Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Grey River Argus, 18 September 1918, Page 2

Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Delivered 3ver_ moniiag in Groyir.-u.tl_i Kumara. • Hokit'ka, Dobson, Wallaeiit' r_ylorv:lk, Crouaduu, Ngiihc-e, Blackball, Nelsou Ciwk, £i unuer, Te Kinjfba, Kot6iua.uu *.'oeriiti, Ir.c'nbouuie, Patara, Buru, KaiAmta, Kotuku, Moaua, Arc- ti_.ii, Ruin *jga, Dunollie, Cobden-, iBsU ter a, Kokiri, Auaut*a, llamatua. Stillwater. Waiuta. iiml'Rnni'Sdr" "•■ WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 1918 r -■' --. ■ ■ . . ■ ■ v falling Market in german WAR AIMS. A NOTEWORTHY, fact with regard to Germany' during the war period is. that, as the outlook becomes blacker so she becomes* more vocal in proclaiming hor war aims, and in emphasising the fact that she is a grievously wronged country. The iapid- changes whicli have recently taken place in the personnel of her chosen spokesnien to a hard-hearted world, is a measure of the fast growing hopelessness of her position. Dr. Solf, Herr Erzbcrger and now Dr. Payer, have followed one another in rapid succession, and each showing more and more signs of using the soft pedal. Even the Kaiser has lost that "Those who oppose me I will smash" style of oratory. Plainly there is a falling market in Germany 's war aims. Circumstances alter cases — and terms. You Payer has come out in the open with something which approximates to terms upon which Germany will consider negotiations for peace. Even as late as Ji&areh o e .his year, \vhen the German barometer rras high, the' Allies coftld never get anything* definite out of Germany concerningBelgium. Now, according to *Von Payer she could restore Belgium if she ana

her Allies should again come into, possession of what belonged to them before ihe-oiitbrcal^pf war in 1914. Germany would. ncjvs.ft>e Jtetually gracious ,eno_uj_;h, jiiidei - ,^2laiu„_conditioris, to' restore "Belgium -without" " encumbrance and -without reserve. The Germany that was pushing towards the Channel ports and vhe anticipated capture of Paris had very little thought of rcstoiing Belgium or any otner territory. It is a very chastened Germany which is speaking to-day. Vcjn Payer in pleading for the injured innocent- says vhat Germany, as the attacked party was entitled toiindemnilication. This is the wolf in sheep's clothing with a vengeance. He goes on to say that despite her favourable ni Hilary situation she is prepared to abandon the idea of forcing an indemnity. Germany in " a favourable military situation" and Germany at the satne tune "abandoning" something which Von Payer asserts is her just right, is a phenomenon which the world cannot understand. However he speaks more truthfully then he knows when, as he says, "on calm reflection" the sacniices tliat the pursuit of an indemnity would entail "wouldnot be replaceable by money." Piob-' ably not. Germany is now ready io coiiaboiate regarding the setting up of a League of -Nations, and tne tsiablisliinent of arbitration and disarmament. This is surely not the same Germany which ordered iis representative at the Hague Conference in the years prior to tlie war to get up and walk out of the room if a scheme of disarmament wero discussed. Tunes have changed." The Germans demand tne ireeuom of the seas, and of , the sea routes. A peivinent question to aslc just here would be: "When, iv the umes when Germans were supposed to be civilised- people, were they denied the freedom of the seas'"' As one well-known writer said in the years befoie the war, Germany was a fool to waste millions in . building a big fleet, when t slic was rapidly conquering the markets of the world under the sheltering wing of the British Fleet. The uemand for the protection of private property at sea is probably the mosv impudent of all the demands set out by Von Payer. It comes well from the lips of people who ,are exemplars of ' ' spurlos versenkt " (" sink without a trace") to Talk about the protection of private property at sea. The Germans have very little sense of humour. In his concluding remarks Von Payer says: "We laugh at the idea that we should penitently ask for mercy before we have admitted * peace negotiations." This laugh sounds very much like a boy whistling when passing through a churchyard at niglit. It isn't convincing. Continuing, tliis apologist for Germany says: "It would be an illusion to calculate on the existence of a will to peace in those ciiclcs among our enemies which are responsible for opening and continuing hostilities." Quite true. It would be an illusion to calculate on the existence of a, will to (a German) peace in "tliose circles" (presumably Piesident Wilson, Lloyd George and Olemencau). Again, "They cannot, ot course, admit to their countrymen that their aims are unattainable and their sacrifices in' vain." Also, quite true, and we might add thai it isn't iv the least- likely v that they ever will admit any such thing. "But othei s among those peoples will think different. Moreover those oihers will prevail sooner or later. ' ' We should say later rather, than sooner; so late, in" fact tliat ot will make little difference to Von Payer and the Prussian miluury caste. They and their ambitions .for world domination will be at rest lono* ere Lord Lansdowne.. Ramsay Macdonald and Co. are likely to prevail among "those peoples." You Paver finally^wails: "Until then thero"remainsfor us nothing but vo defend our {••ves. It looks as though the bottom nmik^t 7 fallGn ° Ut ° 5 the G «» mai ket in war aims.

The increase in the police pay of 1_ Od per day dates from April 1. The price of shares in the Peninsula Oompany has risen in London to £425. An earthquake lasting a minute was telt early yesterday morning at Invercargill. The Westport Harbour Board has in its service seven marine officers with captain's certificates. Tickets for the grand art union in connection with the Copper Trail may be procured from any of the Queen committees. Purther particulars elsewhere. New Prints. Tobralco Zepyhers, and Voile,, at Walkers Boundary Street. Advt Intending competitors arc reminded that entries for the sports on Victoria Park on Monday,. September 23rd, close to-day with Messrs F. C. Wade and Co. or the secretaries. A home for convalescent soldiers, adjoining .♦ the hospital at Wanganui, was opened yesterday. .. lt will accommodate 25^ and can be enlarged. '" : 42 inch White Voile 1/11, 2/3 and 2/11 per yard at Walkers. Boundary street Greymouth. — Advt . , ' ' To-day the Federal Parliament opens and proposed legislation is to "include a big increase in taxation from incomes, postage, customs and otherAccording to the Dunedin "Star," legislation of the greatest, importance is. proposed.,*" for .the coming.' 'session; which, therefore^ will not begin untilthe arrival of the Party leaders about tlie middle of next, month. Large strong, Hand Baskets at pric-^ es from 1/ to 6/6 each are procurable fiom B. Dixmn, Tainui Street. Good value here.— Advt. The Foxton State School and its contents were totally destroyed lj fire aWft one o'clock yesterday . morning. The building accommodated lU'J children and was well appointed. The origin of the fire is a mystery, but incendiarism is suspected. Motorists Hand Books.— "Motor Cycles:" "Dynamm? and Electric Motor Building;" "Electric Lighting;" " Electric Primary Batteries ;" " Electric Accumulators" 2/- each posted 2/4. "Motor Mechanics Handbook". 3/-. posted 3/4; "The Maintenance pnd Depair of Motor Cars." 3/6, posted 3/10; "Faults and Hpw to Find Them," 3/6, posted 3/10; '-'Hints and Tibs for Motor Cyclists" 1/9. posted 2/- from B. Pixon, Tainui Street.— • Advt. ! . Getting the best means buying now. Our first shipment of tlie new cotton dress materials has come lo hand. Prints frpm 10d per yard, Voiles and Gabardines in all the latest colours and designs, double widths, from 2/6 per yard. Tymons and Co., Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. — Advt.

The New South Wales Government, yesterday launched a loan for forty million pounds. New Jap^ci-eges. at Walkers Boun- ; dary Street/ -colours r Saxe, Sky Kavyv Pink Rose, giey, brown, white, cream Tussore etc, at 1/6 and .1/8 per yard.— Advt. Next Wednesday's Gazette will call up the remainder of the C class of the Second Division, numbering 4,000, and those passed fit w.ll enter camp in March. On class D, the first call will be made in January, wise. The new styles in Ladies' White Jap Silk Blouses, 16s lld, ISs lld, and 22s Od each; also in Navy, ISs 6d. New light fancy shades in Crepe de Chine, at 29s 0d and 355, at* M' Gruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Greymoutli. — Advt. When you want, a Cycle that will take you anywhere ami back again in double quick time, you'll insist on a Speedking. Why waste time on other machines. Call ou F. C- Wade and Co. and look over the machine your better -judgment demands. In these days of keen competition ti bicycle is regarded, not as a luxury, but. as a necessity. When buying a bicycle for business purposes its reliability is the important feature to be consdered. For that reason the Speedking is becoming more popular every day. When you ride the Speedking you have a feeling of security — you know you '11 get there and back aiain. Call on F. C. Wade and Co., Greymouih, for an inspection. Ladies, do you require a go.od paii of glove fitting corsets? if so, we can recommend the celebrated D. and A. Coisets (all British made), imported direct from the manufacturers and sold at wholesale price at C. Smith, Ltd., the wholesale cash drapers, clothiers, boot importers, and house furnishers, Greymouth and Wellington. —Advt. Died suddenly the other day at O'Hagon's pub, on the Murray, a rather remarkable ' cockatoo. Cocky had the free run of the bar, and could take his liquor like a man, but showed a decided partiality for whisky. Hi's antics when "full" were very funny, and he was extremely popular with the customers, who would give him sip's from their glasses. His end was tragic. He had been drinking heavily,, and had reached the abusive ' stage. Further liquor was denied him, which had the eifect of making him very angry. Without any warning he flew at his master's face and bit a slice from that gentleman's flaming red nose, which had survived many a drinking bout. .O'Hagon defended himself with a full bottle, the second stroke bringug cocky down. Cursing to the last he expired a few minutes . later, another victim to the evils of intemperance. — Melbourne Punch. If you think so 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 the N.Z. Alliance representative at once. — ' Advt. Yesterday, before Justice Sim at the Supreme Court an appeal was heard from John Nyberg, sawmiller, of Ruru, against the decision of the Warden against the forfeiture of a water-race. The appeal was made on the ground, that, notwithstanding liability to forfeiture having been proved, plaintiif was stopped from obtaining a decree of forfeiture of the race, which for 5 years had not been used for its proper purpose, the Warden's decision holding plaintiff to be a tributor to an agreement of 1913 which the Court held to still subsist, but whioh was of no effect, since it had not been certified to under the hand of the Wnrden in accordance with the provision nf subsection (a) of section 235 of "The Mining Act, 1Q08!" Messrs M. Hannan and J. "W. ' Hannan appeared for appellant and IMr F A. Kitchingham for defendant. After sombwhat lengthy evidence was taken, decision was reserved. Ladies who prefer to have their skirts tailored to their own measures in any particular style, can do so at less than usual prices by communicating with John H. Glasson, Cashel Street-. Christchurch. For making up your own material he charges 7s-6d and 10s 6d, or the complete skirt made ir the choicest of the new seasons weaves 23s 6d, 25s 6d, 30s, 355. In suiting serges 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355. Patterns will be gladly sent upon request. Blouse time is here now and everyone wants them pretty, and less than the ordinary prices if possible, We name here warehouse prices and anyone can bo changed 1 if not'- suitable or the pur- ' chase proce refunded. They are beautifully made and each one a bargain. White Crepe dp. Chine, all sizes 22s 9d, 25s 6d, 27s od, 30s. Jap Silk 14s 9d ; 17s 6d, 22? 6d, 25s 6d, 27s 6d. Special Black Fibre SUk Hose 4s 3d. D. and A. Corsets Gs Ud, 7s 9r 8s 6d, 10s 6d, Why pay shop prices when you can buy for less direct from, thp warehouse by mail. — Advt. • It is necessary to nail several rumours which the supporters of the Liquor Trade's counter Petition have assiduously circulated* of late. The New Zealand .. Alliance Petition has not been withdrawn:— it is gaming thousands of new supporters every day although it still needs yours it you have not already signed it. The Liquor Trade's Petition is not a Gov- - eminent Petition. It* is a Trade Petition pure and simple — whereas the Alliance' Petition asks for a poll on the recommendations of an absolutely, impartial body set up by the Government itself to investigate and report on- measures necessary to secure increased National Efficiency. . The Trade's Petition is neither "fair," ".iiist" nor "reasonable." It gives the Liquor '" Trade -• a three-to-one chance of winning. It- would, secure Continuance even if. • out of 500,000 voters 250,000 were in favour of National Prohibition and 150,000 •in fabonr of National Ownership, lf the votes were thus caslj ; thc 100,000 would win, although 400,000 wer» against Continuance. Sign the ; New Zealand 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 sencl word to the New Zealand Alliance representative at ence.— -Adyt, . . . The fame wiii increase and. endure, Of Woods ' Great Peppermint Cure.; All people who try it continue to buy it, Because its effect is so sure. For sore throats and coughs and cattarh, • Its praises arc spreading afar; 'Tis certain and sure the fame will endure Of Woods' Great Peppormir. -p..