Mail Notices.

Mails close for \ the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, Sept. 25. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Eotomahana, at 6 p.m. FRIDAY, Sept. 26. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Oct. Ist), and South Africa, per Waihora, at 10.30 a.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunkdin, Sept. 24 To-day's sales--Alexandra Lead 17s, First Chance 14s, 13s 9d, Golden River Is 9d

Commercial

United Press Association By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept. 22 Wool is brisk of sale.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1902.

It will be seen on reference to tho cables received to-day, that Mr Merriman's mo tion denouncing the suspension of the Cape Constitution has been carried in the Cape Parliament, apparently on the voices. The Progressives doubtless recognised that the result was a foregone conclusion, seeing that the Government was in league—or at least in sympathy—with the Afrikander section of the House. What object Mr Merriman can have had in getting the Capn Parliament to pass such a resolution is not quite apparent, seeing; that the Imperial Government has expressed itself very clearly against the suspension of the Con stitution. It would seem, however, that the Afrikanders in Cape Colony have a very good idea that before long the position there will become more acute than it was when Mr Chamberlain announced the deci sion of the British Cabinet; and the neces sity for the suspension of the Constitution as a check to the machinations of the dis loyalists will be much more generally acknowledged than it was when the ques tion was submitted to the Imperial Government. It seems to us that the position in South Africa is becoming more and more unsatisfactory- The presence of the-Boer Generals in Europe, and many of their utterances serve to encourage a system of pin-pricking which is distinctly opposed to a speedy pacification of South Africa, and a reconciliation of the two races. The report which was published a few days ago that there was a movement on foot to induce Kruger to return to the Transvaal, coupled with the reference of General Botha to that "dear President Kruger," is not calculated to suggest perfect peace between Briton and Boer. It was Kvuger who successfully engineered the outbreak in 1880-1, and he would be a very disturbing element now, old as he is. We trust, how ever, that the Imperial Government will— if it has not already included Kruger in the banishment proclamation—lose no time in doing so. It' a strictly prudent policy were preferred to the magnamimous one which has been adopted by the British Govern ment in dealing with South Africa, and all persons who venture to preach disloyalty there, many hundreds of prominent men in all iho territorial division?, including a large section of the Cape legislature, wouldbecom pelled to seek fresh fields for their schemes. Wo believe that matters in the Cape Colony are leading up to a position which will compel tho Home Government to take Lord Milner's advice, and suspend the constitution. Tuat able statesman would, we have no doubt, crush out —not by harsh measures, but by firmness and pru deuce the seeds of disloyalty which promise to bring a great crop of troubles on South Africa.

Pkrkaps the most sensational sermon delivered by Dr Torrey is that oh the "Last Judgment." He deliver the judgment ed it in Duuedin on day. Monday evening, and the "Otago Daily Times" published it in oxtenso on Tuesday morn ing, remarking that it is the sermon that provoked so much criticism in Christ church. The following is the peroration : " Just one word more: the issues on Judg mont Dsjt. They will be etornal, they will be final. It vyijl either be eternal life, eternal joy, eternal peace and eternal glory, or it will bo eternal death, sorrow, ruin, shame, and despair. I would that I had it in my power to-night to so picture that judgment scene as to make it real to you. I might describe the splendour and the glory of it, but it is beyond the power of human speech. Christ sits upon the throne. His face shines with the glory of the noontide sun. His eyes, like flames of fire piercing the man before the bar fchroiagh, ' penetrating to the very innermost depths of his heart, and knowing all his past history. There He stands as Judge—there you stand as prisoner before the bar, those eyes of fire V:ercing you through and through, through and through, through and through, through aji& through, every man's hidden thought 'aid bare before that holy gaze, -'Repent! Repent! God com-j m.'ind'eth all men everywhere to repent, for ' Ho hath appointed a.,day in which he will j judge the world in righteousness by that j Man Whom He hath ordained, whereof Ho hath given assurance to all men in that He hath raised Him from the dead." The sermon seems to have had an extraordinary effect on a portion of the audience, for forty or fifty persons came-forward afterwards and announced thai; they were converted. ]

Local and General.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:— Glass falling after 12 hours from now, with strong winds from ■ between north-east and north and west.

Postage to Switzerland, —Owing to the expiry of the agreement with Switzerland to accept New Zealand letters prepaid at one penny per half ounce, all letters for Switzorland, posted after the 30th inst., must be prepaid at the rate of 2|d for each half ounce.

ILLUJSJN..TXNG A POST OFFICE CIOCK.— The Tiinaru Borough Council, on Monday night, resolved to discontinue paying f^r the lighting of the Post Office clock at ni^ht. The Gas Company undertook to pay half the cost, but the Council's share conies to £2C) a year, and it was objected that this is too much for the benefit derived, especi ally as the lighting lias "beau poor. This, the Mayor explained, was due to the use of incandescent mantles, which were soon broken by the vibration caused by the striking of the clock. Case Under the Opium Prohibition Act. The first case under the Opium Pro , j hibition Act of last session was heard a,tthe ' Hojritika Magistrate's Court yesterday. The polico arrested at Kumara, a Chinaman just arrived from Dunodin, with 19 tins of opium in his possession. He "fcay .charged Avith importing opium, suitable for smoUiog a^.d with carrying with intent to evado tji.e prohibition of the article. Af tei' a lengthy • hearing, the Magistrate dismissed the information, holding there was no proof iof the Chinaman having endeavoured to sell, ai?.(i the Act did not make it an offence for a'po-30 ?* fc° a^ 4pilim *a n's possession. I Mania foe Poetjiv.—A y^if^iff mm, 'who had bepn granted a visitor's ticket Co the l)uI2 RC^n Atiienaejjm, was subsequently datected cuttisgr a i^ieee oi p.oetry out of one oi ihn weekly papers, v> hen charged with the ofieiics he at once admitted he had done wrong, and produced the clipping from his pocket. To save himself from a criminal prosecution he has agreed to insert an apology i& thg Uiiuedin newspapers afc his own expense. Every person" wfoo has tried TUSSICFRA 4 gays the same thing 1. |t is flfoaol^tely I infallible in all cases.

To Volunteers. —Lieutenant-Colonel C. S Bailey notifies that the new book "Infantry Training, 1902," will be taken into use by all Infantry Corps in the South Canterbury district from this date. Complimentary—At the concert given in the Wesleyan Church on Thursday even ing last the organ solos of Miss Jonea were favourably commented upon by those present.

Italy and Sicily—To-morrow evening the Bey Archdeacon Harper, of Timaru, will deliver a lecture in St Stephen's school room on « Travels in Italy and Sicily." The lecture will be illustrated by limelight views.

BifiLEiN Schools Question.— The Herald is informed that five of the Timaru churches have combined to bear the cost of distribut ing voting papers in the Timaru electoral district for the taking of a voluntary plebiscite on the Bible-in-schools question.

Band Concert.—Our readers are re minded that the County Brass Band's concert takes plaoe this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, when fin excellent pro gramme will be submitted. Seeing that the charge for admission is very low, the public will no doubt take advantage of the opportunity to support this popular insti tution.

St. Patrick's Day Sports Association. —The members and intending members of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association are reminded that a special general meeting will be held in the Catholic Bojs' school; at eight o'clock to-morrow evening, to con firm rules drawn up by the Committee for the guidance of tho Association, and it is to be hoped that as many as possible will attend.

U.A.O.D.—The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids was held on Monday evening. There was a good attendance of moiubers. Bro. Geo. Bowman, A.D., opened the Lodge at the usual hour. Two members were received on clearance, and one candidate initiated into the Order. The Visiting Bards reported on sick members, and pay due was passed. A motion expressing the members' high appreciation of the character of the late Bro. W. Palmer was ordered to be placed on the minutes, and also a letter of condolence to be sent to his widow and family, members standing as a mark of respect. A visitor (Bro. Worner, D.P., of the Ellesmero district) was present, and gave some information of the working and progress of the Order in that district. The Lodge being closed, light refreshments were handed round, and harmony indulged in.

Colonial Loans.—The London cor respondent of the Melbourne "Argus," writing on August 8, pays: " Colonial loans are a drug in the market. The underwriters for the New South Wales loan have not yet cleared themselves. The underwriters for the Victotiau loan remain saddled with the bulk of their obligations, and at this very unfortunate time the usual supporters of the colonial market have had overtures made to them to assume respon sibility for a New Zealand loan. It is not to be wondered that they have flatly refused."

The Manawatu Railway. —It is understood that an agreement will be ar rived at within a few days between the Government and the Manawatu Railway Company by which, arrangements will be made for reciprocal running rights. Pos sibly the agreement will make provision for trains to run straight through from Wel lington to New Plymouth, and vice versa, without the necessity of passengers trans ferring at Palmerston North, as at present. The agreement will refer to passenger trains only.

The Shearing Dispute.—As a result of a suggestion made by Mr Justice Cooper in the Arbitration Court yes terday, when Mr Calcutt, on behalf of the sheepowners, asked for a date to be fixed for the hearing of the dispute filed by the Shearers' Union, a conference was held yesterday afternoon between Messrs Macfarlano and Calcutt (representing the sheepowners), and Messrs Wilson and Mc- Harg (representing the Shearers' Union). After discussion it was resolved that a con ference of the sheepownera and shearers be held in Christchurch on Friday, 3rd Oc tober, when the question in dispute will be fully gone into, and an endeavour made to come to an amicable arrangement.

, Musical Union,—The thirteenth .sub scription concert of the Ashburton Musical Union will be held on October 2nd. The members, both orchestral and chorus, havo been working hard for some months past, and the concert promises to be one of the most successful yet given by the Musical Union. The Society's concerts are always looked forward to with pleasure by the musical public of Ashburton, No doubt the Society will maintain the high standard of excellency reached with other concerts. The secretary informs us that tickets for same are now printed, and all working members can obtain theirs at Mr Horace A. Gates' office. We are also informed that extra tickets to admit the public can tie bought at 2s each.

Returned Troopers.—ln response to an announcement by Mr J. H. Witheford, M.H.E., that he would endeavour to aid returned troopers who desired to settle on the land, a number of letters and telegrams have been received fyorn men who have come back from South Africa, some with and others without capital, but all possessed of farming experience and desirous of set tling in New Zealand. Now that it is de (initely ascertained that these men are prepared to go to work on the land, it is intonded to ascertain what special facilities the Government is prepared to offer. Mr Witheford's opinion is that all classes should be invited to settle upon the Grown lands, especially in contiguity to the rail way lines, but that prior rights of selr ection should for a }imite4 time be given to returned troopers.

1.0.0. F., M.U.—The quarterly meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge, No. 6003, was held on Friday evening last, N.G., Bro. 'Hips. Rarber, in the chair. There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren. A. fairly hep,vy list of sick pay was passed for payment, as were also the usual quarterly accounts. N.G. Thos. Barber, V r G, F. E. Massey, and P.G. Thos. Norgan were elected delegates to attend the half-yearly District meeting to be held on September 25th. After transacting an amount of routine business, the Lodge was closed in due form. The receipts for the evening amounted to 4J93 7s 3d", including ,£22 4s 6d hall returns for the quarter.— The quarterly meeting of the Loyal Ivy Lodge was he 1'1 °? Monday evening, Sister McKernau in the chair. Tli:^ was a full attendance of members. Two candidates were initiated into the Order. The senti ments WGre veil g£yen. The usual quarterly accounts were passed for payment, and the usual rovitin'e business disposed of. Th§> white degree was conferred upon four eligible candidates.

Strength and Rioudity make theßvtdge- Whifcworth the ideal of' that great class of accomplished cyclists who know what con stitutes a genuine high grade bicycle, and are willing to pay the difference in the cost of manufacture between a cycle of this kind and a medium grade or cheap trashy machine. Inspect for yourselves afc R. D. Johnston's Cycle Dopot, Burnett Street. 9 208

Dixs Gaiety Company.

Judging by the patronage extended nightly to the above Company in the four cities of New Zealand, intending patrons should make a point of reserving their, seats during the season here (of two nights, commencing next Monday, September 29th,) and thus save being disappointed. The management promise a real treat in vaude ville work, and with such artists as Messrs Pope and Sayles, Mr Charles Howard, Messrs Harvey and Morris, the Belvins, Miss Belle Ray, Miss May Lewis, Mr A rthur Elliot, and in addition, Edison's latest pic ture machine, projecting a new series of animated pictures, crowded houses should : be the result. The box plan is now rapidly I filling at H. M. Jones. The management have arranged for special ushers to avoid j double letting.

Railway Fares and Charges.

THE NEW SCALE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, September 23 The new scale of fares and charges will come into force on the Government rail ways on the 12th October. At present the ordinary single fare is at the rate of Id per mile, but on and after the 12th October the amount charged for distances between 50 and 100 miles will be at the rate of |d per mile, while for distances of 100 miles and over only Id per mile will be charged. In case of a return ticket the amount will be double the ordinary fare. The following will show how the new rates will compare with those now in force:—For a journey of 100 miles the first-class single fare will be 11s 7d, as against 12s 7d, and second-class single fare 7s s d, a3 compared with 8s 8d; for 150 miles the reductions in a single fare will be —First-olass from 18s lOd to 15s 9d, second-class from l'2s 7d to 9s 6d. If a journey of 200 miles (one way only) is taken a first-class passenger will pay 16s 9d, instead of 25s Id as at present, and a second class passenger lls 7d, instead of 19s lid.

There are also to be reductions in picnic, school, and factory fares, and special con cessions will be made to people who take out round tickets for the Hot Lakes, Cold Lakes, and Hanmer Spriugs during the summer months.

The Department has also decided upon reductions for the carriage of dairy pro duce, artificial manures, and many other lines. Produce will be made for the carriage of motor car 3, motor bicycles, and motor tricycles, and also for the conveyance of horses by all mail and express trains. The rates for wool have been largely re duced, and reductions have also been made for the carriage of artificial manure, tar required by local bodies, bacon, ham, eggs, honey, cheese, poultry, etc.

The Torrey-Alexander Mission

On Monday, at the lunch hour, a meeting was held at the Hillside workshops, which the " Otago Times " reports as under :—

Mr Alexander and the choir soon got to work, and made the rafters ring with the " Glory song, " thn men picking up the re frain and joining in hnartily. The stolid indifference shown by many at the outset soon gave place to a more lively interest in the proceedings, and under the extra-ordi nary persuasive powers of Mr Alexander more than half the men were induced to sing the noxt hymn, " A little talk with Jesus." This Mr Alexander commended to the men next time they smashed their finger with the hammer or got burned.

Dr Torrey's address was a plain, homely talk to the men, instancing casos where men of great depravity had been rescued from lives of sin and lived to become useful mem bers of society. He could tell them from personal experience that there was no hap piness for any man away from Christ, He had known tha pleasures of the race-course, the card table, and other worldly excite ments but from an experience of 27 years since his conversion he affirmed that till a man accepted God he could have no real joy in life.

Mr Alexonder sang " Tell mother I'll be there, " and then Dr Torrey asked those who were already converts to hold up their hands. Quite a number of hands went up, and as the invitation was extended to others to join the ranks of the " saved " one man held up his hand, although the action went unnoticed at the time.

The " Glory song " was again being sung as the whistle blew to resume work, and the men beat out a ringing chorous on the anvils. There was a great rush for some hymn books scattered amongst the men by Mr Alexander, and after cheers were ex changed, the missioners left the compara tively warm boiler shop for the snowy at mosphere outside.

Infectious Diseases in Welling ton.

UnitedJPress Association—By [Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 24 So far as scarlet fever is concerned the outbreak of infectious diseases in the city appears to* have passed the crisis. The Health Department reports that the num ber of cases of measles continue^ numerous, those of fever gradually diminishing. The gre,at increase in the number of patients sent to the district hospital has been a severe tax on the staff, besides greatly oyer crQwding the institution. Even should the outbreak have passed its most virulent stage, it is-thought necessary in order to prevent a recrudescence that further ac commodatiou should be provided. At a conference between the delegates from the City Council and the Hospital Trustees, it was decided to recommend the Conncil to pay the cost of six additional nurses and of erecting a temporary building adjacent to the hospital, large enough to accommodate twenty patients. To-day there were 175 patients in the hospital.

Fatal Shooting Accident.

Ber Press Association—B,y Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 22 $ews has been received from Jqhnson ville qf a shopting accident by which Henry Fisher, aged fourteen years, was shot dead, and t ivq boys, Charles Batt and Roy Tun nicliffe' were wounded, The boys were out shooting with a double-barrelled, gun, and the accident occurred through the weapon exploding while they were dismounting from a, buggy. '

The Federal Budget.

1 United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, Sept. 23 The Federal Budget showed Customs and excise receipts to be £9,055,000, and the total revenue from all source 3 £11,510,000. The expenditure was was £4,016,000. The estimated expenditure tor" next year is <£3,924.,000, The post office sho^s g, loss of ,£139,000, and the naval and military ex penditure cost £788,000, but the estimates for the ensuing year cut this amount down to .£636,000.

South Africa.

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. Boer Generals London, Sept. 22 The Vienna newspaper "Wiener Tage- 1 blatt" "declare that the Boer Generals de sire to secure Mi Kruger's return to South Africa. The Boer negotiations with the Dutch Mortgage Bank of South Africa have been resultless, as it was fenred that Great Britain would not assent to any decisions arrived at. Taxation of New Colonies. London, Sept. 23 The " Morning Post" urges the Govern ment to authoritatively declare its pro posals for taxation in the new colonies. The "Daily Telegraph" states that the total mentioned by the " Daily Mail" is disbelieved in the City. Cape Parliament. Capetown, Sept. 23 The Royal Commission's first list of re commendations at the Cape proposes the immediate release of 113 persons. The Assembly resumed the debate on Mr Merriman's motion condemning the sus pension of the Constitution and advocating a general indemnity. Mr Anderson declared he would not have voted but for Mr Chamberlain's circular. Mr De Wai said the Afrikanders were satisfied with the British flag. They de sired to promote Federation, and were j averse to divison on racial lines. They claimed liberty in matters of internal policy. Mr Laing, an ex-Minister, would hesitate to say the suspension of the Constitution might not be necessary. Colonel Schermbrucker warmly defended Lord Milner. Sir J. G. Sprigg justified his own attitude aa harmonising with his speech of June 2nd. He denied making a bargain with the Afrikander Bond. His one object was to maintain the Imperial power. Had the Imperial Government sanctioned the sus pension it would have shaken the foun dations of the Empire and the colonies, besides the Cape. Mr Crew, remarking that it was disgrace ful of Sir J. G. Sprigg not to defend Lord Milner nor to at once condemn the re bellion, moved the adjournment of the debate, which was negativated by 43 to 15. Mr Merriman's resolution was then car ried unchallenged.

Arbitration Court.

The sitting of the Arbitration Court was begun in Christchurch yesterday morning, before his Honor Mr Justice Cooper, Presi dent, and Messrs S. Brown and E. Slater, representatives of the employers and the workers respectively. There was a large attendance of those inberested in the dis putes.

UNLAWFUL DISMISSAL. William Sparrow, tailor, of Ashburton, was charged by the Tailors' Union with ■ having unlawfully discharged an employee while a dispute was pending. Messrs E. Gohns and 0. G. Whiteman appeared for the Union and Mr F. Wilding for the accused. Mr Gohns stated that, in a dispute before the Conciliation Board recently, a tailor named M'Carthy gave evidence in regard to the conditions under which he was work ing in accused's employ, and shortly after wards, was dismissed from accused's em ploy. John M'Carthy stated that he was work ing at Mr Sparrow's in March of thi3 year, and in that month received notice of dis missal. Mr Sparrow met him at lunch time, and said: " That is nice evidence you gave, exposing me before the Court." Wit ness replied that he would not swear falsely for Sparrow or anyoue else. That happened on a Monday, He received notice on that day and left the following Saturday.

| To M.v Wilding :He was a weekly hand, receiving <£2 10s a week. He had been four months that spell with Mr Sparrow. Before that he was on piece-work. As a weekly hand he worked overtime. Pie had not been paid for some overtime. He never lost any time. His employer and he had never had a bad word. He had no reason to complain of Mr Sparrow. At the Board he had stated that he worked overtime, but was not paid for it. When Mr Sparrow spoke to him he (accused) did nofc say, " Jack, what did you mean by saying I did not pay overtime ?" but said, " That is nice evidence you gave before the Court; yon will nofc get any more work here." Witness { had not said, " What the ——- did you expert me to say ?" or anything of a pro vocative nature. After dismissal he worked for a few days in Christcnurch, but was for five months without work.

A. H, Turnbull, formerly chairman of the Conciliation Board, stated that he had no notes as to the overtime question put to M'Carthy, but he thought that the man had not been complaining, but had been merely stating the hours of work. C. G. Whiteman, a tailor, stated that he had been one of a deputation which waited on Mr Sparrow in regard to an industrial agreement. Mr Sparrow said that if his present workers did not do what he wanted them to do, he could dismiss them and get others within three months. Mr Sparrow I therefore did not sign the agreement. I That concluded the case for the Union. * Mr Wilding Baid that the question was one of facts, and it was a matter of the credibility of the Union's witnesses and of Mr Sparrow. He would like to point out that there was no dispute whatever between the employer and the worker. It was ad mitted that M'Carthy had not been paid overtime, but it was owing to a mistake; other employees had been paid overtime. In the street, when the two men mefc, and Sparrow put a question, M'Carthy said, " What the—did you expect me to say ?" and there was further abuse.

His Honor said the onus wus on the accused to prove that he had not dismissed an employee, "while a dispute was pending, on account of evidence given in. conneotion with the dispute. William Sparrow, in giving evidence, stated that McCarthy had suited him very well. McCarthy worked overtime once to witness's knowledge without being paid but qnly once. He thought, when he heard McCarthy's evidence before, the tloard, that he was inferring witness never paid overtime. Witness, in the street, said, " Jack, what do you mean by inferring that I never paid overtime ?" McCarthy then replied, as stated, and witness said, " You had better take a week's notice." It was on account of McCarthys violent language that he dispensed with his services. He had no idea of dismissing him for any other reason, or for anything in connection with the dispute.

To Mr Gohns: McCarthy had worked overtime for one hour without being paid for it, but so far as witness knew, that was all. Mr Gohns said that the utterances of Mr Spari'ow, as disclosed by Mr Whiteman, were significant. There seemed to be no doubt that McCarthy was dismissed on account of his evidence given before the Board. ' ■ ■ . . > • The Court retired to c®nsider its deci sion.

| After deliberating for about an hour the members returned, and his Ho,nor saicj. that they were not unanimous. His own opinion and Mr Slater agreed with him, was that Sub-seQtiqn 2 of Ejection 19 of the Concilia tion and Arbitration Aqt placed pn $he defendant the onus of proving that the dis missal did not take place on account of any thing in connection with a pending dispute. Section 100 made dismissal of a workman undor those circumstances an offence, and a penalty might be imposed not exceeding £50 In the present case the workman had piven evidence before the Board, and puacttcally immediately afterwards he.' was' discharged i by the defendant. The act was clear, co,n clusiye and precise in ii;s $erms. The de fendant Ijad to satisfy $he Court that hq dismissed the mau for something ani'to apart from the dispute. The defendant had not satisfied the majority of the Coui't that that was so. The decision of the iuh- i jority, from which Mr Brown dissented, I was that the defendant should be convicted of a breach,and befined .£5 and costs.. The money would goto the Consolidated Fund and to neither the Union nor the man ag grieved/ ' - ; . .

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

Wellington, September 23 The Council met at 2.30. BILLS

The Council decided to disagree with the nmendinents made by the House in the New Zealand University Act Amendment Bill and Land Transfer Act Amendment Bill, and appointed managers to confer upon the subject.

The amendments made by the House in the Mauual and Technical Instruction Act Amendment Bill were agreed to. The Stamp Act Amendment Bill, Elec toral Bill and Opium Prohibition Act Amendment Bill were read a third time and passed. OLD AGE 'PENSIONS. The Old Age Pensions Act Amendment Bill was committed. At clause 8, the Minister moved an amendment to provide that before a person can convey or transfer a property on which he resides, not exceeding £300 in value, to the Public Trustee, he must have been the owner of ib during ten years preceding the application. This was agreed to, and the Bill reported as amended.

SECOND BEADING. The Tauranga Educational Endowment Reserves Bill was read a second time. MOTOR CABS. The Motor Cars Eegulation Bill was committed. The Bill was reported.without amendment read a third time and passed. ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The Hon W. G. Walker resumed the de bate on the question that the Jattention of the Government should be drawn to the system at present adopted by the accident insurance offices in relation to the insurance of mortgagees against risks of loss through accident under the Workers Compensation for Accident Act. He said that he thought that the responsibility of j a mortgagee under the Act was very small, and lxe quot ed the rates of insurance in support of that statement. The Hon. J. McClean said that he did not object to the rates charged, but to the fact that a mortgagee was compelled to insure for the whole amount of the mort gage. The Hon A. Lee-Smith said that he con sidered that the system was grossly unfair. The Hon Colonel Pitt said that he saw , no reason for legislation on the subject. The system was merely meant to provide against loss in the realisation of a security. security. The motion was agreed to. The Council rose at 4.45 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, Sept 23. The House met at 2.30 p.m. TRANSPORT COMMISSION.* Sir Joseph Ward laid . the report of the Transport Commission on the table, and said that he would fix a date for its dis cussion. His impression was, he said, that after members had read the report, they would not desire to discuss it at length. The Government would consider what was the besfc course to take in regard to the report and the subject generally.

FIRST READINGS. The Kauri Gum Industry Act Amend ment Bill and Land for Settlements Act Amendment Bill (which is designed to fa cilitate the acquisition by the Government of native Und3) were introduced by Gover nor's Message, and read a first time.

PUBLTC WORKS ESTIMATES. At 3.5 p.m. the House went into Commit tee of Supply for consideration of the Pub lic Works Estimates. The first class taken was that of Public Works Departmental, total vote .£12,500.

Mr Massey said that he wanted to know what was the position of affairs with regard to tha Midland Eailway Company debett* ture holders.

Sir Joseph Ward replied that the Govern ment had nothing it could place before the House on the subject at present. So far, it was not intended to introduce any legisla tion on the subject.

Mr James Allen asked how much of the new loan had been raised, and whether it was a fact that debentures were being sold over the counter at 4 per cent. Sir Joseph Ward said that he would not answer the questions. A heated discussion ensued, in the course | of which Mr G. W. Rnssell said that the colony last year floated loans of .£1,250,000, but he contended that ths sum received by the colony -was .£BB,OOO less than that amount, which apparently represented the cost of raising" the loan. * Mr Witheford moved—" That the Publio Works Estimates be not proceeded with, until satisfactory arrangements are made for settling returned troopers on the land." Mr Guinness, chairman of .committees, ruled this out of order. The Hon. W. Hall-Jones, in aniwer fco Mr Meredith, said that within o§2ooo of the whole of the votes of last year had been expended,

Sir William Eussell commented on the reticence of ministers concerning the last two loans, and said that it showed that they were either grossly ignorant of the position or were deliberately misleading the House. Mr E. Thompson urged that more money should be devoted to the roading of Crown lands inthe North Islands. The discussion was interrupted by the 5,30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m., in Com mittee of Supply. Eeplying to various inquiries, theHon W. Hall-Jones repeated that he saw no rea son why the amounts voted on the Esti mates should not be spent. He stated definitely that it wa3 not intended to intro duce any legislation this session in regard to the treatment of the Midland Railway debenture-holders.

Mr Hanan complained of the delay in connection with' the Seaward Bush line. The route should be definitely decided at once. The last vote was spent at the Dun edin end instead of the Southland end, for which it was authorised. The Hon W. Hall-Jones replied that fur ther surveys would be made immediately The route would then be decided on and expenditure commenced. * Mr Laurenson expressed regret at the heavy borrowing that was being {indulged in, not only by the Government, but by every local body in the colony, and he urged that it should be checked.

After further discussion the rote for the first class was agreedto. At the next vote, " railway construction, .£743,000," Mr Bollard moved that the rote for the North Island Trunk Bailway, £250,000.. should be reduced by £5, as a protest against the gross mismanagement and greav, delay that had taken place in connection with this railway. He was satisfied with the amount voted for the line, bathe objected to the way in which, the peqp: a of the ?forth Island had, "btieti deluded-ab.qu.fc'this }inc.' He* doubted th 6 sincority of the government in pldeing thiif vote on the Estimates, and had* doubts whether it Would be spent.: ' ' ' *J Some men;be{s spoke, and S,ir Jqsepb, Ward said that the Government had'beeq. vigorously prosecuting the railway, The whole of the amount voted up to now had been .expended, and there were now six hundred men emplqyed on the works. The Government had been perfectly sincere in its desire to have this line completed at an early date, but this amendment did not tend to encourage it. Mr Haselden. said that it would be better | to spend on the North Island Trunk Eail way the .£IOO,OOO proposed to be voted for the Midland Railway, which was a wasteful and useless w/4ik. Afier further length.? discussion, Mt Boh lard's, amendment was rejected by 36 to 24. At th§ vote for the Midland Eailway, .£IOO,OO >, Sir William Russell moved a re- 3 -duction of .£50,000, He said that he be i lieved that the amount proposed to be spent upon the Midland Railway this year was out of all proportion to the good to be ex pected from this line". The Hon W. Hail-Jones opposed the mo tion, which was lost by 35 to 13. At the item, " Greymouth-Hokitika (ex tension to Koss), .£10,000," Mr James Allefi

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1902



t»~»>- " ' ■ ■ ■ ' P. FERRIMAN. ! ' FOR SALE, " MARKET CIAEDEN, Alford Forest Eoad. MR GEORGE ELLIOTT having dis posed of his business in Town, has instructed me to sell his property situated on the Alford Forest Road. The property is wall adapted for 'a market garden, and will be sold as a going concern. Immediate inspection is invited, as Mr Elliott is anxious to retire from active business. Full particulars can be obtained on application I F. FEL'RIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR "SALE. " A POULTRY FARM, doing a good business. Large stock of good, healthy, and Wl bred """ FOR SALE. ~ THE undersigned is instructed by Me Moooie to sell f acre of good land, fronting the Alford Forest Road and corner of Andrew Street. Upon the land is erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage; Easy terms. F. FERSIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE A GOOD Building Site on the North- East Town Belt, containing two Roods. The section is well stocked with fruit trees. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A DESIRABLE little property compris t\ ing nearly i acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick ohitnnev. The property Is for immediate sale and possession, F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOB. SALE, CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, situated within three minutes' walk of the Woollen Milss. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, ana is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from * F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR ~SALE Charles Street near the Woollen Factory v GOOD Building Site, containing two * Roods, planted with 70 fruit trees in full bearing. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE Near the Alford Forest Road. A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. Price J£l3o F. FEEIIIMAN. BUSINESS NOTICES. ITgresham, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL I DENTIST. By Exanriualion, October, 1897. TT'IGBT years experience with E. G. and j JTv F. W. Greshatn, Dent;sts, Dunedin ! and Invercargill. I Has commenced practice in rooms i upstairs from the ontranco to Thomas' j Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. j i Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. ] Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets ! o? teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. ! Gas administered. All work guaranteed, j Houes or Attendance-—9 a.m.—s p.m. ! Private Residence—Care Mrs Geant, Wills I Street. ~ ___„ I I SALES may come and sales may go then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round' Try H. C. Basbbtt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount; at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. 1 " ~~~ \ """" i Public Notice j , _ _ j WANTE D-2,000 r^OZEN EGGS,by ! ( Matthew Gilmour, i (Late H. A. Floweb). Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of ] Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery Bought of the best makers, and made of tlie ) best ingredients. { Only " our own make" of Pastry sold ■ and supplied in the Tea Rooms. Parties i and Weddings catered for. Wedding and I Birthday Cakes a specialty. j MATTHEW GILMOUR. 9 158 j OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OP SPRING : : ; GOODS Are Now Being Opened CJOMETHING new in every department, * our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON BRAPERY CO. WANTED To Sell-Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital ordp,r. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. a



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