The Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Grey River Argus, 16 September 1918, Page 2

The Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

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"MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ltf, 1918.. HERR ERZBERGER AND PEACE PROSPECTS. HERR ERZBERGER, the leader of the Centre Party i n the Reichstag and chief engineer of Government crisis in Germany is again pushed forward for the purpose of continuing the German game of throwing dust in the eyes of the A l}ied peoples. The persistency with wliich the Germans pursue this policy of camouflage is worthy .of a. better cause, but the whole game of deception has been pushed to such .lengths already,, that it is played out. : We never hear much of Herr Erzberger except at certain periods, and these periods have a peculiar habit of coinciding with a war situation which js ■anything but favourable to the cause for which the leader of the. Centre Party is placing before the world. It was this man who brought about th« crisis in Germany in July of last year which has been commonly known as the "Chancellor crisis," as it was engineered with the purpose of overthrowj ing Bethmann Hollweg «n the interests of the unnexat-iunist policy of the panGermans, who were headed by the Crown Prince, an old enemy of the Chancellor. /Eraberger had for year s been regarded with suspicion by the progressives in Germany. Sometimes, his actions were purely irresponsible; sometimes he was employed by tho Party leaders as an agent whom it was easy to disavow; all the time he was an intriguer, equally ready , to accept inspiration from Municli, Vienna, or Rome, or to carry on ari international mission of the Prussian Government. After the overthrow of Hojlweg the famous Reichstag Peace Resolut-nn was engineered. Before this resolution was carried in- the Reichstag, the represntatives of the Centre Party. , the Radicals, and ibe "Majority Social-

ists had a conference on the subject with Hindenburg and Ludendorif. The fact that tho military authorities had anything to dp with tho matter was kept secret until January of this year, when it was revealed by a GerHadical newspaper. Again, at the beginning of this year when the German Government was deluding the people of the Allied countries into believing that the German people was exhibiting open hostility to annexations and indemnities, Herr Erzberger played a leading part for the German Government. All the time the Government and the Militarists pursued their course. They parleyed with the Bolshevists until a deadlock was reached, then they hurled the German forces against helpless Russia, and dictated an annexation isfc peace, to the delight of practically the whole German nation. The Socialist paper "Vnrwarts" led the chorus of denunciation of the "Bolshevists and all their principles and actions, and Herr Erzebprgor, r-hief engineer of the crisis and "rVnre "Resolution" of July. 1917. "declared in February 1918.- tint the whole noli tic-, a] operation had been carried out according to plan ! This is the man who now says that it is dangerous and even criminal, to -"make the mistake of thinking that either side can hope to crush the other. He aserts, "It is annexationists who have prolonged the war!" He says also that the war can be finished only by a League of Nations, based on certain main points which points have partly been accepted already by President Wilson and by Germany in their. Notes to the Pope in reply to his overtures for peace; -Ger many must be getting iuto a different frame of mind from that of 1911 when the German Chancellor said, "As far as Germany is concerned there will bo no disarmament, no arbitration, and no naval agreement with . Great Britain," in a word, no measure at all that might create the mistaken impression that Germany loved concord better than strife. There is no possible chance of the voice of the present German Government speaking through such a master of intrigue as Herr Erzberger, being mistaken by the Allied statesmen for the voice of the German people. It is not at all likely that matters from now on will go "according to plan" at anyrate, not the German Government's plan. Thf> German Military caste aro hnntrng out ii nmist.i Unable »i<Tiuil<; o f dist'-pss, and the great trouble with regard to these signals, is that the storm whic; is causing Germany to hoist tbem, is not in the least likely to blow over The westerly wind is setting in too steadily to admit of a"v German hopes that it may ehnn<re direction. Thorn: fr Herman hopes of bHnging >tf a premature P p ac must by rnn- be of r he very slenderest, we shall, no doubt, have, nianv peace fenlevs «ent nut similar to A '>o«<» voipprl J->v Herr Wi-7-horgPT. Tho rtprmnn« lliH-o v++nrr>rt one truth dnrinsr tho past year, .+ no'ior n it was rirnntp.n+innnl. Some of +.n «»■>■*■ leaders hnve «+!ited. that nenr-e won Id npvnr ''"'np w' f h Kiifli rn^n as Prnol--dent Wilo^n. Lloyd Oonrw .nmi f!lp"'"nonu .dmvU'vr *•><* Allio' 1 ' I <-><<H'-ips. Tlipv were finite i-Mrt. "\ri,;i~ +1 IphiW« nro :>♦ th» /lliorl lio'm + 1 '" flinnres nf a "Herman pear?" are nil. TVicr** hnvp Jvpn too ninny tir^jre in +lm Tv.«f v-: +li fV.p r!-»M>'-" 1...'1_,,, : ;-»r imprinted thereon, but t-her* 1 is one article which, above all others i.ho world fines not wnn+. nnr« that is, '» peace "made in Germany."

Tho body of the man Smith, who was drowned in the Grey river one ,ri K hr recently through falling over the wharf, whs yesterday found by a boy on the, North Bcaoh, The body was first soon floating in the suit, and was v-r.cn washed ashore. It subsequently was removed to the morgue, and an inquest will probably be held to-day. Yon 'll win a great many ''love" games when you use oik? of the Tennis Briquets from F. C. Wade and Go's. The- football match on Victoria Park on Saturday between Blackball and Runangn. resulted, after a strenuous, lively game, in a win for Blackball by b points to 3. Jtuuanga scored a. try and Blackball got a penalty goal in the iirst half, while in the second spell there was no score till the last minute., when Blackball scored a try, which • was converted. Mr. T. O'Dounell made an efficient referee. A record gathering is expected this evening au me lung-niguL social at St. Columba Club rooms, the organisers anticipating the function, will prove the biggest success of the season. In addition to the popular orchestra of Miss Wavson, and a .per-fectly-finished floor, the dance-room will be provided with a soft-drinks counter. Several excellent prizes are offered for euchre winners, and patrons generally can rely on a splendid night's enjoyment. Eare value offered in our Hosiery Department. Ladies' ribbed hose, cashmere finish, 2 pairs for 2/(5, 2/11. Grey and brown knitted 'worsted- Hose. Out • price 4/11. Ladies' heather mixture Cashmere Hose, 4/11. Vo. at Tynions & Co.— Advfc. During the past week fliere has been a clearance of the big stacks of sawn timber on the river front at Hokitika. The timber has been loaded into trucks and has been railed to Greymouth for over seas export. The demand for timber export appears to be limited just now only by the means available for over-seas transit. The Rugby Union at Saturday's meeting ai ranged for the BiackballMarist match, the final of the senior competition, to be played next Saturday at Blackball. It was also decided to ask the Southern Division 1 o agree to have its -winning team, the .rJxcelsiors, meet, the winning team o.t the third grade in this Division, Blaikball. ay Greymouth on Saturday week. (Artists Materials and Bequisits of every description are procurable at reasonable prices at B. Dixou, Tainui Street.— Advt. When interviewed at Hokitika regard ing asistance to the Lady Liverpool Committee, the Hon. G. W. Russell said he was willing (o give the Westland Acclimatisation Society permission, to collect swan's eggs and dispose of same for the benefit, of the Lady Liverpool Committee. In Canterbury where similar permission had been given, £000 had been raised in one year by. the nicans mentioned for the benefit of the patriotic fund. Mr liussell- stated, also, that he would direct that the proccedes from the sale of certain opossum skins found at Lake Kanieri, and Avhich at present are the subject of court -proceedings., should be handed over to the LadyLiverpool Committee, for the benefit or the local patriotic work, which the ;Won. Minister' praised very Highly.

The total wage bill of the railways of Great Britain to-day amounts to no less than £-47,000,000 a year. Of X<» Army chaplains who have given their lives 1 at i'he front. 57 were Churdi of England members and 1i» Roman Catholics. Dr. Frengley, Inspector-general, stae.l in Hastings that the average cost per annum of maintaining a bed in a maternity hospital was £195. Writing to the Mayor of Waihi (Mr. Diiwson Donaldson) from France, exCr. S. H. Walmsloy states that the New Zealand Tunnelling Corps holds the record for tunnelling work. "Forty, love-game" every time, is the cry of all who use Wade and Go's Tennis Racquets. The Mackenzie County. Couucil lost five tes»n>* of horses through thoir getting at pollard wlur-h had been poisoned for rabbits at Haldon Btaiion. New Jap, crepes, at Walkers Boundary Street, colours Saxe, Sky Navy, Pink Rose, grey, brown, white, cream Tussore etc, at 1/0 and 1/8 per yard.— A-dvt. The Criminal Sessions at Greymouth will be further adjourned from Wednesday 18th 'hist, to Thursday lUtli inst.,' and Jurors, both Grand and ComhiOH, are notified that they will not be required, to attend until Thursday 19th Septemb'tfr at 10 a.jn. Large strong, Hand Baskets at prices from 1/ to G/U each are procurable from B. Dixmn, Tainui Street. Goed value here. — Advt. It is not often that a Government has a post office presented to it, but such is the case in regard to the new post office now being erected at Kakovuku, near Ormondville. Mr. .Jonathan Holden, a well-known settler, has presented the land and an office, with quarters attached, to the Government. Lovely White Silk and Crepe-dc-Chene Blouses, in quod quality of silk at Walkers. Boundary Street.— Advt One-third of the world's 713,000 miles of railways are owned or controlled by the Governments of the countries in which they operate. Its always an "advantage to you" to use one of the splendid new tvnnis racquets from F. C. Wade and Co. 's. A responsible company, having recently acquired the sole selling and manufacturing right's in the Dominion of a recently patented invention, being a machine for the production of high draught aerated waters (dispensing entirely with the. use of bottles, is prepared to sell the sole rights for the territory comprising Nelson and Marlborougli, including the West Coast of the South Island. See advertisement. After a delay of about three years, the Inspector-General of Hospitals has approved of the plans of the proposed fever ward at the Ashburton Hospital. At the meeting of the Hospital Board it was stated that the cost of the building would be about £1000 more than when the proposal was first broutrht forward by. the .board, ft .has agreed that tenders should be called Your advantage as we see it is to buy your sheetings now, 72-inch heavy whiif twill, from 4/3 per yard. Gtood thick white Turkish Towels from 2/6, 3/(5 per pair, at Tynions and Co. — Advt. Motorists Hand Books: — " Motor Cycles;" "Dynanms and Electric Motor Building;" "Electric Lighting;" "Electric Primary Batteries;" "Electric Accumulators" 2/- each posted 2/4. "Motor Mechanics Handbook" Vy posted 3/4; "The Maintenance md Depair of Motor Cars," 3/6, posted 3/10; "Faults and Emv to Find Them," 3/6, posted 3/10; ''Hints and Tibs for Motor Cyclists ' ' 1/9, posted 2/- from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. — Advt. When recently in Hokitika Sir. James Allen offered a Government contribution of £100 per bed for accommodating soldier patients at the Westland Hospital. This was in connection with the rebuilding of part of the institution. The Minister has now practically withdrawn the promise, the reason given was that he was advised by the Director-General that very few soldier- patients would be senv to Hokitika! Considerable surprise was expressed at the repudiation of a promise on such an excuse. When in Hokitika the Hon. Mr. Russell was informed that about 2,000 men would be sent from Westland on Active Ser-, vice and of that number unfortunately, a proportion would be subject to ill-health from time to. time, and the Board would require to provide the necessary hospital accommodation. The Minister's reply had rather a disconcerting effect on Mr. Russell's calculations as to the funds in sight for the new building scheme, but ultimately after discussion, the Health .Minister asked that the mater sand over till he saw his colleague and consulted him further regarding the. question of a grant. from the Defence -D'epart-inent. Ladies, do you require a good paii of glove fitting corsets? if so, we can recommend the celebrated i>. and A. Ooisets (all British made), imported direct from the manufacturers and sold at wholesale price ai, C. Smith, i-td., the wholesale cask drapers, clothiers, boot importers, and house furnishers, Greymouth and Wellington. —Advt. Miners, Carpenters, Engineers Labourers, and farmers. If during six months solid, haru. grinding work you can wear a hole in a pair of 13 3 6d work trousers from John H. Glasson OasaeT St., Chfisfciiureh, you can obtain a new pair free of charge. R«i member six months or* sciUd, hard uenr If any rea der can do trus under the ordinary conditions of his work, he -trill be entitled to a new >a^r and will get them without any ftumbug. Tho suit complete for 60s fhe trousers are full and roomy and in all sizes, while the material is a dark pattern witfi a smart stripe. If you are not more than pleaseS with your purchases you need not hesitate to ask tor your cash, to be refunded. Should you want a smart new suit .made from the season's best -materials., don't lose sight of the fact that the working man, the farmer and the .business man, all testify: by their purchase and later, satisfaction,' ''4hat regardless of the price you pay *> or the suit you buy, where can* you get "creaW value for the price pa.fd than by mail from Glasson's,,. XJhristcrmrch. , Measurement forms! -an# patterns iflndly sent on receipt 'df '.your request. — Advt. :-■''- -42 inch WhitP VoilP 1/11. 5/3 and 2/11 per yard at Walkers. Boundary , Street .Grey mouth. -Advt

Vt the Central Yards to-day. Mark Sprot and Co. will sell by auction 120 fat sheep. 7 springers and 10 tat cattle. The exceptionally cold and wet weather experienced this winter has taken severe toll of the aged (says the New Zealand Herald). Xinety-six deaths of people of 70. years and over were rcconleil for the months of July an ust. The number fur a similar period last year was 74. The following new instructions as to sahu'ing appear in the Army Orders for July (States the London correspondent of the- Post): "The left-hand salute by warrant officers, non-com- * missioned officers, and men is abolished The salute will be given by all ranks with the right, hand. When saluting , vo the side the head will be turned towards the person saluted. In cases where from physical incapacity a right hand salute is impossible, tho salute will be given with the left hand/" Getting the best means buying now. Our first shipment of the new cotton dress materials has come w hand. Prints fipm lOd per yard, Voiles and Gabardines in all the latest colours and designs, double widths, troni 2/o per yard. Tymous and Co.. Alawhera Quay, Greymouth. — Advt. Motorists will continue to speculate in fhe absence of any direct evidence, us to the degree to which cheap and standardised cars will be forthcoming after the war. But there are other factors besides price which have to be borne in mind; and if there is one thing above all others thai it is certain we shall want, it will be the car that will give no trouble. All experience has shown that the majority t>f petty annoyances that have harassed the private owner have been due to inineffective workmanship or faulty design. In other words, they are rarely typical, but concern the individual car; and whereas in 'one car it is, say, the lubrication that is faulty, in another it is the ignition, in another tlie brakes. Whatever it is, one may bo tolerably sure that oue can lind plenty of other cars that do. not display the same fault, and the situation amounts to this: That the ideal car is ono which has been carefully thought ouo and skillfully constiueted in every detail. For every time that we have suffered from the use of a new feature which did not fulfil expectations we have suffered fifty times from trjubles wliich were non-existent on cars of even earlier date. Hence it follows that cheapness is not) the only end which manufacturers must have in view; if standardisation is to be any t good, it must ensure simplicity and freed* >m from trouble into the bargain. The new styles in Ladies ' White Jap Silk Blouses, 16s lid, ISs lid, and 22s (id each; also in .Navy, ISs (id. New light fancy shades i« Crepe do Chine, at 29s 6d aiid iS5s, at M'Gruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Greymouth. — Advt. ' . . . . New Prints. Tobralco Zopyhcrs, and i Voile, at Walkers Bounuaiy bireut. Advt What does the elector ask for if lie signs the Liquor Trade's Petition/ Ostensibly he requests a poll on threeis.vues:—^atibual. Continuance. . National Ownership, and National Prohibition But read the Liquor Trade 's Petition carefully, and it will be found that it asks that these issues are not only to be decided on a bare-, majority vote, but the elector is to vote for one issue only, and, still more important, that no issue is to be carried unless it secures a, majority of the total votes cast on the three- issues. Just what this delightfully unucniocravic measure, involves is . best seen ' by noting how it might work out at an election. Suppose National Continuance secures a majority— plainly Tho Trade wins;. Suppose National Ownership secures a majority, who, wins? The Trade, as will be* clearly seen when its price is made known. 'But. sfifiuose. J jiQ}iu_.of.~>>}»»^-»W't^?r- 1 laaywi ■ ■■■- -aoeures 'a majority, who wins? The. Trade once more scores for there would be no change.. In short, Liquor demands a three-to-one chance. Not bad 'odds, is. it, — for Liquor. Contrast this with the xVlliance Petiton, The National Efficiency oßard investigated the Lquor Traffic with impartiality. After hearing the arguments of all sides and classes it came to tho conclusion that the Liquor Traffic is one of New Zealand 's greatest enemies to efficiency.' In the interests of the people it therefore proposed to secure National Prohibition at once provided a majority of electors were in favour of that course. The Alliance Monster Petition asks: Parliament to grant a poll on th ? basis . of tlie Board 'a report. Sign the N..Z. Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If you have signed the latter under a misapprehension, ask your M.P. to have your name, removed or send word to the JS.Z. Alliance representative at once.