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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 03, 1900

Page

3

British Lords Pass Second Reading On Colonial Solicitors

News from Loupen and Paria report legal and defense spending actions. The Lords pass a second reading empowering colonial solicitors to practice in Britain’s Supreme Courts while chambers urge repeal of double income tax on British subjects. In Paria the Deputies approve a ten year shipbuilding program funding six battleships and five armoured cruisers and torpedo boats. In Syvanny the Tasman Sea weather hinders ships Talune Zealandia as Porpoise returns with boats lost. In MELpourny a reservoir breach threatens Bendigo and Castlemaine with two billion gallons lost before repairs.

Loupen Supreme Courts of Great Britain House of Lords Chambers of Commerce Congress Paria Chamber of Deputies

Crisis in China and Britain’s Gunboat Aid

United Press reports the Government offered the gunboat Protector for China with or without a crew. Mr Chamberlain thanks colonies for despatching three cruisers, praising their readiness to aid the Mother Country. Mezzourin notes Chamberlain’s despatch and McLean discusses confidentiality of the reply.

Avelaine Mr Chamberlain Protector China Great Britain Mezzourin McLean

Proposed Contingent for China and New Zealand Role

A dated dispatch discusses a planned contingent to China and claims about New Zealand being the first colony asked by Mr Chamberlain for cruisers. It notes secrecy in communications and cites a reply from Chamberlain thanking ministers for agreeing to temporarily employ Australian squadrons in Chinese waters to protect British interests and subjects.

United Prose Association Ntectric Ventanotos China New Zealand Mr Chamberlain Ueed Thia Wiine Seddon Vitiah Her

Subsidy Clash Impedes San Francisco Mail Plan

Telegraph dispatches from July detail New South Wales reluctance to fund subsidies for the San Francisco mail, citing competition with foreign-owned boats and the Vancouver service. A Dawson tragedy is reported where farm labourer Perrier shot Miss Aubrey, killing her, with authorities arresting the murderer.

San Francisco Mail Sydney Orick New Zealand New South Wales Tus Munsousne Perrier Dawson Miss Aubrey Elose Range

Commonwealth Bill Sparks House Of Lords Debate

In a Lords session July 1 the Commonwealth Bill drew praise from United Free Association leader Electria Loxpon claiming the colonies were satisfied. Lord Carrington assailed Mr Chamberlain, accusing him of imprudence that endangered the bill through his compromises.

United Free Association Electria Loxpon Her Selborne House of Lords Lord Carrington Chamberlalb

Kamble of Kimberley Leads Liberal Party After Tax Debate

The article notes Lord Halsbury attacking Lord Carrington for partisan behavior and undermining unity over the measure. Lord Davey doubts the compromise solves the issue and suggests colonies may amend the appeal clause. Kimberley lauds colonial statesmen for drafting the constitution as Lords Russell Brassey Knutsford comment. W. J. Lyne predicts a proclamation for the Commonwealth not before October with federal elections expected in January or February.

Lord Halsbury Lord Carrington Lord Davey Kimberley Liberal Party Lord Qarrington Russell Killawen Brassey Knutsford Wise Yoney Bir W. J. Lyne Commonwealth

Release of British Officers at Pretoria Tactics Reported

Churchill reported in Morning Post says Captain the Duke of Marlborough rode to the confinement cage and ordered the release of British officers in Pretoria. The commandant allegedly overpowered the guards and imprisoned them in the cage. The second division under General Clery aids the surrounding of Boer raiders in the Grange River Colony.

United Press Lonporn Winston Churchill Morning Post Fratoria Duke of Marlborough Pretoria Clery Grange River

Lieutenant Lindsay Missing at Sea Heading for New Zealand

A cable from Capetown’s Commandant informed the Lindsay family that Lieutenant Lindsay departed Capetown aboard the Papaaui bound for New Zealand. The note confirms the voyage and status, with no further details on his fate or location.

Capetown Lindsay New Zealand

To-Day's Telegrams and Court Sentences

United Prove Association reports from Albany as horses suffer heavy damage after rough voyage with gales. In Wanganui a District Court judge sentences Harry Thomson to three years and twenty five lashes for assault on a girl six years old. accomplice Hemnburn gets eighteen months and ten lashes for assault on a girl under twelve at Hunterville.

United Wertiscron Department of Agriculture Albany Kette Harry Thomson Thomson Hemnburn Hunterville

Westerfield dancing class lights up the district

Last Friday evening a dancing class began in Westerfield to energize the youth. Mr T Grace of Lagmore serves as master of ceremonies with musician Mr J Byrn of Lagmbor. About forty attendees enjoyed two to three hours of music and dancing, ending shortly after ten with thanks from Mr Byrn and the crowd's acclamations.

Westerfield T Grace Lagmaor J. Byrn Lagmbor Byrna Grace Trans T J

Veteran Settler Recovers Health After Pink Pills

A Waikerie resident, Mr Morris, aged about 60 years in the district for six decades, suffered rheumatism and knee pain until he began Dr Williams' pink pills. After two boxes he improved and regained health. He endorses the medicine as addressing causes rather than symptoms and cites cures for blood and nerve troubles. Sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Wellington three shillings per box, with other remedies advertised.

Waikerie A L Morris Mortie Williame

Pirates V Catholic Literary Society Match Team List

The Pirates and Catholic Literary Society lineups for their upcoming match on Saturday at 2 45 pm are listed. Captain B Bogis leads Pirates with players including M Baker A Fawcett F Claire and W Pritchard. Literary Society captain J Nolan oversees a squad featuring J McGee J Lynskey and D Wilson. Players unable to attend should inform the venue immediately.

Pirates Catholic Literary Reciety M Baker A Fawcett F Claire A Burton F Pritchard Redford B Bogis A Childs Cniverhouse D McKerze H Hefford W Pritchard G Gourdie J Samuels J Bull L Nolan J McGee J Lynskey W Dardis D Wilson W Berg T Murphy P Cullen KB McTigue J Heaty Nolan Brophy A Fizzerald MJ Moriarty Emergenciea Brankin Hanrahan Arama Fuazerald Vapcine

Popular preacher Rakiston to take temporary charge in Long Beach

Rev Mr Rakiston, Vicar of Long Beach Parochial District, leaves his post briefly to aid the Bishop on a provincial mission aiding Christchurch Cathedral. Rev Mr Campbell, briefly filling Blaketon’s duties, arrives next Sunday to preach and lecture. funds will support the Indian Famine Fund.

Rakiston Longbeach Christchurch Campbell Blakieton Fostenes Cervices Te Aroha Auckland Ashburton

Sunflower Oil from Russia Aids Agriculture And Fuel

A London correspondent notes Russian sunflowers yield two seed types, large for eating and small for oil. Eighty five mills produce edible oil, with one mill delivering over 1.5 million hens of oil annually. Seeds feed cattle, shells and stalks fuel fires, and ashes yield potassium for crops. The piece also covers the annual meeting of a farming association and local political hints about a Waihemo vacancy and possible candidates.

London Ingand Russia Rusasia Tratian Gand

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