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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

3

New York Swift Response to German Boracic Acid Rule

March 29 report says if Germany enforces a ban on American use of boracic acid in preserved ragats the U S government may ban German foodstuffs proved non injurious to health. Melbourne notes floods across districts with seven inches of rain and a drowning incident as a buggy scene was swept away. Cattle sales at a show feature three Ayrshire steers belonging to John Grant selling for 20 dollars 32 cents and 40 cents. March 30 postal and telegraph officials ordered to detain all correspondence addressed to Tatternall or staff.

Naw York Germany Melbourne McGregor Sypnay Ayrshires John Grant Heevoroncett

Japanese Officers Recalled from France Stirs Paria Sensation

The Daily Lapress reports that all Japanese officers in France have been recalled, creating a Paris sensation. Officials say the move is not tied to France and Russia's stance on the Anglo Japanese treaty.

Loncos Lapress France Paria Ruasia

Alleged Corruption in Congress Sparks Investigation

In Wasumarox on March 29 a Democratic Party led committee was appointed to probe bribery claims against Congress members raised by newspapers and officials. The charges cite a secret Danish agent Captain Christmas and a 10 percent recoupment claim. Abney McKinley and John Hay figures are named in the surrounding controversy.

Wasumarox Democratic Party House of Representatives Congress Sama Christmas Abney McKinley John Hay Chistines

Plague strikes Sydney area with multiple cases and deaths

The report cites 88 plague cases and 25 deaths with victims at Pyrmont Miller s Point and Oestlereagh Street. A further death lists Gray and Glanaby in Townsville and Moore attacked after arriving on the Wo dongs from Sydney.

United Press Association Electric Telegraph Lyonry Pyrmont Miller's Point Morrieh Oestlereagh Street May Balmain Watkin Brissaneg Gray Glanaby Moore Townsville Atesmer Wodongs Sydney

Triple Alliance Talks In Venice On Tariffs

Count vonbulow arrives in Italy and holds a long conference with Italian Minister Prinetti in Venice regarding renewal of the Triple Alliance and commercial tariffs.

Lorne Count von Bulow Italy M. Prinetti Venice

Coronation Arch Offered by Canadian Leader to London

Walter Pres Association by Hiestria Telegraph reports that Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Canadian Prime Minister proposed to the London Corporation a coronation arch symbolizing Canadian resources, marking a gesture for the coronation preparations.

Walter Pres Hiestria Telegraph Eloxpox Wilfred Laurier London Corporation Canada

Ban Righ Ordered Out of Port of Spain by March

The steamer Ban Righ was ordered to immediately depart Port of Spain Trinidad. Venezuelan gunboats arrived offshore awaiting the vessel's departure for potential attack.

Loxpon Ban Righ Spain Trinidad

The Late Mr Rhodes Lays In State At Parliament House

The Late Mr Rhodes lies in state in the vestibule of Parliament House. A funeral carriage will bear the remains to the Cathedral. The Daily Mail notes Rhodes bequeathed most of his fortune to a Pan Britannic education scheme for the British race. The Daily Press says he left £100,900 to Oriel College and over a million to Oxford University for imperial education.

Loxpoy Rhodes Parliament House Deyenders and Asad Adege Kimberly Daidy Mail Loudon Hepress Oriel College Oxford Oxford University

Riots and unrest in China prompt foreign advisories

Dispatches from Pekin and Tokyo report serious rioting in South China with deaths among rioters during objections to missionary funding. The Chinese minister urges caution for students visiting Japan to avoid spreading revolutionary ideas.

Wasted Prous Association Frederic Lessar China Phibet Rusels Thibet Manshuria

British Drive Surprises Boers In Moonlit Peninsula Sweep

British forces under Lord Kitchener execute a daring encircling maneuver against the Boers near Klerkadorp and Lichtenberg. Columns converge in moonlight, trapping and driving Boers toward the Vaal with limited resistance and several hundred escaping southward. Casualties and prisoner counts are reported amid a wider troop movement including Australians and New Zealanders.

Loxpon Kitchener Ftartebestefontein Rawlinson Klerkadorp Vaal, Klerkedorp Schoengpruit Lichtenberg de la Rey Lienburg Times Nastbank Grenfell

Returning New Zealanders Sail for Durban Amid War Efforts

The Premier received lists of officers and 544 men to embark from Capetown on the Cornwall destined for Durban around April 20. Reports note good condition and quality of remount horses, with details from Lord Kitchener via the Remount Office. Colonel Parker reports wounded New Zealanders recovering on March 30.

Cornwall Wreoratoron Merah Lord Kitchener North Island Regiment South Island Parker

Rakala Football Club Votes in Key Officers

The Rakala Football Club held a meeting last Friday with Mr J O Rourke chairing. Officers elected include Patron A O Hardy Esq MUR President D G Holmes Vice Presidents McLachlan De Bloett Rav TH Mathiae H Kennedy T Blackley A Craighead Holland L Oxley Captain J O Rourke Vice Captain M G B Braces Selection and General Committees Macks W Harvey H Kennedy G Brus J O Rourke and D Shannon. The club resolved to join the Canterbury Rugby Union.

Rakala Football Club Cumber Belog J O'Rourke C AO Hardy Esq MUR D G Holmes Keg McLachlan Bag MHK de Bloett Rav TH Mathiae H Kennedy T Blackley A Craighead Holland L Oxley Od O'Rourke W Harvey G Brus D Shannon Lrasaurer O Shannon Rakals Canterbury Rugby Union Thavka Tha Munoting

The Shooting of Australian Officers Trial and Aftermath

Reports from Adelaide and Sydney describe the Morant Handcock Hunt Morant case with court martial outcomes. Conflicting statements and executions ignite public debate as Major Lenehan defends officers and Morant insists orders were followed.

Canisteruace Racing Day Produces Tight Finishes

On March 31 in Canistenuace a large crowd witnessed a well run meeting with several close finishes. Winners included Kinzpare Hunpie Hanproar in 120 doves and Vanquish. Other victors were Greek Maid and Golden Velm with varied distances and substantial dividends reported, while some entrants were scratched and timings ranged from under two minutes to around three minutes.

Kinzpare Hunpie Hanproar Vansquish Wonsasily Tims Imin Maren Prate Kasten Hanpiear Cora Linn Fieka Qlanborn Ate Gimcnacek Furlonga Reflex Bealey Cannonshot Rawmore Aherlow Cerise Blue Lady Hoaslyn Merrymaker Imbefsec Diyldenda Sécksoin Hanorear Loo Novas Magnificent Clanburn Djis Djin Juin Iksee

Canterbury Jockey Club Automo Meeting Continued

Canterbury Jockey Club meeting at Riccarton continued today amid fine weather and steady attendance with spectators enjoying the events and latest results.

Canterbury Jockey Club Riccarton

Dr Kuyper Busy Again With Boer War Efforts

War Office grants four medals with clasps to each war correspondent. Dr Kuyper the Netherlands premier plans to meet Richthofen in Berlin after interviews in Wolmarans, Leyde, and Wessels.

War Office Dr Kuyper Netherlands Richthofen Vereign Affaira Berlin Leyde Wolmarans Wessels

Leyds Explores Boer Prisoner Talks in Paris

Leyds told the Boer Independence Committee in Paris that England would likely abandon the conflict as negotiations proceed from Kitchener's expressed invitation. Prisoners taken in the Grange Colony include Field-Cornet Vannchoor of Bethlehem.

Loxpor Leyde Paris England Kitchener Grange Field-Cornes Vannchoor Bethlehem

The Tenth Contingent Recruitment Update

Captain Nicoll reports seventy five names handed in for enrolment in the Tenth Contingent Ashburton quota. A wire from Colinal Webb says the quarter’s total to be slashed is 34 and reduced from 30, an increase of 4. Chrlatchurch quota of 145 men tentatively accepted and proceeding with riding and shooting tents medical examinations. Any intoxicated applicant at camp Friday will be dismissed.

Nicoll Ashburton Osautre Colinal Webb Thea

Crowded Capetown Funeral For Mr Rhodes Held In Good Hope Hall

A packed memorial service for Mr Rhodes was held at Good Hope Hall Capetown. Troops will line the route for Thursday state funeral with four bands leading the procession. Aborigines Protection Association asks Lord Lansdowne to press Congo Free State to answer for native mistreatment. A Knoxville wind storm injures forty five in church wreck. Grenville church collapse kills pastor and injures worshippers.

Ualted Press Association Elatrio Telegraph Rhodes United Rhodea Aborigines Protection Association Lord Lansdowns Congo Free State Knoxville Pennsylvania Grenville

Ashburton Livestock Auction Sees Buyer Attendance Despite Price Drops

At Ashburton yards a large crowd of buyers gathered though prices dragged with declines on late rates. Fat cattle traded from £3 12s 6d to £6 10s 1d, store cattle £2 10s 3d to £2 16s, calves up to £ Ya, dairy cows £3 6s, crossbred ewes made 7s 8d to 12s 4d, merino ewes 6s 4d to 9s 3d, store sheep mixed across categories, two-tooth ewes £18 6d.

Ashburton Presa

Primitive Methodist Anniversary praised at Sunday School event

The Primitive Methodist Anniversary event, held on Sunday and Monday, drew strong congregations despite a near-constant chill. The choir, under conductor Mr Jones, earned praise for its singing with an excellent production titled Gods own Country led by Mr Carlista. Addresses by Reva Fee Inglis Lamb Barnett and J Carlisle were brief and engaging. Sunday school progress showed growth with no deaths and a credit balance of over 612 after expenses. Mr Carlinis oversaw the talion at Watmete. Mrs Haine presided at organ. Mr Retna chaired. A well rendered chorus by Mr THrey and quartets by Mesdames Marsden and Jones/Tilley were noted. Voters of thanks were offered by the superintendent and others for help in making the anniversary a success.

Chie Jones Carlista Reva Fee Inglis Lamb Barnett J Carlisle Prince Ankfalneas J Carlinls Haine Retna F Threy Ohoir Meadames Marsden Mesare Jones Tilley Me Probberee Horrill Mont Hearty Oleae

Winslow Racing Club meeting set for Saturday at Winslow Hotel

News in Brief reports a committees meeting of the Winslow Racing Club called for Saturday at 8 pm at the Winslow Hotel. It notes Mr David Thomas and a separate item mentions repairs to broken draught geldings and a Presa Association telegram on federation plans. It also covers Dunlop Midget Outfit demand, brake tests in England, and a Continental car planned for future races with very high speed predictions.

Winslow Racing Club Winslow Hotel David Thomas Presa Association Wellington Dunlop England

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