the castaway mem bers of the trawling expedition. High praise is given to the hospitality of the islanders. The gale did considerable damage to property on tbe island. Klondike. Thirty miners are among the pas* ■engerß by tbe Paroo, which has sailed for Elondyke via Auckland. SllAnstralian Frozen Meat at Colombo. Reports from Colombo state tha the depot for the sale of Australian frozen meat has baen closed, owing to the complaints of the native butchers that the Australian meat agents are underselling them.

Victorian Wool Industry. Melbourne, April 11 The wool carried on the Victorian railways during the present season amounted to 40,000 bales less than was carried last year. Shock of Earthquake. Adelaide, April 11 A shock of earthquake has been experienced at Mount Gambier. No damage waa done.

A Stranded Barque Refloated. The barque Candia, which was stranded m the Spencer Gulf some time ago, has been re-floated . Fire at Coolgardie. COOLGARDIB, April 11 A number of shops here have been destroyed by fire. The damage thus caused amounts to £5000. A Hurricane. Perth, April 11 A hurricane wrecked the township of BallabaJla with great destruction of property and stosk. A native woman was blown into the lagoon and drowned.

GREAT FIGHT IN THE SOUDAN.

Crushing Defeat of the Dervishes

3000 Killed and 4000 Taken Prisoners.

Blahmond Captured.

Flight of Osman Digna.

Congratulations to Sir 11, Kitchener.

A Message from the Queen.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, April 9 Advices are to hand that Sir H. Kitchener, with 13,000 men, twenty four guns and twelve Maxims, after a night march conducted with perfect silence, halted a quarter of a mrie from Mahmoud's position on Friday morn ing. As dawn broke 14,000 Dervish troops were found located behind a zareba, which was concealed by a labyrinth of earthworks and trenches. The British immediately opened a fierce bombardment, which destroyed the gareba, killing many of the enemy. Three brigades, with the Cameron and Seaforth Highlanders leading, and the pipers playing charged the earth works m the face of a leaden hail. They succeeded m carrying the camp at the bayonet's point without a check. The Dervishes, who displayed con spicuous gallantry, lost over two thous and men, ultimately breaking into headlong rout, and losing all their standards, ten guns and ammunition.

Four thousand prisoners were taken, and the Soudanese captured Mahmoud, hiding m a hole. Osman Digna, how ever, fled early m the engagement. The British and Egyptians displayed extraordinary steadiness.

Captain Urquhart, of the Cameron Highlanders, and Lieutenant Gore, of the Seaforths, were killed, and four teen British officers were wounded. Ten British privates were killed and ninety wounded. Fourteen Egyptian officers and fifty-one privates were killed and 319 were wounded. The army gave Sir H.*Kitchener a tremendous ovation at the conclusion of the battle, Lonpon, April 10 Twelve important Emirs amongst the Dervishes wore killed, including Wadel Bißhera. Captain Findlay, of the Cameron Highlanders succumbed to the wounds be received m the battle,

April 11 The Queen the Kaiser, the Khedive and Lord Salisbury have sent con gratulations to Sir H. Kitchener, Her Maiesty ia greatly rejjqiced at the victory. Shef inquired after the wel-. (late of the wounded. The troops cheered with great enthusiasm en the reading of the various . messages. A thanksgiving service *was held for the victory. ' Ltabmoud is haughty and ■tyllen. Replying to Sir H. Kitchener, $& gsid f'J jiave to do whftt Jt an told do, icrbave you J"

Reoeived Wakapuaka April 12, 9.25 ft, m Guardian Office 10.22 a.m. London, April 11 The troops under fcir H. Kitchaner who took part m the recent battle are returning to quarters. The wounded have been sent to Gennanette hospital. Illustrating how heavy was the fire that confronted the attacking army, the. body of Piper Stewart, of the Cameron Higlander, who was killed on the way to the dervishea' z^reba, had no fewer than seven bullet wounds.

Thft British brigade was fully twenty eight hours on foot. Many of the dervish fugitives have surrendered.

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyrighb. Madrid, April 9 Fifteen Spanish warships have been ordered to proceed to Cape de Verde to await instructions. April 10. The Spanish Government, yielding to the overtures of the Pope and the Powers m favour of peace, has con ceded an armistice to the Cuban insur gents.

Washington, April 10

The Americans greatly appreciate the tact displayed by Sir Julian Fauncefote m drafting the recent appeal by the representatives of the Powers to the President m favor of peace. It is considered that it was couched m such terms that assistance was given to Mr McKinley's efforts to maintain peace without offending the American suscep tibilities. The American navy is exhibiting extreme impatience on account of the Maine episode remain ing unavenged.

America is providing free transport for a large number of citizens leaving Havana for Florida. Mr B. J. Phelps, formerly American Minister m London, states that the rebellion m Cuba would long since have ended if America had not sup ported the insurgents. He expresses the opinion that there will be deplor able political consquences if annexation be attempted to displace government by Spain. Madrid, April 11 The anti-dynastic party m Madrid are promoting discontent. The Governor of the city has con sequently prohibited all meetings. Lieutenant-General Oorrea, Minister of War, and Rear- Admiral Bermejo, Minister of Marine, at first strenuously opposed the granting of an armistice to the Cuban rebels, complaining that it would be a disparagement of the Spanish arms. The Russian Ambas sador replying to this, said the valour of Spain was beyond dispute. The Oabinent finally was unanimous.

Mr Smalley, the New York corres pondent of TJie Times, states that General Woodford, American Minister at Madrid, still believes peace pro j bable. ! Washington, April 11 President McKinley's friends state that there be no delay m sending the Presidential Message to Congress on account of the granting of the armistice to Oubi, and that the policy of intervention will not be interfered with. On the other hand it is alleged that Mr McKioley's view of the situa tion is really secret. The Jingoes m Congress desire the independence of Cuba, while a power ful party object to such independence on the ground that it would create a second Hayti.

The Cuban Junta derides the armistice. Mr McKinley's message dealing with the situation m Ouba has been presented to the Congress. It urges that Mr McKiuley should be author ised to employ force to terminate hostilities, and commends an armistice to the earnest consideration of Con gress. The message further states that the war m Ouba must cease. Received Wakapuaka April 12, 9.3d a.m., Gvabdian Office 10.35 a.m. London, April 11 The Times states that General Blanco, commander of the Spanish army m Ouba, has received instructions that the length of the truce with the insurgents rests upon his discretion.

Neat York, April 11

The Spaniards m Chili have sub scribed a million dollars for the equip ment of privateering vessels.

The American newspapers declare themselves generally m favour of the absolute independence of Ouba, and express dissatisfaction with the

Two thousand residents at the American naval coaling station of Key West have left Ouba m vessels of the American squadron. The squadron left at full speed.

Received Wakapuaka April 12, 11.15 a.m. Guardian Office, 12.2 pm.

New York, April 11 Gomez, the Cuban insurgent leader, says that Spain -would doubtless like an armistice during; the rainy season. The insurgents will consent to an armistice if Spain will consent to evacuate the island, If hostilities d o clo-e, they must cease for all time.

The Jamaican ministry have ordered steps to be taken to prevent the belligerents using Jamaica as a base of operations m connection with the Ouban trouble. Complaints are made that there are no British warships at Havana.

Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph Auckland, April 9 Prior to the departure of the barque Abiel Abbott, for New York, the captain cabled to the owners m New York for in structions, owing to the prospect of war between America and Spain. He' was in structed to sail, as war was not probable.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Preeo A«HOoiation^?y EJleptrio Telegaph— Pektn, April 9 Ohina has voluntarily deolared Woosung a treaty port, hoping that Great Britain will consent to a re vision of the tariff. London, April 10 The British War Office have de cided to fortify and are shipping large quantities of shells

St. Petersburg, April *10 The Russian press are much less hostile towards Britain. It is con sidered the present tone of the news papers is due to promptings which have been received from the Russian Government.

Received Wakapuaka April 12, 925 a.m, ' Guardian Office, 10.35 a.m. London, April 11 From Pekin it is reported that there are indications that distrust m the Russians is growing m Chinese official circles.

Received Wakapuaka April 12, 11 15 a.m. Guardian Office, 12.2 p m. Pekin, April 11 Since acquiring the lease of Weihai wei the British prestige has been reestablished, and atPekin Britain's dis interestedness m recent affairs is being recognised. Ohina has conceded to Britain territory extending for ten miles inland from Waihaiwei,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 12, 9 25 a.m., Guardian Office 10.35 p.m. A Deficit.

Tokio, April 11 The Japanese budget for the year discloses a deficit of eight million pounds. | The Coal Strike. London, April II **" The owners of the collieries m South Wales have arranged to meet the miners' delegates tc-day to discuss the men v s demands. In their manifesto the colliery proprietors insist upen an adherence to a sliding scale.

BAND CONTEST.

The Oamaru Band. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka April 12, 9.35 a.m. Guabdian Office 10.50 a.m. Melbourne, April 12 The Druids' Gala band contest results were — March past competition, LauncestonCity Band, 71 points; Eagle hawk, 70 ; Oamaru, N.Z., 69. Inter colonial contest — Sydney Railway Military and Melbourne Brass Bands 82 points each ; Sydney Model and Oamaru, 81 each.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Uhristchuroh, April 12 There is beautiful weather for the second day'B racing, and a good attendance, Keaults : — Pberswick Hurdles, of 100 soys ; once round and a distance.— Nicholas 1, Jacko 2, Ilex 3. Won easily. Time —3.64. Dividend — £4 sa. Autumn Nursery, of 150 soys ; five fur longs—Djin Djiu 1, Nihilist 2, Motto 3. Won easily. Time— l.s 2-sth. Dividend — £3 3s. Yaldiiurst Welter Handicap, of 120 soys ; seven furlongs. — Doria 1, Vandyke 2, Female Franchise 3. Won easily by two , lengths. Time— l.3o Dividend- £2 12s. Great Autdmn Handicap, of 500 aovs ; 1£ mile.— Goldleaf 1, Starshob 2, Tirant D'Eau 3. Won by a long neck, a length separating second and third. Splendid race. Time— 2.36s. Dividend— £ll 8s 6d. Sixth Challenge Stakes, of 1000 soys ; Beven furlongs. — Multiform 1, Gold Medal list 2, Dundiß.3. Won by two lengths. Nihilist and Altair were scratched. Time ly. Dividend— £2 12s.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph.

Hawkra, April 12. A sad tragedy ooourred at Mount Egmonfc on Sunday morning. Two men named C. R. Beaumont (married, with a large family), and J. T. McGloch (single), left for the summit, bub as they did not return a search party was formed, which found them at mid day yesterday at the bottom of » glacier dead and frozen hard. Beaumont had evidently slipped on the frozen scoria and McGloch m trying to save him had slipped too. They must hay« fallen 300 feeb. Both bodies were found six feec off each other. Beaumont was a bib knocked about, but McGloch was not much marked and it looks aa if he were frozen to death whilst attempt ing to succour his wounded companion. A party has gone out to-day to bring the bodies down. Both were well-known and highly esteemed residents of Hawera.

The Cycling & Athletic Club's Concert.

The conoert promoted by the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, which took place last evening was a very successful affair. The attendance was fairly good, although there was room for a good many more m the front seats aDd at the back. Want of space prevents us from giving so full a report as the merits of the entertain* ment entitle it to. We may mention, how ever, that although the performers were all from Christchuroh and Dunedin, the itema by the local contingent, Mrs Bowman Fox, Mies Bessie Simmonda and Miss Kathleen Orr, formed by no means the least attractive portion of the programme, a piano solo by Mrs Fox m the first part being brilliantly executed. Miss Orr was m good voice and her one number waß loudly enoored. Perhaps the gem of the evening was the well-known duet Huntingtower, sung with great taßte and suitable action by Miss Milly Jacobs and Mr W. Farquhar Young. The artUtic manner m which Miss Jacobs rendered her part of this popular duet fairly entranced the audience. Mr Young, who comes from Dunedin, has a voice of great power apd compass, and was very well received m all his items. Messrs Edgar and Ryan are always able to please an Ashburton audience and it is needless to Bay more than that these gentlemen fully maintained their reputa tions. Miss Lilian Smith, a Christchuroh young lady, gave the «• Holy shrine " m the firab part and " Manuelita" m the second showing on both occasions that she possesses a voice of great capabilities. At the oloie of the programme Mr David Thomas came upon the stage and m a characteristic — thanked the publio f»» ••'• „ ■- speech fchft»< v - *' ' ... oue liberal support . — ii»u Deen accorded to the A,C. & A.A C. Club both at the sports and the concert. He strongly usged parents to encourage their sons to go m. for athletics and especially amateur athletics, whicji he contended cultivated a manly spirit m the young people, and went a long way to make good citizens for the future. We regret that want of space prevents us from giving more of the sub atanoe of Mr Thomaa' address.

THE ASHBOBIOfI GUAKDIAR : TUESDAY, APBIL 12, 1898



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A R OlA D E HOKSE_ FAIE. FRIDAY, . APRIL 29, 1898. MR D. THOMAS will hold his next HORSE FAIR on the above date, for which I am now BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 4 30 Auctioneer. T Bullock. FOR SALE, T> ESIDENCE near the Canterbury Mills JLV 1 fionting the Railway. Aboub three-ei^htbs of an aero of land with substantially built square House m perfect order with all conveniences, etc., the pro- perty of Mr Worry,^who is leaving the district. Exceptionally easy term can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. Church Services ST. SA'UPHEN'S CHUROB Ashburtoc. Wednesday — Vestry Meeting — 8 p.m. Friday— Short Service— 7.3o p.m. Choir Practice— B p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES (17th April). 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3.30— H01y Baptism. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. The Rev. J. Holland, of Rakaia, will officiate at all services.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WEST STEBET, HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, APEIL 14 1398. OUR NEXT MONTHLY HORSE FAIR will take place oa above date, aud for whioh we are now booking entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ] R. FRIEDLANDER. Auctioneer. WE shall offer on the above date (i n conjunction with Mr D. Thomas, on account of John' Grigo, Esq., the LoDg- beach Annual Draft of about; THIRTY FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS, to which we draw the atten- tion of intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER 8R03., Limited, DAVID THOMAS, 3 185 Joint Agents. D. THOMAS.



WANTED. WANTED, situation for girl 13 years of age ; fond of childien, wages not of so much importance as a con fortable home. — C, Maij, Office. 483 FOUJND— Black Sheep Dog ; white spot on neck. Owner can have same by paying expenses. — George Aston, Wif. lowby. 4 82 TO LET at Allenton, House three rooms and £-acre orchard and garden, how rent and other concessions to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 12 TO LET— New Cottage of four rooms, with Scullery and Copper, and • of an acre of land, near Woollen Factory, fronting Alford Forest Road.— Apply H. W. Barrett, Arcade. 3 226 MY TUNER, Mr Harrow, is now , m Ashburton. Orders sent me ' promptly attended to. New Books and Magazines by the mail, new lines m Stationery, Fancy Goods, Vases, Albums, and Leather Goods. Pianos, Organs, and Bicycles at lowest cash values.— H. M. i Johes. * "PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself } therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings J instook. Trial solicited. Country customers' c work completed day of order. 3 148



Synopsis of Nbw Advhrtishmbnts E Dodds~Denta^ notice 0? Bullock— Property for safe Girl wants situation Found— Sheep dog S Salek— New business announcement Church Notices— St Stephen's Wesleyan OburQh Social, Thiwday oe^b