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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 08, 1910

Page

3

British politics report defeat for Mr Redmond in polls

Cable news from London reports Irish Nationalist leader Mr Redmond defeated as returns show Government at 184 seats and Unionists at 168. District tallies include Corkavo, Cardiffs, Plymouth, and Tower Hamlets results with candidates such as Austen Chamberlain and Lansbury cited.

Per Presa Association London Corkavo W. O'Brien Maurice Healy Brionita W. Season AL Roche Lansbury Amery Stepney Tower Hamlets

London opinion columns debate Tory rout and Home Rule

NEWSPAPER OPINIONS, LONDON December 7. The Daily Chronicle says the Tory failure has turned the party into a rout. The Times notes no clear movement since January and that the election will shape Mr Asquith’s reliance on Mr Redmond.

London The Daily Chronicle the Times Asquith Redmond Edward Grey Birrell Mr Balfour

Statement by Lord Selborne on Ireland and Home Rule

Lord Selborne spoke at Phinstock questioning if the nation could risk Ireland becoming separate. He warned that if Protestants resisted Home Rule it would be England’s duty to quell them. He dismissed the veto plan as a narrow and useless Lords power.

London Phinstock Lord Selborne Ireland England

Balfour Telegram Claims Referendum Ends Plural Voting

Mr Balfour, telegraphing to Mr Astor the Unionist candidate for Plymouth, asserts that under the referendum there would be no plural voting and the gross inequalities from constituency sizes would be avoided.

London Mr Balfour Astor Plymouth

Balfour Seeks Referendum on Tariff Reform and Colonial Preference

Mr Balfour spoke at Wrexham promising a referendum on tariff reform to make the policy permanent. He urged the navy to restore its historic supremacy and warned colonial self-governing states may demand equal treatment. He urged practical free traders to propose alternatives while noting the electoral outcome favors a unified Unionist approach. The Press Association reports on English election cabling and seat-by-seat details.

London Mr Balfour Wrexham England Germany France Unionista Radical

Taft Seeks Reciprocity and Stronger Bank Ties in Congress

Taft's message to Congress endorses Canada reciprocity and expansion of American banks abroad. He praises the new tariff law for favorable effects on commerce and warns that neglecting Panama leaves the republic vulnerable. Commander Yeary's polar achievement is urged for recognition.

New York Taft Congress Canada Dominion United States Republic Panama Yeary

French Soudan fighting with Sultans yields heavy casualties

In Laris on December 7 the Sultans of Massalit and Waidai led large following in an attack on the French in the Soudan. The assault was repulsed with many slain including the Sultan of Tadj-ee-da-din. The Sultan of Waidat was wounded and French casualties were reported as heavy.

A.m. Laris Massalit Waidai Soudan Tadj-ee-da-din Waidat

Russia approves German role in armour plant plan

The Novoe Vremya reports the government backs Krupps to outfit the Mariupol ironworks with armour making, despite a million pounds allocated for Izhora armour works. The piece argues it imprudent to aid Germany in the Black Sea. The government rejects Dume’s call to fund universal education with one million pounds. Leo Tolstoi appeals to M. Stolypin over his father’s will, others seek full execution of the will.

Per Press Association Coppright ST. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Krupps Mariupol Izhora Black Sea Dume Leo Andrew Tolstoi M. Stolypin

Salamina In Foal To Isinglass Bought In England

Sol Green learns that Salamina the broodmare in foal to Isinglass has been purchased in England for 20 guineas on his behalf.

Melbourne Sol Green Salamina Isinglass England

Steamship Rates Under Arbitration Awards Demand Higher Wages

The report notes increased supplies costs and wage demands from seamen influencing inter state freight and passenger rates. It states the Union Company still expects no fare rise for its boats, while contracts with the Merchant Services Guild expire in August. The Australia Tasmanian route Red Funnel ships are singled out for imminent fare consideration.

Melbourne Inter State Dunedin Union Company Merchant Services Guild Arbitration Court Australia Red Funnel Tasmania

Deakin Appeals Against Constitutional Referendum

Sydney reports Mr Deakin urges Australians to vote No in April’s referendum on constitutional amendments. He warns that proposed changes threaten rights, labour, and property, risking a socialist shift and federal overreach. He calls electors to persistently oppose the amendments.

Sydney Deakin Jins Australia Fle Commonwealth

First Union Company ship reaches Wellington with New Zealand cargo

The San Francisco to Wellington voyage is led by the Union Company's main contract. The ship left November 16 and arrived at 8:00 this morning, carrying 14 060 cases of apples and other fruit. Wireless equipment by United Wireless Company functions well in voyage.

Wellington Frst San Francisco Union Company New Zealand Sydney United Wireless Company Tamsted New York A. A. Issbell North Pacific South Pacific Haratonga H.M.S. Powerful Lyttelton

Supreme Court rules absentee tax liability in Levin estate case

In Dunedin on December 8 Justice Cooper ruled the absentee tax on the Levin estate property valued at £95,000 is correctly assessed and absentees remain liable. Separately, Charles Bannister pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a dwelling and received six months' imprisonment after deserting Falls, Pegasus in 1908.

Wellington Justice Cooper Supreme Court Levin Estate New Zealand Dunedin Charles Henry Bannister Justice Williams Bannister Falls Pegasus

Christmas Eve trade bill clears committee

A bill allowing shops to stay open on Christmas Eve has passed through committee, moving closer to a final vote. The measure aims to loosen holiday shopping restrictions and affect retail hours statewide.

Press Association Conyright Sydney

Water consumption in Sydney and suburbs

The Water Board report shows Sydney and suburbs use about 27 million gallons of water daily with an average of 403 gallons per person.

The Water Board Sydney

Rifle Shoot Scores in Ashburton Rifles Corps Cup Match

The second cup match of the Ashburton Rifles Corps was fired at 300 yards with ten shots per marksman. Scores show Secre Hep Tl and others ranging from 30 to 46, including Private Corbett 46, Colour-Serjt Willers 46, Corporal Knox 43, and Sergeant Andrews 41.

Ashburton Rifles Corps Secre. Hep. Tl Corbett Willers Niall Andrews Clayton G. Hosken

Gold discovery reported near Narrandera amid pegged region

A Sydney cable reports gold found near Narrandera with a large area pegged out. A Palmerston electorate requisition seeks Mr Robert McNab as Palmerston candidate. A Fremantle cable notes the steamer Indalema arriving from New York with fifty American racehorse trotters for Melbourne.

Sydney Narrandera Palmerston Robert McNab Framantle Indalema New York Melbourne

Entries Close for 160 Yards and Mile Handicap Meet

Entries close Monday December 12 1910 at 6pm for a boys under 17 290 yards handicap and 160 yards atantoms orie mile flat. Amos is Hon Sec.

Amos

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