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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2894, 9 February 1893, Page 3

, RUSSIA AND AMERICA. ( Washington, Feluaaiy 8. The Senate ha 3 ratified an extradition treaty with Russia, providing that persons guilty of attempts to assassinate members of the Russian Imperial family be extradited regardless of motives. AUSTRALIAN, (Received February 9, 12.15 p.m.) THE GILBERT GROUP. Sydney, February 9. The officers of the American vessel just arrived from Gilbert island, declare that when they left the group, a month ago, the influence of King Tuberimo was waning, and the foreign and native residents were enthusiastic over the British administration.

POLITICAL. The Opposition has resolved to exert all its influence to obtain a dissolution of Parliament. THE JEWISH IMMIGRANTS. Adelaide, February 9. The Premier is communicating with the other Governments, urging that steps should be taken to prevent an influx of refugee Jews. R.M.S. HIMALAYA. Albvky, February 9. Aarived—Himalaya from Plymouth. Passengers for New Zealand.—Misses Johns, Pike, and Wauchope; Messrs Beibew,/sHill, Brigg, Baring, Sykes, Browlher and Pellie; Mrs Ross; Mr and Mrs Thomas. YELLOW FEVER IN BRA.ZIL. Newcastle, February 9. A vessel from Santos, Brazil, reports that fearful ravages of yellow fever continue tdere. One line of steamers lost 650 men. At the Christchurch Police Court this morning George S. Hickman, late clerk to the Avon Road Board, was charge! with enibezzling three sums of £510?,' £2 7s, anil £2, the property of Ihe Board 1 The case is likely to be v lengthy one. The "Waimate Times 'attributes to the ." A&hburton Mail ' a statement that "it is possiblo Major Steward may run Mr Rhodes for the Pareora district at the next general election '' We arc not ia Major Steward's confidence.as to what constituency he intends to stand fo •, but we ce'tainly never made such a statement as that which we have quoted. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency.

COUNTESS ■ 2s. ASK YOUR fIROOBKK fin '■"■ _ ■.■ii" . lUg ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, fTNTRIES for the above close on . b THURSDAY, February 16, and may be left, with Mr W. C. Davis* East street, till 5 p.m., and with the undersigned from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the Arcade Chambers. R. LEOHNER, 2*89 Hon. Secretary. Money. jQf\rif\f\ °i Trust Moneys to lend • upon Freehold securities, in sums of not less than £1000. , Apply to '; Mv C. W. PURNELL, q Solicitor, , 238 Montgomery's Buildings, i MR T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—IOB acres Mount Somers District 40 acres Alford Forest. 124 acres, all in grasp, with farm house and other buildings. 500 acrof, plain* land, good sheep country. 90 acres, all improved, near a sshool. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold fit a reasonable price, as the owner is desirous of going to the North Island. T. BULLOCK.

u,s.s. Co. > Of^ c.s.s.o" , If UNIUJS STEAMSii-IP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TEAMERS SAIL from LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, ud Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Remised fares over all he Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & CO A pen ts for is burton

PUBLIC SALE FOR Fourteen Days PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF STOCK. Building operations have commenced by Messrs Crum. ALL GOODS will be Slaughtered for the next Fourteen Days to save oost and damage by removal. LINOLEUMS 3s 6d per yard for two yards wide, usually 5s 6d, HEA.VY GOODS of all descriptions sold at half price. REMEMBER, ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS.