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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
3
A Guatemala president assassination attempt is disclosed as a mine was found near his home. Guatemala tensions rise while amateur tennis sees Gould defeat Miles in a 3 2 final after 22 games. A dubious plot targets five Korean ministers under a protectorate accord with Japan. Allied reports touch on meat quality audits in America and an Army Council confirmation.
The Times cites Mr Asquith as cautiously open to practical proposals for inter Imperial trade while warning the country must form counter proposals if others agree to reform channels of trade. The piece notes opposition from Sir Michael Hicks Beach followers and stresses the need for orderly enquiry on food import taxation.
New Zealand Prime Minister praises an exceptionally able speech by Sir Joseph Ward at a Lloyd George banquet. Ward argues for faster communications among Motherland Australasia and Canada and for reducing tolls to boost perishable frozen produce trade.
Sir Joseph Ward saluted Mr Lloyd George’s health and urged lowering Suez Canal rates for perishable cargo and cheaper cable rates to Australia and New Zealand. Ling George praised conference outcomes. government weighing proposals before Fremantle departure.
In Rawil Pindi May and five native barristers were arrested on charges of inciting riots and arson. Bail was refused as authorities vow to suppress seditious activity while monitoring the tense situation.
Princes Soshime, the Japanese Special Envoy to Europe, visits Paris as papers report progress in Franco Japanese negotiations for mutual guarantees on Far Eastern possessions. The Franco Japanese treaty follows the Anglo Japanese framework and informs Britain and Russia of the talks.
May 6 Auckland Amport meeting featured Renere Kaihau praising the Treaty of Waitangi as unbroken by Natives and still in force. He urged sending a petition to the King to secure the treaty’s status, with further remarks expected as proceedings continued.
Report from Morocco on May 6 describes southern regions rebelling against the Sultan and declaring Mali Hafed, the Sultan's brother, as Sultan. Rebels restore the former governor of Maraksh and bar him from Tangier Fortiss after the murder of Dr Mauchemps. Suspects tied to the uprising are released. countrywide unrest appears widespread.
The Joint Committee on the New Hebrides met as Sir Joseph Ward informed Mr FP Yitehott of recommendations to set salaries and other administrative matters. The Colonial Office noted Deakin might accept an Australian representative but Deakin declined, saying he had not been consulted originally and does not wish to assume responsibility for a convention unlikely to succeed due to administrative difficulties and risk of dual jurisdiction.
An attractive international exhibition in Dublin includes Ale Cameron representing New Zealand in a country procession with Canada and other nations. King Edward sent a telegraph of good wishes. Lord Aberdasan viewed the message as urging Ireland to develop its resources. May entries note New South Wales and Western Australia with small displays at the Dublin Exhibition.
The Grick trial proceeded into the day with the judge completing the summing but the court adjourned before finishing. no further details were provided.
Very considerable interest is shown in the by election for Laranaki. Edward Dockarill, Government candidates, William G Malone Liberal with independent leanings, and Henry Okey contend for the seat. Myr Doskerill is Mayor of New Plymouth. Malone is a solicitor and Okey a farmer who ran in the last general election.
The District Coroner's inquiry at Bunudin reports farmer Peter Flannery of Deep Stream died after an April 26 buggy fall near Clark's Junction. He was 85, brought to Dunedin Hospital Tuesday, died Friday night. Jury finds accidental death from being thrown from the buggy.
The Mount Somera football season began Friday with a hall event and strong turnout. Teams for this week include Seniors and Juniors from Hakataro club, Southern Cross juniors, Beeves, and Old Boys Football Club with many named players listed for each side.
Farmers and buyers packed the Ashburton yards for the weekly sale. Cattle offerings totaled about 26 head with prices down due to winter feed worries. high points included a Jersey cow in full profit at £6 0s, yearling heifers around £2 3s to £3 2s, and several lots passing in. Sheep and lambs sold steadily with keen bidding. butchers' lambs topped near £3 0s 0d, and overall yard activity remained brisk amid a cautious market tone.
The sale catalog shows lambs and ewes met with varying demand as buyers favored forward lambs and select breeding classes while broken or failing ewes drew lesser competition. Prices ranged across many lines including Shropshire cross and crossbred ewes with notable numbers of lambs and halves in the store pens.
At the Ashburton Borough Council meeting the proposed five year electric supply concession by Craddock Sims and Co was debated. A special committee was set to study the terms and report back, with Craddock and the gasworks issue to be considered alongside possible electricity adoption.
APT ARUNDEL and PRIEDLANDER BROS LTD have instructions from Mr Donald F Knight to sell by public auction. The farm is well cultivated with fattening sheep, oats and tar crop. A meeting of the Allenton Debating & Opportunity will be held at Allenton School on Friday 10 May at 7.30 pm with members and friends invited.
Nelson reports an attempted robbery aboard the Waka Piaika Nelson coach near the Ledgers. The owner Hewitt fought the besetman, who fled after mauling him. police were notified and the suspect was seen entering town that night. Hewitt pursued and remained ailing until reporting next day.
In Christchurch on May 7 at the Magistrate's Court two men were fined £7 and £5 respectively for supplying liquor to a prohibited person. The Magistrate stressed the seriousness of the offence and warned he would deal severely with repeat violations.
The Officer Commanding the Volunteer District condemns volunteers at Hageer for uncoupling a train and tying a rope to a wagon seat to reach fruit on the platform. Commanders are directed to prosecute inquiries to charge the offenders. McA Adams, a Dunedin solicitor, will speak at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton on Empire Day. Otago and SouthlandStorekeeper advertises TIGBi Pea.
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