MINERS' WAGES

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume 49, Issue 7676, 22 April 1921, Page 3

MINERS' WAGES

Tel«irai:.i —Praat Association ■ Copyng/u "URtralian and N.Z. Cable Arso-iki . ;j: , R.ec April 21, evening London, April 21 Ihe Miners’ Federation, replying to the owners’ offer, describe it as vague and meaningless they declare that a national wages board would be valueless without a national pool. Ihe Durham Federation, by ninety-five per cent, favoured a continuance of the strike until a national wages pool is conceded. Two-thirds of the South Wales enginemen decided to -oppose the miners' demands for the withdrawal of the safety men. Jellicoe, and the British Navy, Viscount Jellicoe suitably responded. The children again sang the National Anthem, and in compliance with His Excellency s wish were given a holiday. Visit to Hospital. A t ten o clock His Excellency proceeded to the Hospital, where he was met by Mr. H. Southey (Chairman of the Hospital Board), Mr. H. H. McCarthy (secretary), and Hr. Warren Young (medical superintendent). Viscount Jellicoe chatted with the patients and also spoke to the Matron, Miss Bawden, and members of the hospital staff. Historic Gate Pa. Viscount Jellicoe then motored to the site of the famous Gate Pa, and at the entrance to the Memorial Church was met by the pupils of the Oieeriou school, who were drawn up in line. His Excellency addressed the. children and at his request they were given a holiday. Mr. «. Wills (head teacher) then called for three cheers for His Excellency. Viscount Jellicoe afterwards inspected the historic ground in the neighbourhood of the church, a very lucid description of the engagement being given by Colonel Ward.

Horticultural Station

A move was then made to the Government Horticultural Station. His Excellency showed great interest in the work of the farm, particularly in the apiary department, which was explained by the manager, Mr. J. H, Davidson. Viscount Jellicoe also inspected the citrus fruits and altogether spent forty minutes on the farm. Farewell.

At 11.15 His Excellency farewelled the assemblage at the main entrance to the Government Farm, where quite a number of people had gathered. He then left for Waihi and as the car sped on its way His Worship the Mayor called for three cheers for Viscount Jellicoe, which were wiry heartily given. The various car- that had accompanied His Excellency then returned to town and on reaching the Eleventh Avenue intersection Lord Jellicoe s car left on the journey to Waihi.

PROPOSED VISIT OF CHATHAM.

I luring the stay here of Viscount Jellicoe!' Mr. R.‘ King (Chairman of the Harbour Board) and Colonel Ward 1 a member of the Board) made representations that the cruiser Chatham might be permitted to vi-il Tauvanga during the summu -t-a-on. Hi- Excellency made uiquiim-. as tu the depth of svaler and considered the proposal was feasible. He al-o said that no doubt the Chatham would visit all Hu- Dominion harbours in due . .a,!... He wuiild make a note* of the representations and pass- them on to the commander ot the

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