Opinion Paragraph Lacks Controversial Call
The speaker argues the referenced paragraph was general in scope and not tied to any specific case, claiming it does not require or justify controversial correspondence.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
The speaker argues the referenced paragraph was general in scope and not tied to any specific case, claiming it does not require or justify controversial correspondence.
The advertisement lists multiple parcels including 600 acres at Newlands near a factory, 1000 acres at Maronan with grazing land and crops, 164 acres at Chertsey, 25 acres at Methven with subdivided plots, and 525 acres at Methven with good buildings. Each property features improvements, fences, and varying potentials, with an invitation to inspect and discuss private sale terms.
A detailed historical overview of Abdul Hamid's rise to power after the 1870s constitutional crisis in Constantinople. The piece traces Midhat Pasha's reform efforts, the Sultan's resistance, the dissolution of parliament, and the fate of reformers, ending with reflections on Turkey’s shift toward a new era of public spirit and political organization.
A light but general rain spread across the county improving crops and pastures. Ashburton Deputy Returning Officers applications are now open. Foresters' Court met with routine dues, while funds exceed £400 were raised for a new Timaru Catholic church. Ashburton District Court sat with probate, bankruptcies, and civil stamps. a Cantor burial cantata was previewed. Methven bachelors toast a lively ball and plan a future dance venue. Horse influenza fears ease in Canterbury versus Melbourne. Ashburton Domain hosts a large excursion. NZ Farmers Co op votes to issue preferential shares. Co op leader Hallstones praises cooperative workers, and NZ flags may adopt fern emblem replacing laurel.
Members and intruding members of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held in the Arcade rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. The successful tenderer for the new buildings for the Canterbury Farmers' Association of Timaru is Mr P. D. Crompton, and the price is £14,500. There were ten tenders in all, ranging up to £21,811 15s.
At a Borough Council meeting the renewal of licenses for carriers was approved for twelve months with several conditions. Arthur Pollock Alfred James Thomas Crooks Gee White Harry Porter B Mitchell Thomas Williams Joseph Canning and W Smith were granted renewals. Four other applications received six month terms with suspensions possible if objections arise.
At last evening’s Borough Council meeting the Mayor presented a financial statement covering receipts from April 1 to September 30, 1908 and expenditures through late October. The report notes temporary loans, bank overdrafts, and a net excess expenditure with proposed balances and projected year end improvements ahead of March 1909. The Mayor lauded works like the Fire Brigade station, road metalling, and the high pressure water scheme as justification for the healthy financial position.
Correspondent rebutts Mrs Harrison Lea's Ashburton No-license speech urging public fact backing. He cites official polls from 1902 1905 and 1908 showing shifts in licensing stance and a local business block vote, asserting VERITAS.
London obituary reports Sir George Livesey chairman of the South Metropolitan Gas Company has died at age 74. The notice appears among a batch of international dispatches noting military uniform changes in Germany and a 1870 war monument unveiling in Paris with 65,000 spectators.
Reuter reports the British government proposed settling the Orient railway dispute by temporarily restoring control to the company and then transferring to Bulgaria while safeguarding the Porte. Turkey agreed to this arrangement, with Britain urging the Berlin Treaty signatories to back the solution. The Powers are understood to have agreed.
The Neue Freie Presse says Emperor Francis Joseph will address a letter to powers about changes in Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina within Berlin Treaty limits. The Times notes a Sobranje declaration of independence and Austria Hungary annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prompting regret and indignation in Britain.
The Times correspondent notes Count Khevenhuller overstates powers acquiescence while Germany resists but cannot oppose its Austrian ally directly. Italy would consider Austria's proposals with Novibazar restitution and revision of treaty limits on Montenegro. Russia signals possible objections as Austria and Bulgaria seek to alter treaties, with potential Dardanelles issues.
The Times notes a report that France and England will formally protest Austria and Bulgaria and a Powers conference is likely. The Daily Mail says Prince Ferdinand will become Czar of the Bulgarians. The Telegraph says Hungarian Delegations will declare Bosnia and Herzegovina Austrian dominion.
BULGARIA'S independence proclaimed at Tirnovo in the presence of Prince Ferdinand and Ministers as 140,000 troops stand ready. Berlin reports Germany would approve war if the Porte seeks allied advice, citing a Turkish army unprepared and Bulgarians ready.
The Times Paris correspondent reports Emperor Joseph’s letter to President Falieres stating support for a Bosnia and Herzegovina constitution but noting annexation beforehand due to anomalous relations in the occupied provinces. Russia Germany and Italy are said to approve, with secret negotiations led by Baron Aehrenthal and others. Austria-Hungary aims to placate Turkey by restitution of Santalk and Novibagars, while Italy may gain a port in Albania and leeway in Tunis. The balance of peace in Europe hinges on Bulgaria’s provocation and the coming developments.
London dispatch reports cracks in early peace outlook as press condemns Bulgaria and Austria. The Evening Standard cautions the move could threaten a major national movement in Constantinople and hints Germany seeks to humiliate the Young Turks.
Burglars entered The Clarendon Hotel in Christchurch between closing time on Friday night and opening time Saturday morning. Police report £3 in cash taken from the register and several bottles of liquor stolen.
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