The Hamilton Spectator from Hamilton, Victoria, Australia • Page 4

i HAMILTON biCiATOIt FEBRUARY 26, 1914. REUTER'S REUTER'3 TELEGRAMS. and spelline (maximum 100 and 150) were sufficient to ensure a pass, but I SAM B. BACLEY 8TOCK AND SHARK BROKER, Going Going Gono ONLY ONE MORE OF MILLEB'S Huge Cash Sale THERE ARE STILL HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS, BUT EVERY DAY MAKES THE NUMBER LESS. Ladies' one piece Costumes fittinc.

106, now 46 Ladies' s' White Fmbroi'lered iade, 370, row 1915 made, Tussore Silk one-piece Costumes, assorted sizes, and trimmed with colored silk pipings, 256, now 106 White one-piece Embroidered Underskirts, all reduced from 256 to 106 Soiled White Blouses, all thrown out at 211, many worth tip to 86 Navy Ground Prints, with sprig pattern, usual price 6Jd now 7 yards for 211 Blonss Lengths consisting of Crepes, Muslin, Crepolines, Zephyrs, usual prices, 8jd, 10id, 1 yard, to be cleared at 10d the Blouse Leather, Snede and Silk Belts, mtny worth 111 and 26, all to go at 6d each Grey, Saxe, Blue, Vieux Rose and Beaver Stockings, nicely finished, worth 1 pair, to be cleared at 7 Jd pair Ladies' Satin and Lace Peter Pan Collars, were 13 and 16, now to go at 0d each 20 Irrperted Robe Lengths of Latest Materials, were 21 to 30, now pick where you like at 106 White Embroidered Blousings, handsome goods, were 411 to 76, all to go at 211 70 Men's White Tunics or Cricketing Shirts, reduced from 3,6 to 111 30 Boys' Tweed Suits, 3 garment, worth 176, special clearing price 10'6 SPECIAL JOB. 100 Men's Tailor-made Suits, nicely trimmed, worth 43 to 50, Sale price 326 Children's Tan Sandals, pliable soles, natural shape, balance of sizes, to be cleared at 4 6, 211 7 10, 3,11 Lad es' Brcwn Poplin Court Shoes, Merry Widow shape, with large bow, a few pairs only, to go tor 56 WEEK in Plain and Striped Crepes, nicn ctie-piece Costumes, very prettily to. Only. Chassis Price. Wool LOAN MERCANTILE REUTER'8 TELEGRAMS.

(BACK FROM ANTARCTIC. MWSOW RETURNS. ADELAIDE. Wednesday. Dr.

Mawson's exploring vessel the Aurora signalled a passing vessel, All well." She Is expected to reach port AjdelaUle early to-morrow morning. The Aurora is comine to Tort Ade laide as a result pf special represen- tanon on henau ot tne city wnere Dr. Mawsrn vns a gratlunt. PANAMA CANAL TOLLS. AMERICAN EXEMPTION NOT INTENDED.

RECOLLECTIONS OF AN AMBAS SADOR. WASHINGTON, Mr. Henry White, who was acting Amtasawlor to Great Britain iuring the negotiations connected with the treaty, states tlat lie never thought the United en wished an exemption from the Fannmi tolls. diclares that it will he a deplorable thing. If the United States now repudiates it own treaty.

ENTOMBED FOR A WEEK. BROJCHT OUT ALIVE. STRANGE STORY BY HIS WIF2. SEATTLE (Washington), Tuetlay Batninki, a miner, who was entombed for a week through a mine Cive-in near Franklin, was resc led after his wife bad declared that she heard htr husband's voice calling YiT during the nipht, and directing her to the place where he was entombed. The rfscue rs.

after struggling for a week, abandoned their efforts, bu'j the wife's t-tory urged them to resume, and Bnbnnsitl was rescued Ha is now resovering. KITC HE NfR'S TifEATf MPTED. PLOT TO WRECK TRAIN FAILS, PARIS, Wednesday. The "Petit Journale" states that an attoinpt was made recently to wreck a train conveying Viscount Kitchtner and his guests to Minich racecourse. Several heavy pieces of timber were laid across the track at a sharp turn near the Pyramids.

The driver with difficulty averted a disaster. The Khedive's brother and members of the diplomatic corps were nlso on the THE BRITISH NAVY. MANOEUVRES TOO EXPENSIVE. LONDON, Tuesday. Mr.

Churchill, replying in the House cf Commons-to the Marquis of Tillibardine, Unionist, said the Government ha'd lecided on a lest mobilisation of the third battle P.eet this yesr Instead of 4he usual manoeuvres, thus saving expense GERMAN NAVAL PR3CRAMME. ACCELERATION CONTEMPLATED. LONDON, Wednesday; The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Express that Admiral von Tirpitz. Minister for the Navy, intends to ask the Reichstag's permission to accelerate the programme under the 1912 bill bv ls-ing down extra ships during the forthcoming year. WRECK IN BAY OF BISCAY.

SHIP FOUND1.US AND TEN LIVES LOST. PARIS, Tui.s1.iy. The bteamer Eklipta, bound from tni Tyns to Caeliarl, found during a in the Bay of Eleven of the crew were rescuel, but ten, including the captain, were drowned. FRENCH CRUISER SHORE. PARIS, Wednesday.

The French cruiser Waldtck Rousseau has gone ashore in the Gulf of Jouan. She is deeply embedded in the mud, and it has been ascertained that her machinery is seriously damaged. LONDON WHEAT MARKET. LONDON, Wednesday. The wheat mnrker is firm.

with fair inquiry at full prices. Trie OLYMPIC CAMES. APPEAL FOR FUNDS IN NO-LAND. LONDON, Tuesday. The British Olympic commute has decided to appeal for to that Vie United Kingdom shalj bo proocrly at Berlin in 1916.

BILLIARDS. GRAY PLAYING IN GOOD FORM. LONDON, Tuesday. The InUst scores la the Falklner- Gray match are Falklner, 12,869 ray, 12.001. Gray's score included treats of 239.

331, and 246. BOXINC. "JM I.AIIBY TO VISIT AUSTRALIA. HICAGO. Tuesday.

Mr. Buker has iiigncd "Jim" dabby to give thred flghts in Australia the niitumn. THE WATERSJDE DISPUTE. (CONFERENCE IN SECRET. (Wlr Fiona Our Correspondent.) o-t tuinrtKK.

Wednesday. Th (hurl lnKrnirara heVd a lengthy mtetlne this evening. Information as wa refused, but It K.f tneetInK rO-f Hrmed the Drevlous decision to work nmdlnr the award of the 1 Arbitration Court. Some as early as you can to MILLER'S HUGE GASH SALE 'DEPORTED RAND LEADERS ARRIVAL IN LONDON. AGRKK TO LAND AFTER I.ONWN, Tuesday.

The iK'portml Svuittt African strike leadtis laiidtd ti-dv. Mossrs. ifcn drrson and Boweinian, labour imvnv ler of the House of tVmmons, were permitted to bowrd the and thi-y induced th deportft men to lan.l. Tft xih refuwHt to the 3 which awaited each. Tired rnd worn oiit, tlwy were pleased land again.

A crowd cheered them end accompanied them to toe rail way station, where they entrained for Loudon. The dtcision to land was due the Labour party's persistent appeals and its premises to see jus'jlce' done It is understood that the deported men, hiving made their protest, de sired to show their respect for the British Labour party. STATEMENT BY THE DEPORTED MEN. KEPT IN CABINS BY ARMED MEN. Mr.

Bam handed to Mr. Hvnder.on a reviewing the event. A Burgher frrce, almost entirely com- roed cf Back-Vrldt in the Gernvston district, had acted like BhsM I'azouks, riding down and arresting indiscriminately hundrdisj of crimeleas men. When the deported meu were placed on the, Umgeni they were kept to their cabins, with arm- cd men inside and outside, the vissel rcached the three-mile limit Then Major Trew stated that they would be deported to England by in structions cf the Government, and that if they returned they would be arrested. The captain was fnstrue-ted to pay them 3 each on arrival in England, and Major Trew added "When the vessel pastes the three rriles' limit you will be free men They protested against the illegality of this course.

The statement adds. It is because the right of to all courts is denied us we appeal to the people of Greai Britain and the workers of the world to help us to prevent the South African Government usurping the judicial powers of the courts and consummating their evident intention to make South Africa a Loer colony instead of a British one." The owners of the Umgeni are taking advice as to their position. Misgiving exists in Labour (irelcS the -legality of contributions from union funds towards the cos'j of entrrtaining the departed ciPBTOWv, Tur9l.y. The Union Assembly hn an H-nieht sitting. General Smuts, re 1 Plying to Mr.

CreswelVs that the Government had ordered i'ji censorship instructions to be burned, stated tbet he wired to Pretoria cn February IS ln order to burn a srcTtt document from the War Office rclnting to certain matters of wide-world importance. When the new instructions were issued the old document had to hs burned. The Government intended to endeavour to trace who ii. was revealed the patter. He proposjd move 'or a select committee to inquire into the source of Mr.

Creewell's information regarding the burning. He by declaring that the basic ot the guarantee of liberty was force. A till has been introduced to lh Assembly providing for special leave and extra pay for loyal railwaymcn, and for fining strikers days ay for day they were on strike. TO CURTAIL THE BANISHMENT. NOTICE BY MR, MERRIMAN.

CAPETOWN, Tuesday. In the Union Assembly yesterday Mr. Merriman gave notice of his in tention to move an important amendment when the Indemnity Bill- Is be-ine considered in committee. He will move to incorporate a provision that the perpetual banishment of the de ported Labour leaders be negatived. LUGGAGE IN CIGAR BOX.

LONDON, The newspapers -comment on the humour of seven hours' parleying which resulted in the Labour leaders persuading the deported men to ore the orders of their captors other wise the elaborate reception arrangements would have been disarranged. The deported leaders left the Umgeni carrying small hand bags and par cels. Crawlord's luggage was con- tained in a cigar The party is now staying a the the Grafton hotel as the uest of reception committee. Pouts-ma states that ae was de-won nnrt.il tirpjuiMt he would have Genera Smuts' seat for Pretoria Bast at the next general election. He denies that amy aiwimpt wao made to form a Labour Keouuiic.

The mssenrers bora xne. urosmi state tbt the deported leaders were very cheerful during voyage, ins captain of the vessel treated them ith the utmost courwmy. uw the best food, and appeared to be well supplied with money. JOHNSON FICHTS IN A RESTAURANT UARRELS WITH BOXING MANAGER. PARIS, Tuesday.

"JacV" Johnson, while in a res taurant, had a quarTel with an Ame rican boxing managur. They rnme to blows to the great amusf.meit of -tbtr jonnson wife fein ted. A crowd on the boulevards hoot.d Johnson. CAUSE OF THE FIGHT. JOHNSON'S WIFE INSULTED.

PARIS, Ur.d When she was outside Mont Matre 7 wife of duunFon, compjuined to her husband that a pa8BinK the American with his ucd him insidfc th restaurant. The tna kltcn where hd "-uen- 7' was tne coos. marks ln arithmetic TZiwC. half I r.i.moiion to a higher position with- "riner examination. Wa te, Mun -T.

nu pu ana Ml.eod have each TkI i 18- M'Mahon topped lno 'cal lads in Hptllinz riZ- 5 enabled him to take preee- KrHh. appointment over Tn.ZZ' i'luuav nt a candidate f. wer at he top for rRESENTATION TO RAILWAY OK Mr Z'CIAI- yiTKrTlB. Whf hnq hMn to VtSr fMl Hamon'TaUwaVuon I presented with a set I men P0UCn the fab men of Hamilton etrH. noon.

On behalf "IT. after- mo uonors, K. Youne expressed appreciation of hi, aZ fd Th( regretted ma departure from h.b.hiJ mm wwiwuy ann new home. Mr. Svmons feelingly responded.

WANNON SHIRB WORKS hire Council mPt on cfMEd the following (except where other, stated) i-Forming and road, 8llth 7. South Kn0nEW ,1, ritet.rld..e gravelling on en tenders to be or on t'oleraine bridse-nuhdrawn. Improvements nt Hardy lane, off Sandtord 36. Removing blue-gum trs, Whyte and Winter streets t.irr.es, Gra7el re-PPirs. Palmora! hill, Palmoral to avendls-h JBsper, 315 Repairs, Cr.dden's Flat hill, Eilmo-ral to Cavendish Jnsper Improvements near Womb-r M- Fitzgerald, subject to approval Closer Settlement Board.

LEITCH PICTURES A programme of specially selected subjects will be screwed 0" Mon i ening of SJr- iwo-reei feature ny the company, and "The Dig 2i a Kalem produc- '8 in another by Miss Rountree and Mr. J. DemW-afVltht will Mart at eight clock punctually. SALVATION ARMY, 'he concludin? Drni-romm. oriT.of given the trith IL na" in ronnection wiin the annual night attracted a large audience, who were genuinely Hnnreci.i.

efforts the Methodist friends who nad Hmdly given their services. The Programme had been arranged bv Miss Terrill and Miss Fraeme, and thege young ladies are to be complimented upon the excellence selections. A short arirfresa w. a iivered ty Cantain Ddilr.w wood. Ensign Sawkins thanked nil who had contributed of the festivl.

mn worked like in A.rn he hal! and collecting gifts of fruit, vegetables, etc. He was especially prateful to the performers that cven-ine, and desired his ereetimrs tn conveyed to the Rev. W. C. Thomas.

following was the proCTnmme Opening chorus, Jesus is Calline." hildren recitation. The Shadow on the Blind," Miss Fraeme cone. The Englishman, Mr. T. E.

But ler chorus, Japanese Fan Song," eight girls (encored) duet, selected. Misses Fraeme and Paske action snng, The Hamilton Volunteers," six tovs (oncoredi i solo, selected. Miss 1 Faske cantata, The Gip- s'cs, eleven erirls and eieht boys finale, anthem, Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow." VISIT OF MISS MARY STIRLING. It was announced in last Tuesday's issue that Miss Mary Stirlip- would visit Hamilton on Tuesday, March 10th. It has been found necessary by the management to alter the lae, and the company wifl appear in the town hall on Thursday, March 12'h.

Fuller particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. The box plan will be on view at Mr. Kennan's at an early date. DUATH OF AN AMERICAN BOY. News baa received that George M'Donald, one of the American boys who were in Hamilton Inst year tlied on the voyage to Manilla.

The toy. who was only fourteen, will be remembered as tbs possessor of a fine soprano voice. was a boy of a lively disposition, and he made frlrnls wherever he went. His loss will be keenly felt by Major Peixoto and Irs comrades. The lad was tiken ill in Brisbane and the Major was reluctantly compelled to leave him behind at Thursday Island.

He had, however, been shipped Irom mar Mace in the Kivanto waru io juui the boys in Manilla, anu wa im that boat that he oieo. Me was burie.d at Goode island. nnhlir. meetine for the purpose appointing a trustee for the Tahara recreation reserve will be held at the mechanics' hall on Friday, tening. March 6th.

at eijcht o'clock. The Willard missionary bimtiuwu win twi held bv the Woman's Chris tian TemDerance Union in tbs Salva tion Army barracks lo-morrow irn-h. afternoon, at three o'cloc. An fidreea will be Kiven by BnsU-n Saw. kirn, and BoDE and solos will be hv local favourites.

During last year the population of Victoria Increased by 31, 20,503 being due to eicens of birtns over deaths and 11.0i;2 to immigration. The Railway department has, since the beginning of the wheat season, conveyed to the seaboard 4.789.453 bags ot grain, aa against 3,393,628 taes in the same period last year. In 1912 there were 9743 trucks use for the carriage of grain last year there were 11,535, and this vear thsrcl are. 12,727. Despite this tact, thero fat wheat stored on country stations amount.

ng to i 3,160,199 bmcfi, as compared with 2,168.360 bags at th: same time last year. 'lbo lv 11 advantage of the regular bolf-ytsr'jy visits of Mr. Tom Smyth, the tujer of 8utton3 Pty. to this district, is Juat beginning to I realised. Mr.

Smyth has hnd oer twenty-five years' experi ence in piuno and organ tuning Huttonn. and is sdmittwd to be one of the lending experts ln this Ktate. Those, re miring his services are A in Uavi. on order nt this of- tier-. (Advt.) I Member of the Stock Exchange of Melbourne, 408 and 410 Melbourne.

(Three doors above Bank ot Aus-' tralaaia.) Telegraphic Address EAGLET, Exchange. Melbourne. Telephone, 874 Private Telephone, Malvern, 872. JOHN VHAE STOCK AND SHAREBROKERS, Collins House." COLLINS-STRE MELBOURNE. Trlegraphlo Address M'Whae, Exchange, Melbourne." Telephone, Central, 1031.

FRANK HAMMOND, F.R.V.I.A. ARCHITECT LICENSED SURVEYOR Offices i Town Hall, Hamilton. CLEGS, MILLER A CAIN, ARCHITECTS, HAMILTON, VICTORIA HOTEL BUILDINGS. IN MBMORIAM. JENSZ.

In lovingi memory ot my wife. Suddenly, just In a moment, The Lord ot Life did come And lifted me out of the Cloudland, Into the light ol Home. Dearest loved one, we have In-ld thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly fate. Inserted by her loving husband, J. T.

Jeps7. PUBLISHED DAILY. THIRSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 191. PUBLIC WORKS VOTEii. Telegraphing last night, our Mel bourne correspondent said Included in the allocation of the Public Work vote are the following items Dun-das shire, towards maintenance of roads, 100, council to spend 100 additional.

Glenelg shire, towards rouds in CunrccMn estate, 100, council to expend 100 additional. Warr-nambool Shire, towards roals uwd bridges other than main roads in east riding, 200, council to spe id i-lUU additional towards roads and bridges in south riding, 150, council to spend 150 additional. Portland Bhire, towards road to Portland heath lands, 123, council to expend 150 additional. The total allocation for the State is 24,050. PERSONAL.

The friends of Mr. Clifford. of Gray-street, whose serious misadven ture was recently reported, will regret to learn tiint it has been found necessary to remove the right eye. The operation was successfully performed in Melbourne on Tuesday. Its effects, however, have ltft Mr.

Clifford in a weakened state, and it is by no means certain as yet that the Bipht of the let eye will be saved. DEATH OF MR. G. WATERS, BEN. Mr.

O. Waters, whose Illness was reported in Tuesday's Spectator," passed away the same evening (writes our Apsley correspondent without regaining consciousness. The deceased was a native of Hampshire, England, and had nearly reached the long span of five score years. His wife predeceased him some twelve months ago. One daughter, Mrs.

Brumley (Kingston), and live sons, David, Daniel, George. William (Mce- reek), and Murk Hamilton), are left to mourn their loss. 1 FIRE BRIGADE KNTKRTA1NMENT. A southerly breeze blew fresh and cool last evening, yet it did not ser iously affect the public attendance at the fire brigade's entertainment in the botanical gardens. Probaldy a great many who had purchased tic kets during the past week or so dirt not use them, but still the bande which opened proceedings took a large following to the grounds, anl it was a gathering of eood dimen sions, which sat or Blood as indivi dual tastrs dictated before Lcitch's picture screen when the electric lights were switched As usual, this enterprising manaeement placed a vaiied lint of on the pro gramme.

Appropriately enough, there' were several which included realistic lire scenes, and some deeds 'jf hero ism. The "stars" were A Hero iimonz men" and faith of a Giil, both of which were stirring Other excellent studies were Aissa's Dream." "The Gaz ette," and some comedies. Miss Hountree played thn incidental muuic fjr the picture programme. The gen- rrul arrangements in connection with the entertainment were well carrijl out by the brigade members. The sheep guessing competition was sup ervised by Messrs.

D. Primrose, (J Kdeecomre and J. Murphy. Mr. Law son had churge of the sweets stall The brass and pipe bunds rendered selections durimr the evening.

TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS. In the examination held on Janua ry 10 for appointment as telegraph messengers the following candidates for the Hamilton office were success ful Norman Henry Wade, Kayinoud Stephen B. Mundy, Michael joseph M'Mahon, George Frederick Kniehts William Gladstone M'Leod. Aillia-T Arthur Ritter, Harold Harvey, Ron aid Petrle Mackenzie. The Iir3t thre, will be called for iuty at once.

A candidate, thouith successful, cannot be appointed after his seventeenth birthday, and unless a messenger qualities for promotion to a higher position before reaching the age ot eighteen years he must tton retire from the service. The local candidates have scored remarkably as out of a maximum number of marks of 450 Wu.de obtained u41. and this was only beaten by a candidate for Brisbane and equalled by a candidate for Maflra. Apart from the Mumly'a record of 315 was only equalled or surpassed ln seven instances. Half murks in handwriting MURDER OF MB, BENTON, FEELING IN UiEAT BRITAIN.

BRITISH CONSUL TO VI3IT JUAREZ. LONDON, Tuesday. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Pormr Law, said the Government had auk-ed the linlted States inform General Villa of the fveling'whioh the murder' of Mr. Benton had created In Great Britain. It was also consid ered indispensable that the British consult should visit Juares, and sup ply the most adequate report.

THE DEAD THAT CANNOT SPEAK VILLA CALLS HIS VICTIM A MURDERER AND THIEF. WASHINGTON, Tuesday. General Villa has telegraphed to the American authorities, stating that Mr. Benton was guilty of four murders, that he frequently commit ted thefts of cattle, and that he at- npted to assassinate him (Villa). Therefore he duly executed Mr.

Dtn- according to martial lav. Villa clarrd that he was ready to give an account of the execution to the entire world. An American citizen named Verera was hanged by the Mexican Govern ment troops after America request for his release had been forwariod. BURIED WITH RELIGIOUS RITES. VILLA DISLIKES SACRILEGE.

B.L PASO, Wednesday. General Villa declares that Mr. Benton's body wat inrred with full religious observances. He -Willi not disinter it, as he- has no desire to be guilty of any such sacrilege. The American Consul Is endeavour ing to sec-ire witnesses of the shooting, but so far without Constitutionalists have seeaced the Feleral gunboat Tampion, their first armed vessel.

The Federal sailors aboard the gnnboat mutinied nd joined the constitutionalists. Sir Cecil Spring Rica, British Ambassador, is satisfied that the United StaUs is taking the best coarse In the Benton case. Mr. Perceval, British Consul at Galveston, Texas, has been ordered to proceed to El Pas? to investigate the details of thK rVntow murder. IRISH HQME RULE.

ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE) GOVERNMENT. tR. FALLE'S MOTION NEGATIVED. LONDON. The motion by Mr.

B. Gv ylle. Unionist, opining that it is knpera- Bill, was in v.vu xiuie ived by 311 votes to 238. Mr. As am refused' to anti- iuate the special pi "sals fof'Ul- ster.

MR. ASQUITH DEFENDS GOVERNMENT. -1 LONDON. WrfdnFsdv. In the House of Gommona ester ay Mr.

Falle urged that it was im perative the Prime Minister should submit the proposed alterations to the Home Rule Bill without Mr- Asuith, in reply, said there was no indication that the electorate was adverse to Home Rule. There was no reason for the Government to hoist the white flag. They did 'not intend to abandon the Home Rule Bill or yield to the menace of physic al force. The second reading of the Bill would be carried alter the 'end of the financial year, and before Eas ter. The Government would tne ex plain the proposals.

He was not go ing to be browbeaten into- a eoerse which would embarrass the prospects of basing Irish self-government on a foundation of consent and good will. Mr. Bonar Law, leader of the Op said the FTime Minuter was drifting. The Government could go to the or- exclude Ulster. Ulster would regard any.otoex pro-posal as declaration, nf.

or The sooner decisien- of the Government was known the -better fit- vou' 1 be. For the first time in 50.yrv one of th great political paOtna ba solemnly declared that it would- as sist Ulster in resisting the ment. (Cheers and cries ol VsJiame.ij H. wm rotne to ftoratk frankly It was the duty ol Unionists inside and outside Parliament to make tfc ln-possible for the Government to commit a great Mr. Wilemiui declared tberB' the ex clusion of Ulster was ons amendiment which could not be made.

The motion approving of we Prime Minister's statement was pas sed by 311 rotes to 238. THE NEW HEBRIDES THE QUESTION OF CElofc LONDON, fTOsdyi Sir Edward Orsy, replying; In House of Commons to Mr. Chappie, Liberal, said there i question of the cession of the New Hebrides. Therefore there was no fountlon for the disquiet to exist ln Australia. THTMARClirtlEALS: LORDS' COMMISSION OF INQIURY LAW LORDS REFUSES TO 'ilT.

LONDON, i It is stated that the 'Law Lords, including the Lords) of Appeal also Lords Mersey and ParmoB, have declined to serve on the Marquis. of Iinsdowne'a Marceai committ. Lord Milner also refns.s. Some newspapers urge Lord Murray of Eli-bank to inform the committee -that Lord Lanniowne's allusion and charges are meaningless) unleeehey imply an allegation of corruption, in which case, be should take other means for dealing with the matter. EMPIRE RAPE COMMISSION.

ARRIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA. CAPETOWN, Tneslay, The Empire Trads Commission has arrived. It will sit ln Capetown for a fortnight. THE I.O-A. (THB INSURANCE OFFICB OF AUSTRALIA' LTD.

Fire, Marine, Accident and Live Stock Co INSURANCES EFFECTED AT BEDROCK RATES. IW LO.A- la Purely Australian Company, with Shareholder! la ry State, many In Hamilton. Australia afaooM Insure with the I.O.A.. thereby kesplig their nour In Australia. 1 1 MT.8SRS.

T. H. LAID LAW AND CO. act as Sol RpreMaUtlTa tta I.O.A. la Hamilton, and at all tbelr Branches.

BRITISH BUILT HAMPTON OAR Ie a striking example of wb-at it is poiiqih'e for the Knglieh Manufacturer to offer in the way of VALUE I'OK MONEY. As differentiated from the product of thoee factories which have enshrined in their midst and in the minus of all their worker an image of that modern and elusive goddess unsullied Cheapness. One Model 350. 1216 h.p. Complete with four-seater body to 'order.

Hood, Screen, Hnad Lamps, Generator, bide Lamps, Tail lamp. SANKEY. DKTAC1IAULB WHKELS.and Spare Wheel, 425. Three-Seater, complete as above, 395. S-jleJ Agents Jfor Victoria and Tasmania.

Learmonth Motor and Engineering Works TO HIRE OARS 'Phon 22, Hamilton. Bepairs, Accessories, Oils, Tyres, eto. Garage: Gray Street, Hamilton. Wool NEW ZEALAND All proceeds are held in trust. Each owner's consignment is stored by itself and can be inspected any time up to data of sale.

Hides Graia Tallow Bark Leather Brokers Wool Sales Every Tuesday. Grain Every Wednesday Other Produce Three Times a Week. Liberal Advances Made. Batter Shipments Undertaken on Owner's Account. THREE MONTHS' FEEK STORAGE on all Giain received into 8tor foom 1st December to 81st Maich, after which on month Mil auoweu.

Ceneral Rlverlna and Queensland for Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sola 'AeaU la Victoria and Queensland tor th Palatini Insuraaea MCta C01UK3 AND IXC-STREETS, MELBOURNE..