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Manawatu Herald, 16 April 1895, Page 2

tt Was rumoured about town this morning that the steamer Oreti had been wrecked, and all hands lost, on the coast at Wanganui. We at once wired to Wanganui to learn if Buch was the case, and are glad to learn that the report Is without foundation, as the following reply from * Mr Carson, of Wangattttt, Will show: — " The Oreti left Greymouth on Saturday. She is supposed to have taken shelter, and no danger is apprehended." We mentioned on Saturday that the local team of footballers went to Palmerston to play a match there. They did so, and came off more than victorious, so that it was difficult to learn the exact number of points to the good. They had, evidently "a very good time," so a return match here may be expected soon. In our last issue we fell into somewhat a serious error about the Football Club. A paragraph recorded the good deed of Mr Nixon In giving a football, but we erred in describing him as one of the vice-presi-dents, there are a good many of such officers, but there is only one President, and that is what Mr Nixon is. He will pardon us no doubt. With the best intentions to " do or die," the Oroua Polo Club's team went to Feilding on Saturday. The rain fell and the wind blew and though mounted ready for the fray, wiser thoughts prevailed and no play took place. This record though not brilliant is marked by discretion, always the better part of valour. In accordance with the provisions for the election of the School Committee) Mr Thynne, the Chairman, posted on the outer door of the school house last night the following candidates for the office, viz., E S. Thynne, W. T. Little, W. B. Rhodes, T. P. Williams, J. fi. Stansell and T. Westwood. The Inspeotor has Informed the Chairman of the foxton Sohool Committee that the examinations will be held on the Bth and 9th May. We have been informed by Mr Thomas Mitchell that he and his family intend to remove to Wellington at the end of the month. . Mass will be held in Foxton on Sunday next at 8 and 11 a.m. Evening service at S p.m. Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti Extract- Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous. In serious oases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, braises, sprains, it is the safest remedy— no swellings— no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lunga, Swellings, Ac, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, -Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organ.. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and ejeofc all others. — [abvt.] Heads of families, storekeepers, settlers careful housewives, young and old, rich and poor, alike will save heaps of money by making their purchases at ths Great Partnership Sale, now going on at Te Aro House, Wellington. To thoroughly reduoe and prepare the stock previous to the partnership stocktaking sweeping redactions will be made in all Departments, the stock mast be reduced by £15,000, and this splendid Drapery Stock at Te Aro House will be offered to the pnblio at most tempting prices. Early in the year Mr Smith admits to a partnership in his business a commercial gentlemen who has long been associated with the London baying for Te Aro Hoase. Te Aro Househas long held the premier position as the " Leading Family Drapery Warehouse," and farther developments are now taking place to inaugurate the year 1895. The announcement made in another parof this paper that a sals of greater magnitude than ever yet attempted by Te Aro Hoase is now being held should arrest the attention of everyone in this part of the Colony.

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«« .^^^^^ .^..^^ «« .^ (B--- _**«____Mi*«Mi<i***f*a ■■■ i-im-i.. -wi ii .iii-i ir**t-f*-T"- M,M — — *- CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS. London. Mr Gully was elected Speaker by a majority of ll over Sir Matthew White Ridley. The Parnellites voted for Sir M. W. Ridley as Speaker. Otherwise the division was almost strictly a patty one*. Mr Balfour complained that the Government had violated the traditions of the Speakership by seletititig foi? that offlce a man almost wholly unknown. Sir W. V. Harcourt, in a speech of some warmth, accused Mr Balfour of intriguing tt) defeat Mr L. 11. Odilrttiey) Who Was the best flail for the position. In the debate much party feeling was displayed, and at times it amounted almost to disorder^ Mr BalfoUr assured Mr Gully that the Opposition would loyally abide by his decisions. Mr Gladstone has declined to attend a meeting held for the purpose of discussing the atrocities committed in Armenia by the Turkish soldiery. There is little prospect of the Board of Drade Arbitftttitfii iti the Hdot fitHlfo Succeeding, &_ the tUeh reject the masters' proposals. Mr Reynolds, the well-known produce merchant, is endeavouring to induce the Shaw- Savill and Albion Company to redddd tnd freight on biitter destined for the English market by id per lb. He has secured 240 square feet of space for dairy produce at the October exhibition of the National Dairy Association. Mr Reynolds sails for New Zealand in the Britannia. There is a slightly better demand for butter, but prices remain un changed. China and Japan. It is reported in Berlin tbat Japan is insisting on the revision of trading relations with China, in the direction of securing an advantage for Japanese goods over those from European countries. A magazine in the Wosung forts exploded, killing 40 men. The Novoe Vremya declares that Russia will oppose* the cession' of Chinese territory to Japan, regardless of the attitude of the Great Powers. The peace negotiations have reached a crucial stage. The conference discussed the question of the cession of Southern Manchuria and the Liao-tung Peninsula for two hours, but was unable to agree. Eight hundred Japanese at the Pescadores have died from cholera. The Japanese Legation at Wash-*, ington has been informed that the understanding concluded at Shiinonoseki, promising an early peace, and that the Japanese had diminished their original demands, has been confirmed. Trouble in Chitrat. Owing to the fact that Umra Khan is massing his troops near Bojaur, the British reserves from the Rawul Pindi division, in the Punjaub, are advancing. Colonel Kelly and Captain Bonadaile after an ardous march through seven miles in deep snow crossed Shandah Pass, and are approaching Chitral. Umra Khan's fanatic supporters are said to be dispersing, and the collapse of the trouble is probable. The Second Reserve Corps are preparing to proceed to Chitral. Umra Khan has released the Sepoys recently taken prisoners. They state that he is loth to fight unless his territory is invaded. Lieutenant Gordon, of Kashmir, and several men were killed ie the first attack in the Chitral campaign. Lieutenants Fowler and Edwards, after defending the village between Maßtuj and Chitral for a week, were induced by assurances that peace would be restored to join in a polo j match, when they were captured by treachery. The British expedition to Chitral is meeting with no opposition in its ; further advance*. | The tribesmen, awed by their severe handling in the first engagement, are dispersing. The reinforcements have carried the guns through Shandah Pass. The Mehmanda have refused to join Umra who, with a small gathering, is at Darwa, preparing for flight. Letters have been received from Lieutenants Fowler and Edwards at Barwa, reporting that the natives are in a state of panic. A Bengal sapper who was taken prisoner by Umra escaped from his guards, and, disguised as a Fakir, succeeded in reaching Peshawar. He states that during the earlier stages of the rising tiie garrison abandoned the Chitral fort, fearing an attack by Umra, but were compelled to return. They had a narrow escape from being massacred,, as at one time the whole party was surrounded-. The route to Chitral ia open. Urara Khan has released Lieutenant Edwards. The British have crossed Kamrani Pass and have entered Jundol Valley. The Swatii haye fully submitted.

M________-_-_**r_---_--M*****J>**4**_pi^ Umra Khan has appealed to the Ameer of Afghanistan for help, or for permission to seek refuge in the latter's territory. Umra has evacuated the country along the direct line of the British advance and has fled, being two days' march ahead of the main British force. Guerilla parties are close upon him* and nightly shots are exchanged. ' i - - • It is Hot -Sipe-t.d that there Will be any moiti seVere fighting. Major-General Low's cavalry are watching Malakati Pass, the last stronghold of the rebels, while the Other troops are in pursuit! Oscar Wilde. The hearing of the charges againsl) Oscar Wilde and Taylor hate been i?esiihled. . . Very damaging evidence has been adduced against Oscar Wilde and Taylor, who have been further, rettiatided: It has been discovered that the police have been watching the pair hv some time past,