SECOND EDITION

Commercial.

ADDINGION STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Ohristchtjrch, July 4 At the Addington market the yarding comprised 3750 fat sheep, 500 fit lambs, 1600 store sheep, 255 cattle, and 452 pigs. Cattle.—Of the 158 head of fab c*ttle yarded they included some very choice lines of sfceera and a few nice handy weight heifers. The bidding showed more spirit and a good clearance at a distincti advance on the late rates was made Good to prime b?ef bring* iDg from 19s to 22s per 1001b, and other sorts 15* to 17' 6d ; seveu steers £9 7a 6d each, 17 head £8 to £8 10a, steers ranged from £5 7s6d to £3 10n, heifera £4 17* 6d to £6 2a 6d, and cows £4 2< 6d to £5 103, and £7 and £8 for a couple of extra g. o*. Shkep.—ln fat sheep the small yarding had the effect of increasing prices for all sorts, freezers advancing la to Is 6d, and butchers' ewes Is 3d to Is 6d each. Good freezers brought 18i 6d to 21s 9J, Hghfc weights 16s 6d to 18?, best trade ewes 16s to 18» 6d, good 13s to 14?, and inferior lls 61 to I2i 6d, best merino werhera lb< to 17a 2d, and others 12i 6d to 14s. Fat lamba— anything at all prims sold extremely well, but butchers' sorts were not in request. Fre;z;Dg quality 133 to 14? 9J, an extra prime Hne from the south brought 19t lid for 35 and 19s Id for 79 ; unfinished sorts 10s 31 to 12?. Stores, nearly all of which chaugei hands, wethers brought 12? to 13* 3d, lambs 9j 4d to 10s 9d, aged ewes 81 lid, and younger sorts 12» 10d and 16s 8J

Fios—Fit pigs were sparsely represented. There wbb no alteration in price?. Baconers 33i to 455, equal to 3d to 3|d per 1b ; porkers 22s to 28s 6il, equal to 3&i to 3f 1 • stores lls 8J to 19s 6d ; and suckers and weaners 4a 9d to 9s 6d

GERALDINE STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance at tha Geraldine live stock sale ia the Farmer's yards yesterday. The entries comprised 600 sheep, 25 head of oattle and 15 pigs. Sheep dragged a Hbtle. Halfbred ewes in lamb broughb up to 15*. There was, how ever, a good demand for cattle, and a satis* f*ctory sale—Fat steers fetched £6 12s 6d, heifera £2 10a, yearlings 365, cows in calf £2 13a 6.1 to £4 10a. Pigs sold well, weaners bringing up to 6s 3d,

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

At the Tem'uka sale on Tuesday the entry was small, this being due to the late web weather. la sheep, of which there were only 1000 forward, crossbred fab ewes sold at 12s sd, 12* 81, to 13s 5d ; full mouth ewes, in lamb, 13s 7d ; fat wethers 16% In pigs, stores gold ab 14s 6d. A few cattle were yarded ; fat sold at £4 12i 6d, cows at £2 17s 6d, springers £3, £3 15a, to £4 12«, yearlings at 24j.

TIMARU SKIN SALE.

The usual fortnightly sale of wool and ■kins waa held at Timaru,yesterday, when large catalogues were submitted; the attend ance was good, end bidding keen. Butchers' crossbred skins sold at 3s 3d, 3s 6d, to 4s 2d; butchers' halfbreds 33 sc! to 4i Id ; merinos 3a to 33 9d : country orossbreds and hoggets 4d to 4|d per Ib. In wool, trimmings sold At 2| i per lb, and dead wool 4£d per 1b

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

Messrs Friedlander Bros, ltd, reporc as follows upon the live stock market for the w«ek ending July 3:—The bad weather was no doubb accountable for the small entry of aheep ab the Tinwatd yards on Tuesday last). As may be expected, the attendance was only modeiate, and the entry consisted chiefly of freezing sheep, the store and butcher pens being very poorly filled. The total entry consisted of 1459 sheep, 10 cattle, 6 horses, and implements, out of which our entry comprised 975 sheep, 3 cattle, 6 horses, and implements. The fol lowing ate the prices:—528 fab wethers 17s 3d, 311 crossbred ewes 12s 7d, 4 crossbred lambs 9a, 2 fats wathera 13a 3d, 99 crossbred ewes lls 6d. Cattle—l fat heifer £3 15s, 1 at £3 2s 6J, 1 springer £5 153. Chestnut gelding £19, bay gelding £24, brown mare £18, bay mare j>9, b»y gelding £7, brown mare £1 IQa. Implements »b full market prices. During the week we sold privately 332 crossbred ewes lls 6eU

RAKAIA SALE.

[By Telegram]

Fakaia, July 5

(Special to Guabdian.)

There was a good attendance at this sale, but small entries, and bidding was alack, 400 sheep were yarded, mostly hogget*, which sold at 6s 3d to lie, crossbred! and merino ewos I2i 9d and 9j 4d, cows (uear oalvlng) up to £610?*

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1900. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.

There is an urgent need for a reform in the manner in which Parliamentary business is carried on, more particularly with regard to what are called "all night sittings," and it ia to be hoped that the Premier will avail himself of the opportunity afforded by his large working majority to effect some reform It has been the custom to waste days and nights in tho early weeks of each session, often in discussing quite un important matters, and not unfre quently to go On for months, and until members become impatient to return to their homes. Then really important measures are rushed through, practi cably without discussion or considera tion. One result of this is that laws are placed upon the Statute Book which would never have got there had their provisions been carefully exam ined by our representatives. Another evil of this pernicious system is that the strain upon the health of members is altogether too great to be borne long with impunity, Even the iron constitution of the Premier has given W ay—temporarily at any rate—and although excessive travelling may doubtless, have contributed to his break-down, we feel pretty sure that the preposterous length of many of the sittings of Parliament last session, was mainly instrumental in bringing it about. This is a very serious matter, and it is surprising that members do not make a determined] stand to put a stop to such a tax upon their own health, and waste of time and money. It is not mif this midnight legislation was in the interests of the people, for, as we have said its effect is tc prevent proper considera tion of measures brought forward, Commenting upon the necessity for something being done to remedy the evil referred to, the Wanganui Herald, a strong ministerial supporter—says : —" It has grown to such proportions that, if not greatly mitigated, it will cause many .of the ablest and most experienced of our legislators to retire from public life, and leave the work of kw-making to lets able men, who would sacrifice their health to their ambition." To judge, however, from the long.hours which the present House has been keeping already, there does not seem to be much hope of an im provement this session. Perhaps when some member actually dies on the floor of the House from exhaustion, our representatives will wake op to the necessity for taking action.

Local and General.

%* Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages of this issue.

Millebs and Millhakds. —A meeting of master millers will be held in Chriatchurch to-day, with the object) of taking united action with regard to the award recently made in the Arbitration Court.

Stationmastrr's Residence—With the advent of Mr Golburne, the new station master at Aehburion, alterations in the master's residence are in progress. Beveral of the cumbrous trees on the small section on which the house staudi have been already removed.

The New Post Office.—We understand that the plans of the new Post Office for Aehburton have now been prepared, *nd they represent a structure of imposing dimensions. In fact, it will he on similar lines to the Post Office building recently erected at Masterton.

ASHBOKTON MOTJNMD FIFLKS, — About four sections of the A«hburton Mounted Rifles ponded for the usual weekly drill at the drillshed lait evening, Sergeant-Major Jones, the instructor for the South Canter bury Battalion was present, and gave an hour's interesting instruction in the various formations, wheeling to fhnki, manual exerolse, etc.

A LiMPtJTian. —Messrs Morrow, Bassett and O>, have on view probably the smallest usable bicycle ever seen in Ashburton, Its total kngth is three feet six inches, height of frame thirteen inches, diameter of wheels thirteen inches. Thn mtchina is very strong notwithstanding its small sizo, and was ridden to this offioe by a man nearly 12st in weight. It is exactly similar to the one that) was imported for Mr A R. Barker's (Joey Barker) little sen, aged six years.

Oeoil Rhodes A Woman-Hatbr—lt i« said by those who know Mr Oecil Rhodes* the South African magnate, that ha hat, in common with Lord Kitohuner, a strong aversion to the opposite sex. While on a visit lo London before the commencement of the war, he dined at the house of a very wealthy lsdy of title, and later, when he was discussing the affair with his secretary, the later asked : " And whom did you take into dinner?' "Oh, I don't know. Some Lady Somebody," was the reply. " But what did you call her V "Didn't ca'l htr anything— never spoke to her.'*

Abbor Dat—The Minister for Agriculture has forwarded circular letters to all < he local bodies in the colony, and to all the Education Boards, urging the desirableness of oelebrat ing Arbor Day (July 18), throughout the colony, and pointing out that, although individual efforts might not be able to do much towards increasing our plantation*, united and collective efforts throughout the colony would eventually produce great results. In Port Chalmers and several other towns, it is proposed to celebr&to tho day and observe it a« a holiday.

Ladies if Wigs—The sitting of the Sup reme Court in Dunedin on Monday (says the Oiofo Daily Times) was remarkable from the fact thA f < ia was the first time in the history of the British dominions that » lady, robed in wig and gown, appeared befsre the court) in the opacity of a barrister. The oise en gaging the attention of the oomt was that of White and Co. v Samson and Sons and Stron- Aoh Bros, and Morris, the lady in question being Miss Benj >mm, who had opposed t» her a couple of the ablest barristers in New Zealand, viz., Messrs W A (Sim and J H Hocking. Under the circumstances, it would have been pleasing to record the fact that the had won her case, but, unfortunately, the plaintiffs, for whom she appeared, were non suited.

PBKSOSrAi.,-rMr H. N. Hiskens, who has occupied the editorial chair of the Ashbnrton Mail and Guabdian newspapers for some time, received on Tuesday the offer of an important position with his former employers —the Press Company, Ohriotohuroh—and left for the northern city by last evening's train. A number of friends fureweHed him at the station, including the now proprietors of the local papers on which Mr Hiskens was employed, and some members of the staff. During Mr Hiiken's residence In Ashburton he has bad the reputation of being an able and experienced journalist, and although his absence from A*h burton will be felt) by the new proprietary, it will be satisfactory to Mr Hißkens 1 friends to know that Arrangements were speedily made to allow him to take advantage of his urgent offer. The fact that he has been offered and accepted a position with his old employers affords further proof of his abilities—Mr T. Arthur, for some years atationmaster at Ashburton, and re cently appointed traffic manager At Christ church, passed through by the express fur the south yesterday, and during the brief s,tay of the train renewed the acquaintance of many old friends

Chess—The chess tournament will Le con tinued this evening in Dr Hunter's room.

Football.—Owing to the very sloppy nature of the football grounds in the Domain tho match . Catholic L'terary Society v. Pirates, which was to hare been played to-day, had to be postponed.

The Fbisco Mail -The Frisco mail arrived by express, and was promptly sorted in the private boxes. There was no delivery bj carriers this afternoon in consequence of the half holiday, but letters will be delivered over the counter daring the usual hours till 8 pm.

Tklkgbaph Forms—A paragraph re cently appeared in onr columns stating that the telegraph forms were on .such a quality of paper, that press copies could not be made from them. The information was sup plied by a firm using them in this way, but we have since found by several trials, thst this is a mistake, as any kind cf manuscript can be easily copied from these forms.

Fibkwobks Committee—The Fireworks Committee invite rej»resentatives from firms, societies, and others, wishing to take part in the fireworks display on the occasion of the Pretoria demonstration, to attend a meeting to be held to-morrow evening, in the Fir* Brigade meeting room, in order to arrange details as to position to be occupied in the procession, Ac, so that everything will be ia readiness when the time comes. The Committee's advertisement appears in another column.

Litbbary Society. —Oa Wednesday evening, in the Boys' School, the numbers of tho .i" ahburton Catholic Literary Society hsld their muni weekly meeting. Mr L. Hanrahan (President) occupied the ohair. Three new members were elected and other minor business transacted. A card tonrna» men*, in connection with which the Yiot* President (Mr W. goal) had presented a trophy for the winner, formed a most pleaaant evening's entertainment, and was keenly contested for by the members. At the conclusion of the tournament) games wore tallied up, and the result was that J. Twomej was declared the winner. The President having presented the winner of the tournament with the trophy competed for, the recopient, in a neat speech, thanked the donor of the trophy, and a most enjoy* able evening's entertainment concluded Id the usual manner.

TsLtoßArHto NoTiCB ;-The Telegraph Department notifies that telegrams in gee ret language, either private or commercial, are admitted for any office in the Amoor territory, only on conditions that codes are produced by sender and addressees, but transit remains restricted. Farther advice ■tates that the suspension of exchange of private telegrams applies only to Amoor territory. The Chinese line Maimaohin* Kolganis interrupted. In consequence of the disorganisation of the Chinese lines telegrams are exchanged with Chefoo, sub ject to delay in transit. The Great North Company advioei thai; the service! between Chi To and Taku mentioned in circular of the 9th June, or ganised and submitted telegraph office at Chefoo, which is under the control of European employees. Telegrams are accepted at the risk of the tender. Kvery effort will be made to ensure delivery. The Russian Administration advise that in virtue of Article 8 of the Telegraph Convention, the exchange of private telegrams in code U suspended.

News in Brief.

In this issue a new advertisement of Mr Andrew Orr's, announcing a shipment of new goods. Those in quest of clothing &c, would do well to read it1.

Correspondence.

(We do not held oarMlm rcsjwnsibla for spiniont oxpitesed by our correspondents

OUR BIRTH RATE.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—Referring to tome remarks made by one of our local clergymen on the above sub ject recently, as ts the decline in the birth rate of New Zealand to less than the average of that of France. I think, sir, that people generally, are now getting wiser than their forefather! and ought to ba commended, rather than condemned, as I hold that no persons ought to be the means of bringing into this world more children than they oac comfortably tupporb, educate, and set out in life. How many parents, through ignorant, foolish, selfishness, have been Che cause of so much minery it is tad to contemplate, and instead of the children being brought up comfortably and cleanly the poor creatures are simply dragged up without proper care or attention. Hence the large number of larrikins and loafera, in our large towns more especially. Clergymen, &i a rule, have ab normally large families and they do not always turn out well-behaved and respect able citizen?. Trusting others will give their views on this important matter,—lam, •tic*

Pabishioneb.

A GROWL FROM ALLENTON.

70 IHB KDIIOB.

Sib, —Greek Road, wanted, a guide, one uted to mud preferred. Ditties—Firstly, that he will be responsible for the safe carriage of residents on this road ; seonndiy, he will be held liable for any case of mud fever during transit; thirdly, that any accident arising from tumbling over timber, or nervous shook to the system, probably caused through seeing concrete pipes lying in the creek, knowing same to be ratepayers' money wasted, the said guide shall have no claim in the Upper Ashburton Road Board ; fourthly, that he will, not disturb that i I happy family by telling them that the road i is a standing disgrace, Bind above all, not to j : say that any body claiming to be a Board, and allowing * road to get into such a disgusting state, ought to resign ; fifthly, that he will not upset the equilibrium of the member of this ward by telling him the opinion of the residents regarding him for not raising his voice in the matter; and lastly, any violation of the above obligations and duties will render him liable to instant dismissal; must find your own tackle, including mud plungers ; salary good ; hours, tuDset till suori«e«—l am, £c, MCDLARX. Bogiide, Allenton.

The Legislative Council.

United |Prass Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 4 The Ron W. O. Smith is a candidate for the Chairmanship of Committees in the Legislative Council. The Hon J A Bonar will also probably be proposed.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Wellington, July 3 The Council met at 2 30 p m Members proceeded to Government House, and prevented the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's Speech. . . , The Council rose At 3 p.m Wellington, July 4 The Council mat ab 2 30 p.m The Lunatics Amendment) Bill passed all its stage*; The Worker's Compensation for Accidents Bill was read a second time. The Council rose Afc 3 55 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 3 The House met at 2 50 p m NEW MINISTER

The Premier intimated that the member for Oamaru, Mr Duncan, had that day been sworn in by the Governor as s member of the Executive. The portfolioi allotad do Mr Duncan were those of Minister of Lands, Agricultural and Forests. He believed that the special knowledge of these subjects held by Mr Duncan would enable him to discharge his duties with advantage to the colony* THE AGBNT-GENSBAL'S TELEGRAMS

The Premier laid upon the table papers from the Hob, W» Fi Reeves, with reference

te charges that his offioi»l reports os the' progress of the war in South Africa savoured of pro-Boarfim. Mr Seddon said that he believed that the charges were altogether unfounded, m was proved by subsequent and fuller information, bills. The Inspection of School*, Nelson Har bour Board, Companies Act Amendment, Land and Income T»x Amendment), Abat toirs and Slaughterhouse? Act Amendment, Thames Borough Endowment Leasing, and Education Act Amendment Bilk were introduced and read a first time. RETURNS. i Return! were ordered showing a reporb on I the fire at the Cardiff Coal Mine, showing the cumber of totalisator permits inued | during the year, and showing the quantity ! and value of exports of rabbit skint and frrasn rabbits during the year, COMM'OTKIS; On the motion of the Premier, Mr Guin ntss vii elected Chairman of Committees, The various sessional committees were set up. THB CONTINGENTS. The Premier read a report from the agent at Capetown npon the oondition of siok members of the Contingents in South Africa. He said that an effort should, upon the arrival of invalided members in the colony, be made to supply their immediate tseoessi* ties out of the food that had been raised for the purpose, 4UISTIOKS Replying to questions, Ministers said that the capital sum standing to the credit of the Kaitangata and Brunnerton Miners' Belief Funds should be exhausted before an appeal was made to the House for relief to the widows and orphans of miners acciden tally killed in the mines cf the colony. That the question of establishing a school for imbecile children was nnder consideration. That a Poblio Health Department would be established, under the oontrol of a Minister of the Crown* That the establishment of Inebriates' Homes was nnder consideration. That the Government was inquiring into the circumstances attending the lopi of life on the North Island Main Trunk Haiiway, and would afford such relief as wae expe dient. That if a suitable article could be manufactured in the colony, Ministers would give preference to locally manu factured khaki uniforms for volunteers. That the Government had no power over banks issuing soiled bank-notes, but as attention had been called to the matter, no doubt an alteration would be made.

The Premier said that if oppressive meat monopolies did nob give sheepfarmers a fair pries for sheep, it was time someone stepped in ; and if no one did so, the State should take action

The use of trading stamps was an evil in the community, and steps would be taken in the nutter

Replying to other questions, Ministers said that the question of continuing the bonus on canned mullet was under considera tion. That the question of altering the Counties Vehicles ■ Licensing Act was a matter for consideration when the Local Government Bill was before the House. That inquiries would be made as to the advisability of allowing rabbit trapping on Drown lands. That the Government had no Intention At present of appointing an addi tional magistrate and warden for the West Coast

, The House adjourned at 5.30 p.tn, and met at 7.30 p m CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BILt. The House went into Committee on this Bill, and a long discussion ensued on clause 2. Eventually an amendment by Mr Ward to include industrial and agricultural interests was carried, and clause 18 was amended to exclude members of Parliament as ex officio members of the Chambers, and the Bill as amended was passed, , The House rose at 2 a m Wellington, July 4 The House met at 2.30 p m. NEW BILLS. The Elective Executive, Trades Union Amendment, Greymouth Harbor Loan, and Riverton Native Reserve Empowering Bills were introduced and read a first time. QUESTIONS.

Replying to questions Ministers said if the House directed that an additional mm be voted for the relief of sufferers by the Indian famiae Government would carry oat their instructions. If the House granted carra appropriation for increased volunteer corps Government! would be prepared to aocept the services of additional volunteer corps. That an effort wou'd be nvtde to introduce legis lation fa the direction of improving the breed of hones by making it compulsory for all tires to be inspected. The Premier deeply regretted th»t his first impulse to aek Parliament to sand volunteers to China had not been aoled upon, The Australian Colonies had been naked to allow tome of the Auxiliary Fleet to go to China on the ground that the vessels conld arrive at their destination ia three weclct, as compared with seven weeks from the Old Counery, He had replied that he was quite agreeable, and thought New Zjaland was justified in •ffering assistance in tho Chinese trouble as she did in the Transvaal, bat it was for F«rliament to deal with the matter. That work would be started on the Nelson and Midland Railway so soon as the Authorisa tion Bill passed. It was the intention of the Department to provide son:* means whereby land which had been denuded of timber would be replanted. . i

The House adjourned at 5.50. The House resumed at 7.50 p m BKOOKD RKADttSGS

The Miners Right Fee Reduction, Agri cultural and Pastoral Societies Act Atnend> ment, Rating on Unimproved Values Aot Amendment, Luaatio Asylums Board of Inquiry Bills were read a second time. women's disabilities.

In oommittee on the Removal of Women's Disabilities Bill, the short title was carried by 35 votes to 21. Clause 2, nuking women eligible for any public office held by men. Captain Bassell ridiculed the proposal. Mr Ward believed that the women in the country were averse to the Bill. They might get a few extraordinary women to engage in the turmoil of politics, but in the interests of the great majority of women he would oppose the Bill. Mr McLichlan said women were born to disabilities, and the Bill would not remove them, He moved an amendment to insert after the word " position " the words M in the army." Mr Hsntn said the arguments against the Bill were those need against the extension of the franchise to women.

Mr Lewi* Mid bit attitude towards the Bill would greatly depend upon the explana tion of the member in charge as to whether in the event) of a woman being elected to any position, the would be entitled to the same rate of pay as that accorded to a man, Mr MoLachlan said the Bill wai an I attempt to pander to a elais of women who were not the most desirable. If a measure bad been introduced, giving equal p*y to women for equal work to that done by men, he would have supported it. Mr R McKeozie moved to report pro grew, Mr Willis saw no harm in the Bill. If women did not wish to come forward for any public position, they need not do so. Mr Hogg pointed oat that the women of the c >lony had signified no desire to obtain seats in the House.

Mr Wilford felt that the women in his dis tricb bad no desire to have aeats in the House.

Mr Seddon said it was evident) so progress would be nude with the Bill, and suggested that progress should be reported. He did nob think the women of the country were prepared to go the length proposed in the

Mr Fisher considered the Bill the moit ridioulous ever submitted to Parliament.

The motion to report progress waa carried by 30 votei to 20. The House roue at 12.20 a.m.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Inducements to Auetraliftni to Kitura;

United Tress Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydhby, July 4

In the Assembly, Mr Reid opened a diseasirion on the proposals; mad« to offer inducement! to Australian soldiers, to remain in Africa* He said he hoped the Governmeat would make it perfectly clear that whan Australia endeavoured ta asßiiit the Mother Country, the wished to have her men back eg*in, Me was anxionsi that th% patriotic inpalae should not be eor>rerted ict3 a icherae of emigration* The colony had »c|fci inch men whoproved themiekei a vaJtt able element ih the whole ranki of col onial youth.

kruger's Escape Prevented.

(Received! Wakaptseke July 6, 928 am, This Otfick 10 35 a m)

London, July 4

Delngoft Bay papera assert that the Kosi Bay expedition has captured Komati Foort.

Death of Another New Zealander.

United Ptees Association-By Biecferto Telegraph WiLtmoTOH, Jnlj 6 The Premier has received adVioe of ttul death of Private J. Mueller, of WelHegUi, who wni reported seriously ill. (Privute J. Mceller belonged lo the Hera tauoga Mounted Rifles, end joined the 9b4 Contingent.)

Prev enting the Rescue of Mis sionaries.

Thi Fml Bn**t?em«t it Tftkft

Forts-

Airistmoi for Pokla

United Prew Assoolation—By Bleobrla Telegraph—Copyright HoKGKOxa, July 8 Li Bung Chang, with the Yiceroja of Nanking and Wuchang, has com bined to act independently of Pekin in the present crisis.

General Yuan-shikan, commanding a force of foreign-drilled Chinese sol diery, has notified the Governor of Kai chou tihat he would not allow the Germans to proceed to Wehsien, on the Shantung, to rescue American missionnriee.

In connection with the naval tn gagemeirit at Taka forts, the British torpedo boat destroyers Algerine, Itlis, Whiting and Fame shifted their posi tions, hut the Russian gunboat, ne glecting to follow suit, sustained 63 casualtius, and was practically pat Out of action.

London, July 3 The limes considers that Japan is the only Power able to a fiord prompt and adequate assistance to Fekin.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

A Tremendous Change Impending.

(Received Wakapnaka July 5, 9 80 a,m This Office 11-13 am

Londok, Joly 4 Mr B rod rick referring to the Chin ese situation said, no effort was being spared by the Powers, who have al ready lauded 13,500 troop* with 53 field guns and 36 Maxim*. Nin« British wafuhipi were at Take, and 25 elsewh«r<» along the Obinese com*, where danger threatened. Other rein* forcement« were being sent in addition to the fimt detachment of 10,000 troops from India to reach Hong Kong next week. China ii on thaeveof oomplete disintegration from wttbin. The Isture policy of the Powers oinst be to await events. iSir Edward Grey hoped thai Britain would discourage any attempt on the part of the Powers) to partition Ohtai*

Foreigners to be Murdered

Request for » German Reinforce

raents

(Received Wakapoaka «Taly B t 928 ft a 3?his offiot 10-35 am) HOH* KOHO, Jily 4 A Chinese runner from Pekin to Tientsin reporti that Princ* Tn»o, who ii President of the Tsung-Li- Tftmeo, previous to th« murder of 'Ketteler arranged for * oonfer«DO« between the ambaesadora and the Tsan^-Li-Yamen, hii object being to afford the mob an opportunity of mMMcring tht Ministers. Suspecting the cocferenctto beatrap.allthe ambaa sadors retailed except Ketteler, who V»i killed soon after he left his legation. The murderer* mutilated Ketteler'i body. Hii escort borned the buildings of the Tsung-LuYamen, Moit of the legations were then destroyed. The British troops garrison ing the legation! were heartily bombarded, the Obiaeea killing many of them. The bombard ment continued until the ammnaitioa of the Britinh ran thort. The Ohinete possesi immense supplies of ammu nition. It ii« reported that when two other ministers were murdered, Prince Tuan ordered a massacre of all foreignera iat Pekin.

Birlik, July 4 Admiral Bendimann, commanding the German squadron in China, re quested the Emperor to rand * whole army division to Obina.

The Kaiser's Opinion

Terms to be Dictated *t Pekin.

(Received Wnkapuaka July 5, 8.45 mm. Thii Office 9 40 am) Berlin, July 4 The Emperor addressing the marines starting for Chiaa, Mid the insults to the German dag demanded their exen* plary punishment and vengeance. Hi | would not rest till the Powers'flan were planted in Pekin, then would the terms of peaoe be dictated. The Ambaßjftdore at Berlin •onferred with Count yon Billow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, rad agreed not to declare war against China, bat rather consider the present as a partial inrar. rection, ntcesdUting any mcrifice for its prompt suppression. Tokio, JulyS Japau is mobilising a further 30,000 troops.

THBIijASHBORION GUAEDIAN : THOBSDAY, JULY 6, 1900



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. iVTOTWITH>TANPING the advance in Wool, we are selling our Stock of J. 1 Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'S LW. PANTS from .. 2s IH. SINGLETS from .. .. 4s 63 FL&NNBL UNDKRS .. .. 3i 6d. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4* 9i In our Boot Department we havo a splendid Stcck of Ladiea' Evening Shoes, »lso Walking Shoea and House Slippers. WARM PJ'LT vSUPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S. AND CHILDREN'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATHER, Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTHING^ FACTORY. F. H. BECKINGSALS, Manager.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjiOß TORNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP, SPECIAL MANURE can bo mud 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EviitYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owfc, SACKS Orderß received b/ .tT'BXKiX3TL t J%.JHJyjbIWL I«KO»i*. t Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR VE&JBI XW.a?.. JFA.B-MlSßfe» CO-t H-MBilS A. rl IVE A SJSOCIATIOW OP CAMTERBUBY, J^ijnited., OANTEBBUEY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIEY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT " THE CORNER" "T¥TE WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to reduce onr Stock— PR! R TO STOCKTAKING. 100 Yards Black Ca^hraet-gs, each, Sale Price le lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s lid 40 Yards Blaeq Fancy Dresa, S«ls Price Is 38 Yards Black Silk Striped Credon, Sale Prico Is 61 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocade, Sata Price Is Hi 200 Yard* Fancy Dress 1 weeds (Ul shades) B^d yard, worth 3s 125 "Vardb Check Dress Twseda Is, usually Is ltd 100 Yards Heavy Melton Clothe (new shades) 1* ldd 2 Pieces each Black Velveteen ll£d, 1 9J, 2% 2, 11-1 yard 3 Piece each (all shaded Oolored Yelveseen Is 6d and 2s 63 yard 25 Pieces Wide F»! cy Hjbbon from Is to 2s yard, Sale i'riee 4|fl 65 Pieces New Shades Fancy Ribbon 33, Sale Pric* 6£d and 8| 20 Doz.;R Children's School Oandkerchiefs Is 63 per dozen 50 Doseo Women's Black Cashmere Gloves, 6 pairs for Is 18 on'y Indies' Silk Serfs la each 10 only Girls' Mackintoshes 7a ll«i- &' I.M, 9a Hi etch, Job 25 Ladies' Flannelletto Nights 3d lid, 4-* lid each, Jjb 6 only Ladies' F,anne lette Skirts, Sale Pricrt 3s 6i 200 Pairs Ladies'and Children's Corsets 2i 6d 40 Indies' Cap.s (to be cleared) 6i. 9^ 111 14< 1H 65 Feathers rangina; from 2< 61 to 7a 6i, In 6 I ami Is lots 6 only Ladies' Trimmed Hits 4< 1H } worth 13 s 61 6 oniy Lidies' Pirns Hats 12.-. 6 » worth 26, 6d 12 only Child's Cloth Tonic 4> lid, wo»th 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Troasera 4s 200 PAys Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 5j 6i, 7s 6d, 8 5 6 d 20D">zan Boy^.' School Caps 31 each 100Dzm Bow Tien 6 for 13 30 Mend JRegatta Shirrs 2.^ 61 each SOOL'idies' and ChUdren'ri Clippers la e*cb p^lr 20 Pairs oaly Women's Calf Shoes 361 pair, very sp clal 225 Yards Fancy Art Muslin SI and 4^l 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goedw) 4^J, «d, Bid 50 White. Quilts 5s 6d and 6a M 40 D zjn W: ifl and B own TurkiKh Towe's from 61 e'ich 75 Pairs V bite B.'aukets 7a 61 and 12s 6d per pair 1 Pi«ce e?ch Hemp Carpet 4^i, 7|d, and Is 250 Pairs Lace OurUins from 2i 6d (epecially remarked) 50 Pieces Striped Fianndletteis 2a lid 3 lid, 4s lid, Sjlld dcz:n 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flaaneilettes 3£d, 4§d, 6J, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 6i A Line of Ladies' Straws &b Is lid, were 3s 6d. Worth your special notice. NOTE TBIS SALE, A&I) CALL EABLY TO SECURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10s 6<l FOR ONE MONTH. (y\ NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING* OEEAT SEDUCTION 1 IST GENERAL & FANCY DBAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS Splendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. ROSLYN Blankets from 16a SJ English Blankets 8a 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10s 6d to 12a 6d Men's All Wool Ksiapoi Trousers 53 6d, 8s 9d, and 7a 6d Men'«» Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Capee, and Mantles half price 60 Maid& } Macintoshes at 4s 6d ; Ladie&' 7s 6d Black Caahmereß from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usual price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEFABTMSKT.—Having secured the services of a first-class cutter, Suits now made from JE3 3s ; perfect fit, DRESSMAKING. —Thia Department is giving every satisfaction ; fit and style, at moderate prices. ANDREW ORR.



PUBLIC NOHOES. PUBLIC NOTICE. GEO; WORNER, Batoher, begs to notify the Pablio of Ashburton &ud turronnding Disfcriots, that he has com menced Business on the Premises lately occupied by O. Digby in East) Street. First Glass quality Meat) always ou hand. > Small goods kept. Families waited on daily. I i ME TATTERSALL'S OCNSULTA TION. HAVING been seriously congratulated by a host of friends (moire than I' thought I had) owing to * paragraph in your I paper en winning a substantial pn'zs I 'wish the public and all my friends to know that I am nob the l&tkv individual referred to, and that suoh a trine of £300 odd would not upset my equilibrium m much as it hai done my friends. The only thing that would annoy me would be for my friends fa jutt drop in and give m an order for a Bath eaoh, and thus compel' us to employ more hands. This, I take it, would be a real friendly action of my numerous friends. O. S. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, Ashburton.



J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT BTKEET. HAYING secured the 89rvi«re of a first olftss Picture Pramer, I am now in » position to receive orders for all classes of PICTURE FRAMING. LARGE STOCK OF MOULDINGS TO CHOOSE FROM. . Telephone 65.- P.O. Box 16 "Is I i I SI [~^ a . f^\ o £>> c g /-s « j S- -g w « ! •^ 02 * r^ •« C •» 03 © -S Ma 11 O N "-I MS uWs, lowry Alia Fon Gas Lamps, 15s I'ach. Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand, DATES, LOWRY AMD CO, "Bnraett Sfcreet Poisoned Terrible Feelings. Loss of Sleep. Impurities often accumulate in the blood until they produce the most dangerous symptoms of poisoning. The appetite is lost, digestion weak ened, and nerves exhausted. Mrs. F. Flynn, of Adelaide, So. Aus tralia, sjsnds us her photograph and says: />-» \ p «' I used to have terrible feelings come over me. The doctors could do me no good. I could not sleep, my appetite left me, and I was a most miserable woman indeed. Having read of AVER'S Sarsaparllla I thought I would try it, To my great sur prise, after taking only two bottles I found myself very much better in every way. After taking six bottles all my disagreeable feelings left me, and I was completely cured." If your bowels are constipated, taka Ayer's Pills. They are gentle and sure. They cure biliousness, dyspepsia, and sick headache. Take them -with Ayer's Sarsapariila; one aids the other. ftcfartf tyr Or. J. G. Am * d., Lowell, Hue., U.S.A.. mONKING'S Linaeed Emulsion, which X has come to stay in Aehburton is » certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints* Sold by all local ohemUtl »nd groeeH i* bottles, la Odand s 6d. g



FOR ff\\ YEARS 1 MOATE&OM EGOS. MINORCAS are recommended by the Government Expert aa being the best layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels for sale, cheap, bred from first prisse Btook< 71 H. G. BBRRYMAN. -^^ NOTICES. Mails close for the following places aj under, subject to the necessary altera tions ;— THURSDAY, JULY 6. For Northern Ports and Westporr, also i United Kingdom and Continent of Europe \ (specially addressed per Waiwera). Due f London August 26.h, per Rotoraahana, at 6 SO p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 6. For Australian Colonies (via Bluff), per express, to connect with Mokoia, at 12.30 pm. Due Melbourne, July 12th. For Northe: n Ports, Australian Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa, Ceylon, India, Onina, etc , also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed via Suez, per Westralia), at 630 p.m. Due Sydney July 11th, London August 20 h. For Northern Ports and Westport, Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, also United States, Canada, etc., United Kingdom, und Continent of Europe, via San Franeleco, per Takapnr.a, as follows ',— For money orders at 230 p m.; registered letters, at 5 p.m ; looks and newspapers, Bt 6.30 p.m.; ordinary letters 6.30 p.m.; Is^e fee letter.", mail van, express train. Due London August Bth. W. H. Kennsb, Postmaster.



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A PRGSSIKKNX CHICAGO WOMAN SfftAXS Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice Presi dent Iliiooia Wonwn'a Alliance, ia speaking of Chamberlain's Ooagh Remedy, say*—* I suffered with a severe cold (hit winter which thraafceaeeT to run into pneumonia. I triad different remedial, but I seemed to grow worse, and the medicine upset my stomach. I I A friend Advised me to try Chamberlain'! Cough Remedy, and I found it. mi pleasant to take, and it relieved me at oaoe. lam now entirely recovered, taved a doctor's bill, time and suffering, and I will never be with* out this splendid medicine again." For sale by Aahburton Drug Company i Smoke New Yeans,