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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Sep 06, 1900

Page

3

Powers Seek Guidance as China Crisis Deepens

The piece outlines Allied positions in China with Russia asserting paramount claims and Germany awaiting Britain's move while Sir Claude Macdonald reports on Pekin. It notes Le Temps and Debate predicting withdrawal or Russian sole Pekin occupation as Trans Siberian advances. It mentions Hoot denying American troops in trouble and a cable on the missionary couple’s fate.

Germany Pechili China Lamedori Powers Statas Russia Allice Great Britain Claude Macdonald Panis le Temps Rusia France America Japan Pekin Wasniaron Hoot

Powers Seek Information on Pekinax Withdrawal Position

The Powers request ministers and Pekinax commanders views on withdrawal prospects. Chinese cypher delays are suspected. The Japanese press sees Russia’s moves as ending the Powers’ concert. Russia advances toward Errin with a large arsenal. An imperial edict calls Li Hung Chwang to negotiate while the court stays at Taiyuan. The Emperor orders Yangtze viceroys to protect missionaries and merchants.

Pekinax Toto Russia Errin Li Hung Chbang Taiyuenty Yangtee Diatricta

Railway vote clash with Premier over North Island Main Trunk

Deputation of over twenty North Island Members urged £250000 this year for the North Island Main Trunk Railway. Premier declined increasing the current £150000 vote, saying £250000 could not be spent this year. Government to seek authorization for a sight line to connect Taranaki with the Main Trunk, with a small earnest vote. The Star of New Zealand voyage incident yielded no damage after a heavy bump. Mines Department reports Blackball Coal Company offers 7500 tons for Indian Government. Otago defeats Taranaki in a windy match, four to nil.

Westinetox North Island North Ieland Main Frank Hail Jones Hall Jones Taranaki Timaru Star of Mines Department Blackball Coal Company New Primoura, &Epi Otago Tost Grey River Debio No 2 Greiver Argus Aod Anyhle New Zealand

Siege and standoff at Ladybrand amid Boer action

Wakepuaka dispatch reports besiegers closing cannonade at Ladybrand. Botha makes a fierce stand from valley headlands while Boer lines fortify the Bellieh road north. Early notices claim De La Rey wounded at Elands River. Indemnities set for seizure of two steamers totaling 25,000 dollars and 41,437 pounds for another.

Wakepuaka s._ Lonpor Ladybrand Botha Tite de la Rey Elands Rundesrath General Bugon Wagner

Trooper Heasley Wounded at Creerdile River

Milner informs Mr Seddon that Trooper Heasley was dangerously wounded at Creerdile River on August 19. His name was omitted from the cable of August 24. Heasley belongs to the Third Gentingent and came from Ashbur ton.

United Frost Association Electrio Jone Bonover Cousau Cre DO Thomas J Sealy Henry Davis Albert Ager R Clack Joseph Sealy Pauling Troormn Healey Hensley J Hearsey Ashbadon Capetown Hemley Crocodile River R J Seapow Heasley Bia Chamberlain F P Moran Petersburg Ashburton Drug Company

Canteen Contract Battle in Timaru Case

The encampment canteen dispute in Timaru centers on hotelkeeper P. Reilly suing for 200 pounds after Colonel Bailey and others dispute tender ownership. Colonel Gordon allegedly awarded to Burke despite Bailey’s tender acceptance, leading to cancellations and a claim for 1480 pounds by the caterer Budd.

United, Press Association Electric Telegraph O Trmany Gordon Canterbury Bailey South Canterbury Palairot Timaru P. Reilly Reilly Christchurch Burks Rilly Auppli Se Bailey Ie Hem Nob Patsiret Webb Gillies Colonel Bailey Gordon Assorte Palairet Burke Budd

New Zealand Parliament Invited to Commonwealth Inauguration

The Governor Ministers and members of both Houses will be invited to attend the Commonwealth inauguration ceremonies. Hugh Dixon of Summerhill presented the Baptist Union with £20,000 for the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund with the estate balance to be distributed to various funds.

Doiled Press Association Eventics Telegraph Wakapuaka Thie Syvoney New Zealand Hugh Dixon Summerhill Baptist Union

The Greelong Blacks United Prose Association Folly

A violent incident near Nuidle involved armed civilians who attacked a settler party. Gunfire triggered two alerts before the murderers fled, leaving behind rifles and disrupted dinner at a local residence.

United Prose Association Electric Telegraph Copyright Sypyky Nuidle Hia Place

Dowager's Hostility to Foreigners Reported

A United Press Association telegraph item notes the dowager's strong hostility to foreigners, reflecting social tensions of the era. Officials and observers discuss potential backlash and policy implications in the exclusionary climate of the period.

Por United Press Association Electric Telegraph

Serious fires destroy several businesses in Gore

Invercargill reports a morning blaze in Gore destroying Holland's horse bazaar Inder's butcher shop McGibbons store and Maroney's tobacconist. Insurances not yet known. Mary Luke dies after alleged illegal operation in Wellindox. An inquest set for this afternoon. Charles Russell dies at sea returning from Canada to England. John Maxwell jailed twelve months for six charges of public indecency. Jeabo Duncan, six, burned to death at Mount Albert while stirring porridge.

United Press Electelo Telegraph Invercarduit Gore Holland Baziar Inder McGibbons Maroney Wellindox Mary Luke Charles Russell Captain Russell Canada England New Zaaland inEpin John Maxwell

South Canterbury Jockey Club Spring Meeting Recap

Races at Timaru on September 6 featured wins by Goldspur Lady Medallist and Lexington among others with several long-priced dividends. Attendance was strong and totalisator turnover reached £1950, well above the £2469 for the prior Spring day, as Cranes reported clear weather and a profitable day for bettors.

United Press Eloate O Telegraph Timaru Sponts Hanpiosr -Goldspuri Lady Medallixt Ramsnaff St Denis Dundas Ae Rent Ashburton

Racing Meeting Highlights and Dividends Fall

The second day of the Marron races features multiple notable performances with horses such as Scratched-Fuanga The Oran ger and Royal Guard winning divisions. Dividend totals include 48s 15d for Tokates 3 and 26s 15d for Quac, with several scratched entries and strong rides across the program on a sunny day.

Marron Mapex Prars Aquinside Bradford Fadalien Fuanga the Oranger Compu'sion Sybil Lady Vivino Eriag perrcecHasg Che Turk J Te Rehungs Tokates Atrerdate Te Ngaio Fying Cobra Snowfiske Kalulu Utah Kaiwhakaros I Ngapuhi Royal Guard Hautonga Coral Lochinvar Snin Sfsec Memaku Lochada Bracuet Mystery Angle Duboue Seratahed Pipo Dunsenane Uteh Barber

Magisterial Case Adjourned Over Printing Firm Accounts

The Ashburton case before Magisterial Justices Meesra D Thomas R Alcon and J P Crvin Casts McGuire D Doak adjourned till Friday. Mr Wilding for the plaintiff and Mr Criep for the defendant argued over care of accounts and expenses. Irena the liquidator testified that the defendant, a former director, acknowledged the claim although records and books were incomplete after McKeague left for Australia. The dispute centers on printing and subscription debts and alleged prior payments by Paterson.

Meesra Thomas R Alcon Crvin McGuire D Doak Ashburton Newspaper (Sondra) Co Orfendant Paterson John McKeages

Springburn Club to Geraldine in South Canterbury match

Springburn first and second elevens travel to Geraldine to oppose the champions of South Canterbury in a Grat filtean, with Mr J A Pauling leaving for Masterton. The lineups include Chapman and Johnstone among Springburn players and Farrwenut notes weather and travel details.

Springburn Geraldine South Canterbury Baird Sete Chapman Sharplin Johnstone Goldsmith W Grieve Hicks Mottae A Grieve Grieve Fergua Woods Moses Giimas Fagan Hishop A Chapman Beckley Whiting Ayrton Weetbrooke Stephen Green B Sharplin W Forgas N Johnstone

Westport Ccal Company outputs record monthly peak

Westport Ccal Company's output last month reached 36 419 tons the highest for a month since the firm began. Across several colonies exports totalled 25 774 oz valued at £91 336 with Auckland Blenheim Nelson Greymouth Dunedin Invercargill among listed ports. the current month fell short of last year's £143 466 by £52 130.

Wierrokt Westport Ccal Company Waniierer Auckland Blenheim Nelson Greymouth Dunedin Invercargil

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