The Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1914. SOUTH AFRICAN DEPORTATIONS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 January 1914, Page 4

The Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1914. SOUTH AFRICAN DEPORTATIONS.

it was only natural that Hit- unprecedented action of (ho South African Government in deporting tho le. .tiers of the strike slum id attract world-wide attention —and condemnation. The step is a gross violation of the principles of freedom and justice as enacted throughout the Empire and affords a striking commentary on the lengths to which the Botha Cabinet will go in order to stifle liberty of thought ami action where the interests of the Rand capitalists are concerned and menaced by a reasonable demand for a fair living vaige for an honest day’s toil. Happily, we have never before witnessed such a drastic .and unjustifiable step taken, by any colonial government and that it Ims remained for South Africa to create a dangerous precedent which is strangely at variance with the traditions ol the British Constitution is a matter for extreme regret, but that it has occurred must be accepted as fur- | ther pioof 'hid. the old Boer spirit of i intolerance is by no means a thing of the past. The action is a direct deelar- I ation of war on all labor organisations, j since its operation proclaims that work- | men in attempting to secure an im- I provement of (heir economic position put themselves outside the law. That is the interpretation placed upon the decree by the London Daily News and the assumption certainly appears a correct one. Apparently the men have been deported as “undesirables” under the Immigration Regulation Act, hut that the authorities are m l alto- ‘ gethei sure of the ground upon which they are acting is evinced by their determination to reinforce their position

by the application of martial law. If Ihese men are "undesirables" in South ! Africa, why are they deported to England? Why not to Ulster? The Union Government has not only af- ' fronted Liberal opinion and made Labor aghast, but has, if we care to look upon it in such a light, acted on a dog-in-the-rnanger policy. Inferentially, the Ministers think South Africa's rejects quite good enough for England- . The position is intolerable and doubtless further developments of an interesting nature will eventuate. LAND MONOPOLY. Oun Wellington reporter telegraphs .to-day a statement of the areas about ' to be placed on the market, with a view to inducing closer settlement. In the list, the M arlborough district figures iprominently, but strange to say, the. Operations so far as Hawke's Bay is concerned, arc on a very limited scale. Yel the latter province is badly gripped by the monopolists ; (he big estates lequiro "bursting up." At Dannevirke the other day, there was a ballot for suine land and this is how the Napier Daily Telegraph deals with the position : "The to!al arc?, the subject of the gamble was I,LJS ceres. It-was divided into fourteen sections, and for these 204 persons applied, flow far does this, taking place in a district where 128 persons batwe; n them possess no lest, than 1,743,068 acres, and where the sum total of all the holdings —3,211,086 acres—is in the hands of only 4.648 persons, represent true and legitimate land hunger? We propose |;» disassociate ourselves from any suspicion of parly bias in considering the facts, by candidly admitting our belief that the noticeable rush for tickets in the "sweep" does not entirely stand for a desire for land for strictly settlement purposes. Most of these raffles are so arranged that the winner in any of them may count upon a substantial prospective 'bonus' if he wishes to take it from some really anious would-be settler. But this, while partly explaining the rushes which take place at ihese ballots, also emphasises the vicious nature of this method of dealing with land, proving as it does that before the true settler can get bind he has to pay toll to some lucky person whose marble has turned up at the ballot, and who in seven cases out of ten 'takes his ticket' in the hope of making • a rise. But, making allowance for the conditions —which would quickly be altered and would give us the true demand for land for productive purposes if the leases were submitted to auction " —there is a very keen demand for land. ' Those who will take the trouble to think out what this unsatisfied demand 5 means on the one hand, and how on the other it brings into flaming contrast the conditions under which a handful of people hold almost the entire province, must conclude that the ■ sooner this question is tackled thoroughly the better it will be for the country." A REGIMENTAL BAND. A cuiuous omission on the part of the I Defence Department calls for some ' comment. Under the old volunteer ' system, the members of the Greymouth Battalion Band were enlisted as the [ regimental band for the district and in that capacity were entitled to receive the capitation which is allowed to this branch of the forces. The consequence was that this subsidy, coupled with various donations, etc., enabled the Band to maintain a buoyant finance, a condition so essential to the welfare of such an institution where practice calls, tuition fees, etc., have to be provided. Since, however, the now defence scheme came into operation, the Band has been quietly cut off and is not now recognised as an official portion of the local Territorial force. Why exactly this attitude is persisted in. cannot lie clearly stated, more especially as the Wesaport Band has. had its services accepted, a fact which brings with it fiie Government grant. , In justice to the Greymouth men, similar consideration should be extended, to ' them, especially as the Band is now - strong numerically and under Mr. Sullivan is making capital progress. The authorities should no longer demur but r.ccept the offer of the men to become, the regimental band in the district. Working agreements for two years > have boon signed at Millerton and Granity mines. The Palmeiston North Borough Council ; have decided to take a poll of the ratepayers on a proposal to borrow £50,009 ' for .in Edison storage battery tram system for the town: Watson's No. 10—the whisky of the . i wise.—Advt. The Ross Coldfields Mine SuperintendII cut re|x>rts that twenty-one ounces were obtained from 868 trucks, including 170 . trucks from development work in No 1 smith drive. Four shifts were lost during !the week. . A "Warner's" is the most economical corset a woman can wear, it can be ' kept neat and fresh by washing.' We guarantee Warner's to wear well and not rust, break or tear. Local drapers. - Advt. Many farmers on the West Coast are importing pedigree stock. The latest instance conns from the, Inangahua district, where . Mr. Silcock lias imported from Ashburton a bull by Snnrise-Sun-gnard, the animal being sent to Reefton by yesterday's train. Two Useful Lines!—Jam Pot Covers in packets of thirty, suitable for 21b. jars, price 4d a packet, postage Id. "Windolene," the housekeepers' friend. Cleans windows and mirrors without water; will brighten up your silver instantly. Price Is a tin, posted Is 3d Procurable at B. Dixon's, Tainui strect.--Advt. A Christchnrch telegram states that yesterday morning the body of Albert Edwin Broughton, fruiterer, was found floating face downwards in the Avon below. Dallington Bridge. At the inquest Thomas James Brown, assistant bailiff, of the Magistrate's Court, stated that he I had been in possession of deceased house since Monday in respect of a distress warrant for £l2O 10s. Deceased had been ' worried a good deal about the matter. • I He had tried to borrow money to pay j the claim off, but had failed. A verdict ' was returned that deceased was found drowned. . A simple, sensible, and inexpensive remedy for Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica. • and Lumbago awaits you in Rheumo. i This wonderful medicine cures by expel- 1 lino- the cause —excess uric acid in the ; blood. Has cured thousands. Try it. i 2s 6d and 4s Cd everywhere.—Advt. i One of the sensations in ''Alladin" ! pantomime, which will be brought to the Dominion shortly, is what is described as the Ragtime Revue. This is the latest ' novelty introduced to Australia from ! New York. The whole of the 'company . of something like 300 appear in a fascin- : nting ragtime parade over a specially constructed promenade, down the full . length of the stalls and over the heads ot the audience in their pantomime costumes. As the house is in total darkness >- excepting the specially coloured lights 1 down this promenade, the fine effect can f be imagined. Alter the company has 6 completed the parade over the heads of the people in the .stalls they assemble on '1 a specially constructed dais on the stage. ' and, led by two ragtime experts from New York, feature several of the latest s ragtime melodies, the company at the ! 8 same time suiting the actions to the. . l words. This Ragtime Revue is the talk j c of all Sydney, and provides a fitting f climax to the first act of this gorgeously j 3 staged production. I t

People ask: What is No. 10?.—Advt.

j The ordinary meeting of the Star of the West Druids' Lodge, was held last evening. There was a fair attendance 01 members and A.D. Bro Sampson oc-. cupied the chair. The reports were all of a satisfactory nature and two propositions for membership were received. Visit Walker's Great Midsummer Sale. Every article marked down in red letters. Genuine reductions. Boundary Street.— Advt. At the Magistrate's Court at Hokitika yesterday, before Mr. J. G. L. Hewitt. S.M., a young man was fined £lO for using obscene language. The Magistrate remarked that leniency was not appreciated apparently, but there was too much bad language used in public and it must be stopped. "Tan-ol," the preserving polish, in liquid form, is now put up in tiny. It is thick and creamy and is more "get-at-able" and less wasteful. than in bottles. Price Is.—Advt. It has been decided to hold the annual district picnic from Brunner to Hpkitika on February 14th. The Brunner folk always look on their, yearly visit to Hokitika with pleasure as the residents of the southern town do their best to make the trip an enjoyable one. r We are sacrificing all our Ladies' and Children's Hats at our great sale, to clear the lot. Ladies' Hats Is, Is lid and 2s lid, sold at four times the monev. Trinv " med hats 4s lid,. 6s lid, 9s lid. along and secure' the pick. Walker's, Boundary Street.—Advt. ... ; ',.V A polo (swimming) match is being arranged between the Hokitika and Greymouth Swimming Clubs, to take place on Saturday, February 7th. The Hokitika Club hold a carnival on the following Saturday, the 14th. Enjoy your picnic more by using a non-breakable plate. We have them at 6d a dozen. Our stock of Picnic Baskets is large and comprises ?\\ the latest shapes and styles. The "Hang Chow" basket is the very latest thing; we have them at Bd, 9d and Is each. Come in and see these lines at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street. —Advt. ' r. Some marvellous values at "Walker's Sale. Ladies' one-piece dresses in white embroidered Muslins, Linen/. Spongecloths, etc., 7s lid, 12s sd, md 15s 6d, formerly 15s 6d. 25s ani 30i —just half the price. See these goC'is. Boundary Street, Greymouth.—Advf. Already there are about 150 men engaged at No 2 Extension Coal Mine and fresh hands are being daily engaged. It is expected that as soon as the new agreement is ratified, a full complement of men will; be engaged, and there will then be a large output of coal from this promising mine. "Nazol" is a quick and certain cure for coughs, colds, and sore throats. Gives instant relief. Sold everywhere—eighteen--1 pence for 60 doses. —Advt. During the strike epidemic at Runanga the complaint had a marked effect on the fowl roosts. Several residents are bewailing the thinning of their flocks .by the depredations of the sneak, thief. \ Owners of prize birds are keenly watching in order to interview the individuals who cause them, loss and worry in this respect. , ]■ , 1 At the great "Jubilee Flutter" great ? bargains are to be obtained. Single-bed s unbleached Twill Sheeting, 5s for 3s 6d 1 a pair; Ladies' Dress Pieces, 8s 6d for I 3s lid, 12s 6d for 5s lid; Japanese Silks, 3 all colours, for 6d 0 yard; Ladies' Kid \ Gloves, 4s 6d for 2s lid a pair; Ladies' f Washing Blouses, is lid and 2s lid each. 3 You only want to set the above bargains to appreciate same at C. Smith's, Ltd., ' the Wholesale Draperc, Clothiers, Boot ~ Importers and House Furnishers.—-Advt. 3 Be on the winner and buy Watson's Now . 10 Whisky.—Advt. The annual meeting of the members of . 1. the Eeefton Fire Brigade took place, at ■ the Brigade Station, Reefton, on Mon- » day evening last. Captain ..Irvine in > the chair. Donations were granted to 1 the Garrett and Fleet fund, and the ap- • pointment of a delegate to the conference 1 at Akaroa was ordered to< stand over ' till next meeting (2nd February). The • election of officers resulted as follows:' — i J. N. Irvine, Captain (re-elected); A. , Roteeigh, Lieutenant ; (re-.eleejied); A. ► Wells and .1. Eager Foremen Nos 1 and. 2 hose reels; S. Moore, Foreman hook and ladder carriage; P. Cohen, Treasurer ; (re-elected); Secretary E. J. Scantlebury (re-elected); and Auditor J. Patterson (re-elected). New stocks of Fire Screens in the! most Jainty designs and colourings, and in all : sizes, in prices from Is to 2s 6d each at B. Dixon's, Tainui street.—Advt. ",' In view of the strike and the disturb. - 1 ance it caused in business, a table published in the Gazette showing the business of the Savings Bank in the principal towns in the last quarter of last year is interesting:—ln the following centres there was an excess of deposits over withdrawals: Auckland, £62,826; Blenheifi, £484; Christchurch, £18,860; Gisborne, £7719; Napier, £13,032; New Plymouth, £7834; Thames, £362; Wanganui, £9711; Wellington, £28,203. There was an excess of withdrawals over deposits in the following offices: Dunedin, £28,077; Greymouth, Hokitika, £1869; Invercargill, £16,094; Nelson, £4594; Oamaru, £3999; Timaru, £6550; Westport, £12,342, Altogether the deposits in. the quarter all over New Zealand amounted to £2,745,732, and the withdrawals £2,672,484. The corresponding figures for 1192 were not nearly so good: Deposits £2,596,054; withdrawals, £2,688,237. It is a glad world when the liver is right. In nine cases out of ten, despondent people will find the cause of .their trouble is bad digestion. Don't put up with it. Take the matter seriously in hand, and get rid of the trouble very quickly by using Baxter's Pills—Compound of Quinine. They are silver-coated or they are not genuine Batter's. Take moderate care of your diet, use a Is 6d box of Baxter's Pills, and cure your intion or your liver troubles. —Advt Some persons have caused Mr. Branson, of Kaitaratahi, considerable loss (says a G'isborne message). Early on Sunday morning three stacks of hay, which had been completed the previous night, were set alight and completely destroyed, while an attempt was made to burn a field of joats. Three brood mares and a foal were taken out of a paddock, and were driven some distance aloilg the road. Mr. Bran--son is of opinion that more than, one ; person is concerned, as the paddoc,k from which the horses were driven is thickly strewn with logs, and the horses could not have been moved in the dark by one man. The day following the fire a man, coatless and hatless, was seen in the vicinity of where the stacks had stood, and'it was thought that someone sleeping in the stacks had caused the blaze. A different light was. however, thrown upon the fire when a charred newspaper was found in the oatfield, evidently indicating that an attempt had been made to fire the crop, and near by Mr. Branson's telephone wire to Gisborne had been cut. There was no insurance on the stacks, and the. owner is a heavy loser. ■ . „••,; ' Tim Big Summer Sale at McKay and Son's begins on Saturday, January 10th, 1914. A clearance is to be made of all fashionable summer stocks-tbe greatest summer clearance yet on the West Ooast. W. McKay and Son and Thoi,,as and Mcßbath (Amalgamated), Mawhera Quay, Gre.vmoutk.-nAdvt .. . Banish rheumatic pains—Rheumo brings speedy and permanent relief to every sufferer from rheumatism, gout, Bciatica, lumbago. A few doses of Rheumo will quickly cure; removes the excess urio acid . from the blood. Has cured thousands. Try it. 2s 6d and 4s 6d everywh*re f Advt.

Practical sympathy to a farmer in misfortune was demonstrated at Tauhei ','vVai kato) last week,- when a dozen neighbours left their own work and gathered in the harvest of Mr. T. G. Smith; who was taken, ill in Auckland when he went to do duty as a special constable.

The Black's Point picnic yesterday was favoured with splendid weather and * large attendance, everyone enjoying themselves thoroughly and speaking in the highest terms of the hospitality and excellent fare with which they were treated. Cars were, running the entire day between Reefton and Black's Point, and were well patronised.

Woman's work is never done, but it is made much lighter when she polishes her floors and furniture with "Tan-ol." Easy •o apply. In tins —liquid, Is; paste, 6d. —Advt.

A laughable incident broke the monotony of the Court at Tailiape last week. It wasi a defence case, where, the khakiclad representative of the Department was giving evidence. He made a certain Statement, and desiring to withdraw it, exclaimed hurriedly and authoritatively. ''As you were!"

Call for Watson's No. 10—on all occa siors.—Advt.

The body of William George Morris, of Grey mouth, who was-drowned while surf-bathing at New Brighton Beach (Chrislchurch) on Monday afternoon l.ast has not, so far, been recovered. The deceased's mther, who was at Auckland at the time of the accident and who has been for the past two days in CXristchurch, will return to Gre.ymouth by to-night's express. You will be surprised at the improvement "Tan-ol" makes in old floor-cover-ings'! It gives them a rvx lease of life and a lasting shine. \a tins—liquid; la ; paste 6d.—Advt.

Owners of motor cars are over finding now spheres of usefulness for them, but those who attended a recent, clearing sale Were treated to something that was new to most of them. The purchaser of a large farm dray and frame hitched them on to his car and set off on the homeward journey, which was about eight miles, at a pace that would have made any farm horse open his eyes.

The, inquest on the death of Edward

,; Downey was resumed at Reefton to-day, !i when the following verdict was returned: | "That deceased met his death by being caught by a fall of stone in No. 11 level of the Energetic mine." The following rider was added: "That the evidence showed that the mine manager's orders were disregarded, and to safeguard worJcrtien and, as far as possible, prevent a recurrence of such a disaster, the jury recommend that in future strict attention be paid to the mine ' manager's orders."

Discussing his retirement from the managing directorship of the Union Company Sir James Mills informed an Auckland Herald representative that he had had this step in contemplation for some time past, but it had not been possible to put it into execution until recently. He had felt for some years that the control of the large and growing business of the company entailed too continuous a strain upon him and he had therefore asked his colleagues to allow him to retire and place the reins in younger and more strenuous hands. His retirement, Sir James added, would not involve any change in the policy or management of the company, as Mr. C. Holdsworth, his successor, had been associated with him for many years and had in, fact shared the duties of the managing directorship for several years during his (Sir James's) absences in England. Sir James stated that he had been appointed a life director of the company and that he would continue to actively engage himself in its affairs during his coming visit to the Old Country.

Atishoo! A fresh touch of the "Si" and another job for "Nazol." You will be as right as rain in a day or two if you take "Nazol." The champion cough and cold reliever. Sixty doses for Is 6d.— Adv.t. ... ..... ■' ,:

Tahiti, lying roughly midway between, Australasia and Panama, is, the French ' Government believes, destined to (become a great maritime centre when the canal is opened for traffic, and th Pacific becomes one of the chief commercial highways. A commission recently sent from Paris to Tahiti has reported in favour of extensive improvements in order to fit up Papeete as a well-equipped seaport. The building of eight lighthouses, the deepening of the bar -at the entrance to the harbour, the construction of quays, landing stages, pontoons, coal wharves and the erection of steam cranes and other plant are recommended, it being estimated that a sum of nearly £250,C00 is needed to accomplish the work immediately to be. done. The commercial expansion that this enterprise would bring to Tahiti and the neighbouring groups of islands should, it is held, be a sufficient inducement to the French Government to undertake the task at noce. The French Minister of Commerce has, in response to their representations, informed the officials at Papeete that proposals will shortly be formulated and submitted .to Parliament.

With a view to' discussing conditions on the Greymouth wharf and the filing oi an agreement under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, a conference of delegates representing the various'shipping companies and the Greymouth Port Watersiders' Union was held yesterday. Messrs D. Carter and P. C. Heapliy represented the shipping interests and Messrs Mcßride (President), J. McGinley, H. Kirk, W. White and W. J. Tilleyshort (Secretary) represented the -Union. The principal discussion centred on the rates of pay for work done after 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The companies proposed a reduction in this respect from 3s 4tl to 2s 6d per hour. It was eventually agreed to allow the old fate (3s 4d) to be retained. The conference lasted about three hours, and it was agreed to renew the old agreement practically without alteration as regards Wages, hours, etc., for a period of three years. One or two matters of minor importance were referred to, and these together with the proposal that the old award bo reinstated will be submitted to a general meeting of the Union for confirmation. A most conciliatory spirit was shown on both sides, and it is satisfactory to all concerned to know ~.'-, that for a. period of three years ahead (the term of the agreement) there is every indication of industrial peace on the Greymouth wharf. Auckland province is experiencing the j,l finest season on record. The Star says ••). that Mother Earth has never given more j \ freely of her bounties, and records are ' • being established in every department of , rural industry. January, so far, has been , a dry month, bub the farmers have been glad of the sunshine during the harvesting season, and crops have been garnered and stacked under ideal conditions. Rain, warm and soaking, would now be acceptable, but there is, generally speaking, no cause for anxiety up to the present. Cainbridge, in fact, is the only district which ' has. so far sounded a note of concern. From that district the Star's correspondent telegraphed on Saturday : —"The weather has been lovely for the harvesting, which must now be almost finished as far as haV is concerned; but unless rain comes speedily the dairying industry will receive a great check, for most of the suppliers are running short of water, and many wells are almost dry. The intense heat of the past few days has caused the grass to shrink up, and consequently the milk supply is becoming smaller day by day." That the dairying industry has nob so far received a setback is indicated by the fact that last week's butter intake, at the Government grazing depot and tho Farmers' Freezing Stores, constituted an absolute record in the history of the in- . dustry, the amount received exceeding 20,000 boxes. This represents an increase 1 of 1600 boxes on any previous week.

At the meeting of the South Canterbury Education Board oh" Tuesday (the Tiniaru "Herald" states) a letter was received from a back-blocks resident asking that his Sim be give* a place at the Timaru High School, lie having gained a scholarship. To gain the distinction the pupil had travelled 15,000 miles from and to school. It has been said that the climate of the West Coast is not suitable for growing cereals on account of the lack of weather to ripen same, but judging from the past few weeks there should be ample evidence that such is not the case this year whatever may be said of past seasons. The weather, with the exception of one or two days only, has been remarkably fine since the middle of December last. There has been comparatively an abundance of sunshine, and the thermometer has shown high records. To-day the "glass" at the "Star" Office registered 80 degrees in the shade shortly after noon, and the weather is ideal for harvesting. Farmers should experience no difficulty in the ripening and garnering of their oaten crops this season. -

During the past few weeks' fine weather on the Coast numerous parties have amdo a dash for "Westland's South. Pole" the scenic wonderland of South Westland. Although only about 100 miles distant from Greymouth the journey in ordinary times occupies two days either way. A, Greymouth party last week made the trip in one day, arriving at the zone, of the Franz Josef Glacier at about {> p.m. A special conveyance was hired at Ross for the one-day service at a cost, of £ls thr! trip, there being six in the party, and, expressed in arithmetical terms per head, the cost was £2 10s each. The party speak highly of the outing and the grandeur of the scenery, which is of a very diversified and enchanting kind. One week was occupied in the trip, allowing four days in the south, and the average expenses panned out at about £1 a day per head.