Local and General

£ i Geobob's Day — Tuesday j April 23rd, being St. George's Day, the banks through out the colony will be oloeed. The M avoeal, Ei/jotion.~A nobio* tie th« bnrgeßses of Astiburten from Mr W H Col lins a candidate for the mayoralty, »ppa*rs In another column of this paper» Winslow Races—Attention ii directed to the pregrimma of the Wintlow races whioh art to be held on the 24th May, when a good days sport ia promised. Domath Tennis Courts —The tennis season on the grass courts m the Domain being ended, a top dresning is now being laid upon the court, which should result, m giving a first "class lawn fot next season. EI.EOTIOH ok School Committses.-- Householder! are reminded that the annual election of School Committees takes place on Monday evening at the various school houses m the district. Oar country correspondents are requested to send m their reports as promptly as possibles Yqluntekbs — The members of the Ashbureon Guards are notified by ad vertisement that the annual meeting of the company will lake place m the new orderly room on Monday evening after the parade. j f iMONAL.—In coDDeotion with the ru< | oar tbat Mr Hugo Fd«dlander was shortly to proceed to Europe we learn that although ultimately a trip wilt ba taken, fce'hfts no present intention of leaving Ashburbon.—Mr Aifre^ Harrison fs stilt confined to his bet), and although improving somewhat, his conj dition it not as •atisfaotery&t his friend* oonla wish. rJ he Royal Totra. - A deadlock has ariseo as to the residence ef the Royal party dttrioS their stay m Chtistcharoh. Arrangements bad baen made by the Government and a conti»ob siglttd for them to stay at Coker's Hetel. The GfTernor on arrival m Christoburoh objeoted tb the position of the hotel, and to the absence .of gardens. Endeavours are | being made to find accommodation elsewhere for the Duke and Duohees while the snite | will stay at Coker's. The proprietor oon tends that according to agreement he is entitled to the patronage of the Duke and Duchess, failing this he obfaots to take the suite, Lawyers have been engaged on the matter, aad it is bow transferred to the Premier. A Wab TKO?HY*-In oar cable message* some days ago it was stated fchafc the 1 re turning Australian and New Zealand soldiers are bringing the Boer gun captured at) the Yet river to Australia. A member of the New South Wales Mounted Inlantry, who waß present at the capture of this gun, ■tatas that it was taken by the New South Wales Mounted Rifles from General Christian Da Wet, at Rentbnrg Drift), on the Taal river, during the latter end of October, This piece ef ordnance, according to Lieut. Weseele (who was taken prisoner by Captain Dove, of E Squadron}, is stated to have been the first gun which fired a shot during the South African war. It is a quick firing Krnpp gun, 12£lb, of SCOO yards range, and m complete condition, and, therefore, shonld prove to be » valuable memento of the war. The breech block, whith h&d been removed before the capture, was subs«qaenbly re covered, so that the gun ia m a complete condition for service The HoaPiTAr. Dbaijugb.—Dr Masou, Government Health Officer, who airivsd In Aahburton by yesterday's express aa sUted m our last Iscue, was accompanied by the Mayor to the Hospital. MrWrighr,ohairmanof the HoapiUl Board, was present during an inspection of the system of drainage now m vogue at the institution. The party also proceeded fco that point of the rivsr where it was proposed the drainage m'ght be con; veyrd and rfiechargnd. In connection with the latter propf-8*! Dr Mason intimated that w vere » system "f this oh&racter w»s already cs'ahiished tha Govemnvnt would not now nterfere, but on tho other hand ih«y were quite detprniined net to ijllow the iu'roduc tion of any new pla-, whereby ihe *ohrme included drainage into any river bed near a town. Frf-m his knowledge of the sceptic tank system, he stated his intention of for warding his report to the Hospital Bmrrl, ! recommending the latter measure as the most suitable for the Hospital. Id is satisfac' tory to ento that Dr Mason's opinions are exactly m accord with those advocated m \ our editor*! columns. ! Sr/KDAV SoHdOL Treat—The annnal school treat m connection with the ISt Stephen's and Bampstead Angli pan Sunday schools, held on Ihuraday last, pasped off exceedingly well m the Show itjroancia- M about a qiarter past 2 p<na. a drag from each school filled with well dressed animated children wended fts way to tj)e Show CJronnds, and though the weather was threatening, the clouds passed over with but a few drops. Everything proved prep!tioaß,the children entered with hearty good will into every event that was promoted, and the various games for prizes were well contested. Thanks to the honors and those who stated, the tea and refreshments were pxcelionfc, there being an abundance of everything. One drawback was felt by the Ticar, and thab w&e the paqpity of atjionr danoe <~.f parents and guardianß of the children. However, every child went; home m excellent spirits, and no doubt thair elders will get full particulars of the good time they had had. Just before the drags oonveyed the children away cheers were called for the Vicar, superintendent, and teachers, when all joined m singing " They are Jolly Good Fellow^' Thbilliko Fxpbkiikob—Two cyoliibi, Mr Reynolds, of Auckland, and Mr Oiarkaoo, of Christchuroh, arrived at) Hokibtka, on XboriJay evening after an eventful bicycle journey over the Otira Gorge, aayi a tele gram from Hoklbifca. Ths oyolltta left) the Bealey Hotel on Sundiy 'afterpooQ m threatening weather. The first misnap was the bursting of both tyres of one of the maohinsß' Darkness overtook then 1 before tfaey reached Pegley Creek whioh was swollen, ib was then si daik that they could not find the rgad. After crossing, the two cyclists re-orossed the ejbr^ja^ and took •helttr under the rooky bank #aira wa f coming down m torrent?, and the darjknees was so dense th&i> they could not aee'each other. Here they remained from seven o'clock till three m the morning, soaked tp the skin, 'i'hey were obliged to keep stamp? m? their feei) and swinging their arms to retain warmth. During the long hours they heard what sounded like the approach at ft benighted fflilow»being, and boiled two or three times, only to receive the responsive melancholy low from a wandering cow. About three o'clock a light moon, showing faintly through the thick oloudi, they yen* tured to push ahea^, and, with great) pluck, entered upon the dangerous feat of walking dowa the gotge m the thick darkness, cautiously feeling their way by huggiog the high bank, though at Hidden bends they were uncomfortably near the edge of the precipice, At five oolook the unhappy travellers reached the Otlra Holel drenched to the skin and wearied out. Here they jie^e sitorm bound for three dayt, with the wind ruohipg down the gorge with hnrri~ oane force and a swoUaja ptsa»n> roaring with deafeoiog noise down tfe s«itEo^ •—Press j Smokfl New Ver-n?

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains eate Aehburton dally for— j OHRISTOHUROH—at) 7.20 ft m, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (expreßs) TIMARU—»t 10.55 a m, 3.50 pin DUNKDIN—at 1254pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive dally at Ashbarfeou from— OHKISTOHURCH—at 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIMARD—at 10.35 a tn, 255 pm DUNEDIN—af 6.57 pm (express) [ SPRINGBURN-at 9.46 a m

EPHEMERIS

Phaeea of Moon for April

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Mail Notices

Mails cloae for the followiog plsoes a« under, subject to the necessary olterations : BATUBDAY, APBIL 20 For Northern ports, per Mours, at 1030 & m For Northern Ports and Weetp«rß per Rotomfthana at 6 30 p m MONDAY, APRIL 22. For Tasmania and Anstmlin (due Mel* bourne April 26th), also Ceylon, India, China, Straita Settlement, and South Afric*, »Uo Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London Jana 4th), specially addrewed via Brindi><i, per express, to oonnict with Monowai, at 12.50 p.m _

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 18 The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 69,767,000 bushels.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

Tbo Ashbnrton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 19. 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl *.» 2e l|j<i „ „ Tuscan— 2s 2d „ „ Hnnter's 2«t Id New Oats—Duns Is li to Is2d „ Danish Is Id to li 2d ( , Sp&rrowbilis la 2&d to 1b 3d „ Canadian Is 3d to Is 3|i Barley—Matting, prime 2s Inferior 1b 6i Pe«a—B'ue Prussian 2s 91 „ Partridge 2s 7d to 2% 9d Ohafl—Good oatsheaf 27a 6d Grass Seed—New la to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on rmcko at Ashburton.

Ashburton Guardian Magnaest Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1901.

SOME months ago it was elated, oppa rintly officially, that 20,000 Mauser rifl«-, whioh had been captured from the Botrs, were to b» a^nt to New Zealand, We fmve not hpard any i thing further of this matter, and we may preaumo that we are not to have these weapons here now. There is, however, no doubt that the Govern ment should take immediate steps to rempdy the very unsatisfactory state of aff tirs m connection with t)te arms of our Volunteers. So far as wa o»Q ascertain there is no corps m th« , colony supplied with an up-to-date rifi^. Some have got Sniders, isjome Martini Henry s, some Martin Enfields, and a vary few have the 303 rifle. There is no such thing aa a Magazine rifle m use m any of our Volunteer Corps. These weapons are looked upon as cariositjfls, and are <v""»»ion ally shown to admiring audsouto., as when Lieutenant Hugbea gave ng m exhibition lately of the Boer guns, sq greatly superior to the very best; m use m the British army. Bat even ourtroopi m South Africa have a weapon tbat would enable one of them, under reasonable condition*, to hold ofi half a dozen New Zealand Yolun tsers armed with the regulation nse. It is about time this condition nf things was altered, and we trust the Govern ment will at once recognise the necessity for re arming the Vol unteers of 3New Zealand with modern guns. We cannot help think ing that much of the money which hai lately been spent m contributing to Australian State functions, aod the further expenditure conletaplated for similar pageants, would be maeh better expended on such matters as supplying our Volunteers with anna that would put them on an equality with an in vading force of troops armed with modern weapons. We are constantly beiag told by admirers of the present; order of things, that New Zealand it far ahead of all the world. She is, however, quite a quarter of a century behind every other civilised state m the method of dealing with her soldiers and of providing for national defence. Of what avail would be the brilliant bravery of her troops which has been proved so well on the battle fields of Africa, if we only put m their hands the antiquated weapons of a past age ? We must confess that we are dissa pointed to find that after being three years m the position of*Oommander of the New Zealand forces, Colonel Pole-Penton will leave the Volun teers m no better position than he found them, The reputation he brought with him justified us ia expecting that he would have effected > a great improvement m the department entrusted to his care. But w» are unable to see thst the condition of the 1 colony with regard to defen.ee is any better than it was when he took chargja. Reform is imperative, for we cannot fore eea what may happen m the near future, to disturb the peace of these islands. The outlook is by no zneanf reassuring jnsfc now, as we can gather from the effect the recent * sid ing dispute m Ohina fcad ppon the ■ money market m Europe. A aingj/e spark then would have caused a con* $agratior>.

Asfhamih.© 'j.'BK Domain TuACK—Tbe contractors for asphalting the Domain bicycle track have made capital progress duriog the last) three days, and hay® already almoßt completed a quarter of thp track space. Tfaa ground Is thoroughly dry and m fixßtrclasa condition for the work of asphalting, and with a continu ance of fine weather the whole traok should be completed within a fortnight.

The Kate Connell Concert.

There was a fair audience at the Oddfel lows'HaU lee*. <vening when Miss K^te Conns 11 made ; her appearance. The singer opened with S^lvei^'s »ong by Grelg, the Norwegian composer. The peculiar charac ter of the music, which is especially notice able m the final cadences, was interpreted very correoHy, the vocalizitlon of the latter part of each verse showing considerable power of execution. Ai ma encore Miv OonnetS tang ' Kiltarney ' with a fair amount of suooem, the pronunciation of ' verdure,' and 'reflect*' as • verjurt' and • rtiex* some what marring the piece, ft wan m Herald's ' Jour de Mod Enfano*' tha*. Miss Oonnell I wat at her hett. The t?rid rant were takes | with great eaie and tastf, ihowing that the voice was beautifully fl* xible. A good deal of animation wai iafmed into the work, which war duly •ppreoUted by th« audience, who again demanded an enoore, which was ! responded to. ' Robin Adair' and ' Jock o' I Hez^ldean' were the other two s«lection», I andl were given with good expression. Aa i an encore to • Robin Adsir' the Blnger gave nt the evergreen * Home Sweet Home.' Un fortunately, the last tentence was aotnewhat spoiled by a Unity artioulation, oaasinft the word* to ionnd •No place 11-kome.' With on» or two exceptions, we consider Miss Council's work last night was deoidedly good, and although the high register of the voice is not as sweet as we should like it, •he posifiMet other qualities, whioh bid fair to make her a success. Mrs Ooombet, the contralto, tang the 'Dream Angel' and ' Echo * very creditably, and was eeoored* Mr Ooombe played two violin solos. His intonation is perfect, but bis performances lack energy. . Wn take exception to his ueprofexsionaJway of pinning his music to thepianot In Ihe absence of Mr tt Walls, Mr Sohwariz s»ng 'Bid me to love,'and •Holy Holy,' which were enjoyed. The aooompanlmeott throughout the evening were played by Miss Winnie Oonnell, with great expression and taite. The aooompani ment to ' Jour de Men Enfance' being par tioularly well played.

Roman Catholic Schools.

United Preng Association—By Kleotrlo Teleg arirt—Copyright f Wellington, April 19 The Inspectors of the Wellington Educa tion Board, during the year just dosed, examined eight Boman Catholic schools. The Inspectors state that ia these schools (which generally were fully staffed by pains taking and diligent teachers) 1112 children were presented for examination, 669 being classed m standards, and of these 558 were promoted. Beading, writing* and spelling are repotted to receive fairly due attention, while arithmetic has distinctly improved. Sewing and singing are also good featnrts, but lolenoe, geography and [subject! mostly taught orally are backward..

Alleged 111-Treatment of a Sailor.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph WEUIMGTe)*, April 19 Four seamen of the barque Gladys, just arrived from Liverpool, applied »t the Magistrate'! Ooorfc to-day to have their article* binding them to serve on the vessel cancelled, on the ground that they were afraid to remain longer on board, because of the pondoct of the ofiicers, The application was made under section 8 of the Shipping and Seaman's Act, ]$Bp. The evidence giypn by men was that they were systematically abused and i!l treated The S.M. said he could nor, on the evi dence, cancel the agreement, but be regretted that the mate spoke to men m the way complained of.

A SAD OCCURRENCE.

ynited Preaa Association—By Elefltdo Tolpgraph

Invkbcabgixl, April 19 Up to tonight no tmoe h*s been found of Mra Benfell, ft bo disappeared from her home at (SreenhiUa settlement, on th r»ilway at the head of the .Bluff harbor, apparently on Monday night. The crying of her three children, the eldest aged five, was the fl at indication that anything was wrong. There ia a large expanse of shoal water at Greonhillc, bat it drieg a long distance at low water. The husband is employed at the Aehburton Fro* z;ng Works.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, April 18 At the Inquest on a child (Maekay) the evidence showed death was dao to starvar lion owing to want of proper food. It trans spired that the father, now la New Cale donia, left instructions not to call m a doctor, and stated that he woald rather the phlH die than have a dootor m the ! hoaae The Coroner suggested a proceed' tlon of the father The jury exonerated the mother from gallt owing to her want of experience Naheb, April 18. A man named John Bowling aecidently walked over the cattle wharf at the Spit: this evening, and was nearly drowned, but fortun&tey & bystander witnessed the occurrence and rescued him. WELLINGTON, April 19 The Premier leaves for Melbotine on the | 27th iatt. to 6ak« parb m the opening of the i Federal Parliament Mr Seddon states that thn Now Zailaod Psrlismect will meet for tbe transaotijjn of business on Friday, 28th Jan*. I'ba following are the awards for tha dpßigns of the invitation cards for the official reception* of the Bake aad Duohesi of Cornwall io the four centres, Pint prize (fifteen gaioeat) to Mr WE Young, S/hr Office, Ancklaad; the second (fire guineas) to Mf F W Scan, Wellington ; the third (five guinea*) to Mr ]& Howrid^e, Danedio. [ The following receive prigas of a guinea s— &fetcr« A D Willie, Waogannl (2) j : R M^lntyra, Ppoedin ' f W GoUiver, Attoklaod; C Kitaon, (jhrUtohajech. The oqntraot to sjjppiy 120,000 bron?e medals for diitdbu tioo a;noDg lbs »phool children m com memoratioß of the Royal visit, to be given by the Qovarttmrat;. has been given to Mr (*T White, Weilißgtoft.

The Late Mr Larnach's Estate

United Pre«s Aceooiation—By Electric Telegraph

Bcnedin, April 19 A highly technical argument, m connec tion with the estate of the late Hoc WJM Larnaoh, was heard m Chambers today. Amoogat the property intended to be nettled by what Is known as the Camp Settlement for the benefit of the children, when, Mr jjarnaoh was about to marry, were insurance policies for J32700*. but strangely these wtre sob'specially 'mentioned In thp deed. It having being deofdea tnaib they belonged to the settlement, ilr pouglas Larnaph's pouu sel claimed that) though ne had reassigned to his father his interest under the settlement, such reassignment did not cover bis interest m the policies. Mr Justice Williams did not agree with this, aod said that Douglas had lost his share m the policies as well as |n fcjie rest of the estate*

THE WRECK OF THE FEDERAL

The Bodies Washed Ashore.

Terribly Mutilated by Dingoes.

Of the six bodies washed ashore afc G&bo after the wreck of the Federal, and brought up to Melbourne, only that of Hill, late chief ' engineer, htn been positively identified. So terribly mutilated are the ether bodies, and ao fearfully decomposed, that disputes hare arisen as to their identity. A more groe ■ome and ghastly sight has nevar been teen »t the morgue. All the bodies save Hill's art m a very advanced stage of decomposition. In one instance wild dogs have completely severed the head from the trunk, and picked it as clean as though it had come from the Medical School at the University. Gonstable Curtain, who searched the beaoh for wreokage, and discovered the hodiet, hat a weird experience to relate aonoerning the ferocity of the wild dogs m those parts. He j states thab he and his aminUnfc found two bodies on Rams Head, and had to bsat off the dingoes, which were devouring them. Graves were then soocped m the sand—a, proceiß which was watched by the dingoes, who, yelping and snarling, occasionally advanced as If to attack the smill burial party, . On returning 60 the graves a day or two afterw*rdn the constable found that the dingoes bad rooted out the bodies, and were devouring what was left of them. The three bodies buried oa Sand Beach Point had not been interfered with by dogs. The graves had been made secure by piling wreckage and stones on them* To show the character of the seas which the gale raised.it may be stated that two of the. bodies had been swept over rocks 20ft high, and thrown several chains Inland. Truly the previous thrilling and horrible story of the sea is rendered more thrilling and horrible than ever by these later revela tions. The works of exhumation and enceffining was most trylop, but the captain of tht Gady I*och kports that the boats' crew and undertakers who went ashore for the purpose worked most willingly, under terribly trying circomstancer.

Reception of Returning Troopers

A public meeting, convened by the Chair* man of the County Counoil and the Mayor of Aahburton, was held m the .County Council chambers last evening, to consider the question of giving a pablio reception to the returning members of the Ashburton section of the Third Contingent.- The follow* ing were present:—Messrs Hugo Friedlander fohalrman), J Davison. P"H Cox, H Willis, F Ferriman, R Olark. T F Gibson, F Nokes, J W Tlmmins, D Grant, W H Coilini, H M Jones, J Snodgraes, J Heseltine, 0 Doberty, E- J Paul, J Morrissey, Dt Trevor, and several othern An apology. was received from Mr 0 J Harper, on acceunt of india position, also one from Mr J Tucker. , The Mayer explained the objects of the meeting, «t»tin6t that the credit of the War Fund was £103 6s M, and the Patriotic) Fund £40 9« 10(3, Mr Harper had stated that ha thought the latter fond should not be dealt with at present, but the War Fond, the Chairman pointed out, would be available for the purpose of a welcome. It wa* for the meeting to decide if a welcome should be arranged rio'w or later, when the whole of the Contingents had returned. Mr Ferriman thought that) whatever welcome waa arranged should be a general one, to include the whole of the returned troopers of the various Contingents, Mr Cox waß m favor of giving a reception to the members of the Third Contingent who are expected shortly, BDd retaining a portion of the funds for later demonstrations. Mr Collins supported. The Chairman stated that the Tongarlro, returning shortly, would convey most of those who had left with the Third Contin gent, and they had been promised a welcome home. Mr Willis, whilst In sympathy with the movement, Bald all the Continents had practically been promised a welcome, and < any public function should include all the members of t;he various Contingents. As Lord Kitohonfti had stated that, the Fourth I %nd Fifth Gemtjagents would return to the colony on tiiji/ arrival of the Seventh Contingent at the front, a weloome might now be given to the returning troopers of the Th'rd Contingent, and a pablio reception arranged to take place on the return of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents, which should be m a month or two. The Mayor said the cases were not parallel. A special send off had been given the Third Contingent, and they had been promised a hearty welcome on returning. He was m favor of .now receiving the i troopara and retaining a portion of the funds 1 for a final reception of the, whole of the variouß Contingents, which might be m a year's time. Meisrs Jones and Morrissey supported the proposal to have the public demonstration on the arrival of the troopers now on their way to New Zealand/ Me C. Doherty waa inclined to agree with Me WIUls. ' Mr Ferriman stated that the members of the Third Contingent) had special treatment on their departure, being presented with a purse of sovereigns each, and the feeling of memben of the other contingents might be more Boots if they ware now reo«iv«d m a different manner to the others'. Mr Gibson pointed out that the form of tha reception was not then ■ question, it was simply to decide if a reoeption should be given. On the motion being put, it was unani mously decided to hold a reception. Mr Gibson was m favor of holding a social m the Oddfellows' Hall, and marching down tha main streeti Mr Collins strongly advocated referring details to a committee to be appointed at the meeting. The Mayor thought that«s the troopers ?rould arrive early m May there was ho time ■ to be lost* Mr Cox spoke m favor of a lunch being provide)!, followed' by speeches' and songs, tha men afterwards to parade through the town, and he moved to this effect. By fixing a price for admission to the touch the mob would be kept away, but they would not be disappointed as the men could be seen whilst; parading the town. Mr Ferrimao was m favor of entertaining the men m the Domain, thereby giving children and ethers a chance of seeing and meeting the returned troopcre. Ma Clark agreed, and advocated a concert being held ip tha evening. The Mayor thought the season would he t unsuitable for lunch m the open, and further, the expense of entertaining so many would be beyond the means at their disposal. A I dance m the evening, would be a suitable \ conoluaion to the entertainment. Messrs Willis and. Nordon supported a social being held to permit ladies to take part. Messrs Farriman and Snodgrata spoke m favor of a fireworks display being added, and eventually it was decided that the troopers be received at the railway station, and given a public reception m the Domain, afternoon tea, and asocial and dance m the evening, together with a fireworks display, to con clude the entertainment, A motion that those present at the meeting, with power to add to their number, be formed into a committee to give effect to the resolution, waa also adopted, and this was followed by the appointment of s<ib>oon> mltteea to carry ost the various details. |t waa decided to allocate £50 »pm the ! War Fußd for the purpose of enabling the committee to carry out the reoeption. A letter was read from Lieutenant Walker sympathising with the object of the meeting and regretting his inability to attend. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET

—~™—»■ •■-—— INORBASBD TAXES.

Unibed Prest Ateociation—By E'eotrlc Telegraph—Copyright

{ eoelved Wakaputka April 19, 5.1 pn, Thia Office 740 pm) London, April lit In tbe House of Commons Sir M. Hicke-Beach delivered his Budget speech, and annonnced 2d increase m the income tax, 4s2d per cwt oa ROgiir, a gradaated duty of 2s per cwt on raw ■ug»r, molaißflu, and syrupß, a doty of Is 8i per cwt on glucose, and 1« per too on exported coa!, Reoeived April 19,1025 p m London, April 19 Hlr M, Hicke-Bcicb said the expendi* i tare for the past year waa£ 183,500,000, which included war expenditure of £61,500,000, ghowing a -j, licit of £58,000,000. The total national debt was £687,760,000, being an increase of £59,000,000 on account of tha wnr. The,., estimated expenditure was £l«7,600,OOO, which waa met by £111,000,000 taxation, and £21,000,000 on taxation each as telegraphs, post*!, etc, making a deficit of £55,250,000. The estimated increase of ordinary expenditure, amounting to £2,750,000, required a widened basil of taxation of 2d increase m the income tax, esti mated to produce £3,750,000 ; sugar and allied taxes, £5,000,000 ; coal will produci £2,000,000. Tbe fartfaier proportion of direct taxation was 50 and 1-1 Oth per cent, and of indirect 49 and 7-10ths p?r cent. The estimited revenue was £143,250,000. He proposed to reduce tht expenditure to £183,000,000 by again suspending the sinking fund, leaving the estimated deficit £39,750,000, besides £1,000,090 or £1,250,000 interest on fresh loans. He asked for borrowing powers, not for £41,000,006 but £60,000,000, and to extend borrowing to consols. He added that the war had cost £158,000,000 so far, including £5,500,000 m China. Sir W V Harconrt congratulated Sir M Hicks Beach on his lucid and honest statement. He approved of the twopence increase m the income tax but the po'icy which was causing such a gigantic Budget was disastrous. He censured tbe delay m publishing Sit Alfred Mitaer's despatch. He denounced the coal export duty. Other members strongly resisted the sugar and coal imposts. Stock Exchange members anticipate tbe issue of consols loans for sixty millions at £94 to £94 10s. Some dealings took place during the evening at one half to three quarters per cent, premium on the first Government loau, whatever form it takes. Tbe House of Commons passed the sugar duty by by 183 to 123, while the coal duty was also passed by 171 to 127. Progress was then reported. Telegrams from the provinces show that there is an outcry m colliery and shipping circlfg, The Times lobbyist declares that there is a widespread belief that the twopence increase m the incorxt tax will alienate middle class lyropathy. (Received XVakapuakft April 20, 854 am Ihis effics 9 68am London, April 10 The Times commenting on the $ud get says it ie satisfactory as a step m the direction of broadening its basin. The Standard says the Budget is a makeshift. The incre»Be of twopence on the income tax is a fatal blot, m vihw of the imposition of duties. Enormous, but fruitless clearances of tea, tobacco, and wines and spirits have been made.

THE ROYAL VISIT

United Prlta Aaaooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph London, April 18 Owing to the prevalence of the plague at Oapetown there ia a prospect of the Ophir returning via the Bed S«a. The Times inggests going to Halifax via Gaps Horn, thus avoiding the Bed Sea ia Aagnit. Svdnst, April 19 One thousand and eighty New Sooth Wales, troops, to take part ia the open ing of the Federal Parliament, leave for Melbourne on the 27th, Melbourne, April 19 It ii intended to admit the public free to the flat at Flsmington to witness the review, but ten shillings will be charged for admission to the reierves.

Federal Affairs.

United Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Syj>j?ey, April 19 Mr 8 McLaurio, a local candid* te, hat been elected for the Hume seat m the State Parliament, vice Sir Win, Lyne Ml!l,l»bpßSrfc April 19 The Federal Parliament Will be asked to provide £J6OO for the salary of the' Com? mander m Chief of the Federal forces

South Africa.

United Free* Association-—By Kiestri Telegraph—Copyrifih b

Lord Roberts' Despatches.

An Omission Commented On.

Farther Praise for Cotanialf.

(Received April 19, 9 45 p m) London, Apri 18 Lord Roberts' action m abstaining from any commendation of General Buller beyond mentionini; hit opera tion*, h»8 been much commented on • Lord Roberts praises Qeaersl Fores tier-Tifalktr j thanks the consulting surgeons, including Sir Thomas Fitz gerald, for rendering services of in calculable value ; expresses admiration of the devotion, skill, eouraga, and endarance of the oolooiaf nariicg services, and also mentions the meri torious services of forty New Sooth Wales officers and men. . Tbe troopship Maplemore f with the New Sooth Wales troops, hss arrival fit Fort; Elizabeth. The Boere destroyed a Long Tom on General Kitcheners advance from Lydenberg Brigadier>(renerftl Douglas hat occu pied Bnlhtrooin, killing six Boers.

Methvan Collie Club Trials.

The annual trials were oommeneed oa Thursday, on the usual ground at Hoihiil, the property of Mr J Holme*. Th» morn ing waa fine, bat the afternoon was cold and cloudy, though the rain held eff. Tht entrlea w« c good m all the clean*, nineteen eaoh ml, 2, and 4, and ten m data 3, The following are reeuita *.o date:— Clais 1, heading and bringing back, ab«u* 500 yards, R Trottsr'a •term, 25 point*. 1 • H J Littk'a M*ndio, 24 point*, 2; R FrasttV Lilico, 23 point*, 3. Out of nineteen entries eighteen faced the judge, and some very , good work wm ahowa all through. J Mc- Lennan'a Wag acored 22, and most of the rest 16 to 20 points. In Claea 2 thirteen out of niatkaffi Iff run ; the reet were to be run yesKlwp. Mr Trnmpnr'a piaaing of the ahetp aav« general satlifnotion.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do cat held oaraaim reipetmbU tot opinion! Mpratted by oar eorr**pcn4enti

THE BOROUGH ELECTION

TO TBB KDITOB SlB,-—Your article m Monday's GtTJJt dian, having reference to the mdifetttt* «f ratepayer! m net nominating for lh« Go«a ■it tht mosb eligible acd membera si ftk* borouab to represent them, raieea a aawltw worthy of dieoacaicp. It £■ te be regret*** that m an irlaenfcial borongh tstti M Mil* barton there ahould be co IUtl« faUmi taken m municipal matters, and to IS*d eaty twelve nomination* for nine watt clearly prove* that the re«td»ntt are content to allow the borough buiineis to be conducted •o tar as the intelieotutl qaaHSoatfoaof th* returned members will allow. Attoftgl* those nominated for the coming ei«eti<tt *n «ome very worthy mes, yet we see, time after time, men elected to poaitioas of reeponaibility, who are totally unfitted to bold aaob poeitiona, wboae reasoning ptwn ia email, add whoae power of debate ia jprse* tioally nil. We hav§ m Aahborton a great nnmbar of very capable young omb for whta public work aad debate would be exoelttsi training. The progreaa of oivtitiatlta fe •juirea intelligence, and if a man baa energy he may win hia way to great dieetnotiea. The ratepayer* of Alhbnirton ahonld destaad the election of four of 6ve experienced Cean* cilion to keep matters ateady, and foar of five capable young men to lay the foundation for future anooeia and honour. For the ge*d of the town I ihculd Itke bo have aeea—-ac thi* ia the first election under the Kenieip»l Corporatiooa Act—at Jeatt twentf members contesting the nine aaata. Another qnaalloa dealt with m your leader ia the* of can vaaaing for votea. Thi* ia a practice tcb« condemned, end the olaoae m the jßl*otorat Act Amendment Act, which I thoold like t» tee incorporated at an amendment ia the Municipal Act, making it unlawful for any peraos, candidate! or otherwise, te oanvaea for votea ia an admirable one, All eleetloas should be conducted on fair Hnei, candidates ahonld ataod on their merit*, voters itieald not be coerced Into doing things they wish not to do, but) ahould be allowed to exereie* their own judgment without inter ft react.— I am, etc., A WttZS'AKKS. April 18.1901

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—by Elestiie Telegraph—Copyright

(Received April 19, 9 20 p m RESULT Of A COLLISION CASE. LtNDOff, April If The Admiralty revision of tn« High Oonrt of Justice has given it* decision m the Hinemoa-Penthesilift coUidoo case. The Court blamed the Hinemoa, and decided that the Penthe« silia was entitled to damages. ARCHDUKE FKANCIS ANDTHB CATHOLICS. The Archduke Francis, heir to th* Austrian throne, has assured the Clerical Society o! Vienna that be sided with th<» militant Catholica and at tacked the Pro'egtante, THE PAGIFIG OABLB One hundred acres at Kelp fifty, Vancouver, have been purchased aa » landing site for the Patific cable. A PARISIAN TRAGEDY, Ferdinand Ernst,* director of a Man- Chester Company, murdered Madame Englander tit Pari«, and then com mitted snicide. THE GRETA POLLIBBY Stphpt, Apfil If The Greta colliery, the scene of the disaster some time back which fired ■> mine, was re-opened, bat the fire ii still baralog, aod the mine has heti closed dowa again.

Ia a recent Usue we circulated an inMt containing a few oab of hundred* of original and unsolicited teitimoniaJi m refereaw to a new patent washing maohlaa which th« WLO are introducing into this dhtdofc. W« »rf informed that the firtt thipment of fchtf* are all aold oab and th»t ehe second thipt^eat 1« dne on the 13th inafc, and as lone 'people doubb the ability of these machines to do. what is claimed for (hem, the firm—until th*. end of the present month—offer aayraa a free trial of the machine m their ownooinef, stipulating only that m the erect of pot pnrohaoicig oopntry clients shall retafll «tlf maohice free of post) to the #rm s the Brw taking alt reipoßsibiiity as regards damage, breakage etc We would rerpmd osr r«a«e?t that tine splendid offer of testicg the tytaehfsf free from any responilbtlity is only ayaikw* until the 30th April, and all orders for free trial matt be m on or before that data.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press A*«ooiation~By Elfflferio Telegraph—Copyright

| Received W»kapomk» April 20, 8.4 a», i This Office 9 68 ft m London, April II The Capetown correspondent of the The Times states that the Royalists m I the colony are intensely apprehensive, lest the absence of Sir A Miloer should binder his policy. The Radicals at Home interpret tht leave as an intention to recall bin. Malan, editor of Ons Land, has been sentenced to year's (imprisonment, for libelling the English troops. Two Dutch and English editors got six lacnths imprisonment for » sinilar offence. Pxrvs, April 80 Arrived, Tongariro, with a thomtad Australian and New Zealand soldien.

Welmnqt«n, April 19 The Premier has revived a oafcl* fr*Q Soith Afric*, dated April ISth, stating that thefoltowingNew ZealanAen MiMftilfc Su«vio on the 16th for Australia:—!K« 51t S*dd ; 390 Goldstone $ 604 Golditoncf 778 Barn Murdoch; 1286 floaghtoe sjIOTI U*l 1158 Borey ; 2243 Field ; 1642 HatohttM; 1655 J»qa»ry; 2272 McUim ; 1590 ;Porttt } 1697 Willitmt; 2292 Setfell Apsil 90 The Galf of Taranto, with tht H*nath Oontingeal »bo»r<i, itrrived »t Altoaj »*** morciug, ill fell \ :

The Plague.

Pert*, April 20 A man named Hill has bees attacked by plague.

United Press Aesoclfttiea—By Klaolflo " >„, Telegraph—Cepyngat ■■• -'■-

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Pol/pathic M'o'lical 'Tnstitute. Corner'of Glouc-srer »n I L^t.imsf Pqnare, OHRISTCHUROH, , (Immediately behind the Exchange Builoiogp) FIFTH VISIT rro"ARHBURTON. FKTDAY AFTKRNOOS, "'■ .-Y 3rd, 1901, 2 o'clock p.m nn^il Bpm fvVIUKiMY, MAY 4th, 9 am until 1 o'clock p m j .. CONSULTATION FREE.—GRANGE'S HOTKL. . ...  PJLY-'ATHY, iht New Method of Healing, is the jA '"'*""* *sM&s\jlf fuieat and m«ist n»pul Sy-t'tr., »8 it eurfß wii.h absolato l!erla'nty SllC^ dispasea aaGuncer, Epiep^y and Asthma, l^3^^^^^^^^^^^^| ncuraUe urtdeo- the old eyetrm, pb weil »» (vHOhronio "'^ NprvouH Coirjilainta r«f WomcD s»d Men. Mobe J^^^^^^^^^^^3 CuRES MADK BY t'GLYPATDY than, any other »y6tem !a " THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS . f^&gk^^^^^^^^^M Fpii *ptic FiTS f«b Bight Yeabs; also Heaut {iW'rt^SrTT^^fSffiSiMJll-'^ bt Y<mr medicines have dove me a great rteal of good- 1 ' l^^^SOH^^ra-'M feei better m every w*y, and the pains at the heard have , »M|£^^^f?^^BJ^BES entirey left hip. I have not had ona fib since taking fllr rflllb ?H3maffirf| yn' medioioe- I remain, yoara truly, LONG DISEASE AND EXTREME DEBILITY ■fe^^'VT^^^SSHEM I hnve muoh P'eiiiiUl' c m «°»d'ng this lette-, thanking fe'^^sf-^f^f^-y^MHiJI you very much for tfie benefit I have derived from yoar W^W^fjlV^^W^M medioire, which I have been using six weeks. I wa» i ||J;?^r^jfMf^^.^!tsf{M^ reduced m weight ivm 12st 4!b dowu to 8 4 7ib, aod I ftp l!E£#^l^«^rSJ^"S3fiS »'t«r I had been under your treatment nine days my |JpK^^|^A r*^]lij®V;yiea2-«Ss friends cnald Rre a ohaopa m me, and I could feel it j **"—~-^*l-J*H^^!*^a^^^J' W^myself, aod have been improving ever eioee. You 0»n "«^SE3=E^S:;=i^~^f^' =s*J«»-» "8e t!l'a 'elfcer or a te?t moni&'» or re^rr anybody to me. "^■=^"~**^23a^33Cw rt^Si' Wishing you every prosperity,—Yours respectfully, 4 157 JohnKlphitk GRKATCLEARING SALE OF .. PIANOS_&. ORGANS. O BEASO^ABLE OTFER KEFCSED. The Dresden Pianoforte Company A RE now holding their Annual Sale of Pianos and Organs, when their large and J\ varied stock of first claea instruments will be offered to the pob'.io at wholesale prices for each or on the most reasonable terms. The instruments are on view al THB Ueisdek £gknoy, Mr Benky Stephensons Auction Eooms, Havelock Street* > Their Mr B A Home and Mr J A Coombs, salesman, from the head office, Bused m will be m attendance at the above,address. The Sale will last for a ftw\weeks only, and intending purchasers are invited to call at or.cc nr>d inspect the stock, when Mr Home will mpply all information required. If you h*ve an old PIANO we will take it tn exchange, or treab it as the", Deposit If required. Full value allowed. J A X REIDLB, General Manager < OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. 1 f in TAU7ABr.K for GRUBBING. TURNIPS and OUOTIVATIQItf OF JL ALL KINDS. , .. We are prepared to give a srial to anyone requiring o»e of these Implements, ON VIEW" AT '; JOHN ORR & COJ ASHBURTON,' OATES, LOWRY ANJ.) CO., HAVE JUST OPJSNISD mHE VERY LATEST IN AOETYLEKE G4S LAMPS, THE VERY LATEST IN OIL LAMPS, THE VERY LAIEST IN BELLS, Including the Electric Push Button N Z Flag Bell, Large Supply of Freah CARBIDE also to hand (Cur Carbide ia crushed and ready for uee.) at CHRtsTCHUECH Prices, and Everything a Tourist requires c^n be obtained at * Zeakndia Cycle Works, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON.JJ K.Z- CLOTHING FACTORY. f\ UR Winter STOCK is now opened tip- All Wool PANTS and SINGLETS ... ... 2s lid. COLONIAL PA^TS and SINGLETS 4<i 6i. Largest, Oheapesi-, and best Assortment ever shown m Ashburton. N. 2. CLOTHING FACTORY. "-W AL L _P_A P E H. S. E HAVE TO HAND per the last Home boat—29 Bales of the very atest ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS, the Colourings and Deaigiiß o; ■which are decided works of art. Included m the shipment are Beamtifu Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largest stock of WALL PAPERS m Sooth Canterbury ( Clients can tbereforo rely upon having a large variety of ei*ch respective sorfc to choose from. •. . ■ i J_ __. . --—. HOUSE-DECORATOR AND SIGN IA / I S VZ S \ ' ■ WRITER, WW II ill' I 1 Opposite Mail Oißoe, $ If JL JLJK./ \J J- " ' Burnett Street. P .O Box 16. OCelephoiw }



LOABBY'B Standi unrivalled for lodigeß WAHOO tion and uiver Complaint* It is purely herbal, and cannot injure the most delicate constitution. Its effect \n almost Instantaneous; c single dose usually tfilieifen, whlty one bottle is gen« ally enough to cure/ LOASBY'S WAHOO does not renßlw^ dozen bottles to be taken before yen can judge its value. No other Medicine advor tiied asks you, as we do, to buy only one botble; take it; regularly according to directions, and then give the verdict* Hundreds of teetimoniats m our possession prove tbat many oon&rmed dyspeptios, after every known remedjr" h^d failed, have been completely cured by the aid of objy one bottle of Loaßby'a Waheo, Loasby'R Wahoo—Price 2a 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MaSUFAOTUB ING CO., Ltd, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents— Kewpthorne, grosser & Oo ? 3S ¥> Dr»g Co Ltd WANTED Known — The Papid Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold by fttt Grocers; » wonderfpl Shlrc glsae



Smoke New Vewv CSIFUV HODBBHOLD HBDIOIKI Chamberlain's Colio,Choicr» and Diarrhwa Remedy is recommended lor the speedy and permanent care of Dysentry, Diarrhoea, Chronic Diarrhoea, Pain m the Stomach, Colii?, Cholera Morbu« c Summer Complaint, Bi'ioui Cello, aad Cholera lofantum It has been m the market 35 years, and its wonderful sale has been effected by what tbose who have used it say and to ite earative powers. It is to be found m thousands of homes all over the world Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea Remedy is for tale by Ashburton Drug Com paoy price Is Man 5s Sww Jffew Vepp



Tfaa sab of pianoji, -Wmt #* »«*^ Inatrumenbe at the D.1.0, new P*f^i«es ip Tanored Street, is proving splendidly sqo oetsful, quite a large number of client, having availed themselves already of dealing with a firm whose instruments are known throughout the length and breadth of the colony. The fourth shipment of pianos and organs was opened this morsing, and fresh bargains are announced, Intending buyers would do well te make their selection befort ib is to» late. Wa»b's Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and pieyent blotches j price, Jn



rpENDKRS Wanted~foi the wearing of JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Msm.oß, laoored Street li 1 , -fl i • ; ; ■■■• , t