Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1901. THE PITTSBURG STRIKE.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 July 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1901. THE PITTSBURG STRIKE.

The latest news from the United States in regard to the labor strikes are not of a reassuring character and is an evidence that the struggle between the two opposing forces has commenced soooner than was anticipated. That it is serious is shown by the action of the Steel Trusts Combination, in endeavouring to secure the support of Wall-street on its behalf. The Labor party on the other hand seem determined to force matters to a climax and the strike is spreading, between 200,003 and 300,000 men having gone out. It was no more than could be expected as the aim of the great Steel Trust was to crush all opposition and having succeeded in this and making Now York the centre of operations, ti reduce the cost of production to the lowest minimum while gradually increasing the cost to the consumer. The proposed tactics was to secure the American market at all hazards and having succeeded to raise the price and throw the surplus production on to the English and Continental markets at less than cost price in order to assume control of those markets after crushing the local producers. This has been foreseen and the labor market, besides local manufacturers, are thereby interested in the struggle; and the workers are evidently determined to make a stand at the commencement. In the past Pittsburg was the scene of much 'trouble and bloodshed in connection with labor, and although Carnegie succeeded by force of his millions in overcoming the workman, it was only for a time. Thinking men are of opinion that these gigantic trusts will work their own downfall and the attempt to tyrannise the industrial world prove a failure.

Measles are prevalent in Hokitika, Mr Michel, the Mayor, being among the sufferers,

The underground railways of London are 150 miles long, and cost from £200,000 to £1,000,000 a mile to build,

The Rating on Unimproved Values Act has been brought into operation in the Strafford County, and is proposed now to apply it to the borough of Stratford.

A silver mounted baton suitably inscribed, the work of Gilbert Bros, of Greymouth, has been presented to Mr .1. MTntosh, the conductor of the Blackball brass band.

The many friends of Mr D. Shcedy, will regret to hear that he received a wire from Eeefton last evening that his brother was seriously ill. He leaves lor Reefton by this afternoon’s train, there being no early train this morning. A concert in aid of the Blackball band will bo held in Blackball on Friday, 28th inst. The programme and arrangements are in the hands of Messrs Crawford, White, M. Taggart, and A. Leitch, which is a guarantee that the concert will prove a success.

The Blackball brass band intend if possible to arrive in Greymouth in time to welcome the returning troopers tomorrow returning to Brunner in the afternoon, having received an invitation from the Mayor of that town to attend the social to be given in the troopers honor in the evening. Yesterday afternoon the eldest daughter of our esteemed townsman, Mr Robert Koown, was married to Mr F. Scewart, of Coal Creek. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the members of both families and relations being present. We take this opportunity of wishing the newly-married couple every success. A social and ball, in aid of the school funds, will be given at Kokiri on Friday, August 2nd. As these entertainments have always proved a great success in the past and the arrangements arc in the hands of Mr Balemi, the hon. secretary, a very pleasant evening s amusement may be expected and the school funds benefited correspondingly. A farewell meeting was held last evening at the Empire Hotel, Hokitika, to say good-bye to Mr A. A. Mair, clerk of the 8. M. Court, who has been transferred at his own request to Queenstown, Otago, to fill a similar position. Much ,regret was expressed at the district losing the services of Mr Mair as he had made many warm friends, and wishes were general regarding his future welfare.

The success of Mrs Batchelor’s racehorse Hotu yesterday, (says the West Coast Times) in winning the Wellington Winter Hurdles, value £3OO, was the cause of much jubilation on the part of local backers and friends of the sporting lady. In addition to the stakes Mrs Batchelor backed her horse snbstantially, which paid a dividend of £5 3s. The Maori, Lorry George, who assaulted an old man named Fincham, on the Arahura road on Saturday night, was brought up before Mr Macfarlane, S. M. yesterday, and, on the application of the police, was remanded till next Tuesday, bail for £25 being allowed. Mr Beare appeared for the accused. Fincham, it is stated, had a rib broken, besides other injuries, for which he has been attended by Dr Teiehelmann. —West Coast Times.

Among the arrivals o\erland - from Christchurch yesterday was Mr Robert Mitchell, who was for some years connected with the drapery firm of Manson and Co. He will take charge of the business at present carried on by Tymons and Co , Mawhera Quay. As Mr Mitchell was extremely popular during his residence here, the appointment is one that will not only give satisfaction to his numerous friends, but also to the firm —Messrs Williams and Co—who have purchased the business. During the valedictory to Mr Mair, it was announced that Mr Cowper, the recently appointed editor of the West Coast Times was severing his connection with that journal. Several of the directors of that journal who were present at the meeting expressed surprise and regret at the announcement. During his short connection with our contemporary Mr Cowper has s-hown that he was the right man in the right place and the improved appearance of the W. C. Times bears testimony to the ability and capability of that gentleman. The half-yearly meeting of the Grey Valley Mines Association was held at Brunner last evening, Mr Coppersmith in the chair. The half-yearly balance sheet was read, showing a credit balance of £93 11s Bd. The following were elected a committee for the ensuing half-year;— Messra J. Coulthard, M’Eenzie, Nyberg, Cosgrove, Moth, Noble, Masters, Newton, and Wills. A letter was read from Dr Cran, stating that he expected to arrive and take up his duties about the end of August. The secretary was instructed to give Dr M’Brearty a testimonial ou his leaving the district, all members expressing regret at his departure, as ho has given every satisfaction to the members of the association.

Sir George Lewis, who took such an interest in the passing of the Money Lenders Bills, tells the following story .- Two usurers met in an omnibus. Said one to the other—“ I have had a very fine day’s work ” “ How’s that ?” asked the second man. “ A man came to me,” replied the first one, “ to borrow £SOO for a year, and I lent it to him at 50 per cent. He gave me his bill for £SOO, and I deducted £2so—the 50 per cent, and gave him £250.” “Oh,” observed No. 2, “I don’t call that good business. If he came to me I should have lent it to him for two years, and then he would have got nothing.” Quite a bicycle craze has taken possession of the Young Maori who at present grace Thames with their presence. The other day a Maori belle—quite a dream, in scarlet skirt, navy blue loose blouse, pink hat, open-worked stockings, and tan boots —was a prominent feature of (he landscape, and the manner in which she struggled with the erratic wheel showed that she possessed plenty of determination, Everyone expected a catastrophe, but she managed to steer the wobbling wheel, and departed—a blaze of colour, sturdy limbs, and tan boots.

The Maoris atPihama are unfortunate (says the Hawcra Star) in having poor potato yields this year. When the crops were well above the ground, and giving every promise of being as good as usual, the tops withered away, and the result is that the potatoes are small and scarce.

In connection with the mooting of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science to be held in Hobart in January next, under the presidency of Captain Hutton, F. R. S., the hon secre tary for New Zealand (Mr Geo. M. Thomson, of Dunedin) reports that the arrangements are in a forward state. The list of presidents, vice-presidents, and Secretaries. of the numerous sections is practically complete, and includes the names of eminent scientific men from all parts of Australasia. The social side of the me-it-ing should be a success, numerous garden parlies, popular lectures, and excursions having been arranged. The Union Steam Ship Company and Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co, give a reduction on their fares of 20 per cent, to all members of the Association desirous of attending the meeting, while the Tasmanian railways give return tickets for single faros. The following meeting is to take place in January, 1904, and is to bo held in Dunedin.

T. W. Tymons and Co. are now offering great bargains in blankets, carpets, curtains, etc.—Apv?,

The Wainui with tlic returned troopers is expected to arrive to-morrow afternoon between 12 30 and one o’clock, when they will certainly meet with a most cordial reception at the hands of the general public and volunteers, who no doubt will muster and parade in force. After the welcome “our soldiers from the war” will probably be only too glad to seek their homes from which they have been absent so long—l(s months. Xu the evening the returned troopers will be banquetted in the Opera House, while greit preparations have been made by the Brunner folks for the reception of those members of the Contingent belonging to that distinct. Given tine weather the reception will be a most enthusiastic one, and will show the returned ones (hat although they have been absent still they have not been forgotten and their homecoming looked forward to. It is currently reported {says tl e Guardian) that a warrant has been issued for the arrest on a charge of wife descrion, of a recently married and well known resident of the coast. Enquiries have been made all over the colony but his whereabouts have not been ascertained at present, WADE’S WORM FIGS are more effective and not unpleasant; most children thrive after taking them. Price 1/-

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Having secured the services of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the best houses in Melbourne, Messrs M‘Kay and Son have much pleasure in drawing attention <o their millinery department, which is now one of the most complete in Greymouth. We guarantee all orders entrusted to this department will give satisfaction. A complete stock of Mackintoshes, Jackets, Capes, Undercloths and Corsets just to hand.— Advt.

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