THIRD EDITION

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton dally for— CH RIB IUBUROH-at 7.20 a.m., 11 am., -.15 p.m ,75pm. (express) TTMARU-at 10 65 a.m., 3 50 p.m. DUNKDIN—■ at 12.64 r.m. (express) SrRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m.

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHKISTGHURCH-at, 10.45 ».m. c 12 47

p.m (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU-at 10.35 *.m., 2 55 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m (■ xprese) SPRINGPURN-at 9 45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for July,

SUN.

Hail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: —

TUESDAY, JULY 17. For Australian Colonies (via Bluff), South Africa, Ceylon, India, China, etc, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (via i?u?s), per express to connect with Talune, at 12 30 p.m. Due Melbourne, July 23rd; London, Aagust 28th g For Northern Porta, Australian Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa, Ceylon, India. China, etc , also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed via Suez, per Waikare), at 230 p to. Due Sydney July 23rd, London August 28,h. For Northern Poata, Westport, and West Coast, per Rotomahsna, at 6 30 pm W. H. Bennsb, Postmaiter.

Commercial.

TIMARU GRAIN MARKETS.

During the past week the local grain mar. ket has nudergone no change. Our com* mercial cables from London to-day stale that the market for wheat is firm, and this term may be aptly applied to growers of wheat in this district, who are firmly holding, as they o rUinly expect a rie in the market before long. We spoke to several on Saturday, and they expressed the opinion that the rise noticed a fortnight ago, but did not continue, v an indication that values will go still higher shortly, A few sales have been made dnr. ing the week, but they have been only to fill certain requrements. Several sailing vessels are boing arranged for by South Cancer bury firms, and tbe Home steamers are beginning to take wheat away also. The Tekoa took away on Saturday over 6000 sacks, and the Mimiro, expected this week, has a large ctrgo of grain to handle. We repeat quota* tions, which show no alteration from our last, as follows : —Tuscan, 2j 5d to 2s 6d (for prlmest samples) ; velvet, 2s 41; red ohoff, 2-s 31, f.0.b., tacks Jexlra. Oats—Danish, li 7d to la 81; dune, la 8d to Is 9d; Canadians, Is 91 »o Is IQd ; sparrowbi I*, Is 9 h Barley, la 91 to }2s. Potatoes, 30s. The weather during the week has ben exceptionally favourable, and the farmers have no wUh to see a break ia it.—Herald

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Paævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1900. THE POSITION IN CHINA

There: seems to be an idea prevalent about what is called the "Boxer" rebellion in China, that the rising is an affur of not very great importance, and that the allied Powers will soon put it down. The history of tbe past two centuries certainly tends to justify this opinion, for there have been several insurrections since the present Tartar dynasty was established by the Man cbus. But those in the present century may chiefly be attributed to the efforts of earlier dynasties-—as for instance, the Mongol, and the Ming— to be re instated in power, Even the Taeping jebellion, fifty years ago, was pro* fessedly an endeavour to re-establish a former line of emperors. Most of these risings, however, were more or less confined to limited areas of that vast, and almost unknown country. Even the Taeping rebellion waa con fined to the south eastern provinces * and it has been said that millions of the subjects of the celestial ruler, living in the interior and far west, knew no more about the events which occurred during that stormy period, than they knew about their country's war with Japan. There are, however, many features about the present risiDg in China, which distinguish it from any previous one in modern times Scanty and unreliable as the news wa receive concerning the progress of events in the far East, undoubtedly it, it is easy to see that the " Boxers " represent a vast and apparently organised move* ment, in all parti of Chinese territory. These hordes are coming from the north, west and south, converging towards that part of the country where the western nations have established themselves, with the avowed deter' mination to exterminate or expe! them from Chinese territory. That this ! desire should take hold of a people whose | superstition and exclusiveness have ; passed into a proverb ought not to create surprise. To cur mind tha mattef for surprise is rather that such a peculiar people have tolerated the encroachments of the white races so long as they have dona. But it is not our intention just now to discuss the ethics of the relations between the Chinese and the rest of the world. What does appear to us as worth considering, is the question whether the present remarkable rising has not more significance than may be gener ally supposed. May it not be an exemplification of the old saying that history repeats itself ? We know that, the great uuknown regions north east of India have, periodically, for many centuries, sent out vast swarms of barbarians to ravage fairer and more fertile lands than their own. The Huns who overran south eastern Europe ia the fifth century, came from that quarter of the world. The Mongols swarmed over Russia and subverted the existing government; and only five centuries ago, under their famous chief Tamulana, or Timur, sj'ie Tartars swept through the whole of Central and Eastern Asia. History has recorded that all these hordes came from that almost unknown region lying beyond the main mountain chains north of the Asiatic Peaioiuia*. But neither history

nor rea* arch has been able to explain the causes of tloaa rpmaikab!e i migration'-. It may be—since it is' known that some of the area referred to ; is very densely populated—that the semi.Kavago people inhabi ing it, setk frei-h fi Ids, for the same reason that young bees do—being crowded out. But whatever may be tho true explanation why those movements took plac,it is a noteworthy fact that th« numbers were always so great as to make resistance to their invasions

almost impossible by any tingle nation i -owe hay« sren that the European j natiors havj usually combined to repel the f astern hordes, although not always with success, of which Hungary is an pxamp'p, the invading Huns finally settling there It i", therefore, possible that this Boxer rising may be due to causes similar to those whioh have produced such import ant (fleets in earlier tinsel There is yet another explanation which, on the face of it, seems a feas ible one; and that is connected with the two leading features in the Chinese national character, namely, their exclusiveness and their antipathy to any interference with their religion. It is not at all improbable that the manner in which the European nations have dominated China, com pelling her to accept their commercial conditions, and endeavouring to proselytize the people, has only recently bpgun to be realised by the millions in the interior of the empire.' These ignorant semi-barbarians wonld not understand—even if they could be informed of—the considerations of State policy which have brought about the recent relations between the Chinese Government and the rest of the world. What more natural th^n that a crusade should b« entered upon against what the majority of the people of Western China must consider a very serious matter. If either of the hypotheses we have suggested be the true explanation of the widespread nature of the Boxer movement, the Powers have entered upon a much greater task than is apparently supposed. For little as we know of the interior of China, past events have shown that the peoples that exist there are, figuratively speaking, as numerous as the sands of the sea. _nd it would be conceivable that they might by sheer weight of?oumberr, overwhelm even the embattled hosts of the allied Powers, even though hun dreds of thousands of them should be slaughtered in the process. Ooeof the most disquieting features of this Eastern business is the very doubtful attitude of the Chinese Imperial authorities. None of those best in formed, and best understanding Chinese character venture to determine this point. And it will be noticed that a cablegram in this issue shows that the object of the movement of the troops under various Viceroys, is referred to as "ostensible" Even those on tb* spot are uncertain whether to look for support or opposition from the rulers of China.

Local and General.

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

Colonial Maim.—The colonial mails per Tirana, which left Auckland on Jnne llth, were delivered ia Lonpon on July 12th, one day late.

The Incoming Mails—The Moans, with the B itish mails of June 30, iefc San Fran-" cisoo on July 11 at 10 p m—her time table date.

New Proouce Markets—Mr W Evans, Managing Director of the Atlas Milling Com pany, Timaru, Is at present in South Africa, arranging for an outlet for New Zealand produce.

Horse Disease—lt is reported that a new kind of dtseaiß has made its appearance amongst horses in the South Canterbury district. It is described as infhmmstton of the brain and one case has proved fatal.

The Mayor of Ashborton—The Mayor left for Wellington on Saturday evening to attend the Municipal Conference. He will be absent for a week or ten days.

N.Z Maqazike—The July number of the NZ Illustrated Magazine is to hand. It is quite up to the promised standard, aud con tains a variety of reading matter which has been well sob c^ed. The illustrations are very creditable indeed.

Baulky Fed Pios—Owing to the low price ruling for barley this season and what they have n»fc being of a good colour, Messrs Allan and Butline, cf Hillend, have d oided to give theirs to pigs, and with this object in view have purchatci 400 pigs, 200 of which arrived in Balolutha on Tuesday.

Severe Weather— The frost has been so severe,this winter in the Hakataramea dis tricb that cats have been fouud standing, frozsu quite stiff, in the open, and the Oamaru Mail has heard of a case where one was found sitting in a washhouse frozen quite stiff It is quite a common thing to find lemonade and soda-water frozen in the bottles.

Hpntikg—Several members of the Christ" church Hunt Club arrived by the first train with the hounds this morning. They are going to Westetfield this evening, intending if weather permit*, to hunt thereto morrow. Tiience they will go to Winchmore on Wed nesday, Mr Lyons tbe master is in charge and ha has brought eleven couples of hounds and four horses*

Rrv. G B Incms—The friends of ths Rev G B Inglis will be glad to hear, that he has arrived in Tanna, after a safe and pleasant voyage. At the time of writing, he was attending the missionary synod, and reports Mr Watt and the other missionaries in capital health and spirits, all greatly encouraged by recent successes in certain difficult fields, and the reunion with their comrades fromiNew Zealand.

The Colony's Mortoaoes —The amount of money secured by registered mortgages on land in the colony, on 31st March last, was over thirty-five millions, an Increase of over two millions on the amount a year before. The mortgage paid off during the year totalled over four and a-half millions, atid new mortgages were registered for nearly seven millions. The number of these new mortgages was 9442, relating to 3158 acres of town and suburban, and 2,320,212 acres of country lands.

Tub Ice At Timaru—A young man had a narrow escape from drowning under the ice on Saltwater Creek, Timaru about lo o'clock on Thursday night. He broke through and disappeared nnder ths be, so that his com panions could not see him Fortunately he found his feet on a shallow snob and was able to lilt up the ios above him aud break through it. A party of gentlemen spent a most enjoyable afternoon at the ancient and roaring Scotch game of curling. The game was a keen one, and most invigorating.

Startliso Curb For Rhmbmatism—Put ting a man into an oven which has been raised to a temperature of 450deg suggests cannibalism at the very least. It is, how ever, merely the latest and most approved fashion of treating rheumatism and gout on the other side of the Atlantic, where il is at the moment is high favour. This literal baking of the patient out of his diisass might also bs dsolared to be the fashionable pastime at Washington, whsrt many of the chief politicians are undergoing the treat ment. At their head is Mr Mark Hanna, the power behind the throne of ths MeKinley Administration, who loses weight at the rate of about 21b a bake, lasting half an hear,

Indian Famikk Fcnb—The collections | in aid of the Indian Famine Fund at the Salvation Army barracks on Sunday, ; *mt>ur.t.-d to £11 10*. To-night, Adjutant i Tyler give* tha first' pirfc of his thrilling life ( story in aid of the same fuU'^. X Hanosome Hokatioit -There «»" gr*«t r*joiei"_ on Sunday when Adjutant Rovrit y, •f the Salvation Army, announced thu Mr .u&M Buckley, of Lsgmhor, had recognised the good work done l-y the army, by prr- I ifnttng thetn with a beautiful horse for | local use. How The Monet Goes—A man ia a. New South Wales country town (Mudget) who broke a window valued at half-a-crown was

e« i mitted for trial. His was the only easr, yet a judge, C-own prosecutor, and others came from Sydney and a jury was empan nellod—merely to hear Recused plead guilty. Cost te the country, £270 1

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

weng,

Reverses of the Allies

X*ek of OrfcwiUatioa

Till Position Serious

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Londom, July 18

Renter's correspondent says that 1000 allied troops are trying to hold the lines for fifteen miles round Tien tsin, hut their operations are seriously handicapped by lack of organisation, and the want of a commander who will exercise individual control.

He adds that the Chinese troopi have gained substantially during the week, while the Fowera have lost 60 men and accomplished nothing. The Chinese hare Masked guns bombarding the railway station at a range of 1000 yards. Two more guns from the war* ship Terrible have been landed, and are on the way to the city,

The Governor General of Shantung has sent foreign-drilled troops to Pekin. All the Protestant missionaries in Manchuria and Shantung are safe, but some of the Danish missionaries are surrounded eighty miles from Niuch-

July H Owing to the land wires from Shanghai to Chefoo being cut, the Admiralty is unable to communicate with tke naval officers.

Niw York, July 15 The New York World states that Prince Ching informed the Consuls at Shanghai that Tang-fuhsiang has burned the British Legation, and annihilated the foreigners.

The allies have decided to confine the present operations to fortifying Tientsin, and establishing communica tion with Taku.

Washihgtoh, July 14

In response to Oolonel Hay's declaration that China must end the terrible suspense in regard to the safety of the legations, if friendly relations are to continue, the Chinese Minister at Washington undertook to forward a cipher message to Ait Conger, the American Minister, at Pekin.

Message From the Agent- General

Increased Anxiety

XTo News From Sir Eoeert Hart

The Premier has received the following cablegram from the Agent-General dated 13th 7 p.m :— There is increasing anxiety about China, chiefly owing to the absence of news from Sir Robert Hart. The opinion of experts is that if he is living and at liberty, he would get through a massage from Pekin. The Chinese surrounding Tien-tsin are showing unexpected fighting power, owing to the presence of large bodies of Li Hung Chang's old army, armed and drilled in tha European fashion. The other Chinese are not so formidable to the allied troops, as they have no proper generalship. " Hopes main'y r<»t on Japanese help."

Transvaal War.

LAtwFortioulars of &• Dieastor

Tin liincolas Surrounded

Thiy Maintain a Study Pirt

A Deiper&td Gtargt.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright.; LoMDOir, July 13 Three companies of tbe Lincoln! occupied Nitral Pass, and two en camped on the plains with the gone and an escort of Scots Greys. In the advance of the main body nearly every gunner and trooper was killed or wounded.

A sergeant and seven volunteers gallantly saved the Maxims,

The Lincoln* were surrounded, but did not waver, and fired steadily and economically. An officer and fifteen man charged, aud_fourteen of them were killed or wounded.

At nightfall their ammunition being exhausted, they fixed bayonets, await ing attack. Thirty straggled back to camp.

Armed natives assisted the Boars.

Botha's attack was a desperate effort to relieve De Wet, who was wedged in a small area which adjoined the Drakensbergs and Basutoiand- Two thousand, with four-guns, under De la Key, surprised Nilral's Nek. The Scots Greys and gunners lost forty trying to hold the hill, while the Lincolns lost five officers out of ten, including Colonel Roberts wounded and captured. The total captured is unknown since stragglers are still returning. The telegraph line and the railway between Greylingstad and Btanderton has been repeatedly cut by the Boers, and in consequence General Clery has been forced to return from Vlakfon tein, where he had effected a junction with General Hart.

The Boers, creeping through a mealit field, ewrprised the 3Sth Battery march ing te Bethlehem, and killed two officers, wounded eighteen, and cap tured one gun.

A party of Australian Bushmen, by a superb charge, recaptured the gun, driving off the Boers with severe Toss. The Chief Seccocoeni severely defeated Boers who were marauding his territory.

Troopers Walsh and Hoy, New South Wales Bushmen, were wounded at Bustanburg.

The Daily Mail asserts that many British troops at Pretoria are bare oted. The War Cffice is sceptical, and asserts that eight hundred thouiaad

pairs of boots were despatched for the use of the troops.

X Gorrie, C rS Wiggins, and Toss will, New Zealanders, hava died of enteric fever at Getmisto^.

Sydsrt, July 14 The Sydney Morning tferald.t special corresponds, de cribing tb»* o,cupa tion of Johannesburg, says:—" Until Lord Roberts's advance guard came' up things were mixed, people shot each other down alleyways and round comers, and no one knew whether the English or Dutch were in possession. It was every man for himself. My< friend found himself at the head of about a dozen Tommies shooting pro miscuousiy at everybody om of uniform that ran anywhere in sight, When the main body came up the Dutch were all driven away, and ran north/ He says the only correspondent who got through from the western advance was Mr Winston Churchill, who rode through town on a bicycle at night.

Teachers' Institute

A meatiag of tha Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Teachers' Institute was held in the Borough School on Baturday< Present —Messrs V\ Brock (chairman), C,D Hardie, 3 Baird, E Purchase, A Hua.ibell, W Mitchell, G Cromie, Culverhouse, R Max well, and Cooper; Mrs Willis and Miss Buck.

The resignation of the secretary, Mr W Stout, who has been appointed to Heathoote Talley. School, was received with regret. Mr J E Purchase was elected to fill the position until the end of the year. Mr Bardic, who attended a meeting of teachers and inspectors lately held la Christchurch to ditenss the new syllabus, dealt britf y with the different views ex pressed. This was of much valne to the teachers, as it gave them an idea of the meaning nf some parts of the new rtgulati' ns (rom the luspectore' point of view

Mr Brock, who was the delegate sent to the annual Connci! held ab Timaru, said that ss the work done there had beeen put into baok form and supplied to teachers, it was unnecessary for him to do more than bri> fly refer to what was done

A di'cussion on tho new constitution of the New Zealand Educational Instiu'e then took pace, and suggestions «s to alight alterations were made.

Mr Culverhouse moved "That it be recommendation to the Board liut pup teachers and junior scholarship candidates belonging to tha Ashburton district be examined at Ashburton, as they were -t a great disadvantage as compared with town candidates, who were on the spot." This was seconded and carried unanimously.

Mr Maxwell said that Sergeant*Msj tr Jones had spoken to him te an arrangement which would give the male teachers an opportunity of having instruction in drill. The Secretary was uutiuotcd to write to the Secretary of the .Board to get full particulars re country teachers expenses in connection with this.

Mr Brook said he thought all teachers should give all the assistance they could in the way of news to the newspapers. The proprietors had always as isted the teacher* in every way aud he thought one good turn deserved another.

The date of next meeting was fixed for the first Saturday in October, and tha meeting adjourned.

THE PLAGUE.

THE ADELAIDE DISCOVERY.

United Press Association—By Electric 'Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, July 14

The President of the Board of Health says the Adelaide doctor's discovery of the»ffectsof Bwaliowing the prophylactic is not a nrw idea, but in diseases where it is applied only an evanescent im munity is obtained. The Adelaide experiment appeared crude, and the results ought to be exhaustively tested before being published.

July 15 Twenty-four plague patients lemain in quarantine.

Colonial Invalids in Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Welmnoton, July 15 The Premier has received a cable from General Carrington stating that the Fourth and Fifth Contingents have arrived at Bulawayq and been amalgamated under tbe title of the New Zealand Fourth Regiment. Poadte, of Brabant's Horse, was released on June 6th

The following are additions to the hospitals :—J W Malcolm, J W Garland, Second Contingent The Trooper Mclntyre referred to was originally given as Angus Mclnryre, but there is no one of that name, A few days ago the Premier of Victoria wired Mr Seddon asking him to advise when any of our returning convalescents would hie passing through Melbourne, so that they may be prdperly looked after Mr Beddon replied thanking him and asking Colonel Pilchsr to wire dirsofc to Melbourne. Ths Waimafce was expected to bring baok a number of Invalids

Railway Concessions.

THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CANTERBURY CHAMBER.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Clumber of Commerce held yesterday, the following letter was received from the Hon ths Minister for Railways :—

" With reference te the deputation from your Chamber which waited upon me in February last in regard to various railway matters, I have the honour to convey to you my answer to the representations made at the interview;"

The recommendations from the Chamber and the Ministerial replies are as follows ;—

1 More accommodation for passengers on arrival of steamers ab Lyttelton—Reply : This is being done 2 Special train to take steamer passengers to Christchnrch promptly nithoat deranging ordinary time table—This will be arrange as soon as the addftional accommodation .{vide answer 1) to enable the train to run to and from the steamer's side is ready 3 Through train on Lyttelton line In the mornings and evenings—To run trains through without stopping would inconveni ence passengers from and for intermediate stations, for whom additional trains would have to bs run, which ths traffic ab present does not warrant

4 Faster trains generally on several local lines—This matter will have attention. As circumstanoes warrant the separation of the goods and passenger services, the latter will be accelerated. The running speed between stations is already as high as oan be ptr mitted with tha existing appliances 5 Fewer stoppages for express trains— The Department is constantly being re quested to add to the stoppages made by express trains To lesson the number of stoppages would Curtail conveniences which passengers to and from intermediate stations who form the principal portion of the ex press passengers, now enjoy, and this oould not fairly be dons unless other trains, wlioh the traffic does not warrant, ware put on for their convenience. 6 More men to wotk in trucks at ship's side—This is left to the discretion of the local R»ilway Manager. 7 Free passes for large users of ths rail' wayf—This cannot be granted 8 Train from luveroargill to Bluff to enable passengers by express to catch Mel bourne steamers—This has been provided. 9 Rsdnotion of railage charges oa ships' goods from Lyttslton— _ oannot see my way to aooede to this.

10 Goods from Christchurch to Lyttelton to bs charged by weight—This has been authorised.

11 Reduction of passengers' farss on Lyttelton line—These have been roducsd 12 Improvement of secoad olass carriages —This Is bslag done 13 Eraploynuat and pay of mml

laboartrsfor overtime at LyiseUon—Whaa labourers at Lyttehon are paid 2s per hour ovsrtims, of which ls6d is recovered fr<m the ship. This arrangement has been in force for many years

14 Travellers' annual ticket oharge to be the same in both Islands—This cannot ba agreed to, the mileage in she two Islands being vastly different. 15 Tourist tickets to be issued throughout the year—Touri-1 xcarsion tickets *s b«iow are new Issued throughout the year. 0«r both islands, six weeks, £8, over North Island, four weeks, £6; over Middle I«land four weeks £6

It was decided to acknowledge the reoeipt aad to ask the Minister i! hn would kindly rep y to the representations made at the second interview, h was also decided tt> express the hope that the Minis or wou'd sea his way clear to is*ue sectirual tickets. >

The Commenwealth

The New Governor General.

Lord Hopetoun Appointed.

Ua!«d Press Association-By Bleuuic Telegraph

Lojidon, July 1_ Tbe appointment of Lord Hopatov.it as Governor - General is officially announced, aad general approval ii expressed.

Sydniy, July 16

Speaking at Newcastle, Sir William Lyae announced that he had received private information that Lord Hope toun had been apponted Governor* General.

He a?fo stated that the Federal elections would probably be cold in January or February, but not later than March.

(Received Wakapuaka July 16, 10 40 am, This Office 1.51pm) Sydney, July 16 There is general satissaction through cut the colonies at the appointment of Lord Hopetonn. Captain Walling ton has been appointed Private Secretary, while the Governor General will reside in Melbourne. During the sitting of the federal Parliament it is expected he wilt live in Sydney for the remainder of the tlase, until his official residence is erected. Sir W J Lyne shortly consults tbe Cabinet in view of reducing the State Governor's salary probably to £5000.

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

The Earl of Hopetoun, who was (bora at Hopetonn House, N.Bs, on September 25th, 1860, is th« son of the sixth Earl, and sue cfeded to the title on the d»aih of his father in April, 1873. He was educated ar Eton College, and passed at Sandhurst in 1871, but did not enter the army. Lord Hops* toun was Junior Whip in the Honse of Peers from 1883 to IBB6< He was appointed a Lord in-Wasting in 1885, and bald that post till 1889, From 1887 to 1888 he was Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The Governorship of Victoria becoming vacant in 1889 by the retirement of Sir Henry Looh (afterwards Lord Loch, who died recently), Lord Hopetoun was appoint od, and in the same year was made G,C M.G. On leaving Victoria is 1896 he became Paj master General, and at the end of 1893 was appointed Lord Chamberlain in the room of the late Earl of Lathom. This office he holds at present. Lord Hopetoun was married in 1886 to tbe daughter of Lord Ventry. While in Victoria His Excellency was very popular, and the news of hit appointment as the first Governor General of the new Commonwealth will no doubt be well received throughout Australia.

THE LATEST

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Defeat of the Chinese by Cossacks

The Fate of the Foreigner* at Pekin.

Movements of Chinese Troops

Units*} Prsss Association—By Elect Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka July 16, 9a m This Office 10-4 am) Londor, July 15 The Daily Mail states thai tbe Cossacks captured six Krupp guns at Tientsin and that 3000 Chinese were killed, including General Key. The British Consul at Shanghai has little doubt about the fate of the foreigners in Pekin. Hoxgions, July 15 Xn response to an Imperial edict the Viceroy's of several Chinese provinces are sending troops to Pekin nominally for the purpose of suppress ing the Boxer rebellion.

MASSACRE AT PEKIN CON FIRMED.

EXTRAORDINARY.

Rsotived Wakapuaka July 16, 10 86 pm This Office 1111 p m Lokdok, July 16 The Pekin massacre,is officially con firmed at Shantung.

THE MASSACRE

A GALLANT STAND

(Reosivsd Wakapuaka July 16,1210 pm This Office 1.36 p.m) Lokdoh, July 15 The Governor of Shantung, tc-nignt telegraphs that soldiers and Boxers, with heavy cannon, made an inroad to the legations, and after a gallant de fence, their ammunition was exhausted. All the foreigners were killed.

Boxers Held in Awe.

Shocking Cruelty to Missionaries.

{Received .Wakapuaka July 16,10 c.m , This Office 11 *1 a.m.)

Towhstii**, July 16 In an interview with a Sydney merchant, who was in Tientsin before egress was out off, he states that the Boxers were held in awe by the Chinese as they are believed to be supernatural. One of two missionaries, Messrs Robin son and Norman, were skinned alive and their eyes gouged out by hot irons, H« states that the Chinese are well armed, and the gunners, owing to European instructors very accurate. He expresses the opinion that some thing must be done by international agreement to prevent the manufacture of guns and arms and the employment of European instructors, or within five years there will not be a single Kurd pean in Ohinn. He deelarei that Tientsin was only saved by a brilliant charge of Russian cavalry. Daring the bombardment of tbe Taku fort*, the American cruiser Monocay, and one of the Russian vessels, received a shot in the bows. The latter went aground. The bombard ment was main tained with short respite from 11 p,n» until sunrise. ■ '

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tNBW Z BALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 6j Boy's Serge Sailor Suits from 7s 6d Boy _ Tweed Melville Suits tro.n 9h By's Tw.ed Norfolk Suita f om 12a Bey's Sao Kn cker Suira frr ra 18i bd Boyjs Covert Coa^e from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoat* from 6s' 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 8a 6d Boy's Football Jerseys from 3s 3d Boy's Caps 6d each Boy's Sailor Tarn* Ib each FOR GOOD VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOEY. F. H. BEOKINGSAL*', Manager. Study __con©my and Buy for Cash from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., "THS PEOPLE'S DKAPERB," TANCKBD STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE ARCADE. ,—;o: ■ GEORGE DUNCAN & Co have DECLARED WA R AGAINST BIG PROFITS, aud are encouraged by former suooesses to farther please their numerous Customers by selling All Classes of Drapery Men's and Boys* Clothing and Mercery At Lowest B-DROCK PRICES, and do a maximum of trade at a minimum of profit. U-dernofccd prioen willoonvince the most sceptical that for QUALITY and PRICES we CANNOT BE BEAT. All Good, fresh and new. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY— Bpecial shipment, a job lot Faced Melton Reduced prices in Colonial Blankets (besb quality made). 5? toßi pair less than Note the prices — Christchurch firms, 40in wide, all useful oolora, BJI, worth For Single Beds 18. 6d. now 13.61 pair *J* J?? ' Jf 0 Wid °' llid' Double Beds 24s 6d for 19, 6d p„ D f 4^gd d 6 &a Extra Large Stzi 32 • bi for 27s 9d pair Engl_o h | M forb7B°T?d artW *iZ* bed "' Co!ored VBlTeteenß» "duoed PrIoe»» vU * Double do 16s 6d for 15s 61. 14s 6i Black do Is «a- it. da Several u^ful and good lines Biaok Cash fMllß9d- mere (all wool) Bush and Bed Rugs, Colorad Blankets, all Black Figured Dr jss Materials at greatly at proportionately reduced priced. reduced prices Colonial Flannels, White, Pink, and Shet- Ladies Hemmed-stitched Handkerchiefs, land, ab 9| lup 4 for la ; Lawn do Is 61 d z Stripe Flannelettes from 2|l, Pink and Ladieb' F_;-hion»ble Collars sd, Cuff, 6d, Strip* Twill Fianneiiotte 4|d up Mu*lin Apn.m 10^d, Hollanl do li 3d i Art Muslins 2^l up, Crohonnes 3|d up. Fur Necklets 2; 6d upwards, Corheta Is lid Bevsrsable Cretonnes, double width, 9|l up and 2i 6d upwards ' Linen Tabling" (special value) ll_l up, L&iies'Black Cashmere Hose 1« Turkey Chintz 4_d up i ' State Silisias, Al value, 3|d up, Grey and Men's and B>ys' Clothing, all made from i White Calicoes 2d np Colonial Tweeds— Bpecial value in 2yds width Grey Twill  , rrrrz — _ ,* i . —T^~T —b- VT, Sheetings 9| i, U_d, up, 80n 16.-I Men s B B hao baits, latoat styles, 27. 6 J Colored Couutlrpanoß 2* ild up. White „ u.P wa _d, irw"ed T™™*™ 6d ! Salin and Honeycomb do 4* 6d up/ M0^..l Saddle Twesd (eitra good) Barnsley Crush Towelling 3|l up, Brown _, \% °. dPaI _  , n  and White Turkish Roller do bid up Br).vs Kmcker Suita 10s 6d a P Clearing at half original prices, Ladies' Mori . a Prillted Mo!e Trousers hi lid, J*S,. et? t, C,pe", . , ,r Arsian Cord 6» 6d, Denim 3s 7d, do Jaokati- Direct shipment (extraordinary value) L*ca 3 S li( j Curtains at li 61. Is lid, 2* 6d ; also 3yda long do 3s 3!, 4i 6d to 5a 6d ; 3_ do long Lar_e vnriety Braces, Collars, Tie?, Belts, 9i 6d to 10s 6d Caps, ko, ko. Culcuial Knit Sox H_d No one pressed to buy. All Goodt> marked in plain figure*. Note Address—Tancred s reet, next to Undrill's (?abiret Makers, ,$ Toddlin' BUT and Toddlin' BEN, I'm nae sooner slocksned Tha» drouthy again "•—Old Song. NOTHING WILL QUENCH A RIOTOUS THIRST LIKE HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED TEA. SOLD by Mepsrs Cooch, and Carson and Co.; Ashbnrton ; Mr Gadsell, Tinwald,



T. BULLOCK. TO LET"" OFFICES in Anndtj Chambers recently occupied by Mr R M. Cuthbertson Solicitor, Rental, lOd 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, TO LX T. SMALL Cottage fronting North Belt, near the Hitfh. School. Rental—3a c?r w^ek, T BULLOCK, "" " TINWALD ~ """ TO LET—Square Dwelling House of four rooms with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. Possession oan be given on THURSDAY, 19th lust T. BUnLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE, FREEHOLD TowTsectkmNo 56, havto? about 82 feet frontage on West Stree' and running back a depth of about 2 chains, en whioh is a commodious Grain Store, •rested on massive concrete foundations with concrete collar; formerly occupied by Missus Kilworth k Son. The store covaw exactly half the seotton, having a space for another baildiug alongside of the same dimensions For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, *■ ~~ FOR SALE TOWN PROPERTY. SOTI ON and Cottage, centrally situated in Moore Street. £150 price, wanted for Town Section 334, containing \ acrs, conveniently situated in Moore Street: on whioh is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. A FARM! of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 52643, mostly la English g asses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent, To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. BrV ACRES QJV / ACRES Of Four Allotments, originally p%rt of the welWcnowr. Grova Ferm Estate. SITUATED below Tinwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on criminal sale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There Is a farm house, stable with loft overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property Offers are invited for the purchase of be whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terras of payment can be arranged. Full particular* furnished by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. WANTED KNOWnT J. L. HIGOS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, k<% , also choice Paperhangings, PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality, Don't forgst. —— 7 64 Ooftuuv'a Buildup TMor«d Stmt



FOX SALfcJ SHEEP OOUNTHV 3018 *c«*s 3018 Some distance above Mount Somen Town ehip, Ashburton Gorge, oeing R S. 31832, 31823, 31834, and others all in its native j state. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above. Easy terms viz ; FmaM cash deposib b»l» ance by Instalments, boa iug a low rate of interest- Full particulars furnis i*d on application 1 Bl LLO.K BAKEKY AND SHOP. rpO LKT at a Low Rental. The Triangle - X Bakery and Shop, situated near the • Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to _____ T. BULLOCK. FOR VI I YEARS I MOATEIQfeJ OSBORN 000MBF, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton for businss?. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. Fruit Trees and Poses. THE undersigned having the largest stock of FRUIT TREES and ROSES In New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yrs old, 6i per d 7,u ; 3yrs old, 9) per dcz; 4yrs old, 12s per drz; syrs old, in full bud and bearing, 15s per d< z. PLUMS, 2yre old 6s per doz; 3yrs old, 9s per doz; 4yrs old, 12s per doz; syrs old, 15sper dcz; 6yrs old, IBs per dcz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 5s per dcz;  Tea Scented, eto., 8s per doz. SEEDLESS GORSE, Plants 10a per 100; £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents must send a remittance with their orders. C-taloguea and prices of Fruit and Forest Trees and Ornamental Shruba of alt descrip tion forwarded on application, ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Inveteargill, NZ Established IS6B. 89 ______ EEFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals a_ All Hours ; Tancred Street, opposite MoConbl.'s Scabies. I Busiest shop in town. 7 30 | Smoke New Venus



——-■--i~ii.ru- --HT"" ■ ' Y~ mti n ) "r ""' - mm |_J |£J Lots of peo-' I Wm I _nl Ple nave thin ****** hair. Per- U AID make it neces ii t\ I f%. sary for them to have thin hair. One thing pji ■_' _i_g> Ml 1 __il you may A\i_ol^^l rely upon- f\J\■># makes the UjSk I If*; hair healthy fIVAI ■ and vigor- k#|OAlT* ous; makes f^|JE ia Vl it grow' ' '"*' ■■ ' ** thick and long. It cures dan druff also. It always restores color to gray hair, —all the dark, rich color of early life. There is no longer need of your look ing old before your time. Ayer's Samparilla purifies the blood, and clears the complexion. Prepared by Dr. J.C. Ajrtr*«•«, Lo«*U«Mam- «• f• A 111, _-_——-■ —| PUBLIC NOTICES. ~ NOTICE. T^TRB C. BBTTS,of Hampstead, has jurt opened tha Shop lately occupied by Mr Mahood, as a Grocery Shop, on corner of East Bslr. Strictly Cash. 7 &t v _ Q* «_ _ • I ' « i| &i g m_mJ +* _JL_ 1 pi^S^__^ L__-^—, H 3 P G b * O g cq s )m9_n( THE SHOW SEASON />/?/Z£ 'poultry. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to seli cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POOLTBY YARDS PE BR BTREET, ASHBURTON mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, whioh X has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all looal chemists and grocers i« bottles, Is 6d and s 63. 2 OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stook, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—-Robers Alcorn. J. V. DR BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDBOME COLLECTION Or Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but was long witbbe'd, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PINS, Drrgned as a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beau'iful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN INSPECTION INVITED. J. V.DEBEEE, East Street, Ashburton. MOTHERS 1 Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub* ect to croup J If so, try Tonking's Linseed i Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is Sd and 2s 6d. 346