Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1918. AMERICA'S REPLY TO GERMANY.

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 April 1918, Page 4

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1918. AMERICA'S REPLY TO GERMANY.

Tiik challenge, so insolently thrown down by Germany, has boon promptly accepted by America, and I lie emphatic, declaration made by President Wilson must show that the war is to be a fight to a finish. Already (lie people of the United States are proving that so far as they are concerned it is no idle. talk. Prom now onwards the whole of the nation’s vast resources will be devoted to one task —that of beatin.”' the Central Powers and bringin”' the war to a successful conclusion. The great struggle that is going- on has drawn together the two great branches of the English-speaking race. A common peril and brotherhood in arms has made the two peoples, already too long divided, one for everAmericans, arc already in the, fighting line sharing the task of defending Franco against the invading hordes.' Every week brings fresh troops across the sea, and the number of these American soldiers who cross the “herring pond” to do battle with the enemies of civilisation is limited only by the number of vessels that can be utilised as transports. America is also doing yeoman service in supplying the Allies with food and munitions. There will he no danger of the Huns starving the British or Trench people while America can grow corn and fatten stock. Every British heart should beat with pride when they think that the Americans are of the same kindred, both sprung from the same hardy stock, and both possessed of that love of freedom and justice that enables them to do and dare. American warships are already in British waters and are sharing with the British sailors ibe task of clearing iho sea of German TJ-boats - of 1,1-,l ,1 - , c l ”"l i "u v&*-

in France, labourers under American engineers are building and rebuilding military roads and railways. Above ail, American dollars arc pouring- in to provide the sinews of war, for our American cousins know that victory in the long- run will go to the nation with the heaviest purse. The men that the United State's is sending' to the front are, the finest that r:im*be selected from' her immense population. The day of supreme test and heroic endeavour is at hand. America did not wish to take part in the great European war. She, had no desire to become involved in the great world struggle, but it was forced upon her. Military despotisms have been always a great bar to human progress, and under modern conditions the menace of their presence, lias increased. What would the future of the human race be worth if German militarism were to emerge triumphant from the present' struggle? The supreme gift of free, Government which has always been the highest gift of the Anglo-Saxon race would be swept away and in its place would be reared the monster of German tyranny. The world now knows what is mean by German "kultur," which the, Kaiser would force upon the civilised world. The founders of the United States left England in the "Mayflower" some three hundred years ago to seek in a new land that freedom which was denied them in their own. They increased in numbers in their new home and they prospered. They grew in time, into a people who, by natural increase and adoptions, number more Eng-lish-speaking white men than the whole British Empire. In spite of the distance that separates them from their Motherland they kept the racial and national characteristics. Their political structure is still British; their social structure is British and their standards of character and of honour and of duty are the British standards. They are therefore the two national guardians of civilisation against IJrussianism. The German War Lords, proud in their boasted strength, thought that they could defy the world and impose upon its people the laws that had been drafted in Berlin. They sneered at the "contemptible little army" that Britain dared place in their path. It, however, stood firm, and the German waves broke in vain against it. Now they are sneering at American interven lion. So far, they have not felt the. might of the great Republic, but Mr Lloyd George, who is behind the scenes, warns the Germans of the wrath that will soon come upon them., lie is not given to empty words and vain boastings, and his words must.be pregnant with meaning. What nature the blow will bo we, cannot say, but of this we may be certain that it will be swift and strong as befitting the great nation that set it in movement-

Tiie South Metropolitan Gas Company has paid out to the dependents of 321 d of their men who have joined the forces no loss than £82,665 17s 6d. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1,0, 2/6.—Advt. For waterproofing clothing and shoos a French scientist has discovered that a solution of about an ounce of parffin to a quart of petrol is effective. “No Rubbing’’ Laundry Help—winning on its merits. Duncan McLean, Wholesale Agent for “No Rubbing.”—Advt. Tb e Waihi-Paeroa Company treated 13,500 tons of tailings for a return of £3500, as compared with 13.200 tons, yielding £4650 for March last year. Brain tests, in Pennsylvania Stale University show students of high mentality failing in examinations, and students of low mentality succeeding in them. On Thursday last, while a party of men was erecting repairs in the top tunnel on the Grauity incline, a fall of stone occurred, which struck Mr W. Burt, causing severe bruises and abrasions to Ids body and right foot, bub luckily no bones were broken. Beware! Nazol is limited, because Xa/.0l is the best household remedy for coughs and colds. But no imitation equals Nazol. Get the genuine.—Advt. Speaking at the Coach amr 'dnror Trades’ Convention on Saturday (stoics ■the Christchurch “Press”). Mr H. A. Whitaker, president, said that contrary to expectations, the business in motor body building bad increased instead of decreased during the first two years of the war, and it was only lately, when the shipping shortage commenced, that trade languished. It is Overcoat Time and W. McKay and

Sons are showing a. very fine selection of Overcoats for Men, marie in New Zealand from New Zealand made woollen fabrics. Prices range from 32s 6d to £5. W. McKay and Sons, Greymouth. —Advt. A man who is able to climb the most mountainous country in Taranaki mustering seep; who sleeps like a top, cats three or four hip meals a and is fresh ns paint for his work every morning, looks like a good type of man to send to the front. But a Medical Board tells him that he “has a. heart,” and must stay at home (says the “Eltha.ni Argus”). In spite of his strenuous mountain-climbing ho never knew ho had a heart before the Medical Board told him so. “Carrying On” after the “First Ifni dred Thousand,” “lan Hay.” The latest and most popular war story. Procurable at W, Ileid’s, Mawhera Quay. Order at once.— Advt.

The biscuit manufacturers of New Zealand -tare evidently out to penalise the Taranaki district, says an exchange. They are now refusing to pay the sea freight on manufactured goods to the port of New Plymouth. It app»*-n that the manufacturers have determined amongst themselves that any district which does not possess a local factory shall pay extra freight charges, which means a loss of approximately £2OOO or £3OOO per annum to that province. On the other hand they pay the freight to any place where there is a factory. For instance, freight is prepaid on biscuits sent to Wanganui, Eltham, Stratford, and Ha went storekeepers who regularly obtain supplies from Wanganui, but are refused such supplied on the freight-paid basis, and are therefore compelled to i "7 the freight. The Board of Trade have refused to take any action in this matter, which is but another instance of the manner in which the public is being bled. When your blood is overheated drink Kola Nip, (he cooling tonic with, the nutty flavour. Besides being a healthful tonic it. is extremely refreshing. Rlixca well

All the world over, State Express Cigarettes enjoy the highest degree of favour with connoisseurs who appreciate a smoke par excellence. The Ardath Tobacco Co., Ltd. (manufacturers of this perfect brand) are using every resource to meet the huge demands which they are called upon to deliver. Under these circumstances State Express smokers will be gratified to learn >' that preference will be given to New Zealand supplies, and there will be no need to ask fof substitutes. Insist on State Express. All tobacconists and leading stoies. Ladies' Hose, good dyes, only l'G,. 1/9, 1/11 and 2/6 per pair. All wool Hose, guaranteed, 2/11, 3/6. 3/11 to 5/6 per pair. At Walker's Boundary Street. —Advt. A letter was received by the Appointments Committee of the Education Board at its last meeting, from the Soutbbrigde School Committee, asking whether a pupil who had not passed the Sixth Standard, even for competency, could be admitted to the secondary department as a paying pupil. The headmaster also wrote on the same matte.', in regard t 6 which the -inspectois reported 0 that they knew of no regulation which would allow pupils with a lower qualification than Standard Tl. competency being admitted to the secondarf department of a district high school. Section 98 of the Education Act, 1914, provides that holders of competency certificates may be admitted _to _the secondary department of a district high school on payment of fees. In changeable weather take Nazol on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. / 1/6 buys 60 doses.—Advt. In welcoming the delegates to the biennial conference of the New Zealand branch, Manchster Unity t Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke) said that the importance of the society was shown by the fact that it had a membership of and a capital of £17.098,000, the annual income being £2,236,000. He knew something of the great benefits extended to its membership by the society, which amounted to £1,928 000, and the receipts over expenditure to £358,000. In New Zealand the membership of the branch numbered 14,500 with a capital of over £500,000. The Order, speaking generally, had on active service 200.000 of its members. Out of that number some 2000 of their young members had gone to the front, and 200 had laid down thenlives for their country. So far as membership was concerned, the interests of those who were on active service had not been overlooked. Wanted Known.—B. Dixon, Bookseller, Greymouth, has now opened up a view stock of well-selected Leather Hand-Eaga, practical shapes, lined with leather. Prices 5s 9d to 37s 6d each.—Advi. A report was received by- the Canterbury Eduoation Board recently from the' senior inspector, to the effect that cases had occurred in which teachers both in South Canterbury and Westland had adopted the books used by the old North Canterbury Board. These teachers had acted under the impression that they were justified in such a c° m ' se > the inspector having recognised all books that had been on the lists of the old Boards. A letter was also receded from the Clandeboye School Committee, protesting against the continual change of school books as being detrimental the children and a continual charge ou the parents. It was agreed to ask the inspectors to advise teachers that until the Board adopts a list for the whole district they should confine their choice to the book, on the lists of the respective old Boards, in .accordance with;the procedure laid down by he on the amalgamation of the Boards. Nazol ife known everywhere *■ *•

ready-for-use and money-sayrng for coughs and colds. Acts like a charm. Sixty doses 1/6. —Advt. The famous revivalist preacher, Billy Sunday, in the course of eight-weeks’ campaign in Washington against sin, never misses an opportunity of attacking “Kaifar Bill and his bunch.” “We will bury the Kaiser and his hot-dog gang so deep that they won’t, hear Gabriel's horn on Resurrection morning,” was the manner m which the evangelist started his campaign against sin. “There was some talk of postponing this campaign on account of the war,” said Mr Sunday, “but I said that if Uncle Sam was going to take his coat off and go to it he would lick the Kaiser to a frazzle in no time, and that there was no reason to wait. Wo are .a peaceful people, ’ shouted Mr Sunday. “All our paths were peaceful until that God-forsaken, Weiner-wursting, sauerkrauting misearble gang of — —A roar of laughter and cheers drowned the rest of the sentence. “The weasel-eyed, hogjowled, beetle-browed, liberty-hating crew will go down to inglorious defeat before our arms,” he resumed. “The Germans can’t shoot their cursed kultur and Holienzollerism down our throats. They can’t spit on the Stars and Stripes. They can’t erase a star from that pure field. We.’re not a. quarrelsome bunch —oh, no, but woe betide anybody who gets us started.” Mr Sunday then turned his attention fti religious matters, but it was not long before lie was again attacking the Kaiser. Feeling tired and run* down? Try Kola-Nip. It is a splendid tonic a*\ well as a cooling beverage. Invigorating—stimulating. Refreshing—wholesome. Buy a bottle to-day. Hotels and stores.— Advt.

His Honor Mr Justice Heidmaa who, prior to his elevation to the Bench, was Attorney-General of tno irominion, was called upon, in the matter of the original/ ing summonses raising questions o* interpretation in connection with the late Mrs Townend’s will, to determine whether the Attorney-Genera! of New Zealand had been rightly joined as a party. Anot* • unusual feature was the fact that the Attorney-General of the Isle of Man whs a party, a feature that was complicated by the fact that he might be considered as an interested party in one of the matters, in that, in addition to being Attorney-General he is also president of the Isle of Man S.P.C.A., a claimant for one of the legacies in dispute. Mr Justice Herdman, in his judgment, delivered recently, on the application lor ‘the determination of the party which should bear tire costs of the proceedings, said : “Although the gifts w'ere to persons residing beyond New Zealand I think that the Attorney-General was rightly joined as a. party for the reason that the King is to be considered as the ‘parens patriae,’ that he is the protector of every part of his subjects, and that therefore it is the

duty of Ju’s officer, the Attorney-General, to. see that justice is done to every part of those subjects. In this casc f as the testatrix lived in New Zealand. I think it was the duly of the Attorney-General of New Zealand to see that her lega-| cies in favour of charities beyond Ne# Zealand were upheld.” Most smokers like a change now and then, t If tired of the foreign manufactured brands you are acustomed to use, try Gold Pouch, the New Zealand-grown tobacco. Here you have an entirely different tobacco and a thorough change. Its purity will please you. Comparatively free from nicotine. It appeals to the man whose pipe is constantly in • nis mouth. He can smoke “Gold Pouch” “till further orders,’’ without the disagreeable effects of some of the imported brands, heavily charged with nicotine, the very free use of which will certainly affect the nerves in the long ynn. end possibly the heart. Gold Pouch is peculiarly soothing, and n taste, for it. is quvJfly acquired The price has not been i.i.-cd, iiii.l the quantity