EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for November

SUN.

SECOND EDITION Mail Notices.

Important—There will be no despatch of English urn's via San Francisco In November, but arrangements have been tn ide for close connections with Federal and Vancouver services. Tae new service, every three weeks, vi\ San Francisco, is expected to start with first steamer leaving Auckland stoat the Bth December.

Commercial.

CHRIBTOHURUH GRAIN aNl> PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are aa foilowa: — Wheat—Hunter's, pearl, and vatyeb 2a 4d to 2a 4^d, and Tuscan 2a 5d to 2a 5Jd Oats (nominal)— Canadian la 9d, abort feed la 8d to la S|d, Duna la 7d to la Bd, and Danish la 7d to Is 7|d< 1 Barlay (nominal)~Malt)Sng 2a delivered Beana—2a 4d to 2* 5d Peas—Prussian Blues 2t to 2s 3d, part* rldga 2« 4d to 2s 6d Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, atone £6. Sharps—£3 10a Bran—£3 Oatmeal—£lo Potatoes — Derwsfits, 27a 6d to 30a, at country stations Oatsheaf Chaff — 45a at oear country stations.

Hay—£3 5s to £3 10s, delivered ; prlmeat baled £4, fob Seeds—Ryegraaa, farmers' lots la 9d to 2s, prime heavy, town dressed 2s 6d to 3i 3d, Cocksfoot 2£d to 2|d for bright seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 161b to 171b seed, 3|d to 4d, cow Rrasi 5d to 6d extra choice 6sd, white clover 6d to 7£d Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy 5d to s|d, factory 5d to 6d. But.ter— faotory local lid, dairy 8d to 9J, salt, in boxes 6d to 7d for prims. Bacon and hams s|d to 6d, faotory bacon and hams, |d par lb higher. The above prices, except where otherwiss stated, are those paid to faroura, f.0.b., LytteltoD.

The highest prices for fai sheep obtained at the Burnside yards since they were opened were made at Wednesday's market aaya the Utago limes. For right excep tionally prime cheep 28s was obtained; and Mr James Henderson (of Kelso), whose iheep arei noted for always being very prime, sold through hla agents (Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co.) a consigement of 159 prime crossbred wethers at the following record prices vis. : ~ 27s each tor 38, 26s each for 38, 26s 3d for 42, and 23, each for 41.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1900. The Annexation in the Pacific

Some people arc under the impreuion that the ancexati'm of some of the Pacific lalaudi by Lord Ranfuriy is tb«- rwnlt of the action of the New Zealand Parliament at the instigation of Mr Seddon just before the close of last session. This, however, is not the case. Mr Seddon was of course aware of the intention of the British Govern ment to formally annex these Islands to the Empire, since Lord Ranfurly had been selected by the Secretary for the Colonies to perform the ceremony. The Premier of this colony, in passing the Bill through Parliament, presum

ably did bo to give the earliest notice' to the other colonies in this part of the world that a federating scheme between New Zealand and those Islands whs actually under consideration. He doubtless expected that this would prevent any attempt on the part of the other Australasian Colonies to brine; the Islands within the sphere of the Commonwealth, What led to the mistake, which was prevalent in many quarters, that Mr Seddon was annex ing the Pacific Islands to New Zealand, was the fact that, learning through Lord tUnfurly what was intended, he cleverly anticipated the probable result of it. It is satisfactory to leara that the Islands have been formally taken possession of by Great Britain, and we trait the British Government will take steps to make the fact known thronghoat the world, Hoist ing the Union Jack is a ceremony whioh is the outward and visible sign of national possession, and may ba all very well for the islanders, but it is not enough for oar rivals in colonial expansion. By the way, this ceremony is not always understood by the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands precisely as we understand it. We remember when a British naval officer first hoisted the banner of his country on the shores of one of those romantic sea - girt lands. What a charming picture he painted on bis return to a colonial port, of the innocent joy of the native proprietors of the soil, as the flag majestically unfurled itself to the breeze. Knowing the universal feeling in these patriotic colonies, nobody was a bit surprised at-that. But people were rather startled to aay the least of it, when a copra-trader came into port some week or two later, and gave the second %ct in the imposing ceremony the gallant naval officer had inaugurated. This act was both brief and interesting. The admir ing savages watched "the great warship passing out into the great unknown and then—the banner of old England wai converted into breech clouts by the assembled Polynesians with a dsftness and celerity that would have aston ished the gallant officer, who opened the proceedings. As for the flagstaff, its fate is, we believe, still a matter of speculation amongst those who were engaged in that expedition. The fligs just unfurled by Lord Banfuriy, may be flying where he placed them, when Mr Seddon visits the islands presently ; but we advise the Premier to take a good supply of New Zealand ensigns, when he goes, in case of a repetition of the proceedings referred to. By the way, we notice that the authorities are favorably considering the question of giving the hard-worked portion of the people an occasional—may we hope annual—excursion in the Tatanekai. We offer a suggestion that such trips should be to these "Islands of the Blest." Nothing would tend more to promote a proper feeling between New Zealanders and the gentle aborigines of those regions than some of those pleasant, friendly {gatherings, which have been made so familiar to us in the columns of the New Zealand weekly papers. It would be something for us to be able to hand down to posterity a picture showing us sitting, amongst Kings and Queens, before that genus becomes quite extinct ia these latitudes, a result which, unless Few Zealand becomes an absolute monarchy, must inevitably come about Boon.

Local and General.

The Tblkobaphio Fibtioe.—Telegraphic communication has now been res to ted, and messages are being taken for all stations as usual.

luk Fedehal Flag—The Manager of the Review of Reviews is offering a priza of £50 for a design for the federal fUg.

He Ran A MUCK.— General M'Arihur states in a despatch from Manila that Cap tain M'Quiston shot-a number of the men of his company in a fit 61 temporary insanity. Ihe others, in self-defence, shot and killed him.

A Small Circus.—The equine and canine en tour *ga of the Governor General of Australia (Lord Hopetoun) consists of sixteen horses, a couple of ponies, and sundry dogs, and are expected to land in Melbourne shortly.

Pbefebehcb for Soxdiebs —The Colonial Secretary states that ht had determined to give the returned New South Wales soldiers preference for Government employment, subject to the approval of the Public Service Board.»

Tni Bathing Season.—Several bathers took advantage of the bright morning to have a swim in the Domain pond. The water was chillyt and owing to its pea'soupy consistency, anything bub inviting.

Acoioxkx—A man named John Bull was admitted to the Hospital yesterday morning from Peel Forest, with a fractured arm, injured scalp, etc, being the result of ft buggy acoident, the wheels passing over hie arm. He is doing fairly well,

The Oomicojnwialth.—lt is said thai Lord Rinfurly, the Premier, and the Post' master General will represent the colony at the inauguration of the Australian Common' wealth. Messrs Napier, Wilford, and Collins have also announced their intention of being present on the occasion.

Trouble in Trading Stamps—Referring to a disturbance lately caused by a number of female bolder* of trading stamps in Wellington a day or two ago, the Post says that there is every indication of the attendant* of the Trading Stamps Company having a very lively tima before they close their business in Wellington. Sksdless PfAchks.—Th» question hat been recently put:—Hat anyone heard of seedless peaches 1 A gentleman ia Missouri actually claims that by bending the top braaches, and fattening them down until they are rooted, then severing from the parent root, seedless ptaohes are prodnoed. This sounds something like the fable that by planting primroses upiide down different colours are produced.

Intbrestkno Reading —My Lady's Satchel this week contains some domestic hints which should prove of Interest to oar lady readers. The article will be found on page four, alflo a letter by Radyard Kipling giving bis opinion of the admini strative ability of Sir Alfred Milner. Page one also contains Interesting reading matter.

Cricket. ~ Yeitnrd*y afternoon the Imperial Junior* teams play id a match with the Ashburton High school boys, which resulted is a win for the latter. The scores were High School 86 run*, and Imperial Juniors 25 runs, QDhe Imperials went In first, and knocked up 19 runs, the other aide making 86 runs; The Imperials again faoed the leather and fcbit time only made 6,fjuw ( the High School boys thus winning by an innings and 61 runs. Revell (High School), did some very good bowling in the second innings and Fee (also of the High School teamj carried his bat lor 19 «o».—There was a fair attendance at 4he opining of the cricket swmwb yesterday. Two very good teams were selected by the captain and vioe captain. The captain's eide batted first, and totalled 11, U Nicoll (18) beiog the only one toreaoh doable figures. The vice captain's aide made 38 for seven wickets, when ttuy drew stamps to make room for, the Junior match. Bert Amos made 16, and G Andrews 12. For the oaptaio's side, H Niooll and Rudkin were the moat suoeesefal with the bowling, and B Amos and Drummtnd fostbe viMiaptiio'iiidf.

Wkambr Fobcast — Captain Edwin wires :—North to West and Southwest gale, gla*s fall soon ; indications of rain Beautiftiho Asbbvrtok—A commence ment; wih the work of improving Baring Square east was made this morning. The preient fence is being repaired and the grass out down preparatory to ploughing.

A Treat in Store.-—Mrs Howie and Mr J Prouse will give a song reoioal in the Odd fellows' Hall on November 14th. This will be Mrs Howie's farewell appearance prior to leaving lor London, to complete her musi cal training.

Prime Canterbury.--A large consign ment of very prime fat sheep left Tapanui last week (says the Crurier) for northern re' frlgeratlng works, to go Home as " prime Canterbury. "

A Pro psrous People.—The accounts of the Post Office Savings Bank for the Sep. bember quarter show «n ezoess of deposit* over withdrawals to the amount of £82 740

ACOIDINT SO AN KVGINB DrIVBB.—Wm. Highland, driver of the engine bringing the evening train from Culverden to Christ ohurcb, on Thursday, when at Weka Pass cutting, was looking out of the car for a signal, wh»n his head came in contact with a rook. He was taken to the Ghristohuroh hospital, and is progressing favorable

TSLErHOWR SVB3OHIBSJRS INCREASING — Speaking on the subject of telephones, at the re-onion of the Post and Telegraph Officials' Association, at Wellington on Saturday, the Hon J G Ward mentioned that although the charge for telephones had been reduced from £10 to £5 per year, the revenue therefrom continued buoyant, and now amounted to £40,000 per annum. There was an average yearly increase of one thousand subscribers in the colony.

Individual Communion Cvra— The fues* tionof the use of individual communion oops at the Baorament of the Lord* Supper, was introduced at the Otago Presbyterian Synod on Wednesday by a petition protesting against their u«e, on the ground that their intro* duo ion was contrary to the mind and com* mantis of Christ, to the teachings and prae i ices of His apostles, to the universal practice of the Christian Church all down the cen turies, and to the established forme and prac tice of the Presbyterian Church,, and was a direct inßult to the intelligence common sense, and faith of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. The synod eventually settled the question by agreeing to grant liberty of action to congregations in regard to the mat* ter, subject to there being unanimity amongst the congregations that desire to make a change from the old practice.

DXTSRMINED TO CHEAT FTIS WlFß—The passengers by the Moana on her last trip from San Francisco saw a burial at aea under peculiar circumstances. The wife of an American gentleman, in comfortable ciroum • stances, repeatedly deoiared that she would dance on his grave. Apparently he took the matter seriously, and made arrangements to prevent the terpsiohorean propensities of his wife from being exercised over his corpse. He died recently, aud, in obedience to his instructions, his body was cremated, and, to carry out the plan for circumventing the wife, the ashes were plaoed in a box in charge of the captain of the Moana, and, halfway between Ban Francisco and Honolulu they were committed to the sea, in full view of the passengers, who were naturally Interested In the strange circumstances surrounding the banal

A Clawikg Match—An account of the extraordinary disturbance thai occurred In the section of the Parin Exhibition devoted to the display of ladies' toilettes, is told in the Woman. A number of foreign dress makers, it seems, were busy making copies of the costumes, and as they prevented several lady visitors from seeing the exhibits, the latter made an attaok upon them. The dressmakers retaliated with hands and nails, and a scene of great confusion and ooite ensued Some men standing by interfered in the hope of restoring order* but both sides turned upon them, and they had to defend themselves with their walking sticks and umbrellas, at line of conduct which added still more to the fury of the feminine fighters ! Hats and bonnets were torn up and trampled upon, costumes were rent to tatters, hair was pulled out, and faceß scratched, and the attendants had great difficulty in restoring order by forcing the combatants out of the building. When they hvi gone the place was littered with wrecks of hate, bonnets, wearing apparel, and handfalsof hair.

Attbactions at the Exhibition—The exhibit which attracted the most attention at the Exhibition yesterday was a painting in the art gallery depicting the arrival of Maoris in New Zealand, in large oanoes, the occupants of which are reduced to great straits in their protracted and dangerous journey. The picture is a very weird one indeed and expresses well the Maori features under the intense excitement of first sighting land. A piano harp exhibited and played upon during the day, has a small pedal case placed in front of the key board, and by the insertion of sheet music all that remains for the player to produce first class music upon the ordinary piano, with the desirable light abd shade, is to work the two pedals. The extensive exhibits of Messrs Ballantyne and Strange were an exceptional feature of the show, each firm having three rooms hand* aomely furnished, and nexb to the Wellington Woollen Company occupying the largest individual space in the Exhibition. The primary school ohildren have some fine exhibits, consisting of coloured geometrical designs, chip carving, woodwork and wire work. The home industries seotion consists of large entries of drawing, painting, and illuminated writings, photographic carving, and modelling exhibits, needle, lace, and faacy work. With respect) to the literary oompebitloDS—essays on six popular subjects —no less than one hundred and three manußorip'a have been received. A large amounb of work in connection with the awarding of prizes has been done, and over four hundred medals, gold and silver i&olusivt, have been awarded.

TINWALD LITBEABT ASSOCIATION.—-The second session of the Tinwald Literary Association was brought to a close last evening by a social ia the Templar Hall, tendered to mem bern and friends by the Vice-President of the Association, Mr Jas. Cow, when upwards of a hundred attended, and thoroughly erjoyed themselves. The hall was gaily and tastefully decorated with bunting, The Rev. Blakiston, the President, acted as supervisor of a programme well arranged to suit both old and young, and' ■which included, dance*, songs, reoitations, and parlour games. The following were responsible for items :—Songs: Meadames Scales and Williams, and Miss Clark, the latter lady's fine contralto being heard to advantage; Messrs McKay, Porter, Cow, Teppett, Millichamp, and T. Williams. A duet from Wallace's 'Maritana,' by Mesdames D, Teppett and W. goalee, the voices blending well in so small a halli Recitations were given by Mesdames McLeod, Miis May Lewie, and Messrs O. Doherty, and Meharry. Mr N. Fitzgerald danced an Irish Jig in his usual efficient manner. Daring the evening refreshment! were handed round, by the members, and thoroughly appreciated. Before concluding a very enjoyable social, Mr R Clark, Tic wald, in a brief address said he hoped that the members would further the good work of tho Association, and i that it would beoome one of the best of itt kind in the colony. Mr Mebarry, after detailing the progress o? the Association, and eulogising the late President, the Rev Orbell, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Jan. Cow, for his liberality in providing the evening's enter tainment, which was carried by aoolamation. Mr Cow responded, after which a vote of thanks to Mrs Teppett for presiding at the piano was passed, and the National Anthem brought the social to a doss.

Bobberies in Lyttklton- Oq Thursday I morning two ladies who had come to Lyttetton from Wellington by the Rotoma-1 hana, were robbed on the railway station. One lost her purse, oontainicg six sovereigns and some silver; the other lost three sovereigns, a £1 note, and some silver aud' copper. tJoeb before eleven (/clock Con stables H%stie and Moore arrested on suspicion a man on Norwich Quay, and on his being searched six sovereigns, a half sovereign, and some silver and copper were found on him. The man had come from Cbristchuroh the same morning. At about 5 pm, when the constable brought him hiß tea in the Lyttelton look-up, he made an excuse for going outside, and suddenly leaped over the fence. II i ran to the Churoh of Eagland cemetery, when two oivilians stopped him, and he was captured and taken back to the lock-up.

Bowlins.—The New Zealand Bowling Association's tournament, opens at Christ' churob on 14oh January. The morning of the first day will be taken up with the usual j inter olub matches, the rink tournament starting in the afternoon, and two rounds oiling playei on the Monday. Tuesday will be devoted to rink* and doubles, and Wednesday to doubles and singles On Thursday morning doubles and singlet will be continued, and the finals are down for Friday. Thursday afternoon will be Ladies' Day, and a match North v South Island will bs played on the Christehuroh Green. According to the programme it is inttnded to make this game one of the most interest* ing of the tournament. Arrangements are being mad* for the representation of the Northern Bowling Association, and it is hoped that the fixture may become an annual one/ Th» bowling season having now fairly commenced, the green will, by arrangement with the Sports Association, be ready for play at 2p m on Thursdays and Saturdays—other days mb ,3 pm. In vjjew of the annual meeting of the Bowling Asso ciation held this year in Christohuroh, it is to be hoped members of the Asbbnrton Bowling Club will roll up for daily practice, Yesterday afternoon a very pleasant hour or two was spent) on the green, part of which, having been specially prepared, played better than it has yet done- One gentleman, who tried bis hand for the first time at the game, being ho fascinated with the sport,that he deoiared he felt as though twenty five years had been added to his life.

Transvaal War

United Frees Aaiociafckm—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct 31 A number of Natsl rebels exploded a culvert and raided and burned Wrschbank Station, immediately south of Dundee. Capetown, Ootober 30. The command opposing General French has announced tbet he will disregard the Geneva Convention, and fire on amba knees wherever they are found. London, October 81 General Hunter has expelled the Boers from Ventersburg. A telegraphist escaped from Philip' polls, and tapped the wires outside the town and summoned relief, saving the little garrison. The pastor of the local Botch church ha& been sent away on the ground that he was harbouring the attackers on the British. Ncrl General French has captured many cattle, and a great quantity of stores, and killed or captured 100 Boers.

Lord Oarrington, speaking at High Wycombe, stated that the directors of the Orient Company personally undertook to provide second cabin comforts for in valided soldiers returning to Australia. He insisted that the Government ought not to have left this to private initiative.

Ie is generally believed at Pretoria, that the Boers are awaiting Kruger's visit to Europe before earrendering, Sydndf, For 1

The Government is advised that the Australasian kit Capetown on October 26th, for Australia, with a number of invalid*} including Lieutenant Colonel Somm rville. Lieutenant Collins, Private Baghuftst (New Zealanders.) Capetown, Got

Sir A. Milner has requested reluming colonials desiring Government employ ment in South Africa to leave their addresses.

United Press Association—By Electric I Telegraph I Wellington, Nov 1 Captain Falton, of the Fparth Contin gent, who was wounded at the battle of Of-teahoop, returned to the colony by the Mokoia today Trooper By an, late of the First Con' tingent, who died two days after returning from Son h Africa, was Juried today, with military honours; The Premier has received the following telegram from the Premier and Colonial Treaenrer, dated Sydney, Ist:—■" Cele' bration of British success In Sooth Africa following cablegram has been received > from Secretary of State for the Colonies. 1 Tour telegram of the 23rd October, her ! Majesty's Government do not at present contemplate eetting apart a day for cele' bration of successful termination of war Dunedijst, Novl

Nurse Ross, invalided home, was enter* tamed ab a social tonight, the Mayor presiding. She gave au account of her experiences. Generally, she thought, the complaints about the hospital manage, raent were exaggerated.

Dangerously 111. — Referring to the extracts published in onr issue of yesterday from letters written from Oitoahoop by Trooper George Lawson, latn of Alford Forest, we regret t» bear that he wn reported dangerously ill. Mr E, Herring baa forwarded us the following letter :— TO THIS EDITOB Sib,—"W hen at the Foreßt this afternoon Mr W. T. Chapman informed me that he had sent to you for publication a letter or letters received from Trooper George law son, of the N Z Bough Riders. I beg to enclose a cutting from the Leeds Mercury, which shows that a telegram received from Lord Roberts on the 16th September re ported lawson dangerously ill at Ottoshoop, Lawcon worked on this Estate, and was one of the smartest men I ever employed ; a fearless rider and excellent marksman. He lefb here to go into the service of Mr Donnelly, of Hawke's Bay.—l am, etc, E. Hkhkimg,

Alford, October 31.

The Plague in London.

INTRODUCED FROM THE PHILIP-

PINES.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct 81 The bubonic plague, which has been prevalent in Glasgow, has made its appearance in London, where one case is reported. It is supposed to have been introduced aboard a steamer from the Philippines.

The Late Prince Christian Victor

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copy right London, October 31 Prince Christian Victor, when leaving England, desired, if he died at the front, to be buried with his comrades. It is expected the burial will take place ab Pretoria

NEW SOUTH WALES DEFENCES

PARLIAMENTAKY COMMITTEE MILITARY AUTHORITIES

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright Sydney, Get 30

At a meeting of the Select Committee of Enquiry into the defences of the colony, the chairman strongly resented the adverse press comments on the Committee's demands to be supplied with information regarding the quantity of anni and ammunition stored in the colony. Mr Hurley, a merob.- of the Committee, resigned. He said that if the chairman had been paid by an enemy he coald not hare played more into the hands of that enemy than by asking the questions he had done regarding the armaments of the colony The chairman stated thai the Com mandant of the Forces would attend the Enquiry tomorrow to answer all ques tions

At the Military Enquiry the Commandant ■aid he had information with reference to a quantity of email arms and ammunition, bat bi an Imperial officer actina in accordance with hia instruct ions, he declined to give the Committee information which ib was nob in the interests of the State to make public. Ib was also a distinct breach of the Official Secreta Aot. He denied he had received instructions from the Chief Secretary to give information.

A messenger from the Chief Seoretary hereupon informed the Commandant that he brought verbal instructions that the latter might give the information required about arms, excepting forts and torpedoes. The Commandant demanded that the Instructions should be put in writing, and intimated that even then, in view of the stringency of the Imperial instructions he might refuse to give the information. The Committee adjourned with the intention of bringing the matter before Parliament. Sydney, November 1 Mr Sleath, Chairman of the Military En quiry Committee, presented a special report, dealing with the Commandant's refusal to answer a certain question* He moved that a certain question was a lawful one, and should have been answered.

Sir William Lyne said complaints had been made that Colonial Governments bad given information whioh the Imperial Go vernment thought should not have been divulged, in regard, to plane, forts, and guns. The Commandant was quite right to refuse information if be thought it would disclose ihe defences of the colony, but this did not apply to the question under notice. He had now been instructed in writing, and he was Bure he would give the answers required. (She Executive would take all responsibility. It was to the interests of the colony that the question should be answered. The whole world would Chen know we were in a state of complete preparedness

A long debate followed on the qneation, whether the military authorities were sub ordinate to Parliament*, or obedient to the Imperial authorities only. Sir William Ly«o said the question was important, and he intended to submit it to the Imperial Government, and have the whole matter definitely settled Mr Hogue moved an amendment to the effect that while the question asked the Commandant) was a lawful one, the House, baring regard to the interests of the colony, and the efficiency of the military service, considers it ought not to be answered Mr Hughes moved a further amendment, that the House declares that the sole control of the military forces is vested iv the re sponsible Minister

She Assembly is still discussing the qaes tion.

Rsceived Wakapuika Nov 2, 9 68 ».m, This Office II 6 a m)

Sydney, November 2 The Assembly, after several applications of bhe cloture, carried an amended motion that the question put to the Commandant was lawful and proper and should be ansW9red if he was directed by the Minister of Defence to do so.

New Zealand's Defences

LETTER FKOM GENERAL WHITE TO THE PRKMIER.

The following is a copy of a letter received by the Premier from General White :—

" Gibraltar, September 10,1900. ---" Sir,—l have had the honor to receive the Defence scheme laid before the New Zealand House of Representatives on July 20 last, and beg to thank you for sending it to me.

" The value of military training in our colonies has been brought home to us with peculiar force by the loyal support that New Zealand and other oolonies have given the Imperial forces in South Africa, and no war could possibly afford a more convincing example of the powerful defence that may bo organised in even a email population than what the Boers have accomplished by a system of careful forearming, combined with organisation and military training. " 1 have not the experience of your local conditions that would enable me to offer an opinion upon the details of yoor scheme, but it seems to promise excellent results, and I hope the money may be forthcoming to give it a fair trial.—l have, etot, Geo. ST Whiib, General."

The Imperial Cabinet

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 30 The Daily Tdegmpk abate* that Lord Salisbury, under medical advice, resigns the Foreign Department, remaining Prime Minister, Lord Lansdowne becomes Sec. retary of State for the Foreign Department London, November 1 The Standard nays that Lord Salisbury's retirement with Lord Lansdowne's suoces sion to the Foreign Office will be a national misfortune, 16 has been decided that the Earl of Selborne and Mr Brodrick are to be included in the Oabioet, and Mr Ritchie transferred to a position of greater teaponsibiilty.

Home-Coming of the Imperial Volunteers.

GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN

LONDON

TWO PERSONS KILLED IN THE

CRUSH.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 30

London's raoeption of the City Imperial Volunteers was marked by extraordinary fervour and enthusiasm, deafening acclama tion, and splendid decorations. The Prince of Wales watched the procession from Marl borough House. From the Strand onwards, the crowd became unmanageable. Maoh I confusion prevailed. The order of march w»s broken, and the Lord Mayor's proposed reception alTemple Bar had to be abandoned. A severe panic occurred at Ludgate circus, where there were two fatalities, thirteen persons seriously hurt, and fifty others suffered minor injuries. The various ambu lance associations treated hundreds of other cases of injury through the crush ! There was an impressive service at Bt Paul's Cathedral, the Bight Rev Dr Ingram,* Bishop of Stepney, preaching, and ail present singing the National Anthem. A b«nq««» followed at the Hon Artillery Company's grouedsat Finsbury. Field Marshal Lord Wolseley read a message from the Queen, rejoicing at the home coming of the gallant,

Imperial!, and sympathising wish the rela tive* of those who had lost their lives in South Africa, adding: 'I grieve at the less of my dear and most gallant grandson, Prince Christian Victor.'

Lord Woheley's Arm } Order commended the regiment

Jubilant crowds paraded the streets *ll night

Daily Steam Service to and from Lyttelton and Wellington.

The annoanoement by the Union Company of a daily set vice between Lytteltoa and Wellington each way daring the lammir months marks a great advance in tha fueilitire enjoyed by the travelling public, and is another instance of the enterprising Company's policy of not merely keeping abreast of the time*, but of anticipating the requirements of the future. For some time pant their favorite Bteamer Rotcmahana has been carrying on a ferry service between Lyttelton and Wellington all the year round, leaving eaoh porb on alternate days and connecting with the southern express ; bub during the summer months the s,s« T»rawer» will run in conjunction with the Rotoma hana, and thus give a daily service from each porb. The Tarawera will leave Lyttelton o> Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and the Rotomahana on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, immediately on th« arrival of tha express from Dasedin, and corresponding daily departures will be mad* from Welling ton, the steamers connecting with the morning's express from Ohrittohuroh to the south. Thus on every day of the week ex~epb Sunday a passenger can leave Banedin and be in Wellington by noon nexb day, and similarly he can lear« Wellington on any week day and be in Dunedinthe following day, Sundays exoepted. This should bring Dunedin and Wellington into very close touch with eaoh other, to tha advantage of both.

New Guinea

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Nov 1 In the Assembly Sir William Lyne stated that the New South Wales Government were opposing the application of Burns, Philp and Co. for land Id New Guinea* Such large areas should not be parted with

Australian Federation

IMPERIAL TROOPS AT THE INAUGU RATION.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph

London, October 30 It is officially announced that a thousand regular troorJS and volunteers, including 44 officers, 100 cavalry, and four gnu, oom* manded by Colonel W G Crole Wyndham, of the 21st Lancers, will sail on the 7th November to assist in fcha inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth.

Sydney, October 30. The Secretary of State for the Colonies (the Right Hon J Chamberlain) has cabled an follows to the Premier:—"A preview announcement in the Press as to Imperial troops Booompanying the Duke and Duchess of York was entirely unauthorised. I have much pleasure in informing you that the Queen's sanction h&B just been given to the visit of a thousand representative Imperial troops to the Commonwealth celebrations, They return Home after the ceremony." Sir William Lyne has cabled invitation! to the Premiers of Caps Colony and Natal to bo present at the celebrations.

THE LATEST

THE TRANSWAAL WAR

Details of Attack on Jaeoto&ftl

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wskapuaka Not 2, 841 ft m 1 his effioe 1155 am London, November 1

The details of the attack on Jacobtdal show that the inhabitants admitted forty Boers at night into the houses commanding the iquare where the garruon, consisting of the Uapetown volunteers and Highlanders, l»y. At daybreak the Boers opened fire, killing eight, who were asleep, with explos ive bullets. The remainder of the High* landers abandoned the tquare, being unable to reach their rifles, and lay eonoealed till the afternoon, when six tried to recover their arms, but all were shot, only five out ot thirty-four being unwoundeb\ The large commando outside of Jaoobsdal retreated when the British reinforcements approaohed.

Botha Occupies Warm Baths

Big Haul by Paget

Boers Hold Up Capetown Hails

Burn the Mails

Loot the Train

(Reoelved Wakapuaka Nov 2,9 36 ft m, Ihii Office 11 64* in) Lokdon, Jfovember 1 Botha has ocoupied Warm Baths, north of Pretoria.

The Boers, with a convoy of cattle, attacked General Paget at Pitnara river. General Paget vigorously responded, and inflicted considerable loss on the «*tnm He captured twenty-six Boen, and 25,000 cattle.

The British have captured stock in en* week to the value oi half a million pounds. De Wet is at Sjamboking shooting the burghers showing unwillingness to fighl* After capturlc-g a British oatpost, num bering ninety, phi Geneva, a party of 150 Boers held up the Capetown mail, ejected the passengers, crammed the saddle bags with loot, burned the mails, and find the train. An armoured train approaching Mm Boers fled, relinquishing ninety prisoners, and twelve Boers were captured. The fir* on the train was extinguished. General Hunter has burned more farmi in the Bothavflle district. Quantities el am munition concealed in the roofs exploded. The oavalry captured sixty Boers in the vicinity. Prince Christian has been interred at Pretoria. 1 -

The Annexation Question

Received Wak&puaka Nov 2, 9 6 * m, This Office 1140 a m Sydney, Nov. 2 Mr Chamberlain, replying to Mr Lyne's inquiries In reference to «ew Zealand's annexation of the Cook Islands, says the Islands are regarded as being differtno from Fiji, being under the control and prftolioally depending on New Zealand for some time. Mr Lyne regards the message as a ratifies tlon of the annexation of the Oook Islands.

THE VICTORIAN ELECTIONS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, November 1 The elections for the Assembly to day were very quiet. The latest returns, though some are in' oomplete. indicate that 51 Oppositionists, 44 Ministerialists, have been returned. Mr Fiandergast, Labour candidate, defeated Mr Watt, Postmaster general. Mr Higgint a strong antt'Federahflt, was defeated at Geelong, and Sir Bryan O'Longhlin at Foil Fairy, i All the LiberaU supported Bir George Tomer. The Tories have lost four seats. Received Wakapuaka Not. 2, 9 6am This office 11 24 a m Melbourne, November 2 Mr MoLesc'e olaims that eaoh aide have 47. He dec! .red his intention of meeting the House. ha returns are practically complete. ,; Thos; Bent, at one tima Speaker, re-enters Parliament for Brighton,

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HAKMER & BBiDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR VEYORS, ABHBUBTON AND AT 207,' HEREFORD StBJSKT Christohusoh. TIETE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act aa our Agent in the Aihburton District, September 24,1900 ST. STEPHEN'S OH UROH Aihburton. 2181 SUNDAY "AFTER TRINITY (Nor 4th) 11 a.m. —Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 3 p.m.—tiREENSTREET 8,30 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vloar ASHBXJRTON OFFICE "LYTTELTON TIMES" "CANTERBURY TIMES".. . "SIAR" "SPOKT3MAN" WHERE Advertiaementa and Subscrip tions will bs raceivad, and filet oaa be insp«o(.«d. F. NORDON. Managing Agent for South Canterbury, BURNETT STREET, (Entrance to Thonm' New Auction Mart) 11 10 NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmer! and Hone Owoera in the Aehburton County that bhey have TAKEN OVER RllD & Grat's Aahburton Branch of JOBBING k ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all otuni of work as usual: and also intend to extend the Buaineia by adding HORBK-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, * GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING. Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many yeara, and having large experience aa Horae Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Baildera, all work entrusted to their care will ba exaeuted with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 262 THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES Trains leave Ashhurton daily for— UHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, llam, 3.15 p in, 7 5 p m (expreas) TIMARU—at 10.55 am,350 pm DUNBDIN—at 12 64 pm (express) | SPRLNGBURN-M) 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Aahburton from-*. OHRISTOHURCH-at 10.45 » m, 12.48 p m (exprait), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm I DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (expreia) SPRIN&BURN-ab 9.45 a mj>



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