The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MAY 5,1885. ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1982, 5 May 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MAY 5,1885. ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

Without more reliable information tlnin that which bus come to hand during the last three or four days, it is impossible to say how England and Russia really stand wi'.h regard to the Afghan frontier difficulty, ( The London Times almost made Englishmen ashamed of themselves by stating tl'.at Mr Gladstone 1 was willing to accede to all the demands ,of finssia, provided the safety of Herat was guaranteed, and this lias now linen followed by another newspaper statement to the effect that the' Czar was anxious to preserve peace, and that he was willing to "submit to arbitration the question whether, the despatch sent to him by the. British Government on March 17 has been misconstrued by bim or not." It is probably on the strength of this that the Victorian AgenMSeneial telegraphed to' bis Government that the prospects of • peace were improving.'. We must fay that wo ontirely fail to gather anything of n satisfactory nature from the news that has come to hand, The Czar does not consent to a proposal of Mr Gladstone to submit the whole question to arbitration, but only the minor one, whether he has misconstrued a certain despatch, Supposing that a Congress were to decide that ha had dono so, a satisfactory solution of the Afghan question would be as far off as ever, for it was since the 17th March that the Russian troops advanced to Penjdeh, and attacked .the Afghans. England- lias demanded an explanation of the affair, and so far as we can gather she has only received a very lame one, which is entirely at variance with the accounts which have been received from Sir Peter Lnmsden. It appears trom our cable messages that Russia has gone so far as to •refuse making any further enquiry into the conduct of General Komaropf. who command the forces on the Afghan frontier. With such facta in the foreground the despatch' of the 17th March trust sink: into insignificance, however the Russian Government may have read it, The correcpondence which took place over the affair of Penjdeh shows that the despatch Russia lookedupon as being of a paoifie nature. Russia is apparently continuing the old game of making assurances of a friendly nature, merely to gain time for completing her. preparations, At present nothing appears to be gained by it, for we notice with satisfaction that preparations, at Home and in the colonies are still being carried on.

The üßual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council will be held this evening. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge, A..0.D,, takes jlace this evening. ..

Tlio total rainfall at Masterton during the month of April wait 3.39 inchos, and at-Rangitumau 5,20 inches.

The steamer Arawa, from London, to New Zealatid'has arrived at Hobart with smallpox on board. The next outward English and European mail will be despatched per steamer Kaikoura, and closes in Masterton at 1.30 p.m., on Monday. A poll for tho return of a warden for No. 7 Ward of the Taratahi-Oarterton Boad Board was taken yesterday, the canditates being Messrs Burton Boys and Fred. Meenken. The result was Burton Boys 30, Fred. Meenkon 3. This completes the return of all the previous wardens.

Messrs Wickerson and Wagland have purchased the' business site on tho. northern side of the Theatre Royal, where, after tho completion of alterations and additions to the existing building, they will carry on their butchering business; The time for receiving tenders for bush falling on the Alfredfcon-Ekatahuna road has been extended to Tuesday next, up .to which time.' tho .Wairarapa East County 'Council'will, also/receive tenders for repairs to the Ruamahanga-.bridgentTeOre Ore. •

Though there was no horse-racing on the Hutt course on Saturday, says, the Evening Presß several exciting foot-races were gotoff, foremost amongst them being a mile and aquarter by Mr Andrew Young, jun, who ran round the course'in finin 51sec.

We notice that tho second Bhop in front of the Theatre Royal is not to remain long without a tenant. It is to be opened as a ladies fancy.goodß. warehouse, and it is believed'that this will meet a want that lias long been felt in Masterton. We may add that the shop has been takcn.by Miss Deacon, late of Melbourne, and trained to her business at the Kalozoic, London.

Messrs Lowes & lorns will hold a clearing sale-on the dairy farm of.Mrs Grattan of Carterton, who is leaving the district, on Monday next at- noon, The stock comprises first-class dairy . cows, young cattle, poultry, etc. The whole of the household goods will also be submitted. The sale will he without reserve. Mr F. H. Wood's opening stock sale in Masterton takes place to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. Mr Wood has had very convenient yards erected on the To Ore Ore road, opposite the Hospital, and ho anticipates that these, with the paddocking attached, will prove an attraction to sellers and buyers. The catalogue for to-morrow includes a number of sheep, cattle, horses, etc.

Mr James Ridgway met with a painful accident on Saturday. He was employed in the bush, and while descending a Bteep bank one of his feet caught in a supplejack. In falling, his right hand came down on the point of a bill-hook which he was carrying, the result being a very bad cut between the forefinger and thumb. The wound was dressed by Dr Beard. .

We regret to learn that Mrs Thomas Parsons died yesterday afternoon. Mrs Parsons had been in the enjoyment of good health till Friday night, when she had a severe attack of cholic, which completely prostrated her nervous system, and led to her death. The funeral takes place to-morrow at 11 o'clock.

The vessel which struck the rocks yesterday merning was the .Oceania from South Australia to Wellington. The wind was blowing fresh from the NorthWest and shortly after passing Terawhiti she struck, She hung for some time, and then slipped off, when it was found that and rudder had gone. The pumps were sounded, and eight feet of water was foundi n the hold. On the second sounding twelve feet were found. The Captain ordered the boats to be cleared, and the. crew were palced in.them, the vessel disappearing a few minutes later. The Oceania was built, owned, and sailed by Captain Robert Frith, and was about 350 tons register. She had a cargo of bark, wheat and salt, and was consigned to Messrs Levin and 00, Sho was valued at £4,000 and is insured in a Sydney office for £I,OOO, The crew had succeeded in rowing close to shore when the Hula, from Wanganui, was soon to round the Cape, and she brought them to Wellington. We notice that our local contemporary advises its readers not to visit the Rad-cliff-Rita concerts. Those who have gone through his columns will not be at a loss as to the cause—the agent did not think it necessary to advertise in more than one paper in Masterton, and selected the Daily. A gentleman who is a member of the Trinity Council of England-one of the highest distinctions that can be obtained in the profession in Englandcan afford to smilo at such sneers, and it is not at all likely that MrG. Coker, whom Masterton has to thank for bringing up the company, will loso money through any advorse remarks that may now appear in print. For our own part we can only say that we havo heard nothing to equal the Company in Mastortoa.

Tho following are further particulars regarding the fire at Marton :-Early on Sunday morning McDowell's (draper) shop, Gardiner's (barbor aud : tobacconist), and the largo billiard-room belonging to Dyer were burnt to ashes, with all their contents, nothing being saved. The fire originated in McDowell's, and its origin is a mystery. MeDowell loft the shop at 9.30 on Saturday' night, having put out all the lamps and locked the door. The lire did not break out till three hours later. There was no one living on the premises. All the buildings belonged to .1. Harris and were insured in the New Zealand office for £2OO. The contents of the barber's shop and billiard-room were totally .uninsured, and tjie loss is estimated at £350. McDowell values his. stock at £3OOO, It js insured in Welling.. ton, but the amount is unknown; it is supposed to be £700..

The Masterton Coach Factory Is an institution that has proved Itself worthy of the support of tho residents of Waivarapa by producing locally buggies, coaches, omnibusses and vehicles of all descriptions, that can compare favorably with any imported article in quality, 'design, and workmanship, and at a much lower price. The enterprising firm who are now carrying the Factory-Messrs Muir & Dixon—are well known throughout New Zealand. They employ a first-class staff of tradesmen, and the smith's work, body making, trimming, painting, and writing is all done on the premises, and not to be behind hand with their American competitors, all the latest designs in carriages and copies of patents are furnished to this firm every 'Frisco Mail Messrs Muir & Dixon have in hand seven buggies, building to special orders. One which is just completed to the order of Messrs Hood and Shaw, of the Club Stables, is. an extension. plueton, with hood trimmed in dark green cloth, with pole, shafts, lamps, and silver mountings, a very handsome turn out, strong and serviceable, the price being comparatively moderate. In another column will be found their price-list, whioh is worthy of attention. You Can Be Happy if you will stop all your doctoring yourself and families with expensive doctors or cure-alls that do only harm, and use Nature's simplo remedies for all your ailments; you will be well and' happy and save great expense. The greatest remedy for this, the great, wise, and goodwill tell you, ii American Co's Hop Bitters.