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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
3
BERLIN on February 26 Herr Lichert urged a motion to transport prisoners to colonial penal stations citing fresh life in a new world due to tuberculosis among inmates. Dernburg urged earnest consideration but opposed adopting the experiment. the resolution was rejected.
Count Metternich addressing the London Chamber of Commerce says wood relations protect Britain and Germany more than armies. He argues Germany seeks reforms to end massacres in Macedonia and denies instigating Austria and Hungary on the Nogibazar railway. He warns the concert could perish without vitality and urges united action to prevent a catastrophe.
At 9.20 a.m. on February 26 petitions noted for a re election in Carmarthen West while Swansea re cover was re elected unopposed for Carmarthen West. The Commons blocked Sir J Corbett's plan to probe monastery and convent inspections. Sir H C Bannerman shows slight gain. Nonconformist and Welsh MPs with Dr Menna's Education Bill show no clear support. church leaders condemn it. Vaughan, Bourne argue overworkability.
A fragmentary notice references landholders, a Lord Rosebery remark, and a football spat with a retort, amid terse lines and mixed capitalization. No clear event dates or outcomes are provided.
Night rain hindered the wicket, delaying resumption to 1 15 pm. Noble and Armstrong fell to Rhodes and Crawford while Hansford remained not out. England, at stumps, 117 for six with Fane 46 and Rhodes 54 not out. In Sydney, England stands seven down at 183 with Rhodes 47 and Young 11. London reports note Notts CC plans a Jones testimonial aiming for 42000.
In Wellington on February 27 an inquest into the death of Angus Kinnon, who vanished overboard from the Warrimoo on January 21, heard the first mate testify that no cause of fall was evident. It was noted that cleaning paint from bulwarks could have led to action to stop him. the hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.
Seven miners were dismissed at the Blackball coal mine near Greymouth last night and today all workers refused to work, leaving the mine idle. No further particulars are available.
Christchurch February 27. Hon J A Millar received a deputation of agricultural implement makers seeking easier operation of the Tariff Act clause that allows duty refunds when import materials are used in non duplicable goods. Deputies urged improved facilities. Millar promised to investigate and do his best.
Foreign bankers propose selling Delagoa Bay to Britain, Angola to Germany, and Maco-Pimor to France as Portugal faces financial embarrassment. Portuguese elections are slated for early April.
FP Friedlander Bros Ltd with National Mortgage and Agency Co announce a complete clearing sale of Springfield property stock on the above date. The catalogue lists live and dead stock including horses, yearlings, mares with foals, hackney mares and geldings, with entries such as Colts and fillies by Tinperions and Prince Imperial, and mares qualified to Curassow. The sale follows transfer from D Cameron Isq and occupies the Springfield estate in the auction.
In Calcutta on February 26, reports say upwards of a million people in India are receiving relief. The Zakkas are greatly disheartened and show signs of early submission amid broad relief efforts.
Melbourne dispatch reports the death of James Munro former Premier of Victoria. Other items note losses from a coal strike with government data, a funded stock issue of £580000, opium fraud losses estimated at £100000 yearly, a masked robbery at Camowatha races, a miner killed at Gollen Horseshoe mine, and a grounding inquiry into the Almanca at Briebanke with pilot illness cited.
A 10 U.P. traction engine complete with combine and elevators will be sold. Drays depart from our offices at 10 a.m. for the sale. A drag will meet the morning train to Methven at Lyndhurst to convey buyers to the sale.
Morning reports confirm all county rivers still fishable. The weekly meeting of the Good Templar Lodge drew a strong crowd with Bro. A. Andrews presiding. Three members were initiated for the ensuing three months. a visiting brother from Aviklanud attended.
In Wanganui on February 26 the pay-over ceremony for the sculling championship took place. Tresidder's trainer and pacemaker will depart tomorrow. Tresidder to stay several days. A £100 depo sit was reportedly received from Arnst as the champion and challenger plan a future match. On February 27 Australian visitors including Tresidder's team left by mid-day train after a Maori welcome at Putiki pa with hakas and gifts.
In Durban on February 26 the Supreme Court refused Dinizula bail. The Chief Justice urged the Crown to address a complaint that proper facilities for preparing the defence had not been provided.
Berlin reports Sun Pas hi has been told to discuss equal trade opportunities in Chinese territory with Prince Bulow as US and Germany may seek a special accord. Japan vows to keep China to the pledge not to build parallel rail lines in Manchuria, warning Falamen line could cut traffic. Open door policy remains central amid debate.
In a February interview McKimber angrily rebutted Robinson's remarks calling them false and ungrounded. The exchange touched on Sharp razor brands and consumer claims, with McKimber defending his position amid ongoing product disputes.
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