TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1594, 27 June 1887, Page 2

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

The Rhodes Compensation Case. Wellington, Juno 27. Th 3 Cjmt awarded £1,100 m the Rhodes companeatlon ca3e for the land taken by tho Government. In Bankruptcy Judgo Biohmond this morning suapouded the discharge of throe bankrupt for three months, not for any particular default, but, as he aaid, to discountenance debtors rushing into the Brnkruptcy Oourb # W. R. Water's discharge waa opposed by the creditors on a largo number of grounds. On examination he admitted owing the Northern Land Company abjut £350 for which they had rto.'ivod no value. Thia was compromised but he did not furnish a shilling of money. He also owed the City Advances Company about £1,500. His examination on the latter point was not pressed boom c it was hinted that a case might arise out of it m another Conrt. An M.H.R. m Difficulties. Dunedin, Jane 27. Mr Braoken filed his schedule to-day. Another Failure* Me George Joa^hiio, accountant hai filed ; total liabilities, £12,495; assets, £100 i; deficiency, £11,839. Death of a a Actress. iKVEKOAitGiLii, June 27. Mr Clifton, formerly well kuowu m theatrical circles as Fanny Sara, died to-day after a short Dlnoas. She was one of the most popular vooaliate m town nnd was greatly respected.