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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
The establishment on East Street is remodeled and up to date delivering daily dainty cakes from Christchurch bakers. It promises splendid equipment, best table service, and attentive staff for dinners and afternoon teas to satisfy customers.
The Post Office Ashburton will observe a close holiday on Monday November ninth. The Telegraph office opens 7 pm to 8 pm, mails dispatched Monday close 8 46 pm Saturday the seventh. Letter delivery occurs at the counter 7 pm to 8 pm Saturday the seventh.
Auckland reports say Hon W P Reeves did not volunteer to quit as High Commissioner but was pressed to resign so W Hall Jones could proceed in London as Dominion representative. Reeves reportedly feels strongly on the matter amid Auckland Herald notes.
Captain Eewin warns of northerly gales and rain. A suspect is arrested in Methven for stealing an overcoat and watch. Election chatter suggests no license will pass in Masterton. Otago Daily Times hints Hutt district may vote against licenses. Fishing reports note a 22 lb trout from Lake Tekapo. Local events include a show at Oddfellows Hall and a Gore meeting where Robert McNab received bouquets. Local business advertises the Motosacoche light motorcycle at Carson’s Tancred Street.
A letter recalls Wm Thomson’s meeting with Dr Dale of Birmingham who praised the Open Bar idea as a path to sobriety. The correspondent argues that Dale’s contention against liquor bars cannot be taken at face value and urges scrutiny of his statements.
Christchurch reports Mr F C Raphael says a rift has formed between Australian players and the Board of Control over the terms for an England tour. Players seek pro rata receipts while the Board wants a percentage of net receipts. A Board meeting is planned next week and Raphael believes agreement may be reached. otherwise a first class team might not tour England.
The market shows no new wheat transactions and stagnant values with sellers holding higher hopes. Oats demand is mixed with some sales abroad at low freight terms. best quality sells, poorer lots remain unsold. Oatsheaf chair prices fall as buyers bid £2 17s 6d for prime quality while no sales occur below £3 on trucks.
London reports progress in negotiations over penny postage with Germany and America. A court awarded £500 damages to a hatter’s wife against a beauty specialist over a facial treatment injury. A Chinese steamer with 6000 passengers sank fog the Amoy route, 2000 drowned. An acquittal in a New York bank case is noted. A Thames international sculling handicap is planned for May with £500 prize.
Reports from Pittsburg Boston Chicago and St Louis indicate substantial signs of returning prosperity as trade in the United States shows revival after a period of weakness.
Through bad food at Mount St Vincent's Girls Orphanage in Limerick, 66 others are ill but not in critical condition. The Press Association reports several deaths have occurred.
The government has sent to the Duma a bill allowing a peasant to own land outside his commune. Opposition speakers warned the measure would create clashes between small landowners and fail to meet peasant demands.
The South African National Union Convention at Durban adjourned to Gape Town on November 28 due to extreme heat. It noted the session will reconvene with leaders to set next steps.
Berlin dispatch reports German newspapers warn negotiations may lead to open conflict if France resists. An official communique asserts Germany must demand and will not accept concessions after a French representative is attacked, signaling potential escalation.
Paris reports all parties back Clemenceau's stance against apologising to Germany until arbitration or repudiation of French officers acts. London notes Deputies doubt the incident will trigger a casus belli unless malice. Pichon says parleys will continue to find a joint formula acceptable to both powers.
The Cologne Gazette says Germany will refer legal aspects to arbitration only if France first regrets infringing the German Consul's prerogatives by forcibly arresting persons under Consul protection. Germany would then regret the Consul's incorrect attitude in issuing passes to non entitlements.
The report notes M. Delcasse, former French foreign minister, received an ovation in the French Chamber lobby after the Casablanca incident. Opinion pieces warn Prince Bulow against provoking war and argue arbitration would be ruined by demands for an apology.
Reuter’s Berlin agent says Germany may accept talks based on mutual regrets over the Casa Blanca incident. An arrangement is possible, signaling a shift toward diplomacy in the wake of the affair.
In St. Petersburg on November 6 officials report alarm over Germanys plan and for an apology before arbitration. Pears express that Germany aims to divert attention abroad from internal difficulties amid growing tensions.
The Times reports the London Stock Exchange rose amid cheer in Paris and Berlin but faded as traders questioned the source of the upbeat tone. Analysts noted no clear reason for foreign markets' optimism and warned of possible relapse into dull trading.
A cable dispatch notes Bulgaria complaining of Turkey s inflated claims amid the Agram incident. Also reported is M Varietites returning Austro Hungarian decorations after not obtaining satisfaction. News dated early November with European crisis focus.
In Parliament Colonel Seely says imperial conference on colored colonies and migration is not advancing. London dispatch notes Mrs Drummond reporting a Holloway mutiny after wardress rebuke of Christabel Pankhurst during exercise. both Mrs and Miss Pankhurst in solitary confinement.
Australian reports note continued heat in Sydney and across the country with Brewarriha recording a 112 degree high. The Fifeshire wreck master Nicholas Niehol is suspended for twelve months, while chief officer Rowe faces a similar penalty. Fire destroys Commercial Banking Company's premises in Moree and adjacent bank, with £6,600 damage and safes left intact. Federal Government plans to take over Norfolk Island with Malbourne reporting November 6.
Melbourne reports strained Labour Party relations with the Deakin Government over a proposed constitutional amendment to empower the Inter-State Commission. Labour opposes expanded power and questions the Commission, while internal dissensions hint at possible reconstruction or a coalition as Mr Fisher withdraws Labour support.
Geraldine November 6 farmer Timothy Connolly died after his buggy capsized on Hilton Road when wheels locked. He died at Geraldine private hospital from a fractured skull. Christchurch November 7 Alexander Burns aged 60 died at sea from heart disease aboard a Maori voyage from Wellington. Stratford November 6 William Paul a porter at the Commercial Hotel attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. he was taken to hospital and survival not yet ruled out.
The Main Trunk special trains arrived in Auckland two hours late after the engine of the first train ran off the rails shortly after leaving Taumarunui. The incident disrupted the schedule for the North Island Trunk Railway services.
Swede Bonum earns unrivaled prize status with near blight proof performance. Sutton's Meznam notes immense crop and standout success in the National Mortgage event.
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