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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

2

End of Congo misrule hinges on Belgian annexation accord

A Brussels cable reports Belgium’s Chamber of Deputies voting 83 to 54 in favor of King Leopold’s Congo annexation treaty. The arrangement pays two million pounds to the king and signals a shift of Congo governance to Belgian constitutional control, with calls from the Congo Reform Association and The Times for free trade and abolition of forced labour. British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey is cited as instrumental in shaping Belgian resolve to end Leopold’s misrule and secure a stable, open Congo under international oversight.

Congoland Brussels Belgian Chamber of Deputies Congo Leopold Belgium Congo Tree Europe Britain Congo Reform Association United States Root London Times Congeland Edward Grey House of Commons

Farmers eye land sales and dairy factory proposal

Local notes indicate many farmers seek to sell or negotiate sales amid uncertain harvests and rising demand. A public meeting at Mothren tomorrow will discuss establishing a district dairy factory after the stock sale. Licensing figures show Invercargill and Oamaru imported specified liquors since dry status began.

Dominion Mothren Invercargill Oamaru Ashburton

Water rises in town pumps as areas report higher levels

Residents across town and suburbs report water in pumps and wells above normal. Timaru tearooms set for one year at 92 pounds rent. Oamaru declares elderberry noxious. gazetted. Community notices include no license drive and local church campaigns.

Caroline Bay Timaru

Frosts, farming notices, and legal cases in Ashburton district

Weather notes warn of frost and rising glass as apricot blossoms appear early. Court reports record a drunkenness fine, a Wellington obscene-language sentence, and a Christchurch damages ruling. Local meetings urge Farm Labourers' Act action while disputes delay at Otira.

Frederick James Tolley Wellington McArthur S.M Prebbleton J. Thorn Farmers’ Union

Cure for Rheumatism Promises Proven by Testimony

Testimony from Albert Algar of Wellington Woollen Co. cites RHEUMO as rapid relief for rheumatism gout and sciatica after two to three doses. Ad claims RHEUMO cures rheumatism and related illnesses with a fair trial, priced at 6d and 6d for different sizes. Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds also advertised at 1s 6d and 2s 6d.

Albert Algar Wellington Woollen Co Wellington

Mysterious murder and other world news from August reports

News brief highlights include a wife shot and robbed on a balcony near Seven Oaks, a Tammany Croker honored in Dublin, Hals painting purchase for 25 000 pounds, Kaiser gratitude for Baron Sternburg, and Fort Hancock vaults with 14 British officers found in New Jersey. Also notes on Glasgow unemployment, American athletes in Britain fundraising, poisoned royalty in Berlin, and Yellowstone tourists robbed by highwayman.

London Queen Alexandra Victoris Dundee Norway Denmark Charles E. Luard Ightham Knoll Seven’ Oaks Frankfield Florace Wilkinson Seal Chart Seven Oakes Goddengreen Polé House New York Fort Hancock New Jersey United States Cypress Hills Brooklyn Glasgow Britain Shepherd’s Bush Yellowstone Park Yellowstone

Ireland Population Drops in 1907 Emigration Surges

Ireland’s population fell by 14 674 in 1907 as emigrants offset the excess of births over deaths. The decrease reflects large outward migration affecting the island’s demographic balance.

Per Presa Association London Ireland

Foreign diplomats seek Mulai Hafid recognition stance

London dispatch reports on August 26 that diplomats at Tanpiar have asked their governments for instructions on whether to recognize Mulai Hafid. The inquiry reflects the broader Moroccan diplomatic issue and the foreign stance awaiting guidance from home authorities.

Per Press Association London Tanpiar Mulai Hafid

Friends Of Abdul Aziz London In August Report

Dr Verdon who assisted Abdul Aziz to escape is the son of the late Sir George Verdon of Victoria. Sergeant Balding pluckily operated the guns after the soldiers deserted.

London Dr. Verdon Abdul ‘Aziz George Verdon Victoria Balding

Turkish Affairs Revelations Shake Constantinople Power

The Turkish government arrests the Governor of Hejaz and threatens to arrest the Shereef of Mecca over opposition to the Mecca railway. Reports allege bribery by foreign diplomats to secure concessions. The Young Turk movement allegedly planned a revolution with a secret society to curb European control, with a third army corps ready to move if the sultan refused a constitution.

Per Press Association Constantinople Hejaz Shereef Mecca Young Turk Organisation Vreemagsons Cama- Villas Macedonia

Gendarmerie Officers Granted Prolonged Furlough in Macedonia

Austria and Wanesia have extended leave for their gendarmerie personnel stationed in Macedonia. The move affects training and deployment timelines as officials review security commitments in the region.

Austria Wanesia Macedonia

German Influence in Turkey Seen as Destroyed, Varberg Says

Berlin dispatch cites Professor Arminius Varberg stating the German influence in Turkey is finished as a result of the revolution. Varberg, a renowned European scholar born in 1882, has taught Oriental Languages at Pesth University and traveled widely in Central Asia.

Berlin Arminius Varberg Turkey Varberg Europe Asia Hungary Pesth University Central Asia

Turkish ex-Minister of Marine to refund £94000

The former Turkish Minister of Marine agrees to repay 94000 pounds believed to be ill gotten gains. The decision follows an official inquiry and covers funds linked to maritime activities. Authorities say restitution will close the case.

Uae

Mr R D Johnstone Holds Clearing Sale in Burnett Street

Mr R D Johnstone has leased the new premises opposite his present shop in Burnett Street and is conducting a clearing sale of bicycles go carts golf materials tyres and related items.

Richard Wales Qverdale Railay Station Garton Oats R. D.johnston Burnett Street

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