Canterbury A. and P. Show

Southland Times, Issue 17092, 14 November 1902, Page 2

Canterbury A. and P. Show

United Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, N0v.13. At tlio Metropolitan Show to-day the merinos, with few exceptions were only moderate, but the English LcJccsters made one of the best exhibitions of the breed ever seen here. Border Lcicesters, Lincolns and Romneys were small classes and without spec l .'’.! merit, but the Southdowns were the best show of the breed ever made in the colony. 'J'he same applies in almost equal degree to the Shropshires, The cattle were of a high average standard. The show of Ayrshires was certainly the Lest that has been seen hero. The Sunnyside herd was again well represented mid took the principal honours. IV. Cowan (Oamaru) sent forward a splendid learn, which took a largo number of prizes. Chamberlain’s shorthorn bull, Huke cf Rothesay carried overythi-jg before Mm. The entries in the draught horses were disappointing. In one or two classes there was keen competition, but mist of the younger animals showed lack ol condition. The champion stallions were John Boag's Royal Fame. among the championships won were Coulter (Blenheim) ewe, Mrs Nichollas Ihiglhh, leices-

ter ram. F. C. Murry ; ewe, little Bros; Lincoln ram, A. and N. Z. Land. Co ; Sbuthdown ram, James Johns ; owe, Henry Overton-’; Shorthorn ht 11 and cow, A. Chamberlain ; Ayrshires, SuLnyside Asylum ; draught stallion,, John Boag ; draught mare, T. Taylor.

South African Affairs. HAS BRITAIN NO GRIEVANCES ? LETTING DOWN THE BARS. (Per Uniteii Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, Nov. 12. Generals Botha and Delarey had a two hours’, interview with Mr Chamberlain, and submitted a list of grievances. Mr Chamberlain undertook to investigate them during his visit to South Africa. A modified permit system replaces martial law in the Transvaal. In the Assembly Premier Sprlgg said he favoured preferential treatment of British goods throughout lhe Empire. Received Nov. 13, 10.52 a.m. MISTOOK THEIR AVOCATION. Brussels telegrams report that the Boers generals asked Mr Chamberlain to increase the Imperial grants to the Boers ; fol’ amnesty for all rebels ; to permit Kruger and other leaders now in Europe to return home. Mr Chamberlain refused to discuss the questions of amnesty or the leaders’ return, but said that if lie found the grants insufficient he would apply to Parliament for more. It is stated that the generals are dissatisfied with the result of the conference. Received 14th, 0.37 a.m. A WASTED MILLION. The demolition of the Pretoria forts has begun and the guns are Ltlng packed in the' barracks. -• PITY. The Argentine Consul at Capetown denies that special terms wore oller-i'l to Boer settlers by the Governmeiu. Martial law in the ’’ransvaal will shortly be withdrawn, though a modified permit system will continue.