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Mail Notices

Mails olose for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations THURSDAY, JUNE 27 For Northern P< rts and Weatport, per Tarawera, »t 6 30 p m FRIDAY. JUNE 28. For Northern Ports and Wesfcpord, also fotath Africa and Australia (due Sydney Jttly 4th), per Talune, at 10 30 a m. BATURDAY, SUN*' 29 For Dunedin Direct, also Taimaeia, Aus tralia (due Melbourne July 0), Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlement, and Bout,h Africa, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London August 13th), sptoully addreaied via Brindiei only, at 1230 pm

Commercial.

- —• Uuired Press ABBoeiation—-By Eleotnc Telegraph—Copyright Lohdon, June 25 Wheat at Mark L&Qe la quoted ab 6d lower on the weak

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, June 26 Wheat, chick, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; milling, 2« 7d to 2s Bsd{ Hour £5 ISs t»£6 5n Manitoban, £10 lOi to £11. Oats, prime New Zealand,' feeding 'B 2a to 2s Id j medium' O' Is 9d to Is lOd; milling, 2a Id to 2i 2d; loca! s Is 7d to Is lids Barley, Cape Is 3d to 2s 2d jN Z, prime, 2s 41. Maiss, 2s 3d to 2« 4di Peas, Prussias Bine, 4s 6d to ss6ci. Bran and pollard, S^d. Potatoes, Circular Heads £5 to £5 10s; New Zealand Derwente £5 Unions, New Zealand, £? to £10 j Victorian, £11 to £12 Butter—N Zlsto Is Id, Ipc*l la to 1h 21} Cheese—Loaf s|i bo s|d. Bacon— New Zsaland flitohes, 6^d to Sfd ; hams, (The above quotatioas .are those ruling between merchant and retailer, and do nob represent the slightly lower values obtained by a recognised broker.) Melbourne, June 26 Wheat—2s 9d j oats, Is 7d to U 8^1; barley, prims 3a 4d to 3s 6d; maiza 2s 3d ro 2« 6d; bran 9Jd to 101, polUrd lOJd; pobfttoes, £4 10a tj £6 % onions £10 to £10 10a ADikAiDs, Jane 26 Wheat, 2a 7Ji to 2< 8U % flour «6 5»; sned grains uoohanged; bran and pollaii HP

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburtori Agonoy of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association ot Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows on June 25, 1901:—

Wheat—

Prime milling Pearl _ 2s lfcd to 2s 2<i „ „ Tuscan.- 2s 2d to 2« 2& 1 Hunter's 2s id io 2» l|l New Oate—Duna lesi „ Danish la 3d „ Sparrowbills la S^d n Oaniiciitin 1" 4d Barley—Malting, prime 2& Inferior le 6d Pe»a—-Blue pruaßiaQ 2m 92 „ Partridge 2* ?d to 2« 9d Ohafi—Ciood oatihenf 37e 6d Gr«u« Beed—New 1b to 1b 6d The above are prioee current paid to farmers on at Ashburtoti

GERALDINE STOCK SALE.

There was a good attendance afc the Ger aldlne live atoofe eaie yesterday, and about 3500 sheep wore yarded, principally young bw^b and hn(?(jet«. Two tooth wother* sold at from 15- 9d to 16s 9d, ewes 7s 9d 6o 13» Id three quarter brnd hoggets 10s 6d *o 12a 9i, a^ed ewes m lamb Ha to 12a 6ci, two four »wi six tooth ewes up to 17s. There was a small entry for cattle. Dry cows £3 10* to £4 7s 6d. springing oows £5 10a to £5, fat. oows £5 5i to £8 6« Pigs—Stores 8s fid to 15s 9d. sows 30« to 395, baconers 2§«, wean* ers 5b 91, Fowls were told ab Ib 6d bo 2a 6d per pair^

BIRTH.

Etaks — On Jane 26th, »t Staveley, the wife of if. Evans, of a daughter. Both doing well.

Ashburton Gusrdian MAGNAEST VERTAS ET PRÆVALEBIT THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1901.

Thb letter published m another part of this paper commenting upcm the atti tude of the pabiic and the press inOtago towards the two bop who were said to have tramped from ißvercargiil to Duaedin *'to see the Doke," is on doabtediy reasonable and just, There can be no doubt whatever that the sentiment which they are supposed to h'ivt been actuated by, completely dwarfed m the public mind the disregard of natural authority ex hibited by those youngsters. And it. would have been more m accordance with the dictates of common senae if the lads hid not been treated as if they had performed a praise worthy act, A moment's reflection mast show that if every little boy who may feel inclined to leave houae m search of adventures, knows he need not consult his natural or legal guardian, bat willget greater kudos by going "on his own," he becomes a law tmfeo himsaif i What may be ex pected to be the outcome of this doc ttine which the up-to-date moralists of this colony have advocated by the at titude of the people and press of Dun edin towards these little Invercargill runaways ? We venture to say that the increasing tendency of society to wink at Abe growing resistance to parental authority »nd restraint, is the true root of the larrikio evil. It is to be feared that sentiments jg becoming much too prominent a imt®m m the treatment ol the rising generation, w*d it is tending to spoil a good p*ny who might become useful men »»d women. Some children fortunately cannot well be spoiled that way, but the stronger spirits who ehoald de velop into the ojoet active and nseful members of the fflommunjfcy.want firm treatment to train them into $ proper respect for law and order. The fcender handling of unruly yoangatew de*

onanded from the public school teachers is a striking illustration of the present day opinion as io the responsibilities of those having charge of children! The teachers are pretty well aware of the rißks they run, *nd it is seldom j , they leare any marks on a boy who* may be punished. But sheuld they happen to make a hruiae anywhere, and we all know how easily that can be done-—woe be to them. A Oourt case ia inevitable, and then their re putations depend upon whether the Magistrate is a sensible man, or merely a Rentimantal one, and the boy laughs m his sleeve and knows he may repeat his offence with impunity.

Local and General.

Wkatheb R«roß*--Captain Edwin fore onsbt :—Moderate to strong-northerly winds, fro«t tonight. Tiwitald Racing ahd Spobts Cip»— The annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing and Sports Glnb will be held at the Tbwald Hot«l on Tuesday, Jaly 2nd Borough Sobool Hobby Show—All who have kindly promised pictares, produce, needlework, refreshment s, at other articles whether for sale or exhibition art reminded that exhibits will be received at the school ap to Wednesday afternoon Jaly 3rd iLumiNAWOKB. — The Borough Council building was brilliantly illuminated on Tuesday night with gas jets, and the new Post Office was also lighted ap, whilst from the top of the bower colored lights were burned. The moonlight, however, detracted from the effect of the illumination*. T«B Poss OmoE Towkb—A splendid view of Aahbntbon town and district t« t«t be obtained from the new Pust Office tower, and atnonglb thnis who have ventured to the top was an old lady upwards of 70 yaars of age, who climbed the somewhat difficult steps on Tuesday, and reached the tower, where she was rewarded with ft grand view owing to the clearness of the atmosphere. The New Bbbkibes—Thia (Vhureday) evening the ttev Q B Inglta will deliver an address m the Presbyterian Chnroh on "The Cannibal Islands" Tne address will be illustrated by a large number of, lantern viewh. A 8 the proceeds ate m aid of the Church Sunday School fnnda ib is hoped that a large audience will be present Profkrtt SALI9—Mr F Ferriman reports thejfoilowing sales of properties:— Onaooount of Mr 0 Northootp, house and land at Allen ton, to Mr 8 Buxton { on account of Mrs Stephens, hou*e and land at Trevorton, to Mr T Pritehard ; on aoooanl of JMr James Raid, home and land at Allenton ; on account of the owner, T 8 197 and part 196 and hon»e to Mrs Brown ; on aooouHt of the owner,' T 8 787 a«fl house to Mrs Winthrop To BTAMF CoiitiKCtOßS.—By the 8&n Fran* oisco mail, specimens of the new pan Ameri' can faeue of postage stamps have been re* ceived. A correspondent, writing from Americ*, states that there will only be a limited i»««e of these stamps, and that they »re likely to become valuab'e. The two 0 n*s stamp bears a representation of a ' fast express, 'and the five cents show the bridge at Niagara Fills. Thb Gbace ottwt Duchess—Oar fellow townsman, Mr Horace Gates, who had a better opportunity than most of those present at the reception function on Tuesday of seeing something of their Royal HighnasHcs. was much struck by the graolous and pletmnr, manner of the Daohess* She appeared to be quite interested tn the iiformation she obtained from Mr Gates »s | to the progress of music m Anhborton, and j all her remarks wre free from the least aucpioion of being formal. Most people who saw her on tha Ashbatton platform appear to think that her photographs do nob do her justice, ExeWßSiomsss Retubnikg ~ The traics running south during the paac iw> or three j d»y« hftvo been heovily laiion with excur- | sionistß aod vountoers ra:urniug from j Chriaicharch. Tha speainl train preceding the «xpress on Tuesi&y was over half an hnur tare, as wss uloo the ordinary express following. Yesterday'h cxpreßS comprised 13 cwiagfi, all of which were filled, the postal van »mo beinu, made uea of for passengers. Giptain Buckley was among* t those who returned to Ashburton yesterday. Thii tiain was also about; thirty minutes late Haw 10 Fuevent Hailstorms—A machine I has been invented to prevent hftileoorms by dispersing the clouds. It has an enormous trumpet shaped mtiezle, and faoas the approaching Morm, at which it fires oharges o! & t pecul powder.. It is already m use m Italy, and it, is o'aimod that of 112 experi ment* 103 were successful. Hailstorms are specially destruotive to vines, u,ad one vineyard of 1,000 acres is fi'ted up with fifteen at these gunp» Similar results to those obtained from this machine have resulted from firing bombs at the o!ouds« Experiments oarried out m France show that three bomb? a minute are usually sufficient to prevent the formation of hail stones, but if the peril bo!u»> , xnra great, the number and rapidity of the explosions are increased, Mebxino 07 Skmckrs —An enthaeiastio moating of those interested m skating whs held m Mr J 0 Bell's office, Burnebb Street, lan I evunlng, for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken with regard to skating m the Ash burton Domain. Present —Meßirs Niaoll, Coooh, Whitoombe, Gox, Northoote, Tayior, Fooks, Johnston, Smith, Tennant, Mackay, Garner, W B and 0 Ben»hirs, Allington, and Kelly. Mr Gox was voted to bhe chair. Io was explained that the meeting was called more especially with the object of forming a Club or Association of those interested ia skating, and thereafter to approach the Domain Board to endeavor to protect the ice as muoh as possible. After some dieoussioo, ib was decided to establish a Club, a*d the memtmship fee wait fixed at 2s 6d for adults and Is for junior members. A tub oommlttee was appointed to interview the Domain Board. Ir, was further deoidad to hold an ioe carnival, if possible, during the season, bhe surplus proceeds of a collection at a.ima to be devoted to soma charitable purpose, several nrmbers speaking strongly m favor of handing over any surplus to bhe local hospital. A further meeting waa o»lled j for Friday evening next, to Appoint officers and arrange further details. A hearty vote of thanks was passed bo Ms Bell for the use j of his office, also to Mr Oox for presiding. Job ik thus Domain.—Nine degrees of frost occurred on Moaday, followed by ten and eight degrees on Tuesday and Wednes' day nighta respaotively. Usually ib takes eleven or twelve degrees for two or three nights to render the ioe bearable for a largo number of uksaere, We learn from the Domain curator thab the light) nor'west winds are against a good thickening of the freezing surface, bub if a change occurs to the BOuth this will materially help m the frerzing prooae«. Ib may be mentioned thafe some persons, presumably boys, have covered tha ice uaar the railway station with lumpa of ice, stones, etc , with the resulb that the surface is completely spoilt The other surfaoes have beon also damaged similarly, althoueh m a lees degree. This sort of thing ia selfMi and foolish, Bince even if one cannot skate onese!f 6 it ia always a pleasure to see others enjoy it. Perhaps youths who indulge m throwing things upon the ioe m the Domain will remember this, and refrain. In any case, seeing the groat attraction the ioe is to our Domain, it mighb be worth while for the Domain Doard to take measures fco prevent the two main ponds from being spoiled m this manner, PioToD7N,Z."September 18, ending I have much pleasure m rßoomme used Chamberlain's Cough Eemedy, I h»vt few it whenever necessary during the aroaed ycara, andhave always found ib give iruh or jatp lelief; It always breaks op a oougthat qo\s, ans experiences have taught me noe to obtain a speedy cure iB to . oommethe taking Cfcamb.ei'laift'B jOough Eemedy st »ys, very oomajendemenli .of a cold. I alwarsj keep a bottla of it m the, Yours j faithfully, "3 Bmzzabd, J*P.,Towb Clerk. Ohsmberlain'a Cough Remedy sold by Ashburton Drug Company. Price la 6n and Wabbs Teething Powders for Babies are sootnibg, redoce fever and i pre?e»t fe^bes j pricfy U

Help to Bkai«Rß. —At last night's 1 meeting of skaters Mr Garner stated that, m his native town m England, the authorities gave the local ekstinc olub fts'l pnv«n over ih^ir fknting water*, »nd ts'\ mANgsm tua wft'fl therefore loft m the hand* of the club. The Return yaoii ssb South—The train conveying their Royal Highnesses on their return journey from the south witl reach Ashburton at two minutes to six this evening The engine will take m water and the journey will be resumed at three minutes past six, no person will bn all?wed on the station while the Boyal train remains

News in Brief.

Attention is direoted to Mr Andrew Orr's new advertisement, announcing his great I annual sale of drapery, o'othlng, nnd boor*, which eommanoeu on Saturday next, and wilt last for one month The Ashburton Drapery Company »n ---nnunoo m this issue that their annual stook takiag sain will commence on Saturday next, amongst other attraaMons they wilt make i up d resiies free of charge. Mr Henry Stepheneou announces a special entry of hottnehold furniture for his usual weekly sale on Saturday ntxt That great illusion, ' Peppers Ghost,' | Belongs to d*ys of yore. i The Rtnartoot conjurer cannot boast He's po«e'ed people morei Many ailments now a days Arc just as tricky sure, For ooughs and oolds we'll sing the praise Of Woods Great Pb>fbhm«!nt ruaa.

CORRESPONDENCE.

wt do not bald onrssfm respmaibta lot opinions txprtfttd by oar eerrMpwtdtaU

THE INVERCARGILL BOY TRAMPS.

TO XHK HDROB Sib,—You, m common with other news* papers, have related the inoident of a I somewhat arduous journey performed by two boys In order to show their loyalty to our country* rulers. Am I mistaken m ' thinking that their example it hald ap as commendable. Now was it loyaly or love of adventure pat them on the move ? Then, what about their guardians 1 Surely children of such an age should have been missed and overtaken before reaching Daaedin J Nor can the fuis made over the young tramps be a good lesion for Other, ohildren. ! Doubtless many bays and girls would wish to see the gaities of this time, and will nob see them, because under the control of others who see no need for them. Before the precept " Honour tha King,' another injunction is given, aad tho health of. the community would not suffer were it well studied. I feel lam voicing the thoughts j of many parent* m the country, at 1 have ! bees encouraged by a recent letter m your paper, re Athletics, so I hope they will too take a stand against ag*inat false sentiment, and sptak out on behalf of common sense. Suoh is the hope of one who asks «' Was w. Right,"

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, Jane 27. A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and the Auckland members of Parliament, prior to the opening of ths forthcoming session, took place today, when the question of land settlement m Auckland province, railway extension, and the San Franalaco service, were discussed, also the question of placing the Manakau Harbour under the Auckland Harbour Board as a preliminary to the construction of tho Auoktand-Manaknu oanaL On these matters there was a general agreement. An amendment m the Arbitration Act limiting the powers of the Court as to the production of employers' books, and amendments m the Workmen's Compsnistion Act were also suggested, but no resolutions were proposed Welmngton, Jtine 26 The students of Victoria College who passed their recent examination*, received their diplomas this afternoon at the gradu ation ceremony halti m the hall of the Technical school. The undergraduates were present m fulS force, and added variety to the proon«dings by performance* on a big drum and mouth or^aa, acd performances on discordant iDßtrurneots. Bir James Hector presided, and (hero was a hrge gathering of the university professors and the publio The Carrerron libel cases of Hornsby aad Moriarly were mentioned (n the District Court at Mastertou this morning. Counsel for Hornsby applied for an adjournment on ths grouDii of parliamentary privilege, but this was objaoted to. District Judge Kettle said that us District Court jadges wore not independent, ho would decline to hear a case m whioh a member for Parlintnenu was concerned, he being dependent for his salary upon Legislature, Lie advised that a writ of certiorari he obtained to remove the oases into the Supreme Court. Counsel for Moriarty said he would apply for a mandamus to compel Judge Kettle to »djudlo»te The b.'Ziar ii> aid of the Victoria Home for incurables, opened by the Duchess of Cornwall, resulted m £3200 being taken, and it was stated that the Government subsidy of twenty four shillings m the pound would be forthcoming. The various Volunteers returning from Ghristohuroh generally express satisfaction with the arrangements ana catering m the south. Christohuroh, June 26 At the adjourned licensing meeting today the Stipendiary Magistrate said that while the Committee recognised the necessity for improved accommodation, they felt it a hardship to compel the licensed victuallers to erect expensive premises under the present uncertain tenure. The. lioen?eo of the Clarendon and Royal Hotels, previously held over, were issued conditionally on pla,a« for new buildings being submitted by Marok nex\ Mr George Grey, chief engineer of the \ Ophir, was presented by the New Zealand Marine Engineers' Tnatifeuce with a gold badge of tout ioedtubion. Afterwards tha engineers of the Ophir were taken into ihe country on an enjoyabio excursion Nssmoh, Juue 26 A decree nisi was granted iv the divoids oaseß of Beamsley v Beamsley andJewettv Jewetr, both husbands petitions on the grounds of desertion. There w*s no appear' HQca of the respondent ia either case. In hi address to the grand jury hit Honour made a few remarks on the jury system, defending it from recent attacks, and ex* pressing dissenti from thooe who advocated abolition of either grand or common juries^

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Erneßt M Sundeteia, DBOAi.FR MO, who hae lately returned after six' years' special study m England and Cod tinent, may be ccnßulted on ai! caeesof defective eye&ight. Daylight not neoenaary arfci6oial light being used, Doctors' pre scriptiona prepare!. Fees moderate. Con nlfting rootnß, Canhel Street W., over Ml Bandateln, jeweller, Chmbchnrp**. 9to 11 2 to 4 daily It speaks well for the prosperity of Aphbnrton aud surrounding districts that ihdr continued success has induced the D. I. C. of Ohristchurch to maintain their local branch co long. The sale was announced for ten days m the first place and It is now running well Into ten weeks. Some new models of pianos and organs have just been opened up, etc., and all intending buyers would do well to inaoeo this up to date establishment. The fonrth shipment of the new wash ing machine has now arrived at the DI 0, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be allotted In their ordetv The following Is amongst the latest of many original Aehburton and district testimonials :—Dear Sirs, I have much pleasure m adding my testimony to that of many others who have used your labor saving machine. A very large wash can be done m an incredibly short time with excellent results. I have tried a number of washers, bat I think there cannot be any doubt that your machine holds first place. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably to the value of the maohlnei—Fahhfolly Yours, Iffib Wiir- Lis, Peter Street, Ashburton, Smoke JJew VeDat

The Pocahontas Disaster

United Preis Association—By Electric telegraph—Copyright

Few Tobk, June 25 The estimate* of <h« number of lives lost m the Focahontas disaster, through the banting of » dam, are very coniictinj?. Scorn make the number 100, while others reach 1000.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Unltci Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy r ighfc

Hong Kon», June 25 j It ii reported that General Tung fnh*aiang is marching on Tai yuen-fa, the capital of the province of Shan-si which i> appealing for foreign help Hoiro Kevtf, Jane 26 Tang Va Biang ia marching on Tai yaen-fo The Governor o! Shansi hat appealed for foreign help. Lo»d«N, Jane 2* The British battleship Albion has been ordered to China.

BOTTLING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London. June 26 At the bowling content Kirkoaldy beat the New Zmlanders by 47 to 40. Tht Anitrallaa bowlers defeated Hawlck by 9? against 76

Two Tragedies.

United Press Association—By Eteotrio Telegraph

Sydney, June 26 The decomposing body of <& Chinese vegetable hawker was found m the bush at Wyalong, The head wan smashed m and tho surrounding! point to a krntal murder having been com mitted. Newg from New Gains* lUtes that Mr McLean, an Island trader, has been murdered by nativen. No details are to hand.

SOOTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

i London, Jane 26 i Lieutenants Dewar, B. Arthur, and Captain Matthews, New Zealandere, have sailed from England. London, June 26 The Boart brutally sjamboked Mr J N P Botha, member for Aliwal North | m the Oape Falliament, for voting for the Treason Bilh They also baraed [ his hvta. | In a fight at Wel«;eboow Spruit, ! Lord Metkoen killed 26 Boers, took I some prisoners, and made a large cap ture of grain and forage, A force of Harrismith volunteers and Imperial Yeomanry captured upon the farm of Commandant Gsrt Pretorius 100 horses, 200 cattle, and 1500 sheep. The Rev Mr Daplesis, the Dutch minister of Lindley, and now an inmate of the Vrecdefort road refuge camp, da © ncea Krager, and appeals to his couutryoaon to cease the war, Several Unionist newspapers applaud Mr Seddon for crying shame on Eng lish statesmen, whose utterances prolong the war. In the House of Commons, Mr Brodricft stated that there were be tween 1000 and 2000 fof the enemy m Cape Colony.

Sporting.

HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Bleotr (Ftlegraph

Hastings Racfcouksk, Jane 26 Hdnt Cup & Jam I, Angle 2, Nectar 3. Soratohed—Magtjini and Mang&tira. Woo by two lengths. Dividend—£s 2* Tbial HtraDbßS—Duffer 1, Loohade 2, TahekaS. Scratched—Wakalyn. Dividend -£5 2s Johb Hamdioab—Daphns 1, Whltirea % Mongomi S. Won by a length, Dividend -£615s

Self-Protection on a Cycle.

Writing m the April number of "Pearaon'a Magazine," Mr Marcos Tidal describes a aumber of very canning devices by which a cyclist: may defend | himself from the attack of highway robbers. Self protection awheel is an art which cyclists will do well to study | Unfortunately, he says, it has happened more than once that lady riders have suffered annoyance from 111-conditioned oycliats, who have followed them along lonely roads, and hare ridden close behind them for long distances, not withont making remarks A lady rider thua pnrsned has a very simple remedy m her power with which she may easily upset anyone who persists, m cycling parlanse, m '* hanging on" to her back wheel. Let the lady rider suddenly back* pedal with all her might, bo that she allows the front wheel of her paranor'd bicycle to collide wfth her own back wheel. The immediate resnlt is that the pursuer 1b thrown from his machine, the rider m front escaping with a slight jerk, which will hardly be felt. Anyone who has followed a pacemaker; on a bioycle track or elsewhere knows how instan* taneoas and disastrous In the result of the slightest touch with one's front wheel against the pacemaker's baok whuel, and how infinitesimal is the effect on the pacemaker. The cyclist who is pursued by another cyclist may upset the latter m the way described with absolute oertainty if the two machines are close together, m a line and travelling at high speed. When chased by another rider who is attempting to draw alenpeide m order to lay hands npon yon, yon may cause him a tromen • duous spill by snddenly swerving and riding accross his path, so that your b*ck wheel collides with his front wheel. Sometimes a cyclist needs snlf'protec tion. not from any particular assailant, bnt from his own folly. Here is a useful way for a cyclist, who m riding without a brake, and who wishes to pall op snddenly, to obtain great power four back pedalling. Let him take a firm grip with one hand on the saddle behind him, and he will obtain each leverage that ho can back pedal with great strength, and will probably find it an eaey matter to control his wheel

The Hon. Hall Jones.

REPORTED RESIGNATION FROM THE MINISTRY

ILL HEALTH SAID TO BE THE OAUBK

It is asserted m Timaru that the Hon Hal? Jones's resignation from the Ministry is now m Wellington; The Premier is stated to have received this information m a tele* gram handed to him at Ashburton on Tues day, when he was going down on the Royal train. When he reached Timaru he called asida several gentlemen ou the pi&tform, who belong to the lion Hall Jones's committee, and it it rumoured that he asked them to prevail on the Hon Hall Jones to withdraw his resignation. At any rate, a meeting of the Hon H*ll Jones's committee was held yesterday. The Minister of Public Works is stated to be m very poor health, whioh is said to be the immediate cause cf his resignation.— JFresn

THE ROYAL VISIT

SPHE ROTAL PARTY IN THE SOUTH.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Dcnsmw, Jane 28 The welcome afforded the Duke and Puobei m Danedin was bub a fitting climax to the loyal acclamations of the colony. The street decorations m Danedin equalled, if nob excelled, those of Auckland, the illumination* being second only to Welling ton. Clear oloudless weather prevailed, and dense crowds thronged the streets. At the luncheon to the veterans and returned troop?, the HonRJ Beddon read ft letter from General Hutton to Colonel l&abin, oongratulatiog the latter or 0 B Hutton, and farther referred to his contingent as being the tDO3t gallant of all the gallant mounted troorm. In hit old comrade m the New Saaland Mounted Rife*, Hutton would always reoall the discipline, steadiness, dash and gallantry Upon ail occasions of Robin's battalion, and j he would alwftve associate Robin, Cradook, and the New Zealandem as being oonneoted with all the be beat work done by the First Mounted Infantry Brigade* At 2.50, a great children's demonstration was bald m the Caledonian ground, when ' twenty three public schools were represented by 3000 children, the Royalty being present, (The children . and cadets went through marching evolutions, physical drill, wand and dnmbell exercises, and tang several songs, concluding by a march past, the whole directed by Mr John Hanna; musical director, Mr A M Braik. The Duke was presented with a stone chair, and laughingly eat m it. While the Duchess ran waiting, an old lady rushed up to her and kissed the Duchesses hand, the Duohesa smiled, and gave the old lady a Sower from her bocqaeb. The Boyal Party paid brief visits to the Agricultural and Horti ultural shows, and were received at the Agricultural Ball by MrHV Fulton, president, and others. At the Horticultural Bhnw they were received by Mr J H Munro, Vice President of the Horticultural Society, and others. They returned to dinner at Fern Hill. Tnis evening the city was illuminated, with a fireworks display. A Royal reception was held at the Agricultural Hall before a brilliant attendance, all the guestg being presented. Tomorrow, the Duke and Duchess leave by train at eleven o'clock for Christehuroh, first laying the foundation stone of the Queen's Statue at the Triangle. At the Duke's speech ab the Octagon he remarked—," That were proofs needed of the col< nys attachment to the Throne, they have been given a hundred fold iv Inn gallant services rendered to the Empire by your sons and brothers, and m glorious unfading memory of loved ones, who alas, sleep on African veldt. Referring to the death of ths Queen he said, we take comfort m the knowledge that m her great and noble life will surely be found one of the most certain sources of that spiiits of loyalty, unity aad eohmn determination to share the common burdon which has now declared itself with such an irreeistable force throughout, tha free nations which form the British Empire, Wa have eagerly looked forward to visiting this favored district of New Z»nlanr!, knowing that we should fi d here a community of pure Scotch origin, who some century ago left their native shore for this distant land. Th»y inhhcd into their new life that courage, perseverance, and tenacity of purpose which, together with » spirit of enterprise are inherent character" istios of their race. What must then have be»n bur. a mere hamle% but m which they now saw its present greatness, they honored the Celtic name of that f&irent of cities, the proud and historic capital which is the pride of all Sootvmen. The Fourth Contingent ia renowned m this oolony, manned as it was by your norm, and equipped and mounted by the generosity of the people of the province, while Danedin stands unique m having cent [ from among its brave, se'f saorifiolng daughter*, nurses to tend and care for the nick and woundod m South Africa. Most heartily do I reciprocate tha hope expressed that our visit may enhance the spirit of good' will which should bind m one great solid union 1 of hearts the scattered portions of the empire. , We deeply regret that owing to numerous engagements we have not been able to remain longer a«d visit other portions of the Island. We shall quit your thores with feelings of profound gratitude for the generous and unfeigned kindness which has been extended to ub throughout the length and breadth of the colony, and it is our earnest prayer that Divine Providence may continue to guide , and watch over the destinies of its people." During the course of the evening Mr Donne who baa done such excellent work m connection with tha accommodation and transport of tho Royal party m New Zealand, received a Royal command to attend at Ferohill. His Royal Highness cordially congratulated and complimented Mr Donne oo the very suoc«ssful arrangements he had made for the comfort of the Royal party, stating that both 'himself and the Duchess of Cornwall bad greatly appreciated what he had done. Mr John Holmes, the Government Commissioner, was similarly complimented, His Royal Highness, on behalf of himself and the Duchess, expressed tluir rearry thanks for the excellent arrange* ments made on their behalf throughout the eoleny ; arrangements that must have taken months of labour to accomplish. Tha Duke ; expressed himself as exceedingly pleased j with the deoorati ons In the various dti.ee, and more than gratified with the great amount of loyal enthusiasm shown through oat the oolony. He said he would be giad if Mr Holmes would convey hie thanks to the other Commissioners throughout New Ztaland. He said he would ba invidious to make comparisons between one city and another, especially seeing that all had dons to well. His Royal Highneaa then presented Mr Holmea with a handsome oigaretta case, on wkioh ware medallion portraits of their Royal Highnesses, with their ooat of arms. The two children who tramped from Inveroargill to Dunedin to see the Duke and Duchess were also received by their Boyal Highnesses this evening, and received at their hands autograph photogiaphs and other presents The elder of the two boys, who was evidently not quite sure that he had done right m leaving home, had tears m hie eyea when he was presented, but the other little fellow looked the Duke and Duchess straight m the faoo with a charm ing frank neee 4 Dunesist, June 26 In splendid weather the Duke and Duchess took their departure from the FernHiU Club through dense and cheering crowds. At the Triangle the Duke laid the foundation stone of the Queen's Memorial Statue. Sir Henry Miller made a short patriotic address. Their Royal Highnesses drove to the railway Station amid cheers. The Dake, m saying good-bye to Mr Denniston ex pressed the extreme pleasure at the Dnnedin visit and the hospitality extended to them. Their Highneaaese presented Mr Denataton and Mr R Ohisholm president of the Reception Committee each with antograph portraits Mrs Denniston on the invitation, of the Duchess travels m the Royal train to Christchnrch Major Perry of the Salva' tlon Army who contracted for kinemato' graphing the Reyal tour m New Zealand has used 5000 feet of film securing 280 plctaree,mostly ab Rotorua

Cost of Great Funerals

The sum of £35,000 r< quired to defray the expflnses of Que*n Victoria's obtequie* is, nays the St Jamefs Gazette £5000 less than the cost of Nelson's funeral. Six months after Nelson another great figure was laid low ; Pitt was buried »t a oosfa of £40,000. King Edward witnessed the most gorgeous funeral ceremony of the 19th century m London. It was that of the Duke of Wel lington, on which about £70,000 is said to have been spent. Madborough'o funeral was less magnificent. It cost* barely £5000; and Mr Gladstone's, simpler still, involved an expenditure, if we remember rightly, of only half that sum. The most costly State funeral which has ever taken place was perhaps that of Alexander the Great. A rouod million was spent m laying Alexander to his reek The body was placed m a coffin of gold, filled with costly aromatics, «"d a diadem was placed on the head. !<•< tuneralcar was embel'ished with ornaments of pure gold, and its weight was so great that it took 84 milieu more than a year to convey it from Babylon to Syria. The Emperor Wil Ham of Germany was buried at a cost of £25,000, and the laßb rites of the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia cost £5000 more ; than those of our own Queen.

A Blow at Organ Grinders.

Ib is worth noting that the German Reichstag has added a clause to its Copy right Bill affecting street organs. The clause provides that ttr«et inttrutnentr pro ducing music mechanically are not to fee allowed to perform any copyrighted piece unless with the sanction of the composer. Id one ieme the clause seems superluous, as its operation rests on the sanction of the composer, The latter is usually only too glad to get his music played by street organs, as it testifies to him popularity. It is related, indeed, of the famous composer Meyerbeer that at one time of his career he used aotually to pay manufacturers of street organs for the'privilege of having some of his opera wire introduced into their machines.

THE LATEST

The Disastrous Clou! Burst

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Received June 27, 921 a m Naw York, June 27 The flood caustd by the bursting of a cloud and the breaking of a dam m Virginia, did appalling damage m the Elkhom Valley. It dUinterred numerous bodies m bh« Rolff cemettry causing an exaggstated idea iof the of fatalities; The miners at Algonia standing waist deep m water rescued 23 women and children floating past. Several negro plunderers were shot,

Colchester Murder.

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Received June 27, 6 31 a m London. Jane 27 $ Lillywhite has been released from custody

Commercial Panic in Berlin

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Received Wakapuaka June 27, 9 10 a m, This office 940 a m London, Jane 26 A panic has occurred at the Berlin Bourse, caused by the stoppage of the Drtadetier and Alletneine Deatecbe Credit Anitalt Banks, aud tho suspen sion nf the Leipsiger Bank, Ib is unlikely that London wii! be eeriocely affected.

Some and Foreign.

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Received Wakapuaka June 27, 9 67 a m This office 9 50 a m Paris, June 27 The army committee of the French Senate reported m favor of the redac tion of the period of compulsory service to two yean.

Australian

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Beoeived Wakapaaka June 27, 8 33 am This Office 9 50 am Mblbouhne, June 27 The Supply BUI ia the first legisla tive enactment of the Ootumonwealth Parliament that has received Lord Hopetoun'e assent In the Stnate |a petition from Tasmania was presented against any alteration of the law with regard to sweeps. It de clared that if the present arrangements were altered Tasmania would lose £20, 000 and the Commonwealth £50,000 of revenue annually. Mr Fiodley intends to contest the vacant seat m the Assembly m east Melbourne.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wanganvi, June 27 An old miner returned fmm exploita* tions ii the Mokou ooal field fiodsltis to be of greater extent than was expected and thinks that when the district is geologically snrveyed it will be found to be of greater area than any other Coal field m the Colony. A Sydney syndicate has leased 4000 acres of ib and puipoae opening a depot at Wanganni. Thomas June 27 Charles Carter, an old reiidenfc died suddenly this morning, it is presumod from heart failure. The residence of Mrs Dunne ab Parawai, wa* totally destroyed by fire at 4 o'olook this morning—Only two young men, her soiMt, were m the house. An empty house adjoining was also destroyed, iuauraace* •n Doones are £100 on the furniture, and £360 on the dwelling, m tha Victoria; there is £100 m the Commercial Union on the empty home. Weminoton, Jane 24 The Oddfellows' conference adopted the resolution m favour of a moveabls Committee and Board of Directors (The Manoheiter Unity Oddfellows Con* Jerence opened thii morning, Mr John i Smith of Wellington was ohoeen president, and Mr MoLeod ;of Auckland, secretary. The business of the Conference is to consider a motion moved by Mr MoLeod m favour of electing a moveable committee and a board of director*.. The debate on the proposal is still proceeding. Ohristchubch, Jane 27 The adjourned sitting of the Arbitration Court opened this morning before Judge Cooper. Tanners dispute continued by Mr Bowron who opened the oaae for the employers. I

The New Hebrides Affair

United PreM Aaiooi»bio»—By Elcatrio 'rdeunph-- Copy right '■ mom«t»AT Tbland, Jnn« 86. Whnn the Ar«!u c»mti before the Police f'onrt the evidence disproved their story A !eUer addrenued to a prisoner At New Caledonia was found on one, and s Noumea paper on another.

THE EAST EYRETON MURDERS.

Two Women and a Boy Killed

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Csristohorch, June 26 The country is being scoured m all directions for information as tc the movements of McLean, it ho is a young man, but, to far, he hai not been located. Another description of McLean is that ha is aa Australian, supposed to hara baeo barn >m 1878. His height is given at sft 7±ln, but some «ay he is taller. He is of dark complexion, and slight moustache He is a laborer, and has always followed soon occupation. An upstanding dark bay mate is missfng from the late Mrs Martin's stable, tegstber with a dark painted spring trap with the draught chains attached to the aztea, and, it is thought, red painting on the hubs. It is reported that McLean was teen on Saturday last driving a bom* and trap, making Id the direction of Darfield

THE MURDERER ARRESTED AT TINWALD.

HIS CONFESSION.

A great sensation was oreatad In Ashbarton this morning, when it was reported that the man who had been m ihe employment of tfce Martin's murdered at Bast Kyreton, and lived m their house, had bpen arrested and lodged m the local police look up. It appears from the prisoner* statement to Sergeant Barlow, that ha adrciH having committed the crime. He states tkat ha had reoently received ft letter from hie friends at home, the contents of which unhinged his mind, and caused him to per petrate the crime* His clothes, ha adds, were left at Martin's place, and ha drove off southwards after the murder* (The trap, he ultimately left on the road between Dsrfiald and Rakaia, and placing a saddle and bridle on the horse, he rode on through Aihburtoo Ito Tinwald, Constable Bade had the pre { vious day notified the various hotelkeepsrs, and amongst them Mr Lagan, of the Tinwald Hotel, who notified the polioe this morning that the wanted man was at his hotel, and Constable Bade went over, and arrested bin. Mr M Lagan, on being interviewed, etatea he met Constable Eade m Ashbur ton yesterday, when the latter described the appearance of McLean, the suspected man. About seven o'clock this morning a man resembling McLean came into the bar and erquired if there was any chaoee of getting a whiskey. Mr Lagan's sister m law was m the bar and the served the liquor, when he tendered a £1 note, re* ceiving back 19i 6d change. He then returned the odd sixpence and said he would have another, which was also served to him, when he farther enquired if there was any chance of getting near a fire as he had ridden from Terauka across the Rangttafa plains last riight.nnd the young lady took him into the kitchen, where he eat by the fire for half an hoar. On Mr Lagan going into the kitchen abont 7 SO a m he saw the man sitting by the fire Ife way here be stated lhat last night's Guardian, with the latest news of the murder, had been received at Tinwald, and was read with great interest by Mr Lagan, amongst other*. The murder impressed itself to vividly upon Mr Lagan's mind that during the sight he dreamed that a man answering the description of the murder entered the yard of the hotel m a blaokpaintid trap, with the top off. Immediately Mr Lagan bsw the man sitting by the kitchen fire, he recognised him at once; from feba constable's and the newspaper description. Mr Lagan looked especially to McLean'a feet, which were deformed and turned In warda according to the description given him by the nnlioe. The examination of these quite convinced him, and he mattered to himself "You're the man."' Mr Lagan immediately rang up the ' Ashburton Telephone Exchange at ten minutes bo eight, but could not become oonnected with the Police Station until 8 o'clock. When connected, ha atkad Constable Moore to egain describe the wanted man, whiob ha did. Mr Lagan then advised the polioe to,proceed to Tinwald at once, at the same time promising to keep striot supervision over the suspected party. This individual m the meantime had breakfast, shortly after which Constable Eade arrived and arrested the man, had Mr Lagan assisted him is the tearoh mads of the olothes accused was wearing. A conveyance was seoured,and Constable Eade and the prisoner were conveyed to Ashburton. On arrival at the polioa station the oonstabla telephoned Mr Lagan a* to the whereabouts of the horse, saddle, and, bridle, and on pro ceeding to a paddock art joining the Lagtnhor road the latter found the horse grazing loose m the paddock, and the saddle and bridle hidden under a gorge fenoe. Mr Lagan took them to the or>ur&h«use, where they were produced this morning.

The Prisoner Before the Court.

A tare* crowd assembled itt th« Osoro houee this morning, and afew minutes before eleven the aooased, Alexander McLean was brought up by oab tinder the charge of Sergeant Barlow and Constable Sladet Messrs R. Aloorn and Hugo Friedlander, JsP, presided. Hho prisoner walked into (be private room of the Conrtheese with an unconcerned air, and after » little tine returned Into Court, where the following charge waa read:— " On or about the 22nd day of June, 1102, at East Eyreton, he, Alexander McLean, did murder Sarah Martio, Ellen Martin, and Lawrence Martin*" Further particulars showed that he wai arrested by Gonatabie Bade at 915 "dm, and at the time had effects upon him amounting lo £6 19» 6d. The prisoner, although, he had been com* munioative before he appeared m Court), looked sullen and morosei He wae dressed m a new blue aaok coat, and tweed trousers, with a oloth muffler round his neck. He bud'» stubble growth of hair over his face, having apparently been unshaven for several days: His appearance was certainly not preposaeesing, and he also appeared some what stupid. Sergeant Barlow applied foi » remand to Ohristohuroh for eight days, «jd he Added thab the prisoner had admitted the oommie' aion of the crime, and if required he, (the Sergeant) would call Constable Eade, Fri* goner bad admitted he was the man In reply to a fueetion from the Beooh, ai to whether he had any objection 10 the remand being granted, Mo Loan answered * No, Sir/ and was promplty removed from thedook! A large crowd quickly collected at the back of the Courthouse to see the prisoner reenter the cab on hie return to the lockup, where he was temporarily located pending the departure of the 515pm train to Christ ehurob.

A Close Chase.

Id oonneotion with the pursuit) after tbe criminal it appear* that) Detective Fitsgerald was very ohne upon the Kent. Ib will be remembered that he proceeded to the scene of ohe murder, but by that time MoLean had obtained four days start. The detective biojoled round the by roads, and obtaining traces of aaoused going towards Mandeville, further traoed him to thii side cf the Oast. Becoming worn oat with bieveling, the rffioer obtained a horse and rode en to Oxford. From there unofcher horse wai obtained, which oarried him to Datfietd, and as he was advised McLean had prcdeeded towards Springfieldjfchs journey wasoentinjitßt

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