EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for September

SUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton daily for— CHRIBTUBURCH—at7 20 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 S p m. (expres-) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 12.54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p no. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHKISTOHURCH-at 10.45 _._»., 12.47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

SECOND EDITION Mail Notices.

Mails close tor the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. For Northern Ports and West port, also United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., per Rangitira, (specially addressed) per Rotomahana, at, 6 30 p.m MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at 10 30am THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Fer Australian Colonies, via Wellington (due fydney 3rd October), per Westralia at 10 30 a m

For Australian Colonies via Bluff, (due in Melbourne 4th Ocober) per express, (to connect with Mokola) at 12 30 p m, txpress train.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28. ! For Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Jipan, also United Si ate?, Cwads, etc, United Kingdom and Contiurntof Europe, via San Francisco, per Takapuna, at 630 pm. Dv? London Oct 31

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmera' Co-operative Association oi Cantei bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on Sepemter 21, 1900: ---i Wheat- Prime milling Pearl ._" 2s 3d to 2s 4d   Tuscan... 2_ 3d to 2t 4d   Hunter's 2a 2d to 2s 3d Oats —Dune .*. la 6d Danish ls 61 Canadians Is 8d Sparrowbills ls 7d Barley—Malting, prime 2a Inferior la 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good catsheaf 47s 6d to 50- Grass Seed—Old pasture, 2s to 2< 3d New  la 6d to ls 9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburtou.

CHIRSTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : — vVheat—Hunter's, pearl, and velyet 2a sd, and Tuscan 2s 6d

Oats—Canadian ls 9.1 to Is IGd, short feed Is 9d to Is lOd, Duns Is 8d to Is 9J, and Danish Is 7d to la 81.

Barley (nominal)— Prime malting 2i to 2s 3d delivered Beans—2a 4d to 2s 5d

Peas —Prussian Blues and partridge 2a to to -s 3d

Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, stone £6. Sharps—£4 Bran—£3 10-. O-tmeal—£lo

Potatoes —Derwente, September delivery, 20. to 22s 6d, at country stations Oatsheaf Chuff — 45. to 47a 6d ab near country stations,

Hay—£3 5s to £3 10?, delivered ; primesb baled £4, fob

Seeds—Ryegrass, farmers' lots la 9 1 to 2a, prima heavy, town dressed 2s 6d to 3a 3d, Cocksfoot 2^l to 2|d for bright seed, to 3i for extra good, town machine dressed 161b to 17ib Beed, 3|d to 4d, cow grass 51 to6d, extra choice 6£d, white clover 6d to 7£l Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy 5d to B£d, factory 51 to 6d. Butter— factory local lid, be.-b dairy 8d to 91, salt, in boxes, 6d to 7d for primo. Bacon and hams 6-|d to6d, factory £d p.r Ib higher. ihe above prices, except who-a otherwise stated, are those paid to .annua, f.0.b., Lyttelton.

TIMARU GRAIN MARKET.

Tho week has seen what may bo (ruly said to bo a record shipment of grain for a very long time, bub though the wheat mar ket in firm there has been no advanoe in prioott. Holders nro vory fi>m and buyers will not advance prion.. Oabi are onsicr on l.fto week, und quotation, are nominal. There in nothing „b nil doing in barley. Thero hai been a little enquiry for potatoes ftftd noino have boon placed at 27s 61 fob, Wheat —Tiiwiiaii tmd vclvob in good lines are quoted at 2. s^l ; primeab samples ooimiiuml a piiiiny inoro ; rod chaff, 2i 4d. Tho out murkob in quiot. Long oats are quotod at Is 81 to Is Bjd, and short outs Is _id to 1m 9.1. All tho quotations are f.o b.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1900 THE SAVAGE ASIATIC.

Wk believe thero nro boimo peop'e to be found, who take up a nimilar attitude vith regard to the Chinese trouble that a small section o_ tho English speaking race took up on tho subject of tho Transvaal War. These pro- Ohinese pretend, aa the provßoers did, that from a humanitarian stand point all war is wicked, Well wa are

amongst those, who think that under' certain circumstances war is nob only justifiable, but necessary. It is a de plorable condition of things te exist at the close-of the nineteenth century, but so long as there are savages on the -urf&co- of this planet who only recog vise brute force, so long must war j continue to be a necessary agency in ksi curing peace. We are led to make I therio remarks by the news of further ; Chinese atrocities published in our j I last issue, which in ghastly detail sur pass anything yeo received even from China, What had those poor women and little children done to excuse even ordinary ill treatment? Yet they seem to have b< en subjected to tortures that almost surpassed tho horrors oi the scenes during the Indian Mutiny. How can tie fellow countrymen of those unhappy victims of Chinese barbarity be blamed if they insist upon a stem retribution 1 And how can such wretches as the Boxers be dealt with, except by an effective display of

the only power they understand and recognise 1 We think that the publi cation of tho terrible sufferings of those

helpless women and children, will stir up such a feeling in the hearts of the allied nations that nothing will satisfy them, but the condign punishment of tho perpetrators of those outrages. Indeed the latoa. information we have as to the intentions of tho allies, goes to show that they will be satisfied with

no half measures. They iuti nd io give tho Chinese puch a lesson as will deter them from ever again breaking

faith with Europeans?, and ignoring treaty obligations. This can only be done by the stern arbitrament of war; negotiations with tho Chinese Govern ment never result satisfactorily to outside nations. No reparation for wrong done, can be obtained from the wily celestial except at tbe cannon's mouth. And only the armies of Europe and America can settle the Chinese trouble; it is not a matter for diplo matists. Since the above lines were written a cablegram has come to hand, charging the Russians with conduct, whioh equals that of the Boxers in barbarity. We hesitate to accept the statement as a fact. It cannot be de nied that i heMusc ovite is still a savage. The history of the people for centuries has proved that. Sometimes, he is a polished and clever one but the covering

is only veneer which is soon rubbed

off He is closely related to the Mongol and shares tbe cruel instincts of the race. Rut as to the incident

mentioned in the cable message, we

cannot credit that the Russian military authorities would permit an act to be committed which would alienate the sympathisers of the civilised world. The Russian is cruel, but he is not a fool.

Local and General.

_ _* - - . %* Interesting reading matter wili be fouud n the first and fouri/h pages of tiva issue A Bio Insurance— The late Duke of Ed inburgh's life was insured for £300,000

Jewish New Year.—The first day of ihe Jewish New Year, 5661, will fall on Monday next.

The Grub—According to the Walmate limes, the giassgrub appears to be making great inioada in that district.

Length Of Chinhsb War —The "Daily Chronicle s " Berlin correspondent says t hat

he official opinion at St Petersburg is that the war with Ohina will last two years, and a council of war hai baen formed to arrange ' a plan of campaign.

A Correction—Reverting to our para graph respecting the large quantity of grain recently despatched from Winslow station, aod totalling 360 trucks of grain, we are informed that the shipment of this large quantity was made direct to the Home markets by Mr John Grigg, and that Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, arranged the charter of the vessel on Mr Grigg'a account.

An Admirer or Hectors—This is an Inverness ehor-girl's detcription of Hector , Macdcnald :—' A braw loon, wi: een like glowin'coal. And the great broad shoulders I of 'im J He was mair iike a smith than a dr_p_r. But, mind ye, there was naething surly about Hector, es we used to ca' him. He waa terrible obleegin', aye rffwring to lift up or doun bundles for us lassies '

The Governors—A residentin the district now made notorious by the Breelong murders tells how the Governors obtained their surname. When Lord Carrington was visiting the district Jacky was the first aboriginal to step forward and offer his hand for a friendly shake. ' Who are you?' asked the native* • The Governor,' replied Lord Carrington. «Me Governor too,' said Jaoky, pointing to his followers, Jimmy next advanced as Jaoky's brother; and the surname given to the pair in derision has stuck to them.

Athle__o Cmboymbn.- An amusing illu stration of the growing demand for athletic e'e^gymen waß recently givon (■jays bhe " Daily Telegraph ") by a country curate who received notice to quit because, though un exceptionable in other prospects, his vicar declared thab" what this parish really needs is a good fast bowler with a break from th' off. " No doubt the worthy vicar per* ceived that no village lad could possibly re? j"ct the theology of a curate capable of win ning the annual cricket match against the neighbouring hamlet by his own prowesa.

St Stephen's Ch-BPh—The services to-

morrow at Sb Stephen's Church will be as follows :—8 30 am, Holy Communion ; celebrant, the Right Rev the Bishop of Christchurch. 11 am, Matins and sermon. 2.30 pm, Children's service* 6.30 pm, Choral evensong. The Bishop will preach at tbe morning and evening services, and will also deliver an addrcas ab the special service in the afternoon, to whioh the children and their parents are invited. There will be the usual lay-reader's service ab Dromore ab 3 pm, and the Vicar will preach at the anniversary service ab Seafield at 3 p m.

War by Bioobaph.—When ib became known late yesterday afternoon that, owing to an accident; to the electric lighting installation, the management ef the War by Biograph Company, would be unable to givo their exhibition, universal disappointment was expressed. A great number of visitors from the country had purposely stayed in town over night to see the fine pictures of the active operations a 1) the froub in South Africa, and consequently were keenly disappointed. Mu> hsj mpathy is also felt for the management, as the loss to them will be very (.rcu, iv bumper house being assured- With commendable aluoriby they havn arranged lor pelting a fresh elecbrio installation from Chrifltohure.li by the firsb train to day, and oonsf quont'y they will be able to give the mat inn. in the afternoon as originally announced. To meet the convenient!, of tho tradespeople they have postponed the hour of commencement of to night's entertainment till 9 o'clock, and it is to be hoped the Hall will be full to over' flowing to recoup tho management for the loss suffered in nob being able to open lost night.

A Kkmindkr—We wish to remind all , who may require new suits ko, "before the Show," that we have already opened out a largo variety of New Goods for tho Spring and Summer seasons, comprising tho most " up to date " beat quality worsted suitings, &o/imp.orted dlrecb'from the manufacturers. For v number of years wo have always had such a*• Rush " of orders just before the holidays, that wo found ib impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (both old and now) to kindly call and favour ua with their esteemed orders as early as possible bo prevent disappointment, and oblige Cramhmad & Bhkkyman, the leadiug Tailors and Outfitters, Ashbnrton

Mbthven Sale—The sale of Rouse's biarding house, advertised w be held at Methven on September 27tb, will not now take place, the auctioneer, Mr D Thomas, having disposed of the proper y privately. Wolfram—A cablegram fr»,m HoOart states that thsre has been an importaac dis covery of wolfram at Queenstown. This min :r_l ia more oomtr.only called wolframite, md a preparation from it is sometimes used as a substitute for white lead.

Islington Fire—Messrs Nicoll Bros agents for the Christchurch Meat Coy,', a form us that they have received advice from that Company, that the recent fi eat [slington will in no way affect the supply of fertiliser.. -_

Volunteers—Sergeant-Mayer Jonea, of the permanent staffof the South Canterbury Battalion, had charge of the squad of the Guards who are undergoing instruction for the military tournaments at Christmas About a drzen were present, and th" exer cises were executed in Mr D Thomas', new merchandise sale room. Althoaght the first drill under the Sergeant Maj r, an improve mnt was noticeable, especially in the m'thod of points and attack. Color-Sergb Schwartz gave the necessary commands.

The Stoke Orphanage.

Nelson, Sept 21 Mr Fell, for Brother Killian, said he proposed to call witnesses co oontradicb the alleged assaults either in toto, or by way of explanation, and i>aid the charges were the result of a popular clamour, bub there was no reason why accused should ba treated as a scapegoat even if he had excelled his authority as a school master. The case could he met by a small fine, j

James Solan (known in religion as Bro Killian) Rave evidence that he had been prefect) at the Stoke school, and had punished Davis. At evening prayer about August, 1899, about 310 boya were in the room at Ihe time. During prayer Davis was laughing and talking. Witness cautioned him by a motion of the hand, but he was tot obeyed. After prayers witness spoke quietly to Davis. Davis, who was still kneeling seemed angry and said defiantly " What do you mean." Witness then gave him one slap with open left hand on the side of the head, an ordinary box on the ear each as parents often give children. Davis recoiled two or three steps, but did not fall. As witness gave the stroke with his hand he said "stand out." Davisstood out and went to his dormitory. Davis may have gone to Bro. Loetu. afterwards. Witness did not think the blow could possibly have dis colored Pavib' eye, as he had not noticed any marks on the boy's face afterwards. Never i punished Daviß before or since. Cross examined by Mr Myers—Had never struck a boy with his clenched first, had on one occasion caned a boy with a supplejick on his back and legs, when his clothes wore on. Had never kicked a boy. Waa somewhat haaty, but never really angry with the boys ; was not an impulsive man ; would not say Brother Loetus'wae untruthful in saying to the Commission that witness waa an impulsive man. Aa Precept, he had j frequently to administer punishment as a part of his duties. As to the Moore episode, witness had known that Moore said before the Commission that he had struck Davis in the eye ba*; had not appoared to give a J denial as he was not called. Did not! volunteer as he o»uld not leave hia duty. Had not explained to the Commission other serious allegations against him because he had, not been asked. Donald MacDonakl, known in religion as Brother Augusblve, gave corroborative evidence. Witness admitted conversing with a boy regarding hia evidence but denied attempting to influence the evidence ; was merely advising the boy th .bab Court he would have co stick to what he believed to be true. In cross examination witness said be had been a*ked by Mr Fell "and Brother John to hunt up evidence for the defence. Had suspected Davis would bo called on [tho other side as to the assault by Brother Killian. Had spoken to all the Crown wtnessea (boys) as they md come to him to shake hand", but h-d not alluded to the c»ee, Thought Davis was absolutely the only Crown witness he had spoken to about the ca?e, but was rot positive Mr Myers read a list f f names of Crown witnesses. Witness admitted speaking to Baker, but no o'hers Witness was cross examined ab tangth as bo hie interview with Davis and conversation as to the case, Mr Fell protesting ab the questions pub by Mr Myers being not fair. The Courb adjourned for lunch Brother Killian, charged with assaulting the boy Davis, by striking him in tho eye, was committed for trial. B^il waa allowed —self in £50, two sureties of £25-whioh was forthcoming. Brother Wibertus was charged with com mitting indecency with respect to a boy. The charge was laid under the Criminal Code Act The Court was cleared, and the evidence was unfit for publication. Two lads corroborated to the extent that there was opportunity for the offence. Evidence will be continued to-morrow. Accused was admitted to bail—himself in £100, and one surety of £50. During the proceedings Brother Wibertus received information of the death of his father in Belgium. Nelson September 22 The hearing of the five charges of indecent assault against brother Wibertus was re sumed this morning. The cro»B ex-mination by the defence being deferred. Aooording to a previous arrangement therefore, the Magistrate's decision will not be given to day. The details are unfit for publication.

METHVEN

(From our own Correspondent)

The usual quiet little township of Methven seems to be livening up oi late, and what with one thing and another to take place shortiy, to all appearance it is likely to continue lively for some time to come.

I METHVEN BRASS BAND I Some f-hurt tim* ago the Methven Braes j Band held its annual concert, which 1 proved very successful. Tha first part of the programme was a real Christy Mlnistrel affair, and the second parb was chiefly patriotic items, and tho cinc^rb concluded with a comical f*rca en itled "Barnura's Ball." The Bmd are very much indebted for the succsa of their concert to Miss Lock, who attended eve>y practice, and who played the acc< mpini" monts all through in a most efficient manner. Although It wir a very wot night the school was weti filled, and I think that goes to prove that the Bmd is popular and has come to stay.

eHDBCH BUTTERS- The Presbyterian body here have always been holding their services in the public sohool-oom, and some time ago a j movement was set on foot for tha erection of a church, and now that they have got it finished they propose to hold a tea meeting and concert to celebrate the op-ntrg on Friday, September 28th. The concert should prove very attractive, a«! there will be talented singerß from Christchurch, Leeston, and elsewhere, so there Is a treat in store for all lovers of first class mnsic. The Rev Dr Erwln of Chriatchurch has kindly consented to dedicate the new chnrch on Friday afternoon, and the Rev William Grant of Leeston will preach the opening sermons both morning and evening m the following Sunday, September 30. The building la a good substantial one, filling up a vacant corner in the towrshlp, and ls a credit to the local tradesman, Mr F«nry Rands, who was the contractor. The architect was Mr R W England of Chriatchurch. PERSONAL. Methven, I am sorry co say, has lost one of Its oldest residents and highly esteemed citizens, in the person of the late Mr Joseph Anderson, who was a most quiet and unassuming man. He passed away last Tuesday aiternoon after a long and painful illness born very patienty.

SPRING The spring In this district is the earliest we have experienced for years, and the grass -and crops are now looking quite green, and young lambs are to be seen everywhere, and owing to th© fine weather they seem to be d dng very well.

CBIOKET The cricketers here seem to ha unlucky

in choosing a day for the opening of the ] season, as the two they have proposed to \ open on h.*ve tunud out wei. I Leai they have decided now on next Thursday, and the m.'eh is to be Town v CounMy. wh»ch HhouM bs very intcreating. It ia to be hoped they get a fine day this time.

VOLUNTEEKINO. There has, been « branch of the I Ashburton Mounted Rifies started here, and eieht younp fellows are being drilled by Lieutenant McLean in expectation oi going to camp ab Addingoon with the C.V.C.

1 hear there are several other concerts corning off soon, viz—The Church oi England and the Cricketers' Annual. There is a bachelors' ball here to-night. September 21et.

Sporting.

LORD HOPETOUN'S HORSES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 22 The steamer Yarrawongft takes .eventeen of Lord Hopetoun'a blood horses to Aus tralia in charge of the well-known trainer, Eroest Day.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

SECOND DAY, The gross totals of the day invested in the machine were £1081: The amount taken at the gates yesterday was £44 7s. The former local Spring meetings have not proved financially successful, but we are informed thab this meeting should quite pay Us w.,y, and had fine weather prevailed on the fbsb day, a fair surplus would have resulted.

j The following are results: — i Tinwald Handicap, of 60 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. 148 Mr J McKewet.'o br c Nihilist, by I Stepniak—Bii cerity, Syrs, 9it 121b

(MeCcmb) f Z\ Mr J Cresawel.'a b g The Spinner, by Tar_ntalu_—Prima Donna, aged, Bat

(Brown) + 22 Mr H A Knight', b m Suz.nnah, 7st 31b ._. (Forward) 3 75 Dundas 9stslb (Wilson), and 11 Phryne (O'Brien), also started.

The horse, were well together after passing the six furlong post, and until just prior to the entrance to the straight, when Nihilut came to the front, with Suzannah alongside. The Spinner here made a great effort, and an excellent race took place, creating a de.perate finish ab the pout, resulting in the judge declaring & dead heat, the third horse about a length behind Time—l.46J. Dividends—Nihilist £1 15s, The Spinner £2 10-.

Trial Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse to* receive 5 eova from the stake. For horses thathave never won an advertised race at time of entry of value of 20 soy. Six furlongs 21 Mr J A Holme,' oh g Terrapin, by Clanranakl—Terradina. 3yrs, Bsb 7;b (Brown) 1 12 Mr H A Knight', br f Flame, 8-t 71b (Forward) 2 29 Mr H Lnnn'a b m Sally, 7«t 10ib

(Twomey) 3 61 Bonaparte 9st 7lb (Derrebf), 8 Gunrose 7sb 10lb (Hewit.t), 1 Gloaming 7ab 91b (Smithel), 7 Lady of tha Lake tat 71b' O'BrieD), 1 Retreat 7st 7ib (Davey), also started. Terrapin led from start to finish, the large field stragglbg somewhat at the straight entrance. Fame, the second horse, was only a little over a neck after Terrapin, and Sally about three Irngths following. Time— 119 Dividend—£6.

COLDSTRHAM WELTEK HANDICAP, of 35 80VI ; socond horse 5 aovs from the stake. One mil', 71 Mr C P Murray-Ayosley's blk g Huku, by Vanguard—Spray, 6yrs, 9it I2ib (Brown) 1 21 Mr J J Lewi-' eh m Lady Medallist,

Bst .. .. ... (Dayeyj 2 37 Mr M Hobb.' br m Bloomer, Bst 13ib

(Wi'aon) 3 9 Speculator Bsb 3'b (O'Brien), also started.

This proved to have the only indifferent start of the meeting, the horses gebtiog away irregularly, with Speculator ahead; Bloomer, however, passed before the straight, and continued in the lead, but w»g soon challenged by Lady Medallist, who retained her position until half way between thfl straight and home, when the favori'n, Huka, oame through and landed the stake by a length, followed by Lady Medallist and Bloomer. Time—l.46f Dividend-£1 14s

Disposal Handicap, of 20 sovb. The winner .o be sold for 15 soys. Any surplus to be divided between the second borse and the Club. Five furlongs 67 Mr A Lyon's br g Iz.l, by Vanguard- Susie, aged, 9it 7 b (Hewitt) 1 42 Mr R McDonnell's b m Constance, Bsb (Brown) 2 9 Mr A Fairbairn's b g Norweßter, Bsfc I2lb (Donovan) 3 22 Magg 9sfa 71b (Shaw), 5 All Saints 6sb 91b (Dave>), also started. A fair start was again made, and the five horses kept fairly together, with Constance slight'y ahead. The favorite, Izil, came up well near horn? and gained the race by about a length from Constance, the third horse, Nor'wester, being about s>'x lengths behind. Time—l-6g. Dividend-£l 18s

The winner wis sold by Mr R Friedlander and fell bo the owner ab £37

Farewell Handicap, of 40 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs 11 Mr Max Fried lan ler's b g Grandehot,

by Artillery—Rosedale, 6yrs, 7st 71b (Hewitt) 1 35 Mr F P Olaridge's eh m Sub Rosa, Bsb

61b .. ». ... (Derritt) 2 26 Mr M Hobba' oh f Hermosa, 9at2!b

(Wilson) 3 ll Lady Killer 7eb IGlb (Brown), 14 Corusa 7st 7fb (Davey), 84 Paladia 10.6 (Donovan), ] also started

No' hing of special importance occurred in this last race up to the lead home, when Graadshob forged ahead and won comfort ably, followed by Sub Rosa at about a length, the third horse being about six lengths thereafter. The winner in this race, with only eleven tickets, paid the largest dividend of the meeting, viz, £14 16*. Time—l.lßs.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB

The following nominations have been received for the Metropolitan Meetings— The Stewards' Handicap, of 500 eovs ; six furlongs—Advance, Boreas, Ostiak, Bla^r, St Denis, Romanoff, Dundas, Her? mosa, Benzoin, Gnrmoran, Brisa, Pampero, Spider, Cherrystone, Paladin, Jabber, Renown, Paphos. Apollo, Kissmary, Hengist, Formula, The Shannon, Chasseur, Mhs Delaval, Glenogle, Miliary, Cavalry, Rob:n Adair, Jupiter, Oingo, Autaia. Formosan, Goldspur.

The Metropolitan Handicap, of 500 soys ; one mile and a half—Advance, Tor* tulla, Nihilist, Dundas, Brisa, Pampero, Paladin, Straithnairn, Seabrook, Sir Lvnce. lob, Renown, Paphos, Jabber, Ideal, Djin Djin, Record Reign, Miss Delaval, Scottish Minstrel, Malatua, Materoa, Kahuwai, Autaia, Gienelg, Sanb Ilario, Field Rose, Skobeleff, La Notte, Huku, Fulmen.

The Jocki* Club Handicap, of 500 soys; one mile—Boreas, Tortulla, Ostiak, Blazer, Nihilist, Dundas, Becnoin, Brisa, Pampero, Spider, Cherrystone, Paladin, Strabhnairn, Sir Lancelot, Jabber, Paphos, Ideal, Benown, Apollo, _)jtn Djin, Hengist, The Shannon, Reoord Reign, Miss Delaval- Glenogle, Soob-ish Minsbre', Cannie Chiel, Malatua, Robin Adair, Jupiter, Materoa, Oingo, Autaia, Gienelg, Formosan, Skobeleff, Sanb pario, Fulmen. The Can-KBBdby Cup, of 500 soys; weight-for-age ; one mile and three-qaartera —Advance, Tortulla, Dundas, Pampero, Sir Lancelot, Renown, P*pho», Djin Djin, Hengist, Nobility, Record Reign, Cannie Chiel, Malatua, Military, Materoa.^Kabuwai, j Sant Ilario, Fulmen, I

GERALDINE RACES.

United Press Aa.ooia.ton—By Eleotrio I Telegraph. Dunidin, Sept 21 The following handicaps have been I declared by Mr Dowse j^—

Squatturs' Handicap, one mile—First Blood Bsb 121b, Belligerent Bst fib, Proposal

Sit 41b, The Orphan 8 t 21b. W .unwind 7j& lllb, Lady Ifedftllfss 7§6 61b, Speculator 7.6 51b, Belie cat 12lb, 01_nd»b«ye aud Ejector 6-t 101b

Racing Club Handicap, !_ mile—Nihilist 9it 131b, Huko B_c, He.brook 7<*t 9ib, Pro posal 7at s!b, Phryue 6s- 13 b, Ciy i' 6..91b

Hack HANMCAP.fivefurlongs—Heliograph Bst lllb, Constance B.t sib, L*dy Go.ton 8»r, Liitie Daisy 7.6 71b, lodine 7«S 21b, tiunrose 7«b

F__.no Handicap, six furlongs—Bt Denfe 9it 10ib, Warrington 9-it lib, th« Orphan Bs6 81b. Hypnotist 8-t2.b, Lady Killer 7 b llib, Mitra 6st 9!b

Belfibld Weltkb, seven furlongs—Firs Blotd 10.6, Huku 9st> 131b, Rnnanoff 9-tstt> Camet»9.f, L*dy Medallist Bst 10 b, Speoa !*tor B_t 9!b, Valentine 83b 7ib, Gloaming 8-fc 2it. Relic Bst 2b. Grand Cross Ba. 2«b, Clandeboye and lj<sctor Bst

Geraldine Trot, two miles — Prince Alhort scr, Young Berlin 3«ec, Katipo 6se_, Jackoo 7sec, Sydney 203-30, Hoosti.h Lass 24« ec, Miracle Jack 27aec, Lena 801 l 30»eo, Pretoria II 325e% Whitefoot 343p0, Fion-iala 36~ee

Orari Trot, I£ mile-Young Berlin .or, Mist 4sec, Edward R 6<*eo, Ettie More 9is_, Gambler and Toronto 12seos, W_n_k* and Dora 15seo, Bratmir and Miracle Jack IB.cc, Beauty and Slim'un 2lseo, Moino. Bluestone, aad Pretoria II 23.cc, Watiu, Whitefoot, and Secrecy 24.cc, Chandelier, -fedora, and Fionuala 25.cc

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

GERMAN PROPOSALS.

APPROVED IN EUROPE. DFOLARED IMPOSSIBLE IN OHINA. (Received Sept 21, 8 p m.) Hong Kong, September 20 Tbe allies to-day attacked the Peitang forts north of Tientsin, Heavy cannonading is proceeding. Tbe order of the Literati are circulating leaflets in Oanton announc ing Chinese victories, and that the Powers are craving for peace. London, Sept 20 The European papers generally approve of Germany's suggestions. The French newspapers unanimously support the Emperor of Germany. The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Wewa, says the Emperor of Germany's plan is intended to prevent ny power playing a double game. Washington, Sept 20 Wutingfang, the Chinese Minister here, declares that Germany's proposals, enunciated in the Kaiser's note to the Powers, are impossible.

REPORTED BARBARITY OF RUSSIANS.

(Received 1130 pm) London, September 21 The Standard's Moscow correspon dent states that the Russians disarmed five thousand Chinese at Blagoves chensk aud led thera in small batches to the river Amur, ordering them to : cross to the Chinese side. There were no boats and the river was rapid aud a mile wide. At the least sign of hesita tion, men, women and children were stabbed and shot aod their bodies thrown into the stream. There have l.een similar occurrences elsewhere. It ia helieved that altogether 12,000 have thus been killed.

Berlin, Sepiemper 21 Reports have been received here that the allies captured the Pei-tang and Lubai forts, though their losses I were heavy.

It is claimed in Berlin that Ger many's proposals with reference to China have been everywhere favorably received excepting by Russia, America, and Japan.

PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept 20

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Counoil met ab 2.30 p.m. On the motion of Mr W 0 Walker, seconded by Mr Boweo, an address was passed, expressive of pleasure ab the an nouncement of the proposed visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Australasia.

The Pubiio Health Bill was farther considered in committee.

The provision in clause 138, recognising arm to arm vaccination, was, on the motion of Mr Jones, struck out by 16 votes to 20. Pi ogress was reported. The Council rose at 445 p m Wellington, Sept 22 The Council met at 2 30 The Municipal Corporations BUI (Mr W C Walker) was read a first time

The Hospitals and Charitable Aid Boards BUI (Mr W 0 Walker) was read a second time pro forma. The.Public Health Bill was further considered in committee and clause 2, inter.

probation — The uefinitiop of «' Lopal authority " was amended so as to include in addition to City or Borough Council, County Council in a county where the Counties Act is in force and the Road Qo-rd or Town District Board in count; where that Act is nob in force, with a provision to enable local bodies in the latter case to combine for th» purposes of the Bill Ihe Bill was reported. The amendments made by the House of Representative* in the New Zealand Ensign and Code Signals Bill were agreed to and the Council rose at 4.25 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 20 Che House met ab 2 30 p m Qn tbe motion for leave to introduce ths Licensing Act Amendment Bill, and in reply to questions as to tha provisions of the Bill, the Premier said that the Bill would explain Itself when ib was circulated. He was not prepared to give an explanation of ths Bill on the motion for its introduction.

Mr Atkinson demurred bo such an import* ant Bill being brought down at such a late stage in the session. The Bill was not asked for by the people, and members were too exhausted physically and mentally at the end of the session to grapple properly with soch an important question Mr Hogg and Mr Flatman suggested that the Bill should merely be introduced and circulated with a view to apprising the country of its provisions, so that the House might be iv a better position to discuss the whole question of the liquor law Mr Hone Heke said that he hoped thai tbe Bill would contain a provision for licen ses being issued ia the King Country Several members continued the discussion.

Tbe Premier objected to having a discus* sion on the question at the stage, and da* prec&ted the intemperate language used by some of the speakers. He was glad to say that he had the confidence of the moderate people in the country on the liquor question, and would nob attempt to satisfy the de< inands of the extreme prohibitionists. As to the charge that tha Bill was brought down too late, the House had so far been fully engaged on important matters, and with regard to the statement thab ths question had nob been before the country, he said that during last election it bulked very largely. The Bill had been brought down as much ab the instigation of tha prohibitionists as the brewers. When the Bill was brought down, and members were given sn opportunity*-, saying; after study ini? if cod tents, whether or nob it should go ' eV';ie the people that would be the time to siy whether the Bill should be prooeided

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