CABLEGRAMS.

THE AFGHAN WAR.

SPRE.II) OF_Tli_E REVOLT.

IVASION 0F SSMA FEARED

[REUTKR'S XELEGHAM.]

Bombay, April 27. r n e\vs from Afghanistan states VI the Gbilzai revolt is rapidly spread • r t is reported that tho Russian ! IDS sat FcnJLlch have recently been | reinforced.

[PER SUEZ MAIL AT ALBANY.]

» London, March 25. .„,, governor of .Russian Tufkesl.au Matoiumf the provinces under fW.^ dcCTCasins tho t;ixcs -1113 ■ nrtvartls on the chiefs, and W%«^ Khful3 to al|ythctn ;f l ,;,i, offices iii the cveiii of a "'* E^iustlmlir,. ca^ ( ]| s lfefactioii prevails among 3^" 1.'"? l]«e garrison : f-^r'oWing to tlieir being paid in fes^isllnstcad of cash. JflUan spies, it is asserted, arc l-nDsnlr nioving about Afghauistau, [JytlieAmoor is taking mcusures i tockekthem. In a circular, a, copy of which has readied Bombay, calling upon Ir.s sub ' iects to raise a holy war, the Ameer i Uu'rahman denounces the Czar as a

rea l tyrant, whose troops arc daily ifeeing. Tho situation is greaily i complicated by the fact that the Ameer isinvery bad heultli. The strategic line of railway to Qiictta lias been completed.

DISASTERS AT SEA.

GBEAT-tOiSS OF L5F£.

Me Collision in Bass's Strait

[RECtJUI'g TELEGItAW.]

Bristiane, April '28. flic British India steamer Doriinda, jlich arrived" to-day, brings news that to die 29th of March a collision oc tiiiredon the China Seas between the iieamer JJouiion and another vessel,

bywSiich over 150 of the-passengers Bid crew of tho former, "which sank, wrt drowned.

Sydney, April 28. Hie troop-ship Tyne, with relief. awslorHer Majesty's ships on the liinlian station, arrived iinre to-day iacapiny with H.M. surveying vessel fain. She reports having col-

iial.iith the latter. The Tyne is doii-iUly damaged about the bows, krsliklkmg much twisted and torn. f/,w;/2v><;oHision took plaoo her fore apartments filled with water, and tltTSsel would have sunk but for her

iiionbulkheads. No casualties oc tmedon either vessel. Some of the Ijraidon's boats were smashed, aud itokstaincd other slight damage.

THE COERCION BILL.

COJDEMffEf* BY THE CANA DIAN PASLIA3IEST.

Konconformists versus Tories.

(reuter's telecram.) London, April 2G. Intlie House of Commons lust night, Mops to going intoComnnttee on the Crimes33lll, a member moved that the fee should not proceed with the teMuntil the Irish Land Bill had psadthe Lords and was presented to Jk Commons. Mr Ballour, Chief aretiry for Ireland, stated that the jowimiciit was unable to accept the wntoent. The debate stands ad i*W'l until to-morrow, when a ivi *if expected, to be taken.

(SPECIAL.)

Ottawa, April 27. In the Canadian House of Commons El night, a resolution condemning ftition in Ireland was passed by a *j% of 88 votes. The members ypCanadian Government voted gSir John McDonald's resolution "fttyto coercion in Ireland. They JSioprecaied meddling with Irish

London, April 20

J'puivisand five hundred Won **>, ministers having' jointly f^N against coercion in Ireland, JJ&'Mr Spurgeon writes to the Repress urging ministers of the Wcttotnixin politics. Tho "Rev. S Parker, minister of the City !*Congregational Church, lias re- J^f Spurgeon, disagreeing with jWrd Salisbury, replying to an ad ?°'cohgratulation from Conserva- J siting men, said all working pTObeCoQservati.vcs if noocon ?!t'fflinUters would leave tn.'m hi,. X:,,,. ■

POST AND CABLE SERVICES.

i. :■ ' -h,'^ .-,.1... ___ %Ssio n at tho Imperial Conference.

(Outer's Telegram.)

! h u " LoyDOS, April 27. JWewnce the subject of tele iP: cP)nmunication between tne Arts 0 £ the Empire ***$*' £ Mr Fender, Chlinnan of the Lfl Exteßßibn Company, and Mr «on were called, and stated SponiKe subject, after which was adjouraedi

_In the afternoon, the Conference discussed the postal service. Mr Henniker Heaton submitted his scheme for a universal penny postage. It is expected that an eight-years' contract for the carriage of Australian mails mil be signed at an early date. Messrs. Griffiths, Downer, and Dea kin severally examined Mr Heatou, who was unable to produce the pro mised mail tender at a lower rate than those originally received. Messrs Wisdom, Samuel, and Downer insisted that the mail contract should be settled apart from the Conference. > Mr Pender has undertaken to modify his proposals fcr leasing the cables. Sir Samuel Blythe and Sir G. Berry have proposed to Mr Raikes that Eng land and the colouies should each collect their own postage and pay a clear moiety of tho subsidy.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

litii»ortant Speeches :it the

<© fcreiue

[st'ECtAL.]

Lon*don, April 27. DtJiUNn tho discussion ou the New Hebrides (question at the Conference, Sir H. Holland said that the -frequent changes in the Government of France had delayed parleying on the subject. Engknd had proposed, and France had accepted, the principle of a naval' commission to control the group and protect the trade and " missionaries " of cither country. The Commission would be authorised to land marines and punish tho tribes lor outrages com nutied, and tho garrUcm there would cvaciute the Uhud,

Sir R. Wisdjm sivid that the feeling in New South Wales was very strong on the question that France should not bo allowed to possess the New H brides. Mr Service reviewed at length the h•• ry of the parleying which had i. i p'ucC on the matter. •I W. Downer approved of the iiliiuuic of- Victoria, though formerly he thought it was too strong. Lord Salisbury made a very discour ac'ing speech, showing that he did not appreciate) the Australian policy, and stated that their action really hampered England. It was a mistake on their part to have refused Lord Rosebcn's proposals, which would have stopp d conviottstn.■ It would bo difficult to piovent France sending recidivistes to her own territory, except on the basis' of a compromise. Surely the colooiis did not desire a war. ■

Sir Graham Berry, in a fierce speech, said Lord Salisbury's remarks would sound excellent in the mouth of a French Premier. Tt was evident that a principle of expediency governed England's policy, and that. Australia was not treated as an integral part of the Empire. England could be bolder if her rights nearer homo were assailed. SirS Griffiths said that Queensland was unable to calmly permit the intelli gent Hebrideans to be placed at the mercy of the worst cut-throats in the world.

Mr pcakin said that the colonies had not hampered England. On the con trary, their refusal to surrender the New Hebrides in exchange for a cessa tion of eonv;cti?m, betokened a sincer i; in the be' of their claims to the group, The Australian natives ovu.ced a strong interest in the fate of the Nuw Hebrides, and intense disap pointment would be felt if. Lord Salis bury's word was final, and unless the recidivisles were stopped, tlie colonies would legislate for their protection. The proposed naval commission would only satisfy them temporarily. : . . Sir P. Jennings denied that Aus tralia was unanimous on the question, but there certainly was a considerable party in New South Wales who accepted Lord Roseberry's proposals, and if that was abandoned New South Wales would act in concert with the other colonies.

Sir H. Holland is still trying to m ciuco France to respect Australian wishes regarding the recidivistes. Mr Sen-ice lias notified that he will re-opoii the New Hebrides question, .lie demands that the Conference should receive tbe full confidence of tho Cabinet:, and insists on a settlement betore the delegates disperse.

[SPECIAL.]

ANTWERP WOOL SALES.

London, April 27. Little animation is shown at _ the Antwerp wool sales. Prices continue 5 to 10 per cent, below January rates.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(reuter's telegram.)

ANTI-GAMBLING LEGISLATIONi

Sydney, April 29,

A bill has been introduced in Parlia ment for the craatioti of a sixth:iuige gliip The Minister of Justice is nbout to introduce a bill for the prohibition of sweeps aod race consultations

The following are the ananiremsnt? made for celebr»ttnjf the opening', of tho NeWiharUcr Clul-'s winter rennij ccuits on Siiurilny next. Tho crentlerr.-2-.i who*e niiso? appear hero binder hnve kindly csnseoted to pl.iy hi tlvo iir.-t hcur, viz , from . 3 to 4 o?clc;k : — Jlc^rs W. 10 Barton and RUliarcl Can v E i\ Hu'J«on and W, B. A. Mcrrfco:). pi- Postictb and Mr W. A*. Kidin»a v '.Dr. Cotbetfc and Mr H, A. Mcrey. Ifc is expected that there will be a .lnrgc attendance of members of olher club?. The >s Te\vniarlscb men are asked to attend to necoc'l a hearty welcome to tho.viaitoi'?. The Newmarket Brass Bond is expected, and, there will be seats provided for the ladies.

Cash ■purchasers should r<slafember-J. H TTannan, Victoria street, who has opened tho rmwestand most serviceable goods in all depart monts. including Stvipod Silks, Satins, Phisbcs, well as various kinds of New Dress Fabrics wittnnols, Blankets, Shootingß, UlHters; Cloth' SJi & P«ces that wIU defy «otnPetiUQn«' '' «! -

THE AUCKLAND EVElj^^ mq^ FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1897.

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IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers. X? "PO'RTT-TT? C-r r^f\ furnishing and general ironmongers, queen J_J. x vyjL\)j_ JLUX\ (xj \j\j, and high streets, branch shops-nevvton, NEWMARKET, AND -SYMONDS STREET. Jtii, JirCyJliT^T^'R f^ (T^r^ Agents for the celebrated "Rochester Lamp," tlic nearest approach KXJ KJ\J t t0 tllo El6bM6 Light. Extinguished without Wowing. down , or removing the chimney; unlike' any lamp. JHj # Jp (~J jP? rPT*PT~? Jh" '(~^(~} Solo Agents for the : Shipman Kerosene Engine. Kerosene for fuel; V-/vy. n0 jjygj. ov tlix-t can be seen working on our premises. Tj^ TD/~\"|3rT"l j n "IT) o. f^i/T\ Solo Agents for Nobel's Dynamite, Golatine Dynamite, and _L^. _L V_yJ_\ _LJjjjL\i Co \_yVy. tielatine; the safest and most powerful explosives known. Sole Agents for Francis1 Automatic Incubator; the most complete jj^ "p/~\T3nn |J^*T3 (U- (T^/^\ yet nlatl °; nQS given satisfaction whecovor used. Prices on application. ~ ■ •.''". EPAT?TI?T) J?r" f*^f^\ Sole Importers of the following reliable Brands of Kerosene Oil: — * X V^XXXJajJn 00 \j\J. ."Aurtai" ... * 130 test. "Evening; Star" ... ... I*3o teit. Large stocks always on hand. TJ 1 T- >O"R rP"PPT^ PH S°le A =ents for tll° "WATERBURY WATCH." A marvel of J—«•» -L. vvJ-ii.-L .1. J JLi) Kju V-/V/. simplicity, accuracy, and cheapness; price 13s. Gd., and sent through registered post to any address in the colony for Od. additional. El-^r^DT'T?T) P /T'^f^\ Have a lnrgo assortment of Guns and Ammunition, and every • -*- V_/JL\i JL JQj JL\) OU \_^V../» requisite for the sportsman. Inspection invited. Ip T3/^~D r~PXn"j3 Cr f~^f^\ Keep a large stock of Steam Engines, Steam Pumps, Lathes, Drills, U. -L <_/ JTi X.Hi_Lt) OP vU. Shearing Machines, Saw Benches, Band Saws, &c. ET)/ r^"Dn^TTT? ?t '^4 or American Novelties of every description appertaining to House • _L V_/JLiuX_LliX\) (jO VV/. U Furnishing. Choice Furnishing Goods from all Countries. Dp IPO'RTTn^ &T C^C) 'Q For Black Galvanised Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Staples, Ll/. J7 V-/XtJ— LjXI) C\j \J\J. kJ Standards, Wire Strainers, of various patents. rP T^^T^ rPTT"R J& f^O '^F°r Firor>roof Safes, Deed Boxes, .-.Cash Boxes, Patent ■ Safety X VyXVXXjXI) iX) \J\J. KZ Tilk, Letter Files, Paper Weights, Copying" Presses. ET^^T^HPTTT? fir f^C} 'Q F°r Wftshln S and Mangling Machines, Mangles, Washers, Novelty • X v/XIiXJLXI) OU V_y\_/. O Wringers, Galvanized and Wood Tubs and Buckets, Box . Irons, ivTickle-plated Smoothing Irons, Goffering Irons, . ."■■ ■ • Pinking Machines,'etc., etc., etc. tp "POT^^TTT? (& C^O'P F°r Cookin S Kjfri&es, American-Stove! and tJtanailS; Kerosene LJ. .J- V/J.IXUXI W VyVVi k^ ■ g tOVOSf Regiatei . c - ratcS) Tile H6art j lS) Fenderß and Fireirons, Firo Guards, Umbrella Stands, Hall Tables, Hat Rucks, etc. E"Pr N)"R rP"RIT? /^T f^O '£< For paints, Oils, Colours, Paperhanginga and Scrim, White E"D( r^|"P r (^ IJP ~O J?f f^/^ ?Q For Corru Satecl I 1 "01 1, Plain Galvanized Tron, Spouting, Down '- X vyXlllill CO V_/W. kJ Pipes, Ridge Caps, Lead-head Nails, Lead Washers. E T-^OT^nrTTT? Rf C^C) '^ For Ropes ' T^ine» clotl)C3 Lin e3, Fishing Lines, Cotton Waste, • X VyXiXXyXI) OU \J\J, L> Oakum, Boiler Felt, Roofing Felt, etc., etc. E^^"Onp"tj^T3 &*• f^f*) 'Q tlas Chandeliers, Wenlutu Pacont Lamps, Brackets, Hall • XT \_/XliX XyXl) OU KJ\jJ. k> tights, Psndants, Globes, Gallories, and Smoko Consumers, etc. . : . . ... r E^j^/^V"Onn |j^T3 vi o^. f^f^\ 'Q F(ir BrasHware, Corn Broom*, Bass, Brooms, Carpet Sweepers, • XvyXiXXliXi 06 \J\J* O Champa Skins, Sponged, PLue Cbths, Bhiniwick Black, Knife PolUli,' etc. tf -J3^pT^T> Jfy. /^l/**\ 'C For Tron Bedsteads, Cots, Folding Chairs, Wire Mattresses, Hi. JL \J -tV.X Xli Jl\) <3U WV/« O Bodding, Coal Vasea, Floor Ulolh, Djor Mats, etc., etc. Tp T^r^T^' rPT^"F? %r C^C^ 'Q F°r Electr °-Pl£? tefi Te» and Coffee Services, CrWsb Stands, Bis i_J. X vyXA)XXJiXi (X) \J\J,Kj cuib,Boxes, Butter Coolers, Enbree Dishjs, Picklo Castors, ~ , Preserve Dishes, Napkin Rtng3, etc., ode. ' E"T^/^il^^T^^O £ f^/~\ 'Q anil Poofcefc Cutlery, Sel3sor?, Cham pi jil6 Taps, Cork . JrL/Jt^XXliXt 05 ,\;;U. JO .;■!'.^j'raHfs,, Razors, Wine Labels, and Lo 3 k up Oorks. Fp T3/**\lprpTp T3 P r /*lpV >C Fc* PoHtobolAtort, Bicycles, VjUnpedas, Wbaelbarrj^. DJ. XrV^/XliXXljXi Ou Vv'Vy* BiiiicMS in ; A«:ltiab'J. Why? Becaa?o cney every : ': ' arientlcn to tbsir .caiyotasr?, anjl sell a"< chJ'lSwih-^f'j^s. R PORTER & GO., Furnishing I General Ironmongers : . ; ; Qtjffl ATO HIGH STREETS, IBCKLAND, : ALSO A 5 .NEWTON, ijEWilAligfi'f, AN33 SS"MONI)S STREET.^



'f^ MjtM^ WHO IS 0. A. PORTEET tf/'|^f\p l^f w^ "Tho iicrpctrator of tho striped shop is § \LV 1$ monstrositj7;" (late Varnom's) 276, V*/ Queen Street, corner of Waketield Street, Auckland, N.Z. 111 %M A IN ALL ITS BRANCHES AT A I U VEEY GREAT NEIV AUTUMN GOODS. In sending forth this announcement, I bey to state that my. business for the last two seasons has bo seriously .suffered through ill health, that I have decided to relinquish it,' and to save selling the whole Stock by tender, purpose holding a FOUB WEEKS' GENUINE SALE COMMENCING AT ONCE. Q®=GREAT REDUCTIONS! -:, Reductions will be made on every article, and no deception. At the termination of Sale, the Balance of Stock, with long Lease, Fixture!?, &c., will be submitted to the Public for Tender. Cashmeres, black and coloured from. 10.^1 Men's Tweed Suits from - • 13s 6a Fancy Dress Goods -. - 2id, 4i?d, G:,;d Men's Printed Moles • - - 4s Gd Calicoes from Men's Tweed Overcoats from- - los Ocl Crowdson's 32in. N0.2 - - - 3:|«-l Khicker. Suits from - - -2s lla Scarlet Flannels from - - - CAd Tweeds by tlie yard from - - Is Okl Sheetings, -white and unbleached, from C.i'd iJcnv, Shirts .."."•"' - - - Is 3d Table Damask from - - S.V.I Men's Socks • i;- • ■ 3d per pair 9/4 Blankets from -. - - 3s lid Men's Hats • •' - - -Is each Ladies' Corsets Is 3d per pair Flowersldeach. Underclothing, Infants' Robes, &c, clear at Lowest Prices. —- -! COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS TO }■ —. JAMES SCUTT, ijdisriDO'nsr house, S:h victoria: and nelson streets, ; 0 - . , AUCKLAND. Throe minutes from Tram Car, top o£ Wcllcslcy Street "MR G^T7~CONGREVE OH" COSrSUMPTIOS" AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. Showing that direful diseaeo to bo curable in all its stapes ; with observations 6n ASTHMA, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ETC." From the " Cnßisrujr Hkhald," March'3l, ISSO. MR G. T. CONGJRBVB'S TREATMENT OF CONSUMPTION AND OTHER CHKBT DISK AdKS . ■ - - ■•• Continu9B to be made ;i great bleesing to ouEFerers, far and wide, in every part oftna " The world a,ncl wi> oureelvca owe him a debt of gratitr£t\ Wot long since we placed a young lady under h:& o-re, who has recovored her health, p v'l we need only point to tho • cases (Mr Congreve io publishing ouo evor week), many o f which had been given up as "TJiere can be no doubt that for Consumption and othu1 Chest Complaint?, MrCon grevo is a specialist of the first order, and stands unrivalled. Certainly there has been no other discovery in medical science from which th,e coneumptivepatient may gather co much hope as from his." . " Tho onk HDSD&KI) and Tni.RTr-TimEE CASES which are recorded in Mr Congrove's book are a most convincing teatimony ; but what have been long a marvel are tho cases of cure which have been published for several years past, in the weekly, journals (our ow,n •, included), one every weok." (The reader ie referred to the " Christian World," " Chris tian Age," " Christian Globe," &c, &c). The author (Mr Congrovo, of Coouabe Lodge, Pockhatn, London), has been urgently entreated to make his treutmont known in all the British Colonies. Tho price of the Book IB- SIXPENCE, OK SEVENPENCE, POST FREE. . : H •■',.;..:;•• PoDtisiTKD by UPTON AND CO., AUOSLAND. . Aud may bo ordered throufth any Booksc'lor ;. HENDERSON".... HOBSONYILLI?.;' .'.THE ADGKUHD BRICK kM .POTTERY COHPAKY.-- T)EG to announce that they have completed the purchase of the business an. :■'■'■ property of the Auckland Brick and Txtjh Compan3T (Limited)'. ' , .•. • The extensive works at Hendor3on and Hobjonville are now in full^operation, arid 6,re turning cut Brioks and Pottery of tho finest quality, ORDERS RECEIVED AT THE. L) • COMPANY'S DEPOT, BREAKWATER EOAD a BY EDWIN HO.RN SB V, AGEtfT, l )*\> ,\ ,';„ . - 4 , OR AT THE TOWN OFFICE, j^ VICTORIA ARCADE, FORt-STREET,^. : ■ :u '■ JOSEPH BARBER. GerierarMSffftger,