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Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5315, 9 October 1885, Page 2

According to a late cable message received at two o'clock this morning, Reuter informs us that the Marquis of Salisbury, in addressing a public meeting at Newport, said that England cannot interfere in the revolution, in Roumelia, although the policy of the Government is to uphold Turkish rule. In domestic matters he is prepared; to entertain reforms in the transfer of land, in local government, and Irish affairs.' He also expressed himself in favor of strengthening the bonds between the Imperial >, Gove* nment ; and the colonies, with a view to promote federation of the Empire. He would also uphold the State Church in England.

; Three "drunks"— a most unusual num er for one day in Greymouth, even in holiday, time— -interviewed- the "beak" yesterday morning. James Turner, a mere maudlin case of drunkenness, was let off with 5s fine, or the usual alternative. Thomas Nolan, who , appeared to have been indulging : in fighting whisky, and ' distinguished himself by trying to

take charge of a publichouse bar, was fined 20s, or given the option of 48 hours. John Roche, a fireman, was for the like offence fined ss, though he did not appear, having been bailed out the night before.

Intending tenderers are reminded that tenders for the lease of Mr Smith's Hotel, Dobson Town, close to-day, at 6 p. m. The Native Reserves Commissioners will meet at the R.M. Court on Monday, 12th inst, at 10 a. m. This delay is caused by the non-arrival of Mr Kenrick, who ia onboard the Maori, and will not reach here before Saturday.

A sale of onions will take placa at the Transit Shed to-day by Nancarrow and Co.

The following telegram, referring to the United Alpine, was received in Reef ton on Wednesday night:— "Mine manager reports putting shot in new formation north, disclosing splendid gold." . . ..,.

The usual weekly meeting of the Debating Society will be held to-night. The subject for debate is " That the present system of education in New Zealand is, from a secular .point of view, against the best interests of the community.',' Mr Courteiiay, Smith is to open in the affirmative, Mr Thornton in the negative. The subject of debate being a popular one, it should draw a good attendance of, members. Some other very interesting business will also be brought before them after the close of the debate. Visitors of both sexes are as usual cordially invited to attend. ■

Prior to his departure for Greymouth a few of the leading residents of Master ton presented' Sergeant Henry M'Ardle on Thursday with a purse of sovereigns and an address in token of their appreciation of his good qualities,

The southern correspondent of the West Coast Times says that at Paringa one or two parties are doing very well near the mouth of the river. There has been a J new find at the Blue river, the lead isa; beach lead, though situated some little distance inland. At Gillespies the residents are, doing very comfortably, devoting their time alternately to mining and. looking after their cattle and 1 gardens. The beaches 'are fairly good, and -it is expected they will improve : vefy ; much J after the stormy weather. In- the immediate neighborhood of Okarito, at the Forks ! arid Mapourika, the population remains: stationary/; one or two more are setting in at the latter place with the expectation of striking a lead of gold running at the back of the terrace. The district is kept back through the want of a dray road ; from Ross. Goopd, Words — From Good Authority — We confess that we are perfectly amazed at the run of your Hop Bitters. We never had anything like it, and never heard. of the_ like. The- writer (Benton) has been selling drugs here nearly thirty years, arid has seen the rise of Hostetter's, Vinegar, and all other "bifcters and patent mcdi inea, but never did any of them, in their best days, begin to have the run that Hop Bifcters have. We can't get enough of th am. We are out of them half the time. Extract from letter to Hop "Bitters Co., August 22, '78, from Benton Meyers, and Co., wholesale druggists, Cleveland, O. Be sure and see. Good for Babies. — " We are pleased to say that our baby was permanently cured of a serious protracted irregula ity of the bowels by the use of Hop Bitters by its mother, which at the same time restored her to perfect health and strength." — The. Parents. See.— Advt. When' the sifters of the body," the kidneys, imperfectly perform their office of removing from the blood the waste matter or ashes of the system, which should be disolved, and pass off through the bladder, the aggregated impurities infect the vital fluid, producing rhoumatism, dropsy and skin diseases.. But these unpleasant consequences may always be avoided by gently stimulating the torpid kidneys into activity with Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.— Advt. . , ,