After The War.

MR CHAMBEKLAIN EXPLAINS THR SETTLEMENT

Daring the debate on the Address In the House of Oomoaons, Mr Fmmot moved, and Mr Trevelyao seconded an Opposition amendment on the war, both urging temperately bat firmly that reasonable terms should be offered to the Boers as sppfdiiy as possible. Mr Chamberlain at onct; re plied, and captivated all parts of the House bf the statesmanlike nature of his views, end by the mod* ration ard ; conciliatoiineaa with which they were j expressed. Dealing with the charges ©f cruelty which had been made against the British forces, and espe cially with the burning of Boer farm bouses, b© declared that the number of tfeese incident® had been greatly exag glr.afcetj, and that m many cases the farmhousos had been burned, not by j the British troops, but by Boers, who j land pawned their countrymen and insulted them and destroyed their property for Saying down their arms and refusing to take any farther part 'm the war. The Boers, assisted by a number of mercenaries, chiefly foreign ers, had destroyed more farms fchan we had done, and British soldiers had never destroyed a farmhouse except for treachery, misuse of the white flag, stocking them with arms, or some other cause recognised by the usages of war as deserving punishment. So far as we Are concerned, never was a war carried out with such humanity, and Ha to deportation of women and chil dren from farms to the towna, It had only been done with a view to their protection. Lord Roberts had burned some farmhouses, and the Government sustained him m the act for it had only been done m cases wbere it was justi fied, and Mr Chamberlain reminded the House that the penalty allowed by the laws of war for aoch offences as had thus been punished was death THB TALK OF s HUMANITY ' It was all very well to talk of huma nity, but humanity must first take account of our own countrymen, and he explained, on the authority of Lord Kitchener, that whereVer one of these punishments had been inflicted some evidence of the complicity of the people of the farm m the oftences for which I punishment was exacted wan first re-! quired. Eor the future the House might rest assured that both the Government and all the Generals con cerned were agreed that this particular form of punishment should be used as sparingly as possible, and they re gretted that there Bhould ever be any cause for employing it. As to the idea of compensating Boers for the destruc tion of their property, he declined to entertain It, at all events at the ex pense of the British taxpayer. If there were to be any such compen sation, it must come out of the colonies themselves. As to 6fae future settle ment,-it had been complained that the Government relied too much on mili tary force, but, as a matter of fact, their first ohjpcfc would be to get rid of military administration; But it was an impossible thing to go afc once from military admiuiatr6.iion to eelf-goverß ment. Th nre must be an intermpdiate stage of what might be called Grown colony governmeoti There must first be pacification—not necessarily com plete, but at all events greater than now existed—and then must come Grown colony government, which really meant a civil »s opposed to a military administration. Only after that had been tried could self government be given; FUTURE GOVERNMENT Mr Chamberlain went on to say that he could not say when the Grown Oolony Government would begic, hut he hoped that very soon indeed—before the House met again next year—some thing m the nature of a civil adminis tration might have been established m both colonies. Moreover, Bfer Majesty would be recommended to appoint Sir Alfred Milner as Governor of the two colonies—(here a member of the Opposition shouted, c That will be the end of South Africa')—and there would also be a Lieafcenanfc»Geteral of the Orange River Colony, and both j these officers would have the assistance ; of an executive consisting of the prin cipal officers of the Government. It was not proposed that the constitution of the Orange River Colony should necessarily be the same as that of the Transvaal, either at starting or at any stage m the immediate future, but each colony would be dealt with on its merit*3, and it was thought possible, that greater political liberfy might be given to the Orange River Colony, rb their Government prior to the war was, by comicon consent, a very good Government. There would be an early creation of municipalities m Pretoria, BioemfonteiD, and pos&ibly some other centres, and to them would be delegated all the powers usually entrusted to such bodice. As far as possible local customs and local laws would be left untouched, and Afrikanders would be avpoiiuerJ to posts m the administra tion. All this would gradually lead up to that ultimate self government which all deaired to see established. A proclamation wou!d be issued m, Er.glish, Dutch, and the Taal patoia of the people showing what would be dona ; and, m conclusion, Mr Cham berlain declared, amid loud cheers, that the Government had no hostile fealinga against the Boers, who, so far as the majority of them were concerned, had carried on the war with great distinction, and had shown great consideration for the wounded prison ers. They had been brave foes, and would be so treated. The leader of the Opposition ex pressed satisfaction with this state ment, and after a few extreme pro- Boera had delivered themselves of the familiar violent abuse of their own eountirymen, the amendment was withdrawn,

THE ASHBBRTOK GtJARDUN^ SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1001

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KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest'current rates, all FARM PRODUOI. Agents ior Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL * CLOVERS, &O, &O, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE GLEANIN& MACHINERY, CORNHAOKS always cd hand, KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHURCH. NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY ! CO. OF N.Z, LTBrJ TIMABVj IMPROVED ifARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 260 e^ ? Olaramont, 250 acres Waitotia, 200 aero. VV'aihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 aora Gta»o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various Bker m Soith Oanter> bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchaße 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and , 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Irma of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 aores each "~~e:ernard & white, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, ; HAVE just opened New Business m the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The publio are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers of dary fed Pork, fob sale. BY PRIVATE TftEATY. 4000 18SJS 4000 OF splendid Grazing and Grain growing Land, situated m the far famed dis trict of South Canterbury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed House, 4 roomed Cottage, Woolshed and Dip, Stable and Outbuildings, divided into 15 Paddocks, all well watered. The property is now carrying 8000 Sheep, also Horses and Cattle. Price £5 per acre. Terms Apply R W HANMER, ABhburton NEW ZEALAND INBUKANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—o"ii MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Lberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hammer, AGENT froSJUERFITI. MMWH.CM.mmi BEEGM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, suoh aa Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddineße, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziaesß and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Ccstiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling! Sensations, eto. The First Dose woul give Relief m Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth » OUIISEA a BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obifcruc tion or irregularity m the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor; ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers m kot climates they are specially renowned Thasa are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih %ll classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'S PILLS have the Largast Sale of any Patent Medicine m toe World Have for many years been the popular family medtttue throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBEPABED ONLY BY I XBOMAI BEECHAIH, St. Helen's,E ! Sold everywhere m ttlea—9Jd, Is l£d, asd Is 9d each ! <J> H t/NDBIIX ., H CNDBXLXi ! T H UNDEILL & GO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare • MrT. Andrews, East Belt. S BAKER BROS., BURNISHING TTNDBB.TAKBRB C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS oondaoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Case Streets, and Baker and down's Coach Factory. • " . Smoke New Vwifls



BALLANTYNE'S ' SUMMER SALE HAS COMMENCED and willj continue till SATURDAY, 9th Feb. inclusire. SALE CATALOGUES with "Ashburton Mail" of TUESDAY, 22nd January, or on application to DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRIST OHUROH. BALLANTYNE'S SUMMER SALE HAB COMMENCED. i BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7!OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be math for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN IvERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or|2&Owt, SACKS Orders received b/ OT£ll3X>X^l.m>Jß;El BROW., X^mtted., JDi3LVi:i> THOMAS, OR TF7MH. JN.SB. JFAJBtMUELWt» C3O«OJ»JfiJEfcA.I?nnB A BHOCIATIOIV OF CJAIXTIfiEtB(JBY, limited., OANTEBBUKY FEOZEN MEAT AKD DAIRY PBOPUCE EXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOUL 1 Beor*i»ry. HOLLOWAY'3 PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN, The Sohoolmistbbss, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows.; uMy mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks and sick headachos, and have always found them most beneficial.'' Mmfectuaed only at 78, New Oxford Street, Loadon. Sold by all Cfwmiata and Medicine Veuaorn. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. i TJVERYBODY should call and see our Grand Display ofJNew Goods JtLf saitable for V* MAS and New Year Gifts. j Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames, Vasee, Fancy JBaeketp, Fancy Crockery m all the latest deeigna, Alao—<A Nice Assortment of the beet Silver Plated Woods at greatly reduced prices. CALL ANjD SEE. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANOBED STREET.



ASHBUBTON . PERMANENT BUILDING ,'AND INVESTMENT- SOOIETY. T OAN 8 GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current rates. Fu? Particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street; Office Houre—9.3o a m till 4p m Fireb Tuesday m Month—9 30 am till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBBR Manage? ~~ n"otTcTe^ Kennedy & Mnir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners m the Ashbarton County that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid A Gbat'h Aehburton Branch of JOBBING k ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olaases of work as usual; and aleo intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COAOH BUILDING & GENERAL WHRELWRIGBTING' Both havißg been employed fey Reid & Gray for many yearn, and having large experience ab HersG Shcw-^ Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, ail work entrusted to their care will he executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 THE Fh-OOIIJVIICK TTT A S A W AfR DED AT THE CHRIBTOHITRGH SHOW,  ;On November 0,1800, rrtie Oertifleate of Merit* Which oariiea with it a SILVEB MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery ab this Show. It wins In PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Xrl" ITrophyofa Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. and^lnßpeoti this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS : la pronounced by the Ashburton Fablio to be the only tellable SHIRT GLOSS m AehbuctoßJ A Trial will convince you the difference m qualifcyjfrom ail othen the market. Soli by all the leading Grocers m Aahbntton KEID <j^GKRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED IDHE ORANGE HALL,; lafcend to convert the i»me Into the moat complete Show room In Canterbury! where a full Line of all Agricultural Implements and Fittings will be kept, Farmers, Contractors, and Agricultura lists generally ate Invited to call and Inspect for themselves* Engine Belting, Oil*, Steam Gauge*, &o, " Deering," Ideeil Binder*, Mowers &o American " Mast "iDriUsl&o. REID & GRAY, BUENEET BIREET,



Datgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office-— 52 Lombard Street, London, £.0. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS.. BRANCHES : Chrlotchurch, Dunedin, s-nd Napier, AGENCIES: Tlmanr, Oamaru, and Gore. SPEOI4L ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE m TIMARU. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL OA9H ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool j also Tallow, Grain, Sides, and other Produce, consigned for eaie m the London. Australian, and local market*-. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Saks held ab the different sale yards throup,hoab CanterbUij. Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand G. MKDDINty THE P&OPEE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, j i • Al In Quality and Cheap. Harvesting tools&matebi als. Hay Forks, Hay Rakee, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handle?, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disston's Saws at redneed prices. You are invited to call and inspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agent for Shaoklook's, Scott's, Baekt sn sham's and Stokeier's Ranges* Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced m price. LAWN MOWERS. i A few left, to be Bold cheap to clear, Including ;—' New Easy,' ' Pastime,' Orescent),' • F & N/ and ' Philadelphia. Address- Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. • - - ' »i» — —■■-«■■ .—»..—„...,.- .....»—»-«■» Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT. IK QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BIST IN"THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aehbarton—Massas Sbiab kan ]ss.os (



ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER ' FOR \ BVBBJY fy? t # ES00UBA»B PAIB / COLONIAL OCAEANIEEI)-BOOTS & SHOES, KDDSTBI MANU/ACTURKD BY S. ANDEBSON, TIMARU. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS —(0)— A PEKPEOT TOBACCO. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KINO OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Publio to be the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Shop m Athburton. rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PBIOES :— Men's Good Bluchers, great valna ... ... ... 5s lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9s 6d Men's Light Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 8a 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 8d Children's Boots from ... ... ... la Od Boys' Strong School Btots, very cheap; only ..« ... 4s 6i Laaiea' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid Men's Oanvaa Shoes ... ... ... 6a 6d And & Thousand Othos Lines thafc Defy Competition at J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



■DON'T Natpbb may oare your' NKQLFCT oough wfthomt aid, bub yora COUGHS, can't afford ta ohunoo it. A cough tha': is left to oaw itself is slowly overcome at best, and there la apt to be coma weakbesa lelb to make the next} cough come f easier. We hays two really stood remadiea fo coughs and colds. | BENJAMIN GUM iii spooia'ly saitab'e for raont ohilla. It is pleasant-, to take, cures very quickly, pre» venis it'B-imatory symptoms and allays annoying nckling ami hacking ooitghs. TOWNFND'S CINNAMON CURB m ppoei-iliy euitabla for ohronic congha, , hntiuh it will breakup a recent nfctaok a« quickly bb any other modiome made—-Oinna* rn:T, has beeo proved inPastsuea Institute fco jioßS^fß preat deatruotive power over «H bacilH, whilst being perfectly harmlen to human beings. We have reoeived some flittering letters auto its efficacy ia ooo auniption, bronchitis, aathma, dyneatry and m typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum le 64 and 2s fed. Cinnamon Cure 2i 6ri. OHainable everywhere sole proprietors and mantlfaoturera—Loatby Wahoo M, P. G. Coy, Ltd, Dunedia. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY* Lid, Offices, Warehouses, aod Grain Ktoreii t, West Street, Aabburtos. Ip VERY Desoripbion of Farmers !i Beqnisitea at lowest rates. Groceries,, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaoks, Woolpaoke, Twine, Oils, Tin ware 9 Morse Covens, Etc. Etc, GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our A gents m other parti of the Coloaieu, we are m a position co obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m our hands for diipoial, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and tnapeot our goods befefe ordering elsewhere. WE have several really Srst-claie Farms for Bale on our books, aud farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on as for particulars :— 1000 Acres Laurißtoa Distract} 750 „ Wakaaui », 1031 „ Ohertsey s , 1958 „ Dromore  1160  Springburn „ 276 „ „ „ 674 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager G-. JESSON, PRACfIICiSL WAfTCHM^HIiKAND JEWELLER TTAVING tabea a lease of oae of the new ehopa m Datis's corner, I am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, aud Jewellery Electroplate, Efcc suitable fci* Christmas and Wedding Pr sentsjit prioeo which defy competition. Note the Addreas—DAVlf' Corner A.-AGKR ABOHITEOT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you waob a NEW HOUSE, o. Alter tloag, or Newest Style of Decoratiooo, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the EEW FIBEOSE BLIND Imitating of Venetian, at half the price ___ NOSSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by 0 WttLiiMs & Co;. Richmond, V A. PEOVI JD E N T SOCIETY. HEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Qaay Welliagton. Local Board op Dieeotors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Depnty Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichardaon, O.M.Q. M.L.U John Duncan, Esq. MEDIOAIr OITIGBR Dr. G B Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S. (England) THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and moafe Prosperona ! AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE . AND THB i LARGEST MUTUAL t)FFEOE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Life Office which de* dares A BONUS EVERY YEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the moat stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meek Liabilities than that held by any other Office m the Australasian Colonies. AOCUMDLATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 151,741 Sum Assured £45,528,090 Oaeh Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Oaßb. Bonus for one year, 189§, £506,138, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £942,500, after making special reserves. Gash Bonasea declared for laut five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LlFffi IS THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, Aud Secure a BONUS KVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—9 Feu Cent on the Total Income. Edwakd.W. Lowe, Resident Seowtary Branch Office— Custom House Qaay, Wellington. Jambs Hair, District Secretary. District) Office Cathedral Square, OhHrtchnTch _ 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koombak and Benjamin Gum go to Aswsvmos Dam Qi



A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE Many thousands have been restored to health and happioesa by the use of Chamber lain's Coogh Kemedy. If sfflicted with any throat or lung trouble, give it; a trial, for it ia certain to prove beneficial. Coughs that have resisted all other treatment for years have yielded to this remedy, and perfect hoalth has been restored. Cases that) seemed hopeless, that the climate of famous health resorts failed to benefit, have been perma nently cured by i s me. For sile by Ashbarton Drug Company Wade's vVorm Figs are moat effective \ and nob unpleasant; children thrive after ; tftkia them, Price, l« ]