Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1899. "FINANCIAL DEBATES."

j To dignify what has been going on m ci.c Honse of R> prosentatives during the p:»st ten days by the name of a "dibUo" is to misapply terms m the most reck'o4B manner. A debute is ft cits-cushion, pre.^um ibly hiving for its obj ct the ulucidaiioa of some one or more truihs ; but th« tecetit talking m the House consisting chiffly of a " gc»is you please prating m u'ch " la scarcely once risen to the standard of a very a cond rate debating society. The bulk of the speakers seem to have m view the approaching elections, and have been seeking to address their constituents through Hansard. Passing over the absurdity of the supposition that the speeches fully recorded m the columns of Hansard and briefly referred to m the newspapers, wiil have any effect worth mentioning, at anyrate m favour of the majority of the present members of Parliament, we think the country may well ask, is this sort of representative government worth paying so much for as the tax payers of New Zealand pay ? We will go further and say that the financial debates for the past few years have been a scandalous waste of time, and have generally been merely exhibitions aerring to show how few statesmen, or even politicians, we have amongst us to choose irom, if those men usually seat into Parliament are the best we can show ; and how lamentably weak and ignorant must be the electors who are responsible for the presence m the House of su many who are completely out of place there. It is surely time for ths people of this country to recognise the incongrury of the position into which they have allowed political matters to drift, and to make some decisive efforts m the direction of reform. There have been many auggestions offered, but the few difficulties ins parable from all reforms that opponents to a change for the better have been able to exaggerate, have been so far sufficient to p-event any progress being made. It has been the boast of the politicians of this colony that New Zealand was m the van of progress ; and m one or two instances the claim may have been justified. But unfortuna'ely those iv power have, lately at least, been men without patriotism, without any know ledge of political economy ; without any acquaintance worth mentioning with what has been learned from the experience of other countries, and of other times, and whose " stateman ship" has been acquired by blindly following the lead, and accepting the opinions of some bolder aspirant for power, himself perhaps pitchforked into office by a chance combination of interests. If it were not .-o, does any one imagine that well informed and intelligent representatives of the peo? pie would tolerate a leader who openly boasts that he has, year after year^ been collecting—ostensibly for the purposes of maintaining law and order —thousands more than was required for th.it purpose ? Would they not as a mere matter of duty have insisted that the taxes should have been re duced m the case of a surplus, m order to adjust the discrepancy 1 That is the practice m other parts of the world, and that has been the practice occasionally m this country, by some of its states men—to their credit be it recorded. A i British Chancellor of the Exchequer was recently twitted with having reduced taxation, and his answer to that was this ,•—" His right honourable friend who had just sat do-*n objected altogether to any kind of relaxation of taxation at the present time. He thought it his duty to deal with the financial circumstances of each year as he fuund it; and if he found, as he did this year, m considering the estimates of revenue, that he would have a surplus, would he have been justified for a moment m retaining that surplus and refusing to propose any reduction of taxation because next year additional expenditure might be thrown upon the country ?" And he was a 11 Tory." Yet a New Zealand Premier who is always trying to make the tax payers believa that, he a " Liberal " of the liberals, has only their interests at hearts —claims that he has earned the thanks of the House and of the tax payers, because he has succeeded In squee^ingfromthelatterfor sever, alyearf past muchmoremoney than waa reauired to carry on the business of govern ment ! And, to make the position still more ridiculous, if that were possible, this modern statesman wants a loan, notwiths'aodhig that he says the surplus revenue of the country has accumulated to no less a sum than half a million. And his followers, quite indifferent to the figure they must cut m the eyes of the financial world, help him to the beet of their ability—that ia of their voting power—to carry out this renjarkable financial scheme. No reduction of taxation ° no abatement of the burden of the people ; no sugges tions of economy m the public expendi ture, and particularly m the expendi ture of Ministers themselves; no great works are promised out of the great surplus to which the Premier and his followers point with such triumphant self congratulation. Where, then, is that vaunted kuif million, and, if it is not already disposed of, what is going to be done with it ■? These are the questions which are suggested to the electors by the last and many previous financial " debates," They are the only points, m connection with the financial statement of 1899 at anyrate, which admit of general consideration, since tli.B statement itself is so fearfully and wonderful^ compiled that no ordinary mortal can understand jit—which was doubtless the design of its author. The remedy is at hand, and there are abundant indications that it will be initiated at the coming electione.

Local and General.

Pheep Rates —Sheep owners who have not yet paid their iheep rates are reminded that 10 per cent penalty will be added to all rates unpaid after September 1. Oddfellows —The twenty -sixth anniver sary of th Liyal Aehburtou Lo ge of 0 I<ifellowß will be celebrated on Thur day, ■\i)7"°* 31. hy an "At horn-,' 1 preparations ■O; v>!. on aie nnv well forward. Hiuuba.nk. —It is reported that lambs are pretty numerous at High bank already, and the season promisee well. In spite of the long wintsr, feed is s^iil to be coming away satisfactorily, especially the Italian rye g 488. i BEATMENT OF HELPLESS PRISONERS — ; Commissioner Tunbridge is issuing regu lations for the guidance of the police m cases <>f -evere drunkenness, apopl xy and wounds | that may come under their care. A copy will be soot to «aoh constable. The Dairy Industry.—According to a Press Association telegram regulations will 1 shortly be issued, under the Dairy Industry Act of ls»b session, providing for the registration of bubter and cheese factories, creameries and packing-houses. A certificate will be issued to each, and compliance with the sanitation requirements will be specially insisted on. A Message prom the Sea- «- A Pre«s Association wire from Auckland says :~A .message from sea m a bottle, purporting to be from Captain Champion, of the ketch Envoy, from Wellington for Auckland, stating that the vessel was m great straits off the Great Barrier through a gale, was found at noon on Friday on the east coast of the B*rri9r, opposite Trythena, by the son of Mr T. Medlands, of Woolstone. The message is regarded m Auckland as genuine, and grave fears are entertained for the safoty of the ketch. Captain Champion ia well known here, and one of the crew was his son. The Envoy is 52 tons burthen, and was built at Brisbane. She is owned by Mr Robert White. A Nelson Hoksc Fiend —It is repotted that horses are being shot m Nelson, whether accidently or maliciously is not known. The latest case he»s been reported to the Ctltnist by Mr F N". Jones, who ia offering a £10 reward for information. A filly, which is a valuable one, was eHscovered with abu let wound right through the hock joint, on the M*ori pih run, and although every effort is being made tn save the animal, ib ie very doub',ful whether the attempt will be suo cental. A little time ago Mr John Ciray lost a fiiio cot m this way, and only recently a settler m the came neighbourhood on return ing home fouud that a riflo ball had gone right through two walh of hia house. It seems high time that the police took the matter m hand and made an example of these persons-, who are too dangerous to be large. Hockey. —A meeting of delegates repre senting the Tinwald and Ashbarton Hockey Clubs was held at Tinwald on Monday even ing, when the necessary preliminary arrange ments were mide for the North Canterbury versus South Canterbury match, which it. v proposed to pay at Christchurch on Septem ber 14. Messrs D Stock, H Milliohamp, N Fit Emerald, and F. Potter were appointed the selection committee, and selecte I the following to go into practice as the probible team :—H Millichamp, F Watt, W Huston, M, W, and A Fitzgerald, A Clark, F Potter, D Stock, J Smith, and A Millichamp. The selection committee also selected the follow ing as the possible or alternative team, to play against the probables on the Ashburton ground on Thursday next at 3 p.m, with a view to provide practice fer the probables, and also to give members of the alternative team an opportunity of proving their claim fira place m the representative team :—W Smith, R Miliar ? G H*rdy (Rikaia), C Simpson, A Silcock, F Clark, B Amoa, E Marsden, F Gale, W Me'lor, C and G Clark, L F Andrewes, J F Fitz?erald, A. Santy and May (riakaia). The alternative team cou tains thirteen players, and it is anticipated will give the probab es a good game. It was also unanimously decided to nominate Mr F piark aa referoo for tha North v. South m»tch.

AFFAIRS In FRANCE.

Anarchist Itiot m Paris Churches Desecrated. The Riots Suppressed. The Broken Pieces. United Press Association—By Ebctrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Paris, August 20 Owing to the Government's leniency towards Guerin,a number of Anarchists q,nd Socialists gathered during the afternoon m the JBlaqe de La Republique, but the police were on the alert. Sebastien Faure harangued the crowd under the statue of the republic m the square, declaring that the Anarchists'ought to be the masters, adding that the Nationalists mono polised the streets. The police ordered the crowd to dippers©, and the guards cleared the square of 3000 people, who rushed and scuffled m various direc tions towards the Place de Nation. A fierce fight ensued and revolver shots were exchanged. The Commissary of Police and two policemen were injured. They, however, succeeded m arrest ing Fiiure. The rabble, armed with hatchets and knives, smashed the church windows of the. Invalides and St Joseph's, and de stroyed the pictures on the altars, the font, statue, and great crucifix. They piled ohairs frorj} the buildings m the streets and made a bonfire of them, throwing the broken statues of the Saviour and the Virgin m the flames. The Republican guard were summoned and were fiercely attacked by the mob, who with knives stood m the line of defence. The anarchists were ulti mately compelled to take refuge m a church, and from the belfry hurled missiles. The parapet of the church was set on fire by the miscreants, and invaluable pictures were lost. The excitement spread during the evening eastwards, the pojiee driving the noting crowds who gave conflicting cheer? for the army and the Republic. Two kiosks were also burned by the crowd, and twenty-six persons were arrested at the eastern terminus, making forty six m all. Seventy-five persons were irjjured m the fiasco. The original meeting was due to the presence of a number of members of the patriotic league, royalist youths, and anti- Spmites. (Received Wakapuaka August £2, 950 a-m, Guardian Office 10 48"km)' Paris, Auguit 21 The Sociailst and Anarchist rising against tha clericals and.anti Semites was suppressed at midnight. During the fray 350 were badly wounded and 150 arrested. Several revolvers were seized Disturbances also occurred opposite the anti-SemitiQ Otyb and thp house wherein M. Guerin's party was barricaded The latter is suffering owing to the drains being stopped.

THE RAKAIA DISASTER.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Christchukcw, August ijl The Court awarded Hartley, injured m the Rakaia accident, £1000 damages.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last evening | Present—The Mayor, Mr Hugo Fried Undei I (presiding), and Crs. Maynard, Paul, I'avis, Pau'ing, Orr, l'homis, and Davisoo, Thr 1 iibspu'ees were upologifed for, and leave of (\b'-encfl was granted fo them, FINANCE. The M»y-">r reporter] t,i,e debit bianco &'■ the. b ink to he £1547 17* 9.1, and ihe mc m received fr< m al! Bnurct-g Bince last meeting had been £124 11s 6d. N.W TOWN BUT The Clerk toihe Upnf!r Afhburton Rend Board wrote punting out the necessity for wo k on ihe N.W. T"W<i Bait.— The letter was referreJ to the Wo>k* Committee. OVERDRAFT The minager of iho Union Bank, Aeh hurton, wrote forwarding the usual form as to ihe Borough's agreement with the Bank for an overdruft up to £2064. lb was decided that the B*nk be a krd to give a mouth's notice of its intention to alter the rate of interest. The Mayor was authorised to sign the agreement. LIGHTING. Mr E. Mahood wrote urging the carrying out of the resolution paused at last meeting to erwet a lamp at the corner of Wakanui Road and East Kelt. The Gas Company wrote that a meeting J of the directors of the Gas Company would be held m a few days and the question of the extension of the main on Wakanui Road i to the belt would be considered. The Mayor explained that the cost of the extension would be about £70, and the borough's contract with the compiny ex pired ab the end of the year. In the event «f t^e contract not being renewed the expenditure of £70 would be too much for any possible return. It would, perhaps, be better go let things remain as they are until the contraot is renewed. It wa-s decided to send a copy of the letter from the Company to Mr Mahood. BWB9IDY. The Treasury Department notified the piyment to the B irougb'a account of £46 17s 6d subsidy. engineers' report. Tho report of the Kng neera and Works CommiM.ee was rtad aa under : — 1. flcoide-.t InHurmce.—The Works Com mittee recommend th»t a proposal for Acci dent Insurance under the l-mployers' Lia bility Acts b« made to the N.Z Aooident Insurance Company to insure the Council's employee?, provided the men agree to pay one-half of the premium, which amounts to one per oent. ot the amount of wages paid per annum. 2 Tarring Footpaths.—Your Committee recommend that the work of preparing the foo paths' for tarring be postponed till th? work iv the Domain ii finished, and mean while steps can be taken to hare material ready for this work. 4 Schedule for Works under Loan. — The Works Committee recommend that a schedule of streets that are proposed to be channelled and asphalted out of the loan be prepared, and we would ask for authority to procure a few copies of the Government map of the borough, so as to show the infor mation thereon. 4 Footpath at Approach to the Traffic Btidge. —We have visited the Bridge approach wi'h the County Engineer and have agreed with him as to the details of constructing the proposed footpath. We understand that it will be commenced as soon as this Councl will have agreed to the termi contained m the County Council's letter of the sth tnst. 5 L bor Gang.— The m«u have been en gaged during the past two weeks Id clearing out water-races iv Alfor d Forest Road and through the Domain, and carting rubbish therefrom, shingl|ng streets an<J footpaths, grubbing out poplars at bridge approach, cxrting thingle and sand for tarring paths, forming bowling green m Domain, attending to water supply and sundry maintenance works. The report was adopted. inspkotob's bepobt. The Inspector reported the yards within the borough m good order, considering the wet weather. He gave a list of persona who hai b en bicycling without lights and on footpath-). Ha had seen thf medicil msu, and they reported the borough to be m a very healthy condition at preßeqt, and there were no oasea of a serious nature under their care, but there were some at Allenbon. The report was adopted, and the offenders under the by-'aws ordered to be prosecuted. ADVBRTISINO ON STREET LAMPS. Cr DavU reported on the negotiations between the Lighting Committee and Mr Landells m regard to etched advertisements on the public lamps, Mr Landells was ready to take twelve panes if he obtained the sanotion of the Council, and would soon require thirty, but he could do nothing m the matter until the sanction of thn Council had been obtained. Extension of time was granted to the Committee to report. TIRE BRIGADE. Cr Pauling reported pertain repairs having been done at the engine station, which had been considered urgent,—The Committee's action was approved. THE LOAN. The Mayor reminded the Council that the public meeting regarding the loan proposals would be held on Friday, He hoped all the Councillors would be present, and he hoped also that a gentleman would be present who wag said tq be making a hoi^se-to-hpuse canvaos against the loan, and making remarks about mismanagement: Several Councillors wished to know who thia man was, but His Worship declined to give the name, fanoying that what he had laid would be enough to let the gentleman referred to know that he was known. Cr Thorrns spoke strongly m favor of taking steps to get up some sort of excite ment m regard to the loan. He did not know that the meeting was to be held on Friday. SLAUGHTER HOUSES. The Mtiyor said he had arranged for meet ings of the oonfeience rt abattoirs, but un fortunately the meetings of the County Council had been lengthy ones on the days arranged for, and they had Upsed, Cr Thomas said he had visited the slaughter houses with Cr §eaiy ( and found them fairly good. Cr Dtivia thought as there were no slaughter yards m Ashbarton they had no power to go outside the borough, Cr Maynard said that the gentlemen who had found time to go and make the " independent" report apparently thought the Hampstead Board were not equal to the task of doing the work of inspection, and had made an inspection on their own account* The Mayor—After the yard* were cleaned up. Mr Maynard wanted to know what the Tinwald Board had done m regard to the slaughter yards. If they looked into the condition of things on that aide of the river they would perhaps make some discoveries t«o. The Clerk said the Chairman of the Board stated at the Conference that he agteed with the action of the Conference. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £123 2s 3d were i passed for payment. The Council then resolved itself into a DOMAIN BOARD. The Curator of the Domain reported a case of trespass, and the Board decided to accept an offered apology with payment of cost of damage done? The Curator suggested the pattirig on of tWo or three good workmen to assist m making the new bowling green, altering the bicycle track, and top-dressing tho new tennis lawn. They were making rapid progress with the bowling green, acd given good weather he hoped to complete the East street plantation work m a few daya. The report was adopted and the assistance asked granted. The 'agreement between me Sports As sociation and the Board was gdad and agreed to, and ordered to be signed. Mr Scaly was entrusted with the duty of procuring the necessary grass for tho bowling green, The Board then rose.

MAGISTERIAL.

lUKAIA-MONDAY. (Before Messrs 0- A. C. H«dy and L. i Oxley, J'bP.) Breaking and Fntering — David.Edging tjon was charged with breaking and entering the sh'-p of George Murrayand stealing there from goo^s of the value of 10s.—Emmc Murray aaid she waa a daughter of Georgi Murray, biker, Rnkaia, whoße Bhop waa >i posite th • Railway Sfcition. Had charge of the shop, m which weresold refreshments, cake?, t-ia, cigars, cigarettes, lollies, anc fruit. Ob Saturday, August 12, witness was m charge of the shop, and closed it about 11 15 p.m. Locked all the doors, and the windows were secured by a w\il used as c fastener. Monday morning following one of the window blinds was up and one window a little way open. The nail was displaced, Missed cigars and cigarettes—about twelve cigars and about a doB?n packets of cigarettes. The ones produced ware the same brand. Did not miss any lollies, but there was a tin of lo lies m the shop the same as the ones produced. Did not mias any cakes, but soil cakes and buns like those produced. Her father's was the only fancy goodß business m Rakaia. Knew the accused, and never sold him any cigars or cigarettes. Va'ued the Roods taken at nine or ten shillings.--George Murray corroborated his daughter's evidence. Was with Constable Stanley when he searched accused's premises an hour or two afterwards. lie found cakes, cigars, and cigarettes there, the sam« as witness sold m his shop. Witness identified the cakes produced, and submitted m coutt tine m which the oakea had been baked. Could pick the tins oui of thousand*. Did »ot sell accused anything. Was certain that he baked the cakes produced, though there might be tins like them about the country. Independent of the tics he could swear to the cake- as his —John Moore, gave evidence as to seeing accused smoking cigars,—(Jon stable Stanley gave evidence aa to thecondition of the shop when he was sent for Soin« few minutes after he left the shop he saw accused going ftl«ng the street smoking a cigar. He oame along to whera witness was standing and witness said m a joking way " Davy, things are looking up ! How many of those have you got." He replied he had j a dozen and that he got them for nothing ! The same evening witness saw accused smoking a cigar, and on the following morn ing saw him smoking one. Saw him stand ing m the doorway of his hut eatng a bun similar to those produced. On Wednesday the 16th, met accused and told him that Murray's place had been broken into and a quanti'y of cigars and cigarettes stolen. Had notic-d him smoking cigars on the two previous days ; and he had said he had a d- zan of them, and aeked him to say where he got them, and that before doing so he must be careful what etatemeot he made a* it might be used against him- Accused re plied that he had bought them m Aehburton on Monday. He Batd he went by rail to Aahburton, and purchased his tickbb from the station master, and afterwards that it was from O'Neil, who said no ticket had been sold to accused. Arrested accused on the present charge, and after placing him m the lock up obtained a search warrant, and m company with Murray searohed his hut, and m a cupboard found the buns and cigarettes produced, and lollies m a jam pot. The goods were taken to the accused m the lock up and he was told tlut they were found m hii place. Accused said "he had bought them m Ashburton on Monday." Witness said that he himself had aeea accused m Rakaia on Monday, and w»b m Ashburton himself oa Tuesday, the 15th, and accused did not join the train at Fair field. Saw him on the street when witness c«m,e hoiu©.—The accused said he had nothing to say, and was committed for trial at the next Bitting of the Supreme Court at Christchurch, Accused asked for bail- Constable Stanley said accused had en deavoured to get out of the lock up after being arrested. Bail was allowed, accused m £50, and two sureties of £50 each.

PRESENTATIONS.

On Thursday evening last, at Mr Oxley'a fffice, Rakaia, opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mr Daniel O'Connor, who has acted as guard of the Methven train for iDine eipht years. Mr O'Connor removes to the Auckland district) m the same service. Farmers and travellers uaing the Mathven railway have always found Guard O'Connor most obliging and attentive to hi* duties, and Mr Drummond on behalf of the sub scribers said that they did not care to let him go without some notice being taken of the respect m which he was held. He had much pleasure m presenting Guard O'Connor with a handsome gold watch chain and locket, and also a purse of sovereigns. He hoped Mr O'Connor would live long to wear this small memento of years spent m this district. He also asked Guayd O'Connor to accept a very pretty gold brooch for his wife. He called on those present to drink the health of Mr and Mrs O'Connor and their family, which was heartily done. Mr O'Connor, m accepting the gifts, expressed himself very feeliogiy, and laid he did not at all know why he should be so honored Ho had only done his duty, and he never obliged one more than, another. He had spent a very happy time m the district, and should always look back with pleasure and remember the many kindnesses he had received. He tendered his and Mrs O'Connor's very hearty thanks for the | handsome presents, The only satisfaction : he had m leaving was that his services had beea appreciated, and that his shift) would take him home once more amongst his own relations, 'Ihe locket bore the following inscription ;—"Presented to D. O'Connor by a few friends on the Methven railway line, August 13th, 1899." At the railway station, Rakaia, on Satur day afternoon a very intereiting little meeting was held. The railway employees of Rakaia and Methven presented Guard Daniel O'Connor with a very nice Gladstone bag suitably inscribed. Mr May., station master, made the presentation on bShalf of the subscribers, and mentioned that some sixteen years ago Guard Q'Connbr oom menced aa porter at the Orari. He had always found him honest, straightforward, and industrious, and he regretted personally that ho was leaving the district. He had i no doubt that Guard O'Connor's fellow workers m the Auckland district would find him willing, not only m his duties, but ia assisting any cause for the benefit of others. Several others spoke of their regret at the severance, and wished him every success m hit new home. Guard O'Connor, m thank ing the donors, spoke feelingly, and said he should always remember the years spent between Rakaia and Methven, and the many kind friends he had m the service, Efe hoped that he should find as nioe a lot of men to work with up north.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. MATCH AGAINST MIDDLESEX. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka August 22, 9.4Q a,m, Guabdiah Office 1Q 5 a-m} '-' London,* August) %l The weather is fine for the match against Middlesex. The wicket is fast and there is a large attendance. The Australians, m their first inninge, have lost four wickete for 138—Trumble 10, McLeod 48, Noble 14, Gregory 10, Trumper (not out) 37, Darling (not out) 12; sundries 7.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka'August 22,10,10 a.m, Guardian Office 1.13 am) Sydney, August 22 Speaking on federation, Mr Barton predicted that New Zealand and Wea tern Australia would join the Union. .

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CABLE NEWS.

- United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, August 20 The Emperor unveiled a monument -,fc Gravelotto, the scene of one of the lattles m tbe Franco-German war. Ie alluded m graceful terms to the eroißtn of the French, and said the neraorial, which ia a bronze figure, representing a mail clad archangel caning m calm repo3o oa a s*ord, stood as the guardian of all the brave soldiers of both armies. Paris, August 21 Colonel Klobb, who waa journeying to assume command of a column under CUptaius Voulet and Chanoine, m thß French Soudan, has been assassinated, together with Lieutenant Mennier. Voulet and Ohanoine were recalled for illtreating natives. Sydney, Aagmt 21 In reply to representations, Mr Seddon states that New South Walea fruit will be admitted into New Zea land provided it is accompanied by an inspector's certificate that it has been thoroughly fumigated. The Sydney Morning Herald com menting on the growth of the federal spirit m New Zealand, saja that the upshot must be that New Zealand will ultimately join hand m hand with her natural allies, and confirm Aus tralasia's dominion m this part of tbe world. Melbourne, August 21 The butter shippers have accepted a four years' shipping contract with the P. and O. and Oritnt Steamihip Companies.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright (Received Wakapuaka August 22, 11-35 am, GoAKDiAN Office 12-9 a.rn) Hon. Joint McKenzie London, August 21 Hon. John McKenzie returns to New Zealand m the Gothic, Labour Demonstration m Hyde Park. A great labour demonstration m Hyde Park demanded cheaper houses for workmen and a court for fixing rents, with old age pensions of six shillings weekly. The Select Com mittee's suggestion of five shillings was considered ridiculously final!. A Tribe of Giants Captain Welby, an Englishman ex ploring m south-west Abyssinia has discovered a tribe of giants seven feet high.

The New First Lord

Vice-Admiral Lord Walter Talbot Kerr has been appointed First Iprd of the Admiralty m succession ta Admiral Sir F. W. Riphards, who relinquished the post. Bear, Admiral Sir Archibald L. Douglas suoeeds Vice Admiral Lord K>rr as Seoond Lord,

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka August 22,10.10 a.m. Guardian Office 11.13 a.m The Madame Berry Mine Melbourne, August 21 The Madame Berry Gold Mine is on fire. The fire was caused by a miner leaving a candle alight. It is believed that serious damage will ensue. Melbourne, August 22 The firs m the Madame JbSerry mine is oi^t. The damage is not at present known. Conference of Naval Experts. The report of the conference of naval experts shows that resolutions had been adopted embodying tfcat whilst a local naval reserve could net be raised m Australia under the con ditions required by the Admiralty, an efficient available force could be es tablished on pay and conditions suit able for the colonies, which should be amalgamated with the existing perma nent establishments, which would serve as an instructional stai and form a neuclus for maintenance. The vessels m the reserve force to be maintained and controlled by the Federal Govern ment, the Admiralty to provide ships of a type effective for service m the time of war, which m tim« of peacs should be stationed at the principal ports for training the local forces. It is also recommended that on first en rolment the men be drafted for $ye years' service, during which they wo^ld be liable, is required, to serve with the fleet abroad, and then to be drafted into the second division for five years' harbor service. The report points out that the present cost of the naval forces and the maintenance of the auxiliary squadron, if controlled by the Federal Government, would be suffi cient to provide fire second class cruisers and for maintaining a reserre not only sufficient fo man these vessels m time of peace, but furnish a source whence men would be available to meet itnpprial naval requirements. Discovery of Copper. ADELAIDE; AugUSt 22 It is reported that a mountain of copper averaging ten to fifteen per cent., has been discovered near War tup* goldfields.

News in Brief.

The Ashburton Brass Band will gfva their first concert at Waterton on THursday night. A particularly good programme has been drawn up by the bandmaster, Mr Llewollyn Owen, and our couutry friends may expect a great treat. The B»nd will play selections at Wheats tone and Aahton en route. . Messrs Shearman Bros.* new advertisement will be found on our fourth page, as will that of Messrs Strange and Co; An interest ing article entitled " The Martyr of the Century," and some important advertise" ments, including those of Messrs Coooh, and Grant and Moore will be found on our fj,irst page. '

THK ASIiBUItION GUAEDiAK, lUkSDaY, AUGUST 22, 1899



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The Telephone Exchange.—The follow ing alterations and additions hare beta made to the telephone exchange list:—Not 2, H. F. Nicolf, private reeidenoe; No. 13 W. H. D*rdis, Central Hotel; No. 37, J. T, Coochji grocer and ironmonger; No. 90^ Armer Orr, private residence; No. 94, E. G. Wright, Windermere.



Football.--The following will represent Springburh against a combined team at Glen'unnel next Saturday, at 2 p.m. :— Grieve (2), McCoy, Moses, Fergus (2), Jago, Mcßae, Johnstone, MoKeozie, B*ird, Bur gess, Sharplin, Goldsmith, and McGregor* The above are requested to meet at the I Sfaveley Hall on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to select a captain, make arrangements for travelling, choose emergencies, and, hold, a short moonlight practice each evening. "Ma Conscience." I tell you there's na« plumbago m McKar z;e's Tea, It's fit for ft bailie, is Hondai Lanka



'• Sjcop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and ib will lengthen your daya," The patient stopped, The doctor's prediction was vsrijSjtd. The first day, the patient declares, was as long au his whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can Btand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston does not s*y co 8 aßk anyone. He is well known, having been hor^ fns&rly eighteen years. Smokt New Yean*



, FOH PiiIVATE SALE WE have for Private S-.le a Compete 'IHKISSHJNG & CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, coDsiaiing of—- Eiglib Horse-power Traction Erjgitje. by . Avtlingand Fortet, withpUcnt l.u^ri- i Citot ; Combine, by Horuaby and ' iSnn, with self feeiler; E'"v.»torp, by P. and D. Duncan ; aud Cn-ffjuticr, !■>■ Atidrcws ami Beavin, with Double Bigger ; also, Whvue, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse power Portable Engine, by Ulay'on and Shuttleworth, id fi s>t ol isa order. KRIKDL^NDER BROS., Lin. FOR PKIVATB SALE. ITTTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenieuce, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to BROS., LIMITED FOtrPtaVAM~SALBr THE WELL KNOWN ISINGLE-TREB tPROPERTY, [Containing! 2150 ACRES. Situahed uear AlfordJForesfc. Forjfurther particulars apply tojj FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm, L*nd and Fstate Agents. f T7E are C-ASH^Buyers of good linet of MILLING & SHIPPING WHtfAT, Also, — OATS, BAHLEY, AND RYE GUASB. .FRIEDLANDKK BROS., Lld. 11; ~larm foFsaleT ]iyr ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, \ have been instructed by Mr Wm.Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchmore, on which is a comfortable four-roomed Dwelling, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, 3he property ia dividedjjiato five paddecks, all fenced and well watered, and most of the land is under crop. For full particular and terms, ay p!y ; FRIEDLANDER BRQg.^LTP. - ■ - Kstabi.ishkd 1880. Tfxephone 69 I /I yXy)'. JT'l(v.?,VU:'^,s-;.';'..\/.. MAKER BROS.. Cl 'FVT^HfNO TTNDERTAKET?B t ORNISHING *-> NDERTAKERB DIRECT Importers of Best and L*tes Defligns Id FUNERAL FURMSHINGS FUNERALS eonduated with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most , re^aonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Oaes '•''roeta, and Baker md Brown's Coach Factory. _ , a . go- §h M o Q =0 J I g _ a -^ NOTICE. riIHE Undermentioned Banks have JL agreed to charge Half-Yearly a tee of not lesa than Five Shillings on all current accounts, without exception, whether Debtor or Credit. The charge will be made by the Banks on 00th September next, and thereafter each Half-year on Slat March and 30th September. Dated at Wellington, this Ist August, 1899. j UNION BANft OB' AUSTRALIA, Ld. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALKS, NA'IIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. \ 8 99 NOTICE. ANY PERSON found Trespassing on Shepherd's Bußh Estate on and aftar the Ist day of September, 1899, WILL BE FROSECUI'ED ; and any Horse found on the property will be impounded. j DONALD FRASER, 8 71 Shepherd's Bueh. BARRETT BROS' Special Ol^arapce Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants bow £n> A lot of Special Job Lines and Traveller^ Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, i etc, »t lowest cash prices.—Barb»xx BBOg, 2)imot Importers, Ea^b §we«t» Asbbujrton, j



Carra^ay Seeds ... ... Slperlh Pimento, wholo Is   Pimento, jrround.., ... Is 21   Mix d Spice liH p^r p--»ck--t PlCKLES—Hayward's Mi^xed, 10 I per bottle, 9s 6d per di-zen Orors and B!i*ckvreH's, Is 31 p-?r bottle Ctptain White's, 2s 31 per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum 6d „  Saltpetre ... ... ... 6d „  Tartaric Add IslOd „  C-trboEate Soda, Sd per lb, 2s per d z lbs Whole Linseed 3lperlb Linseed Meal 4d   MITOHES-Plalds, 4jd per d?*, 4i per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, Si per do&en Yarmouth Bloa ers, 9 for Is Vlaeonochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin  Herrings In Tomato, lOd ppr tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd p.^r tin  Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOi per tin Auckland Mnllett 7J per tin Oysters ... 8.1   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large 81   Sardines, small ... ... 4\   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „  Salmon, other Brands ... 81   OlL—Lucca, 2 41 per bottle S»lad, \ pint 5^.1 pint 10J Castor, £ pint 51,1 pint lOd ShPt-ps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse and Blaokirell's assorted Pastes, Is Z\ per bottle, 14s 6d par dozon Potted Meats, assorted,'6d per tin Povril, 2 z. Is lOd. Lei berg's extract. Is 9d per bottle Pa ton t Grouts. Robinson's, lOd ; Har per's, 9d per tin Melltns' Food, Is 8d per tin Nestles' Pood, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 2|d per lb, s!b for la Vermicelli, 6d per lb, 4lb for Is 10,1 Mnc^roni, bd pnr lb, 41bs for Is 101 Pearl Barley, 2£i per lb Ground Rice, 3|l per lb Aulfiebrook'B Cocoa, Jib 4J, lib Is 31 CadburyVi Cocoa, ib 10 i, Is 8d Sfar Cocoa, 3% per lb Castle Brand Salt, lcvrfc 5a Rock S»lo cwts-i Table Salt, 7lbs Bel, 141bs Is 31 T*blo Salt, 21b jars, 8.1 Kdmond's Baking Powder, Hi Heaward'a Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Crosse and Blackwell'e Assorted Es sence", 9d per lb, 8s 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 6d per lb, 4s 9J per dr zen R-'ckett's Bloc ... ... 301 per lb Empire Blue ... .. 81   Kean's Blue lOd „  AuLebrooke's Jolly Powders, assorted, 7d, 6a 9d per doz*n Devor'b Jelly Powdnrs, 61,591 por n\ z Colm^n's Mustard, D S. FFt. t U8 1 per lb, 4lb IOVI J116.1 Oolman's Mu<tart), loose, I ?> 1 per lb SI'AR^H — Coiman'd and Bergor 1;!, 6 i p« packet  Grejja'H and Lily, 55 jxh* lb  {rlwa.; Chinese, 1- per box  Glhzi Japtneße, 6di per lb Symmgton'H Cotfe^ Esaenca, Is 2d pjr bottle Turkish Coffee Essence, 10|d per bottle Maypole Soap, 6d pr.r cake, any color Dried Pt aches, Apilcots, and Appleß, 9.1 per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7|d per tin, 7s 3d per dozen. Nursery Milk, 5s per dozin Coffee, Finest.. 1h 3d, isJSI, Is 7d „ Special, 2s



:o; SHEEP NETTING, {O.S ) .. .. •• 3d per yard. BARB WIRE (Hop) .. ISs Od per coil. NO. 9 FENCE WIRE «>s Od per cwt. O.K TUBULAB LANTERNS .. .. .. Is Od. BOILED LINSEED OIL l-**.Od per s'galloii drum OASTOR OIL .. .. .. .. J3SJ t>«J pertia. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37s <sd. YEATS' CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS JUST TO HAND JOHN ORR & CO.. r A bH BURTON,



JOHN OUR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ \I7K >"M»im to bo tl.e Lead ins; Firm of Grocers, tl.or.monsere, and Crorkery *» Merchants m Ashbarton We import all Stock fiora the H^nm Market* for Spot Oabh »nd are therefore m »be best poeiuon to supply the public with only genuine goofJe at the lowest possible price for ciwh. We gu&rameo all car goods faM weighr and finest quality. We never charge for p»cking '»nd delivery, all goods at the R»ll*ay Staric-n free. Any person leaving an order with us can get a p*rcil ticket, and therefore always be sure of*having their goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket. i? JJLXJ U Jtl Ptfft SACK 13*. — BUGAU — S|<l per Trim Tea ! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2». 2a ad prr 1b 61b Box .- ... ... Bn 9d, 9s 7d, lit lOibßox .- .» .- 16« Bd, 18s 4d, 21i BdJ KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box,? 18» 4d ; Sib, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box t ||lß«i 4d; 51b, 9s Jd -PROVISIONS - F iO TORY BUTTER - Forn Leaf »"d Sutton's always In atoek. OHISESFj-Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BVOON AND H\MS — "Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. McOa^am." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7^d. GORE OATMF. .iL-251b Bag s > 6d



Van Hotiten's Coco*, Jib, lid ; Jib, 1« 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jib. Bjd ; lib, Is 4JI Real Good Oandles, 4jd per lb ; 8* 6» per box Parafine C»ndle», plain and fluted, 6Jd per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 21 ppr box 61bs for Is Pago, 71bs for 1« Mixed Peel, Limon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d pwr lb Lemon Pi-el, 7ib tins 3t 61 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4.-t 9d pet dcz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14? 61 per d< z Lea ard Perrin's Saace, large, 2i 0J per bottle Mellor'a Sau.ie, Is 31 per bottle Worcester Saace, small, 5d ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Flonr, 3d per lb Mazlna *M per dozen 5s 6d Whiting, / b for la Morton'a Cream of Tartar, I* 31 per Ib Preserved Fruit, 2Jib tins, 81 per tin, 7a 6d per doz £>ngll»h Cut Loaf Sn?ar, 3Jd per lb Tomato Sance, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treaclw, 21b 6d 41b Is, 71b 1* 9d Finest Kaisins BHperlb Finest Sultanse 7jd  „ Finest Oarranes 6d „  per case 4Ji   ' Stewing Fi^s 7J4 „ „ French Plums (choice) ... I"*   Stewing Plama 31 ,«  Finfst Mn catela Is 41 „  Californian Musc*«el« ... la -  I>,*teß, extra fine, 31b boxes. Is 91 per box Almonds, Jordan 2* 4d per lb Almond-", Valencia ... Is 6J  „ Almonds, Sicily -Is 41 „ „ Barcelona iSnts 81 „  Shell Almonds 10i   Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4J5 per doz Dy <*nd Martln'e Jar BUcking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 91 per do« Kixey't Bhcklead. Id jiz*, M per doz Jam*n' I> !me BlackJtad, 61 per doz SOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets m box. Is box Silkmone Soap lOd per bar, JOs 6d per box Trinrnph, 6d par bar. 7« lid per box Perfect) Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8* 6d per box Pear'o Unncented Tabhta, 6d, 5i 6d per doz jleaver'a Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz Javenia Boap, 8d and 101 each Buds >n*s Extract of Soap, Is 4i per doss, 5s 9d per box Washing Soda, 141 b Is, 81 61 per cwt Colonial Vint gar, 2n per gallon E-gKah V-.negur, Champion?, 2s 6i per gallon Ciamr^nß Vinegar, 101 per bottle (:< Innial Vi( etfar, 6 I per bot le White Wine Vintgtr, 10J per battle S« light Soap, la per b<x Sapoho Soap, 6d per cake, 5 9J per doz Monkey Br»nd Boap, large siz* 6J, 5s 9i per dos Barilla Ash, McOHnton's and Thomp aon's, 9d per lb Pear'a Violet Powder, 8d per box Fuller'w Earth, 81 per box Lime Jnic« and Glycerine, 9i per bottle Glycerine, 61 per bottle Vaseline, 6 I per bottle Oamohor, l«z 3d, lib tins 3i 101 BISCUITS—Snowfl.ke, 5 I per ib ; 4jd per lb per Hn People's Mix, 4jd per lb Albert Lnnch, 3J<l per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|d per Ih Sup^r Wine, 6J p.r lb, 6JI per lb per tin 35 «alandia Mixed, 61 per lb, 5J 1 per lb per tin PKPFKR—White ... Is 4-1 per lb Black ... la2i „ „ Whole ... Is 21 „ „ GINOifiR-Whole ... I<3l „ „ Ground ... Is 4d  