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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
The site at Somerset Buildings Burnett Street now houses the National Mortgage and Agency Company. The factory rear to the old premises will not conduct any business.
The piece weighs the assassination of King Carlos and his son Stil, arguing the crime reflects national despair over Portugal’s misrule. It questions whether perpetrators were isolated maniacs or a symptom of broader political decay and urges international mechanisms to prevent such violence.
The Christchurch Timaru section opened February 4 1876. Constable Martin to relieve Shepherd at Methven. A man new from the Old Country jailed for drunkenness fined 10s at Police Court. Local concerts and agricultural notes follow with council discussions on flock inspections and flax milling innovations. Several society meetings report initiations and social events.
New Zealand rejoices at the return of Mr Hall-Jones after his sea voyage and stay in the Old Country. Wellington hosts a cordial welcome as the dominion shows broad support for his thoughtful, modest leadership and his restrained conduct following Mr Seddon's death. He resumes duties with old good sense and urbane civility, beloved for his humility.
The Stipendiary Magistrate Mr G Day will preside at the Magistrate's Court every Friday this month except the 7th instant. A large parcel of the new season's wheat sold at 4s 6d per bushel at a country mill. Sir John Logan Campbell sold 388 acres of One Tree Hill estate near Auckland for £78,000 to a Wellington syndicate. Intercolonial fares increased by 10s for saloon and steerage due to bunker coal costs. Waih i Telegraph reports Rev W L Salter of Athenree Waihi showing wheat from his property indicating successful wheat cultivation and potential creamery nearby. Rabbits increasing on Rangitata plains. poisoning urged to curb spread. The L.K.G milking machine promoted. claims of durability and a list of New Zealand farmers using it. Abbey coupon promotion advertised.
The Ashburton High School reopened after the Christmas break. Enrollment reaches 85 new pupils for the coming term, rising from 38 year ago. A further six may join. many opting for free secondary education, but only a fraction gain proficiency certificates.
The heat wave passes as favorable weather returns. Stubble land is ploughed for oats and other seeds to provide early winter feed. Coastal pasturage like rape kale and turnips fared better than inland. County water supply remains adequate thanks to the overseas and staff.
The Ashburton drought leaves most gardens parched with dry cracked soil and few blooms. Some windmill owners cope by spraying, while others see fresh lawns on tennis and bowling greens. Residents urge Councillor Nicol to push for a high pressure water supply to prevent recurring evils and inadequate water access.
Hot day as England declares at 241 for four in their second innings, Victoria 77 in first and 35 for one in the second. Hobbs and Fane top England’s scores with not outs, Carroll and Blythe lead Victoria’s bowlers with multiple wickets. Barnes harms Victoria with five scalps.
General Terauchi in the Diet declared Japan’s military preparations were not aimed at any single nation but against contingencies in the Pacific from Saghalien to Formosa. The statement is viewed as provocative and ill timed.
At nine this morning river conditions were reported. Rakaia fishable Ashburton branches clear Rangitata not given.
An old newspaper notice urges buyers to clear stock after a sale to make room for new goods. It details cheap women’s shoe pairs and men’s boots, then warns against low grade bicycles and promotes trustworthy brands like Moral Infield, Rudge-Whitworth, and New Hudson with St D Johnston as local agent in Burneth Street.
A February Lisbon crowd watched as King Carlos and Queen Amélie were injured during a regicide bid. An assailant fired twice, wounding the King, before being killed. a second gunman struck Crown Prince Manuel in the face. The Infanta Alfonso helped safeguard the carriage as doctors failed to save the King.
The assassination left King Carlos dead and Prince Manuel near death. Queen Amelie mourns as Manuel Buica, a 30 year old ex cavalry sergeant and teacher, is named as leader of the regicides. Manuel Manuel vows to uphold Catholicism, constitution, and ministers. Funeral expected around the 10th.
London February 3 King Edward orders a month of mourning at court and cancels visits to Copenhagen and Christiania. The Archbishop of Westminster at Chelsea offered prayers for the dead with Catholic churches holding services. Catholic countries express strong sympathy.
From Madrid, King Alfonso hurried from Seville to console the Countess de Paris mother of the Queen of Portugal. Reports say the 2 Republic has been reclaimed at Oporto and officials offer no official denial or confirmation. The tragedy spurs commentary on Franco policy and outlines several suspects tied to the bombing case including a Spaniard, an Italian musician, a nervous young man, and a seemingly innocent reporter. Queen Antelio sent for a priest to comfort the dying at the arsenal.
The Times reports King Carlos backs Senhor Franco's strict methods to restore political purity. It suggests his support may make him seem driven by duty, while the swift return to constitutional government could aid reforms.
The Debats notes recount a royal assassination where no special security was used. The King was shot in the spine and collapsed on cushions, the Crown Prince fell next, the Queen cried out, and the coachman fled toward the courtyard before the gate was shut. Bodies were later moved to the Necessidads Palace.
The Daily Telegraph reports about a plot in London involving about 30 persons planning to kill or remove the entire royal family. The alleged conspiracy highlights royal security concerns and the danger posed to the monarchy.
Sunday incidents report bullets striking Queen Amelie's hat bow and dress stained with blood. Accounts conflict on casualties with six or fourteen assassins killed. A Spaniard Cordorva, son of a militant anarchist, is named. The Daily Mail credits Queen Amelie's interposition for saving the queen. Prince Manuel Colonel Figueira and a soldier killed a man aiming at the queen, causing panic and injuries to several bystanders.
In Lisbon on February 3 a Council of State saw King Manuel accept a monarchist coalition after Franco and leaders of the Progressist and Regeneration parties pledged support. Admiral Ferreira do Amaral formed the coalition cabinet, praised as harmonious and likely to pursue conciliation and reform, with the king historically popular.
The three Portuguese victims include Costa from an ironmongers firm. Only the battleship Exmouth and one opaliet will visit the Tagus, not Admiral Curzon Howe's squadron. The incident leaves Oporto in shock as Spaniards petition for a warship. King Edward and Queen Alexandra mourn privately after learning the Lisbon events. The Pall Mall Gazette urges an international pact to combat human vermin.
The Premier on behalf of New Zealanders conveyed through the Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies an expression of sympathy with Portugal after the assassination of the King and Crown Prince.
The Wellington Liberal and Labour Federation hosted a large reception in the Town Hall Concert Chamber for Hon. Wm. Hall-Jones upon his return from England. Speakers praised his health and service as Public Works Minister, with leaders including Sir Joseph Ward and the Premier applauding his recovery and readiness to continue work for New Zealand. The Hon. W. Hall-Jones expressed gratitude for the invitation and support from across political lines.
James Briggs of Wellington writes from September 6 1907 praising Rheuma for curing his severe rheumatism after trying liniments and pills with no relief. He claims it relieved his gout and urges others with rheumatism to try the remedy, noting it is sold by chemists and stores.
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