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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph argues that if Germany could establish a flying squadron in distant seas it would heighten the urgency for Britain to protect its half of the world’s shipping. It notes the mother country’s resources are stretched and the empire requires a stronger presence on outer sea lanes.
London reports that American claims Britain planned a large Bermuda naval base are overstated. Naval pressure in Europe led to a temporary vessel reduction, while the Admiralty plans to station four County class cruisers in the West Indies this winter. Some New York correspondents call the Bermuda base story twaddle, noting Bermuda’s status as a naval station before the Monroe Doctrine.
In the House of Lords Lord Selborne warns the 1915 ship program is flawed citing Asquith and Churchill. He argues the plan reduces Britain’s overseas navy and risks a 60 percent margin in Home waters, leaving the empire underpowered as a modern fleet shortfall grows.
The Lord Chancellor states the position is not unsatisfactory. He compares the French fleet in the Mediterranean to the combined strength of Italy and Austria, implying a significant naval balance in the region.
A deputation to the Premier urged a Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France and noted aerial navigation as a development. The French government favored the project and the tunnel would strengthen entente. Estimated cost stood at 18 million pounds with ready subscription. Mr Asquith said Imperial Defence Committee was examining the matter.
In London on August 4, Stephen Walsh a Labour member introduced a bill to nationalise coal mines and minerals along with coal distribution and sale. The purchase price of the mines is estimated at 135 million pounds.
In the House of Commons on August 5 Mr C. H. Hobhouse introduced a bill to prohibit the importation of plumage and skins of wild birds.
From Melbourne report: two further fines of £25 each were imposed for selling liquor without licences following recent cafe raids. The item also notes a children’s hacking cough remedy and price details.
London August 5 The Daily Telegraph notes a more pessimistic mood about a Balkan settlement. Serbia's firmness reportedly worsens prospects for Bulgaria at the conference. An unconfirmed Sofia report claims M Daneff was arrested for improper use of Secret Service funds.
Armistice in Bucharest extended for three days as the Premier signaled no further extensions would be possible. The move in Romania follows current negotiations and aims to stabilize the ceasefire timeline.
The Grand Vizier warned Bulgarian representative M Natchevitz that Bulgarian atrocities against Turkish prisoners provoke troops and unless they stop, Turkish forces cannot prevent the Bulgarian advance across the border.
London August 5 report from the Hivening Standard's Bucharest correspondent describes a heated exchange at the Ambassadors conference. Major Escu of Greece accused Bulgaria of a farce while the Bulgarian Ambassador retorted asking for serious proposals and noting Greece’s insistence on peace terms.
Mr Malone third assistant secretary of the Department of State met with British Ambassador Spring-Rice to press Britain to participate in the Panama Exposition. He plans to urge the British Board of Trade to reconsider its refusal and to visit the Russian and German Ambassadors, whose nations have also decided not to take part.
Sir E Grey replies to Sir Archibald Williamson that the Government will not fund a quarter of a million pounds for the Frisco Exhibition to mark the Panama Canal opening. The expenditure is considered out of proportion to potential commercial gains and there is no active desire among commercial centres to participate.
Delhi reports detail a Cawnpore riot with one hundred arrests, many youths among them, and several mosque trustees detained after a mob meeting. The fatalities total twenty as tensions rise amid Balkan War anxieties and unrest in Lucknow.
London reports 30 000 people welcomed Sir Edward Carson at Portrush where he observed 3000 men completing a drill course. The crowd sang O God Our Help in Ages Past. Rumors say a government arrest warrant was issued for Carson, denied officially. Carson warned that government interference with Ulster's constitutional aims would be met with determined courage.
Heart-rending scenes at the Cadder pit head as rescuers succumb to poisonous fumes. Rescue work hindered, pit ponies suffocated, and officials suspect an electric cable fuse caused the fire.
London readers learn that fifteen miners died in a Cadder mine disaster from after damp. One survivor, Macdonald, was found alive after 19 hours of imprisonment and received oxygen during rescue. A doctor reported his critical condition. The tragedy claimed multiple family losses including several husbands, wives, and sons and daughters.
The South African Labour Party manifesto from Johannesburg on August 4 states that hopes the government would settle permanently have ended in bitter disappointment. It accuses mine owners of refusing to recognize unions except under insulting conditions and says only grudging concessions are possible, with workers not coerced or provoked into violence.
In Johannesburg on August 5, all troops were withdrawn from the Rand and extra police were sent back to their stations. Normal conditions have been restored.
In London August Lords member Lord Curzon urges a national memorial for Captain Scott and his colleagues near Hyde Park opposite the Royal Geographical Society. Lord Beauchamp says consent from the House of Commons is needed.
Great crowds in Victoria enjoy the annual carnival as Halsey hosts a warship reception. Sailors from H M S New Zealand mingle with American bluejackets from the cruiser Californian and other ships while the Provincial Government plans to present Captain Halsey with a silver plate commemorating the visit.
Four hunted idle Welshmen publicly threaten to shoot suffragettes disturbing the Wi gavenny, as reported by the Press Association from London dated August 4.
London reports that the late Sir George Newnes's residence at Lynton, valued at £12,000, was destroyed by fire. Bombs were found and suffragettes are suspected. The Heathdown mansion at Waldingham also set ablaze, with the gardener and staff extinguishing flames but the staircase and other areas damaged.
A Paris report describes a necklace that moved between London and Paris three times in the same box. On the final trip the original box was mislaid and later found by Salomons's son.
Vancouver dispatch reports Empire Parliamentary Association reps arriving en route to Australia. Lord Emmett blames emigrant drain on Britain for unemployment relief. Will Crooks supports labour clearinghouses to send surplus UK workers to Canada. He forecasts immigration rise. T. Lough cites European financial strain with little impact on overseas Dominions. Credit sound in Britain and Canada.
A compiled roster of Empire Parliamentary Party figures including Alfred Emmett Lord Sheffield Lord Castlemaine Will Crooks Charles B Stuart Wortley An Sherwell Joseph Walton Hamar Greenwood L S Amery Donald Macmaster C S Goldman Duncan Vernon Pirie G Yate Stephen Collins A Bird Thomas Lough Edward H Gaile J Norton Griffith A W Black Howard D Eegville and others with brief notes on their roles, origins, and ties to imperial affairs and Australia.
August 5 testimony shows all accused knew orders barred sharing War Office prices with outsiders. General Jung, a War Office expert, stated Brandt's report contained much that should have remained secret.
Paris dispatch reports Detective Niclausse's final finding that the necklace robbery did not take place in France. The conclusion clarifies the earlier suspicion and confirms the incident occurred elsewhere.
Mrs Pankhurst, ill but presiding, held a meeting at Kingsway Hall on August 6 at 11.15 am. Police did not arrest her as her license expired. The license was sold at auction for £100, and Annie Kenny’s license brought £15.
Paris reports M. Deperdusein, aeroplane builder, arrested at the behest of a financial institution over liabilities totaling £59,800. He attributes the debt to excessive interest charges.
At the Cowes regatta the British owned White Heather outpaced the Meteor from Germany the Mariquita from Britain and La Cigale from France to capture the King's Cup in an event dated August.
In Berlin on August 5 seven officers were sentenced from one to six months in prison for the Krupp case and the Service was dismissed.
In Paris on August 4 Baron D Estournelles de Constant opposed the Army Bill and condemned German military policy. He warned of the domestic and foreign dangers Germany faced and argued France should not follow Germany into a race for bloated armaments.
In Sydney on August 6 the Assembly defeated Mr Wade's want er-confidence motion by 40 to 365. Members paid tribute to the late Sir William Lyne and the house adopted a resolution of sympathy with Lady Lyne.
In the House of Commons Mr Harcourt replies to Mr John Rees that he will ask the Commonwealth Government about alleged plans by American firms to monopolise Australia s meat supply to the United Kingdom.
Four men armed with revolvers ambushed Richard Bustig, relative of a District Attorney employee, on a restaurant floor and shot him dead. The killers fled in an automobile, discarding their weapons in the street, as police search for a clue.
The Postmaster-General Hon Agar Wynne rejects claims he used racing colours for a new postage stamp. He notes the Berne Postal Conference governs all designs, leaving him no control over the matter.
London August report from the Tuberculosis Conference notes that under proper conditions tuberculin can have a favourable influence but cannot confer complete immunity. Pathologist De G.S. Woodhead of Cambridge University warns against indiscriminate or uninformed use, as it may do both good and evil.
News from San Francisco reports Japanese residents across California forming land companies to acquire property and remove themselves from the reach of the anti alien bill. The measure aims to restrict aliens from owning land and fuels debate on minority rights and property ownership.
London on August 6 reports many eminent medical men will attend the Infantile Mortality Congress. Newspapers highlight Dr. Truby King's paper on New Zealand efforts to reduce infantile mortality and commend the example as a lesson to the Motherland.
Mr Asquith eulogised the work done to check the scourge and urged optimism for future progress due to steady organization and better dwellings improving conditions.
A leaked note from President Wilson proposes U S compliance with indemnity if courts rule California anti Japanese laws breach the treaty. Japan counters with a third protest and urges Washington to take action.
Ottawa reports a disastrous fire in Athabaska Landing in far northern Alberta. The town was destroyed and hundreds of residents are homeless as the outbreak started in a hotel and left scarcely any building standing.
An advertisement warns against counterfeit eucalyptus extracts and urges buyers to demand Sander's Extract. It claims the product uses pure leaves and refined processes to provide unique healing antiseptic and stimulating properties. The copy stresses quality, reliability, and small dosing as reasons to choose Sander's over bulk oils.
A boardinghouse at Waiharra near Awana was destroyed by fire at 5 AM. Owner FP Riley perished in the blaze, authorities report the tragedy as a fatal boardinghouse fire in Auckland region.
Advert for a medicine promising quick relief with a free gift scheme. Mentions prices 1s 6d and 2s 6d and forty free gifts. Phrases suggest tobacco and cigarette contentment as selling points.
Sydney August 6 the Medical Gazette refutes rumours that vaccination severe cases stem from impurities in lymph stating no evidence that local or New Zealand lymph is infectious beyond its intended use.
Five cases of small-pox were reported in Sydney, with control measures ongoing for a week. A rare or unusual case was noted at Mount Kosciusko amid the outbreak.
An August 5 report estimates that about 340,000 people, about half the metropolitan area's population, have been vaccinated.
August report notes little change in the outbreak. Maori cases rise to eight in one hot area, with eight patients at hospital and seven to be discharged, including three Europeans and four Maoris. An isolated European with suspected symptoms and another European with similar signs are held at Takapuna.
The Federation of Labour data sheet on the strike shows total receipts of £35,065 and £98,965 paid out. Contributions to the Federation general fund totaled £4,944 4s, with affiliated unions contributing £24,510 1s and £1,963 from affiliated unions. Strike pay included £22,770 for Waihi and £4,818 for Inangahua.
In a letter to the Press Lord Malmesbury claims the House of Lords is dead or dying under the Parliament Act. He says the nation’s constitution, once a model for democracies, is rotting from a socialist surge.
The Cambridge meeting of the Dental Association featured the president declaring the profession must attack the scourge of dental diseases to prevent bodily degeneration. The address underscored proactive care and public health focus.
A man reports experiments with a device called the invention after being knocked down three times by fast vehicles. He escaped with slight abrasions and claims the invention proved successful.
The French Olympic Committee asks the Government for a £20000 grant to cover expenses for training a team for the next games. The Sporting Association spends £4000 annually for three years on discovering and training athletes. Dollin, the long distance champion, has gone to the United States to study American training methods.
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