German Visitors in England and Other News Notes
German burgomasters visiting London expressed cordiality with King Edward. Francis Hutchens, a New Zealander, received the Varndale Bannetts scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music. Britain seeks explanations on the Chinese customs edict. Bishop Nevill of New Zealand elected to Magdalen College Oxford. Forest fires devastate eight towns in northern Wisconsin with thirty dead and millions in damage. Japan plans a protective tariff alarmed U.S. circles. A Russian man in Pimlico hotel suicide identified as a police spy escaping Nihilists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hutchens
Varndale Bannetts
Royal Academy of Music
Nevill
New Zealand
Magdalen College, Oxford
America
New York
Wisconsin
Dannon
Pimlico
Witte Urges Cooperation with Duma on Reforms
Count Witte advised the Council of the Empire to cooperate with the Duma to secure reforms. He favored limited amnesty while warning unlimited clemency could spark revolution. He said public anger stemmed from class and property disputes and warned of widespread impact if unrest grew. The Duma backed the peasants demands in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv Peterssore
Witte
Council of the Empire
Duma
Doma
Council of the Empire backs indivisible Russia stance
St Perrisruad May 19 The council replies to the Czar's speech praising Russia as a single nation and pledging cooperation with the Duma. It urges education reform and resource development and recommends an amnesty in most cases except where life or property were attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Perrisruad
Council of the Empire
Russia
Duma
Funeral Draws 150 Workers Swearing Vengeance
On May 20 at St Peterssuré Father Gepon was buried with about 150 workmen attending his funeral and vowing vengeance on those who killed him. The service reflected a tense, public display surrounding the murder case.
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St Peterssuré
Father Gepon
Repatriation Proclamation Aids Transvaal Chinese
The Transvaal Chinese community has applied for repatriation as reported by United Press Association from Capetown on May 18. The appeal suggests plans to return home, reflecting wartime and regional immigration concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Transvaal
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Forcible Repatriation Debate at House of Commons
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman heard a deputation from Major Seely Mackarness Lehmann Russell and Dalziel on the Rand Chineros issue. The Daily Chronicle says a clean sweep is impossible and would provoke an economic crisis and harm innocents. It urges awaiting the new Government's likely stance on repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
Major Seely
Messrs Mackarness
Lehmann
Russell
Dalziel
Daily Chronicle
Demonstration Creed Pivrunvanitzevec May 19
The Natal Mercury states warships of Durban at the start of troubles would have shown Britain did not hold aloof. It suggests a parade of bluejackets and gana in the streets would have a strong moral effect.
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Pivrunvanitzevec
Natal
Durban
Britain
Fighting on Tugela River Front Reports Zulu Losses
Lieutenant-Colonel Leuchar's force killed six Zulu rebels on the outskirts of Neala bush by the Tugela River. In a clash near Cetawayo's grave the enemy retreated into the forest. Some combatants were captured as they withdrew. Colonel MacKenzie has begun extensive operations. Twenty one followers of Sigananda and Silivana surrendered.
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Leuchar
Neala Bush
Tugela
Cetawayo
MacKenzie
Sigananda
Silivana
Nkadhia and Fort Yolland Meet at Cetewayo’s Grave
On May 20 Nkadhia and Fort Yolland columns linked at Cetewayo’s grave. In the rear action at Maroc Dewal twelve of Bambaata rebels were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peergemanitzeere
Nkadhia
Fort Yolland
Cetewayo
Bambaata
Maroc Dewal
Boundary Pillar Incident Led to Commander’s Reprimand
The Porte reprimanded and punished the commander of the troops responsible for removing the boundary pillar at El Kafab and another officer for insulting an officer from the cruiser Minerva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Constant Morns
Porte
el Kafab
Minerva
Suffragist deputation pressure on government
The Foreign Office received a 550 woman suffrage delegation presenting a manifesto with 750,000 signatures. Sir H C Bannerman called the case irrefutable but urged patience. The reply was hissed as protests followed on the Thames Embankment and Trafalgar Square. The Yorkshire Liberal Federation backed secular schooling by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas Association
Atecha
London
H C Bannerman
Foreign Office
Thames Embankment
Trafalgar Square
Yorkshire Liberal Federation
Royal Standard Pills Marketed in Ashburton Stores
Since entering the New Zealand market the Royal Standard Pills have been in strong demand. The pills are now available from all authorised chemists and grocers in Ashburton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Royal Standard
Domiate and Grocers
Ashburton
New Zealand Prison Report on Gangs in Tree Planting
May 20 report by the New Zealand Inspector of Prisons backs employing prison gangs in tree planting while the New South Wales Comptroller condemns the system as hazardous. NSW prisoners count down nearly 800 fewer than a decade ago. NZ figures show a 230 rise. The Union Steamship Co. unveils a 5500 ton steamer Suva for Sydney Fiji run arriving from Glasgow. Mine flooding ends after extensive work at Junction Mine. over 25 million gallons discharged. Severe earthquakes shake the New Hebrides from April 14 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syoner
New Zealand
Seddon's Annuity Proposals Criticised in Sydney Paper
The Sydney Morning Herald questions the practicality of Mr Seddon’s annuity ideas while praising the intent. It calls for more details to form a definite opinion and notes poverty can follow idleness or prudent living, urging real measures to ease such hardship.
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Sydney
Sydney Morning Herald
Seddon
McSeddon
Disappointed Australians Return from South Africa
A group of Australian artisans and tradesmen returned from South Africa after cesastions of hostilities. They report low wages, high living costs, and widespread harassment of Australians, with poor prospects for work and constant unease.
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Adelaide
South Africa
Sydney Players Vote to Back Melbourne Club
Melbourne reports a Friday telegram from Sydney states the local cricket dispute remains unresolved as Sydney players decide to continue their support of the Melbourne Cricket Club. The Sydney ears out the statement and confirms continued backing.
Census Totals Rise Across Gisborne Onehunga Devonport and Christchurch
Census data from Gisborne borough and surrounding districts show a total population of 6 504 up from 4 570 in 1901, a rise of 1 825. Onehunga and Devonport report sizable gains with Devonport at 6 107 and Onehunga at 3 753, increases of 1 284 and 738 respectively. Greater Christchurch four wards total 49 380 an urban increase from 42 286 in 1901 and 39 172 in 1896.
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Graporns
Gisborne
Aucklanp
Onehunga
Devonport
Christenance
Greater Christchurch
Sydenham
Earthquake Shakes Wairoa. creditors meet fails for want of quorum
In Wairoa on May 21 a sharp 11 40pm quake, north to south, hits the district near Merring or Crephons. A meeting of creditors for Archibald McAlister’s Greenatreat estate lapsed due to no quorum. debts exceed assets with secured creditors led by Rev. O'Donnell and McKendry. The report also notes land-value increases in Cracroft area and rising farm prices.
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Wairoa
Merring
Archibald McAlister
Greenatreat
Dean O’donnell
Daniel McKendry
H C Turner
Calgary and Co., Ltd
James Stoddart
Willowby
W. Cook
Lyndharat
James Nee
Methven
Twonmasine Dann Vabuis
Hills
Cracroft
Buapuns
Sports Association
P H Cox
D Moriarty
O Campbell
J Snodgrass
PL Orr
Tennis Club
Domain Water Supply
Domain Board
Wia Graves
Association
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Hohe
Forrien
England
King Edward
Japan
United States
Count Witte
Flectiia Telegraph
the Council of the Empire
Father Gapon
Bu Hlestric Telegraph
Turkey
British Politics
Women’s Suffrage
Hlestria Talecrapik
Union Steamship Company
Suva
Glasgow
Junction Mine
New Hebrides
Meripos
Poultry Journal
Frat Presbyterian Church
Invergargill
Henry Stephenson
Mount Somers Hotel
Green
Mount Somere
Horace
The
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd
Temueka Saleyarde
Lota
W. Lawson
David Thomas
Mala
Westerfield
D. Thomas
Timaru Boxing Association
Wire
Theatre Royal
Tressurer
F. C
Watson
Timaru
Wakanui
Wakanui Road Board
Road Boards
Wakanui Road
Road Board
Wakanni Road Board
Moore Street
Redburton
Ofice
John Kilgour
Ashburton Borough
Counsil
Havelosk Street
H. H. Fooks
Ne ‘Nistas
Meatric Telegraph
M Ryan
Atock
Ddfellow
Lesees
William Anderson
Work Girl
Arthur Shirley
George Conquest
Jones
Fred Henninghan
Wanteas, Etc
Mae J. Mincur
Cameron Street West
Christchurch
J. H. Stephage
Baring Square
Beach Road
Oddfellows
Domain
Captain Purchase
Borough School
A, Ore Co
Oddfellows’ Hall
Frouxp
Adame ST Vincent
Miss James
Peter Street
Oldfellows’ Hall
John’ Ore and Co
Mires
Turner's
Burnett Street
John Orr
Snowy River
Rio Guandi
Jon Wilson
H. M. Jones
John
Egat Street
Flanneletta
Mrrenema & Tuuyee
John Orr and Co
Hitousan & Tubnen’s
Kere Bros
White Cross
BR. H.W. Bligh
A. T. H. Williams
East Street
George Arthur
Nurmiz
Cox Street
Baker Bros. Undertakers
Josten Frreveow
Springburn
Somers Cemetery
Baker Bros., Undertakers
Messrs
J. Moux
Istyre
Crancus McInrrsn
Digby’s Bridge
Baxer
Riversdale Fetate
Oko
Yangic
A. Lee
Storekeeper
Ashburten
Robinach
Stekekespar
Tinwald
Ashburten Drag Company
N.B
Pe Rces
Doge
Jane
A. A. Fooks
Tinwald Town Board
J. B. Christian
Arcade
Adburton
Eri
Anderson
Horsegead Saddlery
R. Meechan
Sandow
Pethxovonys
Donald DeLear
Murs Bac
the Triangle
Wakanu Road
Templar Hall
Kinraid
Bon Accord Carriage Works
T. Young
Ulster
Maude & Harman
R. Kennedy
Ga Arcade
Sam. Crooks
Sam Crooks
Next Strange and Co
Macintosh
Chesterfield
Hawk
H. C. Barrett
Aes
Dunlop Tyre Cob
Zealandia Cycle and Motor Works
Eac
ABBEY
John Orr & CO
Fate
Vyces
Niot
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