The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1898. IRRIGATION.

*. Friends of irrigation throughout the county must be highly pleased at the result of the polls taken last week m the Hinds and Rangitata districts, at which the loan proposals were carried almost unanimously— certainly with a degree of unanimity sufficiently grati tying to all who would like to see irri gation an accomplished fact m the several parts of the county. The lessons of the drought have been well learned m those dry districts, and when the time came for the Rangitata farmers to be done with words as expressive of their earnestness and show deeds, the farmers were there with substantial proof of their serious desire to enjoy the blessiugs of abundant water. It ia 'justifiable, we think, to take the spirit shown by the Rangitata farmers aa the spirit that pervades those of the other parts of the county m which the efftebs of the drought were keenly felt, and to believe that the polls will be similarly carried when the time comes. At the irrigation meetings that have been held m various parts of the county it was easy to see that many converts to irrigation have been made during the last few yearp, and that the lessons of Acton, Yaldhurst, and Nor wood have not fallen on unfruitful soil, and there is a strong feelingof certainty abroad that m other districts, m which sooner or later the ratepayers will be called upon to attend the loan polls, those polls will be easily carried m favor of the proposals. The money for the Ruapuna works will be raised by the County Council under the Loans to Lopal JBodjeß Act, ap the sum

wanted is comparative by Bmall, but the amount required under the Hinds- Lismore proposal (£20,600) will be raised by £100 debentures, bearing interest at 4 per cent., with a half per cent, set aside for sinking-fund, and the whole loan redeemable m fifty years. At first twenty-six years was the term over which it was intended to extend the repayment of the loan, but the County Council has taken the more liberal view of the matter and has not asked the present generation to redeem the debt, leaving it to be met by the next, for whose benefit it has been most by incurred. No time will vow be lost m bringing m the irriga tion schemes proposed, and it is quite possible that before the votes are tak<?n m the other districta the Rangitata works will be m flow,

Local and General.

Hockey.— The Ashburton Hockey Club and the Cnristcburoh Drapeia will play the return match at Ohriatchurch on Thursday next. Pipe* Out.— At the special meeting of the County Council held on Saturday afternoon, a resolution was passed forbidding smoking m the Council's offioes during busineßß hours. The Freezing Works Shares.—With oat the returns from the outside committees, whioh have hardly had time to come m yet, the central committee have received appli cations for nearly 850 shares. New Water Races.— Mr Jameß John a ton has given notice to move at next, ordinary meeting of the County Council 11 that all applications for new water races, granted on and after this date, between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, be subject to the usual water rate from the time of their completion." Good Potato Yields.— Some capital yields of potatoes have been reported of lale on the suburban lands around Christohurch. One resident of Papanui dug 1300 saoks of Derwenta from six and a half acres, while at St. Albans half an acre sown with kidneys netted the owner £55 after paying expenses. The Show Yards.— The County Council has taken its first practical step m the matter of the Bhow yards question, and has decided to reply to the letter fiom the departmenb that it is the desire of the Council that the purpose of Reserve 2644 be changed, and the land vested m the Agri cultural and Pastoral Association. Mr Scobie Mackenzie, M.H.R. —Mr Scobie Mackenzie, M.H.R. , whose speech m Dunedin on Thursday night created tre mendous enthusiasm, has been asked to deliver an address m Christchuroh on his way up to Wellington to attend Parliament. There is a probability of his being able to do so; m whioh case he will most likely speak m Christchurch on Wednesday night. A Costly Folly.— Hawke's Bay settlers and Napier residents are now wildly excited over the obvious necessity on the part of the local Harbor Board to increase the break water rate. Ooe result of the erection of this costly folly has been the rapid denuda tion of the beach near the Spit, and expenditure of £2500 has been found necessary m order to prevent further erosion. Bold Burglary. — One of the most audacious and . remarkable burglaries on record was perpetrated m Melbourne on the 2d inst, when the Bourke street Police Station was entered, one of the bedrooms 100 ted, and a considerable quantity of clothing, scrip, money and jewellery carried off. The thieves apparently brought a cart and horse into the yard with which they curried off their plunder, the whole strength of th-> force being at the time actively eagaged m another directiou. Social at Ruapuna. —A numbor of frienda met, at the invitation of Mrs R. Spensley, at her residence, Ruapuna, on Tuesday night, and a musical evening was spent. Songs were sung by Mra Spensley, Miss K. Doyle, Mr W. Doyle, Mr Howard Barton, Mr O. Brown, Miss J. Doyle, Mr J. Doyle, and Miss G. Shaw, aud many others aUo assisted. Several quartets were also given. A farce was well carried out by Mr G. Brown, assisted by Mr W. Doyle, and caused much amusement. After supper an enjoyable party was brought to a close by singing M Auld Lang Syne." The Rangitata Irrigation Scheme Debentures.— The County Council, at a special meeting held on Saturday, sat for a long time m committee on the subject of the loan for the Rangitata Irrigation scheme. On resuming the following resolutions, passed m Committee were adopted :— That the debentures be for the sum of £100 each ; to be current for 50 years ; debentures to be paid at Wellington, to carry 4 per cent interest, the sinking fund to be J per cent, and the loan to be repayable at the end of 50 years. The loan for Ruapuna scheme will be raised under the Loans to Local Bodies Act. One fob Him. — With a view to throwing discredit on the evidence of a witness it the Magistrate's Court (says the Wellington 7ivies) counsel repeatedly questioned him with regard to a charge of false pretences upon which he had been acquitted " You are an innocent man, of course, and don't mind telling us about it." "No, nob at all," replied the witness. " I pan recollect you asking me for a guinea m order that you might take the matter up and approach the Government on the subject," after which the aggressive legal gentleman sat down as quickly as possible. Social. — At the invitation of Miss Alice Bennett, aboub sixty ladies and gentlemen spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening m the Tinwald Templar Hall on Tuesday. Step danoes were given by Mr D. Moriarfcy, senr., Messrs W. and M. Fitzgerald, and W. Simpson, and solos by Mr D. Price. Mr W. Anderson supplied the dance music (violin), and Mr W. Huston acted as M.C. Refreshments m abundance were supplied and thoroughly appreciated. In a few well selected remarks Mr Huston thanked the hostess on behalf of those present for the social evening enjoyed, to which Mr Bennett, of Wakanui, replied. Dancing was concluded at 5 am. with " Auld lang syne." Suspicious Affair.— This morning when Mr W. T. Kingston came down to his forge m Wills street, he found that a box contain ing a large quantity of shavings m the back yard had been fired, but had burned out before doing any damage. The shavings were stored for use m tyring wheels, and were packed m a packing case against a rather gappy macrocarpa fence. At the first glance it looked like a deliberate attempt at incendiarism, but oloser exami nation admitted the belief that it might have been the act of some thoughtless smoker who had been m the backyard and threw away his unextinguished match. The shavings were mostly burned out, and the part of the fence against which the boxes rested was completely charred. The polioe have the matter m hand for investigation. Waterloo Anniversary— The Duke's Way or Emphasising a Request.— The fol lowing ways related by an old sergeant of the 92nd, who was present as a guest) at a local Waterloo banquet, at which the contributor was present. In returning thanks the old hero began : — " It is thirty-seven years to-day since I stood along with my company on the left of the position, when the Com mander rode up, and sent an orderly to enquire who were those people who occupied an eminence at some distance, and to ask them to retire. The answer was they were gentlemen from Brussels, who had come oat to see the impending battle, and they declined to move. The old duke ab onoe ordered a half company to left wheel and fire a volley m the direction of the gentlemen, wh^o were too distant to suffer from the fusilade, though it is needless to say they required no further notice to quit/ We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agency for the celebrated Massey- HARRIS Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m Btook. Lowest cash pricoa or easy terms to suit customers. One good second-hand bioyole for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10b ; guaranteed, r Craighkad and Bbbryman, the leading Tailon and Outfitters, Aehbui}on,

Lv n LLMW SHOW. - » Ine Committee of the Wellington A. and P. Association has had an animated discussion aa to whether the show should be carried on or not. A motion to let it drop m conse quence of the poor Bupport accorded by the people of Wellington, was defeated, and a committee was appointed to canvass and report. It ia stated that £770 is wanted outside of other receipts. The Labor Department -A Pretß Association telegram from Wellington says : The men employed on the co-operalive woi ks by the Government during May numbered 2468, of whom 1601 were on surveys. The total unemployed assisted by the Labor Department during the same moath were 130 m the North Island and 135 m the Bouth Island, besides 30 domestio servants. GROSS Carbucssnebs.— The manner m which the Christchurch Poultry Society has returned some of the exhibits to Ashbnrton refleots little credit on their arrangements. One exhibitor received to-day two o&ees, one containing birds mixed up mtk most singular fashion— one compart ment containing three cocks of one of the most pugnacious breeds known. The result can be imagined. Two of the birds are completely knocked out of show condition, and as they have already scored wins, and would have been shown at Timaru and Ashburton, the owner's disappointment may be imagined. What makes the case more inexplicable, is that one of the returned cases was quite empty, and that the Christ ohurch society had, aa an inducement to Ashburtoa exhibitors, promised to take especial oare of birds sent from here. Fuller's Myriorama.'— To-night, at the Oddfellows' Hall, interspersed among the beautiful pictures of "JTrom London to Niagara," to be given by Mr John Fuller's Myriorama Company, Mr Howard Chambers will oiDg ♦« Will o* the wiep " and •• The ship on fire '; Mies Hettie Warden wiil dance the "Caohuoa" from "The Gondoliers," with limelight effect, and willing " Daddy" and "Going to market," both prettily illustrated Miss Lydia Walters will recite G. Ei. Sims' dramatic and pathetic poem 11 Billy's rose." Mr John Flora will sing a humorous difcty entitled " Mad ! mad ! mad !" Mr John Fuller ia down for •• Hearts of oak " and " She wore a wreath of roses." The company will give a humorous quartet " Pro phundo basso " and •• De ole banjo " ; Mr Walter Fuller will act as guide and aho play the accompaniments, Altogether an excellent programme has been arranged, and there will doubtless be a large house to welcome back to Ashburton these popular entertainers. Ashworton Racing Club. —At the annual meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club, held m Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening, there was a fair attendance, and Mr Hugo Friedlander presided. The balance sheeb was the most satisfactory that the Club has been able to submit for Rome time, and shows a credit of three figures »s a result of the year's work. The satisfactory financial position waa considered good enough to warrant a two days' spring meeting, and the Committee will meet to-night to consider ways and means, and* draft a programme. The following officers were elected : — president — Mr H. Friedlauder ; vice presi dent—Mr E. Gates ; judge— Mr k M. Stitt • stewards— Messrs H. Friedlander,* E. Gates, S. Brown, Denshire, Snodgrass, aud F. Russell ; committee — Messrs Paul, Brown, Davison, Ssodgrass, Gates, R. Alexmder, Guthbertson, Percy Jones, and Russell. Votes of thanks were passed to the out going committee and Mr E. Gates was appointed Chairmun, vice Mr Friedlander, ] whose business arrangements deprived him of the time he wonld otherwise have been only too happy to place ab the disposal of thg Club. At a meeting of the Committee held afterwards a resolution was passed asking the Canterbury Jockey Club to re open the Harris-Crescent disqualification case.

CORRESPONDENCE.

- » (We do not bold ourselves responsib'e for tho opinions expressed by our correspondents;

THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — In your issue of to-day I real the flaring advertisement of the Christchurch Meat Company, c'aiming to be the bona-fide farmers' company. L : ke many more farmers I take this with a grain of salt. If they.are what they olaim to be, why do moat of the farmers of this county and eleewhera send their consignments right past them to 3elfast ? They certainly poasesa some things whioh the Belfast Company have not ; but whether they may be considered m the interests of ihe farmers, I leave them to judge. They have sheep buyerß from the Waiau to the VVaitaki, besides the principal dealers all freeza or buy for them. And it is rather amusing, were it not so serious, to watch the varioua points they work at the various saleyards. Again, the setting up meat shops m Christchurch. Have these been started m the interest of the consumer ; or are they intended to run the smaller tradesmen, and have matters pretty well their own way at the central market? Further, the starting of the Midland sale yards olobb to their works — who were the chief promoters ? Not the farmers ! I have never heard any complaint about the Addington yards by the farmers, and am pleased to see that they are giving them such scanty support at their new yards. The foregoing appoars to me to savour so much of monopoly that I think the farmerg have aoted wisely m inducing the Belfast Company to start works m the Ashburton district, and trust that the farmers through out the county will rise to the occasion, and heartily support the company by taking up the required number of shares quickly, bo that operations may be begun as speedily as possible. — I am, etc., Farmer, Laurißton, June 15, 1898.

THE BELFAST FREEZING WORKS.

TO THE BMTOB. Sir, — A circular put m my hands issued by the Belfast Freezing Company states that they hive arranged to make a rebate of 10 per cent to their freezing clients. Ib is a well-known fact to all associated with the freezing trade that the largest proportion of the stock frozen is purchased by dealers and speculators from the growers. Now, sir, can you tell me if they have also arranged to mf.ke these dealers give back this rebate to the farmers who supplied them, or do their dealers purpose giving 10 per cent advance on their future purchases? Mr J. Grigg, chairman of the Company, is recognised as the largest dealer m the Ashburton County, ! and I presume he has put through Balfaat at least 50,000 lambs this season. If such is the case the 10 per cent rebate will give him £300. As the farmers' friend, I presume he will return that amount pro rata to the farmers from whom he bought ; or, being a [ shrewd man of business, he will possibly consider himself fully entitled to it; — lam, eto., Farmer. Christchurch, June 13, 1893.

THE DISEASE AMONG HORSES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — The so-called unknown disease from which Mr Stevens' horse died, and which appears to have attacked other horses m the district, is, I think, from the reports 1 have read, dropsy. It is a very rare disease among horses m the colonies, but it may be quickly detected. Anasarca, or dropsy of the cellular tissues underneath the skin, will account for water escaping when Mr Stevens made a puncture. Ascites, or dropsy of the belly, will account for the presence of water m the stomach, chest, or head, either of which would be sufficient to cause death. Owners of horses so suffering, living m the country, may, by exercising a little oare, safely lead the animal into the neareab town, where, m the absence of a vet., any ordinary surgeon oould remove the fluid by tapping, if necessary. But it should always be remembered that purgatives are pot admissible m this disease. — I am, etc., j W. T. Kingston. J

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

« . Uniced Preaa Association — lsy Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Famine m Manilla. Troops Deserting to the In surgents. Three Thousand Captives. German and Spanish Soldiers Fraternising. The Invasion of Havana. Postponed Till the Autumn. United Preaa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Madrid, June 18 . Admiral Oamara, with twenty vessels and enormous stores of war material, has sailed from Cadiz. The destination of the fleet is unknown, but it is probably the Oanaries. The Admiral, m a farewell message to Queen Christina, said he would fight to the death Hong Kong, June 18 A desperate state of affairs prevails at Manilla. The inhabitants are almost foodless, and the garrison is harassed night and day The native regiments are .massacring their offices and deserting wholesale to the insurgents. The garrison residents have now retired to a walled citadel. The rebels have captured 3000, in cluding the Governor's family. They treat their captives humanely, and do not molest English residents. The bulk of the foreigners have taken refuge at Cavite The Spaniards m the provinces make a poor defence. The men are shame fully and incompetently led. The Governor proposed to surrender to the Americans, and when his pro posal was overruled he resigned. His successor is making desperate efforts to regain the abandoned positions. The German and Spanish officers are on very cordial terms. The captain of the German warship Irene declared that America would not annex the group while William was Kaiser. Washington, June 19 America has postponed the invasion of Havana till the autumn. Eight thousand rebels, equipped by America, will co-operate m the attack on Santiago de Cuba,

A Third Spanish Squadron.

I Reoeived Wakapuaka June. 2o, 9.15 a.m, Guardian Office 9.42 a.m. ! Madrid, June 1 9 A third Spanish squadron, consisting of twelve cruisers, is being organised. Six transports with four thousand troops accompany Admiral Camara's squadron.

CABLE NEWS.

Homo and Foreign. i United Presa Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Canada and Germany. Ottawa, June 14 Sir E. J. Cartwright, the Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce, says that tho action of Germany, m exclud ing Canada from the most favoured nation treatment, will not hurt th 3 Dominion, but the loss will fall on Germany. The Behring Sea Award. Washington, June 17 Sir Julian Pauncefote will receive on behalf of Great Britain the reward to be paid over by America m connec tion with the Behring Sea fisheries. Obituary. London, June 17 The death is announced of Sir Ed ward Ooley Burne-Jones, artist, aged sixty-five years. Dominica. The Legislative Assembly of Domi nica has rejected Mr Chamberlain's offer of financial aid, which was made on the condition that his scheme for a Crown Government for the island was accepted. Hawaiian Annexation. The Washington correspondent o* The Times reports that there is a clear majority of the Senate m favor of Hawaiian annexation, though there will be vigorous opposition to the pro posal. Anti-Semitic Riots. "Vienna, June 17 Serious anti-Semitic riots have oc curred m the vicinity of Rzeszow. The rioters looted the Jewish ware houses, and the gendarmes fired on the crowd, killing six. Light-Weight Sovereigns. London, June 18 The Admiralty has issued an order 1 hat a quantity of light-weight sove reigns brought home by the Orlando shall not be placed m circulation, but returned to Australia.

Australian.

The Edina-Manawatn Collision." Melbourne, June 18. i The Chief Justice upheld the appeal of the captain of the Edina against; the action of the Marine Board m suspend ing his certificate m connection with the Edina-Manawatu collision, and granted an injunction restraining the Board from suspending his certificate. Ike Fremantle Tragedy. Perth, June 18 The boy Mason's father, who was supposed to have committed suicide m distraction after his son had shot him self, is, it is found, all right.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Important Statement by Lord Salisbury. Defence of the British Possessions United Pi ess Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, June 17 From Shanghai it is reported that France claims the port of Foo-chow, and demands Ihe railway rights m the province of Fokein. Russia is reviv ing her claim to Kinchow, m the Liao-tong Peninsula. London, June 18 The Marquis of Salisbury, spoaking m the House of Lotds, said that although an immediate catastrophe *ras not expected, the fate of Ohina could only have one issue, unless her army and navy were thoroughly re« organised. She seemed willing that Oaptain Lang should reorganise her navy, and negotiations were now pro ceeding to secure men with a free hand for the work. The Foreign Office and the Government intended to use every effort to support English capitalists m Ohina. In the House of Commons Mr Arnold Forater asked if Australasia had been requested to contribute towards the defence of Wei-hai-wei and Hong Kong. Mr Balfour m reply, said the quea tion touched a matter of exceeding importance, viz,, of the defence of Kowloon and Wei-hai-wei. He added that the colonial contributions must be examined as a whole, Pekin, June 18 A violent altercation occurred between Li Hung Chang and Sir Olaude Macdonald, British Ambaa sador at Pekin, respecting concessions made to Great Britain. Through Li Hung cbang's influence, Weng Tung Ho, Imperial tutor and head of the Imperial Revenue Depart ment, who is an Anglophile, has beeu dismissed from office.

TUB BRITISH NAVY.

Further Additions Proposed. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, June 18 Mr Goschen has given a promise thnt further additions shall be made to the ship building programme of the Government. June 19. The cancellation of the forthcoming naval marceuvres by the Admiralty has caused a sensation. It is generally attributed to the strike m the coal trade,

THE CRISIS IN ITALY.

Resignation of tlie Premier. Bacillus of Yellow Jever. Uuited Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Bomb, June 19 The Marquis di Rudini, the Premier, has resigned. Received Wakapnaka June 20, 9 15 a.m., Guardian Office, 9.42 a.m. Romb, June 19 Dr Sanarelli, an Italian physician, and pupil of the late M. Pasteur, claims that he has discovered the bacillus of yellow fever. Marquis di Rudini, m resigning, declared that silence respecting the recent revolutionary outbreak m Milan atd other cities will aßsist m the pacification' of the disturbed centres. The only way to save the nation is to rally round the King.

ANOTHER ZULA RISING

United Preaa Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 20, 9.15 ».m. Guabdiak Office 9.42 a.m. Capetown, June 19 The ADgoni Zulus have rebelled and an engagement ensued between them and the British. An fmpi of two thousand rebels were defeated by two hundred British troops.

FRENCH POLITICS.

United Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph— Copyright. Paris, June 19 M, Ribot has declined to form a French Ministry. M. Sarrien has been summoned.

THE GERMAN ELECTIONS.

_ — ♦ Berlin, June 17 The general elections m Germany resulted m the return of Herr Nechfc, and the defeat of Herren Bebel and Krapp, the Sooialist members.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association — By Blectrio Telegraph. Received Wakapuaka June 20, 9 30 a.m. Guardian Office 10.11 a.m. Sydney, June 20 It is understood the chief subject to be dealt with m the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament will be amendments to the Convention Bill proposed by Government. These include an objection to equal repre sentation of the colonies m the Federal Senate, or otherwise the repeal of tha three-fifths majority clause at the joint sitting of the two houses; m other words they require a simple majority at the joint sitting to be made effective, or as an alternative for the joint sitting, a national referendum. They also propose recasting the fiaanci&l claues j the omission of what is known as the Braddon clause 5 thut the Senate shall not amend money bills ; that the same protection be extended to the territorial rights of states as that provided m the Bill for their representation; that the clauses re ferring to the control of rivers and appellate jurisdiction be made more definite; that the seat of the federal capital be fixed. Mr Reid states that ha will submit a definite federal programme at the emotions, upon which the Ministry will stand, or fall| * ~ 1

THE ASHBO&lOfl GttJARDIAN : MONDAS, JUNE 20 I6*b



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