Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1899. OFFENSIVE PUBLICATIONS

Booms iiLLERS and stationers and even newspaper proprietors are much exercised just now concerning the way m which the authorities are attempting to carry out the provisions of the Offensive Publications Act 1892, and < the amended act of 1894 Several persons have been prosecuted m various., parts of the colony from time to time, and recently a Dunedin bookseller has been haled before the Oourt for selling journals containing advertisements, which it seems can be construed into offensive publications. Although we are quite m sympathy with the professed intentions of those j who framed the statute bearing upon this question, we must confess chat their efforts have resulted m causing a good deal of needless annoyance and expense to a section of Her Majesty s subjects, who are second to no others m their respect for law, order, and morality, This unfortunate result of well intentioned effort, is due to the fact that the law, as indicated m the words of the Acts we have quoted,ia by no means as clear as- it should be. As a natural consequence it is expounded | somewhat differently, according to the peculiar bias of the presiding judge or justice m any court to which a sup posed offender is called to answer. For instance, clause 3 of the principal Act (1892) says that whoever affixes to any wall, etc, or sells, distributes, or shows, etc., ',' any printed or written matter . . . which the Court shall he satisfied is intended to have an inde cent, immoral, or obscene affect," shall suffer the penalties of the law. Clause 5 says that any advertisement or other publication relating to certain diseases or infirmites " of which the Court shall he satisfied is intended to be of that nature, shall be deemed to be printed or written matter of an indecent nature within the meaning of section 3of this Act." The words we have italicised indicate the large amount of latitude given to the justices and it is not surprising, therefore, that even the oldest and most respectable journals m the colonies may frequently have advertisements m their columns, which may have been accepted m perfect good faitb, but which certain justices, anxious to bring the world to their own standard, " are satisfied are intended to have an immoral tendency." Some idea {of the way m which this Act presses upon newspaper proprietors and booksellers may be gathered from the fact that well known journals like the Ohristchurch Weekly Press l Canterbury Times, The Sydney Town and Country Journal, Melbourne Argus, and hun dreds of others have published, m perfect innocence that they were breaking the law, hun dreds of advertisements which might be construed by a Oourt to ret'ei to the diseases referred to m clause 5 of the Act of 1892. Whilst equally ignorant that any breach of the law was being committed, the oldest established booksellers m the colony have been amongst those who have sold, not only the publications referred to, but papers whose proprietors have been decidedly careless about the class of advertisements they have received. We think that it is not too much to ask the legislature to review this ques tion and make it plainer what adver tisements relating to disease do not come under the Offensive Publications Act, for we confess that if any refer ence to a disease causing nervous debiiity may be deemed to an offensive publication, as would appear from the Act under notice, then the sooner all medical advertisements are stopped, the better it will be for everybody. As it is, the occasional prosecutions of respectable booksellers like Mr Braithwaite, Dunedin, are making our law on offensive publications a laughing stock for the rest of the world. We would suggest that the Government forthwith notify through out the colony what advertisements now running m papers circulating m New Zealand come within the meaning of the Offensive Publications Act, so that innocent and law respecting book sellers may know what to avoid. As it is, it would appear that all persons engaged m that business would not only have to read all the advertise ments m all the books, magazines, and papers they have m stock, but would have to employ a lawyer to pass them all under review. To prevent the book trade from being needlessly hampered, we are sure the taxpayers who have been so easy m the past would certainly not complain of the outlay required.

Last week a cablegram stated that m the House of Commons, Mr George Wyndham, Parlia- QUICK-FIRING mentary T7nder-Sec- ARTIM.ERY. retary for War, in timated that the conversion of all horse and field \ batteries to the quick-firing system would be completed at the earliest opportunity. Under the heading of " Our Obsolete Artillery," the London Daily Mail of January 11 states:— "We publish to day an article of the utmost importance by Major May, the well-known artillery expert, on the rearmament of the British field artillery. It may surprise those of our readers who know nothing of War Office administration to learn that the British army is still equipped with a slow-firing field gun, whereas Russia, Germany, and France are all adopting, or have already adopted, a quick-firing piece. Such progress has been made m France that by the spring, we are told, she will have 480 batteries, or over 2,700 guns, of the new pattern. And meanwhile England, like Mr Micawber, is waiting. Already our army is dangerously under-supplied with artillery; m the immediate future it will be further handicapped by an inferior and obsolete weapon, Let us go to Major May's own work on artillery to learn what this means. In the war between Italy and Abyssinia, he tells us, " the Italian officers found that their mountain guns were com pletely overpowered by the more modern weapons of their opponents. The Abyssinians concentrated their quick-firing guns on the Italian pieces m succession, and the fire was so over powering that the majority of the

Italian guns were soon silenced owing to the heavy losses incurred m officers and men." In pleading with the public the cause of the artillery, the Daily Hail is pleading for the lives of our soldiers. The better armed and more efficient the array, the more certainly, the more rapidly it will , s.cure success. We saw m the American Spanish war the result of sending troops into the field armed with obsolete riflea and supported by an obsolete, insufficient artillery. Hundreds of American infantry were killed and wounded because infantry were set to do work which should have been done by artillery. The responsi bility for this bloodshed rests with the American politicians, and with the nation, which suffered its army to be neglected. It is an unwritten contract between the soldier and th> nation that the nation giyesves him the beat arms procurable. Our army is so small that we,have no excuse for disregarding its efficiency. The rearmament of our artillery means with us, at the worst, a matter of hundreds of thousands, and not millions, as abroad, m France, Germany, and Russia. All English men who know what duty bids will agree with the Daily "Mail that its dic tates are peremptory on the civilian m this case. We expect our soldiers "to play the game ; " they m their turn expect us to play it.

J.L. Higgs — Painter, East Street South.

Local and General.

Schools Excursion.—The schools exour sion to Sumner has been definitely fixed for Thursday, March 2. For particulars Bee advertisement m another column. Heavy Rainfall.—A Press Association telegram from Timaru on Thursday statea j that) the heaviest rainfall for two or three ' years had cleared off that) morning. The | result will be bad for harvest unless hard drying winds follow, the stocks being soaked, The Dunedin Abattoir.— During the past J fortnight 372 cattle, 3072 sheep, 1186 lambs, j 174 pigs and 13 calves were slaughtered at the Dunedin City Abattoir, of which 18 cows, 1 bull, I bullock, 1 heifer, 1 lamb and 2 pigs were condemned as unfit for food. The New Glaush. — His Honour Mr j Justice Denniston, speaking of the addition to the Criminal Code, by which a case can be i adjourned without locking up the jury, said j that m the case m which he waa passing' sentence it had been the means of preventing a possible miscarriage of justice. The Box Snail.—According to Mr M. Murphy, F.L.S., Secretary of the Canterbury A. & P. Association, there is rapidly increasing a pest which he remarks will soon become as bad as a flock of sheep m a garden, viz , the English box snail. The pest is rapidly on the increase, and m some gardens snails are to be counted by the thousand. Poultry.—-The grading of the stock of fowlß at the experimental farm at Momahaki and on the island of Motuihi, m the Auck land harbour, will occupy the attention of Che Poultry Expert (Mr D. D. Hyde) during the next two or three weeks (states the Post. ) A large number of applications for fowls have been received by the Department of Agriculture, but the orders cannot be sup plied until the birds have been graded. Methven Stock Market.—Owing to the rain having interrupted harvest operations, there was a good attendance at the Metbven Saleyards on Thursday. The demand was fair for all classes of sheep, of which the entry yatded totalled about 4000, with two head of cattle, the former being made up chiefly of stores, The usual auctioneering firms were represented, and the following prices obtained :—Pat lambs, 10s 3d. Store Sheep.—Halfbred sound-mouth eweß, 83 l£d; two and four-tooth crossbred wethers, 12s; four-tooth crossbred ewes, 11s 8d; merino wethers, 4s 6d to 6s 9d; lambs, 9s 9d ; a line of small late lambs, 5a 21. Cattle —1 heifer, springer, £3. Tinwald School Committee. — The monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, February 14, Present—Messrs Clothier (chairman), J. Gudsell, J. Hampton, Chas. Hawkins, F. Bcnnington, J. Stephens, aud C. Doherty. The master reported that the school was re-opened on February 6. The present roll numbers were—Boys 67, girls 69; total 136. The average attendance lor the week had been—boys 45, girls 48-8 3; total 93-8. The master asked the Committee to obtain a set of Longman's drawing copies for Standard V. He also enclosed a letter regarding the dismissal of the assistant mistress by the Board. It was decided that the chairman write to the Board enclosing the master's letter, asking them to hold over the dismissal of the assistant mistress for at least three months. It was decided to vote for Messrs J. Studholme and P. R. Dearden as members o€ the Board. Accounts to the amount of £2 9a 4d were passed for payment) and the meeting closed. A Pleasant Evening.—Over 140 persons were present at the " social" held at Baring Square schoolroom on Thursday night. The greater number of the party were youDg people of both sexes, though there was a fair sprinkling of folks of mature years. The " social" was the outcome of a desire on the part of the young men's Bible class to fit up and finish more comfortably the vestry where they meet every Sunday afternoon ; and the committee of management are to ba congratulated on the success of their effort, The schoolroom was tastefully decorated, the walla being hung with pictures and engravings ; and deft fingers had transformed the room into what our American friends ; term a*• church parlour." A portion of the I church was also utilised, several sm«H tables being provided for the quietest games of draughts and kindred amusements. Several well-known vocalists and inatru mantalists also helped to make what was modestly termed' a "pleasant evening." There will be an encouraging surplus for the object m view, and it is expected that a similar " social " will be held at a later date j to make the young women's class room more ! cosy. Harvest Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove thatj ever since the establishment of our business —nineteen years ago—they have always received satisfaction for their oheques from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and Btrangers, that we do not take measures for suits and send the orders away to Dunedin or Christchurch to be made up. "Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring m factories. We employ first class tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises m East Street. Man's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed and J?ox's Cheviot serge, 52s 6d; trousers, 14s 6d; or suit and extra trousers, 655; fit, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made to measure at ordinary " ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months' trial). —Ckaighead & Bebryman, the Leading Tailors and Out fitters, Ashburton. —Advt.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVBOTISEMEOTS. Professor Charlton—Boxing and step dancing classes Baker Broa—Funeral notice A H Williams—New Books School excursion, Thursday, March 2 Strayed—Red roan cob R McOallum—Apricots wanted D Thomas—soo acres to leb T Bullock—2oo acres for sale or to leb Landells and son—New advertisement

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 22 Mr Douglas, a Libsra!, has been elected to fill the vacancy for Korth west Lanarkshire caused by the resignation of Mr W. G. Rolburn This election raakes no change m the state of parties, as Mr Holburn is a Liberal. February 23 Sergeant Wright has Hrrived m London from Monte Video with Joseph Myers. They sail for New Zealand by the Wakanui on the 9fch of March. Paris, February 23 The British ultimatum to the Sultan of Muscat caused a flutter m Paris. It is now semi-ofilcially declared that France only desired to secure a commercial and coaling wharf at Bandarjisba. New Yobk, February 23 A vessel has landed at Baltimore four persons picked up from orfe of the Bulgaria's boats.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

(Received VVakapuaka Feb. 24, 10 30 a-m, Mail Office, 11.1 a-m) London, February 23 It is expected that Sir M. Hicks- Beach's forthcoming Budget will show a deficit of £400,000. The announce ment caused some excitement amongst politicians. The Daily Telegraph ex pects that the navy estimates will be increased to the extent of three millions.

THE SOUDAN.

The Khalifa Again Aggressive.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Oaieo, February 23 The Khalifa has abandoned his en trenched position m the vicinity of Lake Sherkeiia, and is moving north ward. He is m command of a consider able force, which is fiercely raiding the tribes friendly to the Anglo-Egyptians along the line of march, British and Egyptian officers on leave have been recalled to Omdurman, London, February 23 The Daily News states that the Khalifa's army numbers fifteen to twenty thousand, while Oolonel Kit chener has nine thousand troops at Omdurman.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By Eleotirlo Telegraph—Gopyright Received Wakapuaka Feb. 24, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office 9 55 a-m) Manila, February 23 The natives of Negros Island, one of the Philippine group, hoisted the American flag, and offered a hundred thousand men to operate against the Filipinos. Great incendiary fires are raging m Manilla. The natives cut the hose and fired upon the American troops engaged m subduing the flames.

Rudyard Kipling 111.

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New York, February 23 Mr Rudyard Kipling is suffering from inflammation of the lunga m New York. His condition is critical.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY.

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, February 24 The case for the Grown m the Yarra tragedy has dosed. No fresh evidence was elicited.

COURSING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, February 22 In the draw for the first round of the Waterloo dtp, Tarana'a Pride was drawn against Rare Luck, Bogan against* Wild Night. Tarana and Bogan are Australian dogs. For the course between Bogan and Wild Night the latter is favorite at 2 to 1 on*

Teachers' Examinations.

United Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph I Wellington, February 23 In the teachers' examinations the follow ing were amongst those who passed for Class C (University status being taken into account):—North Canterbury : Mcßherry, Henry; Banks, Laura; Bell, Edith ; Douglas, Ronald; Dickinson, Myra Finlayson, Janet; Giliman, Herbert; Leversedge, Edith; Wilkinson, Evelyn. Special Mention (North Canterbury), Glass E—Arithmetic, Giliman, Herbert. Geography—Gillman, Herbert. History— ( Giilman, Herbert. !

THE BANDS CONTEST.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Palmerston North, Feb. 24. The solo competitions for tenor horn, euphonium, and baritone were held last night, Owing to the number of entries it was impossible for the competition to be closei, and was continued this morning.

COMMERCIAL.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HARVEST

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 22 Nine thousand quarters of Victorian reheat, February shipment, and eight thou sand quarters for shipment m three weeks, have sold at 28a l|d ; nine thousand quar ters just shipped at 23s 3d ; and nine thou sand quarters of South Australian, March shipment, at 28aJ At the tallow sales 850 casks were offered of which 62 were sold. Mutton, fine, 25s 6d j medium, 23s 6d. Beef, fine, 23s 6d ; medium, 22s 6d. , oz - Adelaide, February 23 The Register's estimate of the late wheat harvest is 9,816,000 bushels, being an average of six bushels twenty pounds per acre. About 174,500 tons will be available for etport. _^____———■—

J. L. Higgs—Grainer.

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THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eieobrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 24, 9 20 a m, Guaedian Office, 9.55 a.m) The Plasterers' Strike. London, February 23 The London Plasterers Union is insisting upon the right of boycott, also to decide whht is plasterers' work. The mister builders have decided upon a national lockout on March 6 The building trades were never busier than at present. Overdue. The ship Valkyrian, bound from New South Wales to Iquiqui, is ! reported as considerably overdue.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

Late President Fame's Funeral. United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Febraary 23 One hundred thousand troops are concentrated m Paris along six miles, and line the route from the Ely Bee to Pere la Chaise, which M. Faure's fune ral will take. The members of the Patriotic League have been forbidden to join m the procession. Ten thousand medals, bearing the effigy of the Duke of Orleans, and six moulds for casting them, have been seized m Paris. London, February 23. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, and leading statesmen attended the Faure memorial service m London. | (Received Wnkapuaka Feb 24, 10.30 a.m, Guabdian Office 11.1 a-m) Paris. February 23 M. Faure's funeral is proceeding quietly. Crowds occupied the vantage grounds along the route over night, Members of the Patriotic League were cheered. The Army and the judges of the Court of Cassation were received with cries of "Vive Parmie." The wreaths filled twelve cars. General Zurlinden, with a brilliant staff, led the procession.

THE SEA SERPENT.

Strange Discovery of a Ship's Crew,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Sydney, February 28 The steamer Emu has brought from Suwarrow Island a portion of some remains, consisting of two skulls, two backbones and a number of ribs, of what is claimed to be a veritable sea serpent. The monster was washed ashore two months before the steamer's visit. The fearful stench prevented the crew from securing the whole skeleton. The captain describes it as 60ft long, and weighing seventy tons. It consisted, he says, of one body with a double spine, and two distinct heads somewhat resembling those of horses, and the skin was brownish-coloured and covered with hair, Received Wakapuaka Feb. 24, 9.30 a.m, Guardian Office 10.25 a-m) Sydney, February 14 Experts have not yet expressed any opinion on the sea serpent, but m some quarters the remains are described as " very like a whale." Suwarrow, or Suwaroff Island, lies m the Pacific Ocean, m lat. 13deg, 8, and long. 163 W. It is a small place, and was annexed by Great Britain m April 1888, together with Christmas, Fanning, and Penrhjn.&s possibly being useful m connection with the pro*, jected cable from Vancouver to Australia.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

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Sydney, February 23 la the Legislative Assembly the Federal Enabling Bill was read a first time. The second reading has been fixed for Tuesday. The Bill contains a provision that if three colonies adopt the constitution they may petition the Queen to pass it into law. The Anti-Oonvention Bill League, Sir George Dibbs presiding, resolved to petition the Upper House, to take steps which would lead to the I reconsideration of the present federal proposals. j Mr Reid says he Intends to oppose at all hazards any amendments m the Federal Enabling Bill. Mr Reid, replying to a question m the Legislative Assembly, said the three colonies interested had instructed the Agents-General to enquire into the New Guinea Land Syndicate's claim for expenses. He bad not entered into any obligation to pay the claim. If the syndicate had a just claim for genuine out-of-pocket expenses, they would not hesitate to submit themj but at the present they seemed to avoid doing that. Their demands for the payment of a lump sum would not be listened to for a moment. Mr OarrutherSj m reply to a ques tion, said m his opinion the charges m connection with Lieut,-Colonel Spal ding's administration m Norfolk Island were absolutely unfounded, gross and scandalous. His retirement was oa 1 grounds altogether independent of those charges. 1 (Received Wakapoaka Fab. 24, 9.30>.m, Guabdian Office, 10.25 a-m) Melbourne, February 24 The Premier states that as soon as New South Wales has adopted the Federal Enabling Bill, a special session of the Victorian Parliament will be called to deal with the subject. 1 Adelaide, February 24 Parliament reassembles on Tuesday. The Premier will introduce the Federal Enabling Bill, and the standing orders will be suspended to expedite its passage. Perth, February 24 Members of Parliament opposed to Westraiia immediately entering the Commonwealth are organising a strong opposition.

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