Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Grey River Argus, 19 September 1918, Page 2

Grey River Argus and Blackball News.

Delivered aver^ mom lag in Greymouth. Kiimava Hokitflrn, Dobsoa, Wailae^ iavlory'ilt. Crouadim, Npihoro, Blaokkill, Nelsou Creok, Biunuer; Te KmgLa, liotoiua-'iu Ircubounie, Patitra, Kuril, Ksiimata, Kotuku, Moaua, Ai-ntiku, Puiu ag-a, Dunollie, Cobcleu, Baxter s, Kokiri, Aluunxi, IkaStillwstev. Waiuta. au.l Beef '.o'< THUKSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 19 IS. GERMANY* ATTEMPTS TO DIVIDE THE JB&iiUIAJV PEUjfLJbi. WHEN the keen disappointment of tne Vaermaus at the tunure wf their great on ensure was accentuated by nic initiative being snatched bom tno Uennaii armies by General Jb'ocli, it was generally anticipated that we shoula see tiie launching of a tremendous German peace otteusive. in this , case the anticipations have ben more Khan justified by the Hood of peace propaganda that is now being let loose on the world. Events, during the past lour years have shown pretty plainly that no limit can be placed t6 the depths of depravity to which Germany will descend in order to secure her ends. The workings of the German nund have defied all the attempts of psychologists throughout the world to understand them. The latest manifestation of, the German mind in ottering peace terms to Belgium, with the plain object in yiew of using her as a means to thwart the aims of the Allied Powers is at once an example - right up-to-date, of colossal impudence aud of the colossal ignorance of Germany regarding the mind of the outside world. It is a noteworthy tact tha t in the offer which she now makes to Belgium, one of the conditions set forth is that the Flemish question is to be . considered. Ever since the time of the German occupation of Belgium the Teutons have been busily engaged in attempting to separate the Flemish from the Walloon Provinces in Belgium. In 1916 the German Chancellor speaking in the • Reichstag, outlined the Imperial policy of establishing a. protectorate over the Flemings. In attempting to inaugurate this separatist policy wjthin the Belgian nation, the Germans found in Belgium some obscure and discredited citizens who, betraying their sacred duty, placed themselves in the pay of the enemy and consented to make themsllves the agents . and accomplices of the invaders. At the end of 1917, the German authorities believed that the moment, hnri come to consummate the enterprise by completing the administrnt . .ye soiwation. Thus the end would be attained: Belgium would be disnifimberpd : one part of the country would fall under vassalage to Germany, and in

case there were no annexation, would became, in a W!1 V V , a sphere of influence for the Empire. The policy, rests upon, a clever juggling with the question of languages. Under cover of the principle of free self-determination of peoples, it seeks to internationalise an internal' problem in the hope or dislocating the Belgian nationality. One writer Avhose foresight is vindicated in the latest German peace offer says that ''perhaps the German policy of creatiug a separatist tendency within the Belgian nation also aims at the creation of a fictitious Government which shall furnish the German Government with the means for opening fallacious peace negotiations to deceive the world and weaken the cohesion of the Allies." The whole Germnn trick has been exposed long ago. The Belgian people, without distinction of language, party, or condition, have, hy impressive demonstrations, repudiated the fjv+Wess c'tizens who, joining hands with the enemy, have arrogated to themselves the right to sppnk in the nnme of the Fleming?. The Flemings were the first to condemn the crime. The Flemish Academy ra'Rpd its voice +o "affirm its fidrlitv to thp Belgian Fatherland mid its King." The Belgian Labour Party proclaimed that "nnt one of the 800 labour groups composing it, and not one of its authorized Iradp-rs, had been led astray or corrupted by the actn-ist-sppnratist movement, cither in Flanders or Wnlloriia." Thp foreign occupation of the country which lias now lasted' for over four years has not broken its spirit or ts will to resistance. The Flemish, like the AValloon communities, .victims of the most firightful brutalities, subjected to. a system of forced labour, decimated by deportations, have remained immovably .faithful to King and country. The unity of the country remains intact. The Flemish question (referred to in tlje German perfce otfer) does not imperil this „ unity. Lt dates much further back than the war. It is a question of interior policy which the nation alone must solve, after the war, independently, under its own free constitutional powers. Only after the war can the Belgian Government solve the problems arising out of the Flemish movement. The promoters of that movement themselves deplore the intervention of an alien power and scorn the traitors who have conspired with the enemy, ac-* cepting money and positions at his hand. It is as loyal Belgian citizens, they declare, that they are striving for reforms from which they expect afuller intellectual development of Flemish communities, and they see in such culture a new force of unity for the nation, from which they by no means desire, to be separated. Baron de Broqueville, the Belgian Prime Minister; in referring to this German plot to cause internal dissension in "Belgium said some little time back in London: "Our compatriets from behind the German barrier, as the most ardent advocates of Flemish claims elsewhere, reject foreign interference in internal policy, and they treat as traitors to the cause all those who accept bribes from the territories of their country."

In another column a inciting of the lor-al branch of the New Zealand Labour Party is called for to-morrow evening. Mr. James Rimpson, first VicePrfts'idcnt. of the Trade and Labour Congress 'of Canada, will spoak on "Ought Ncvv Zealand to control or abolish the Liquor Traffic," at the Town Hail <M-niglit afe 8 o'clock. A perfect pearl necklace of 51 pearls realised £47,500 at Christie's, London, in July, the highest price" for' any single lot ever ottered in an art auction-room. The necklace once belonged to Mine, de Falbe, who died 2U years ago ; her third husband was M. do Falbe, Danish Minister in London. 42 inch White Voile 1/11, 2/3 and 2/11 per yard at Walkers. Boundary Street Greymouth. — Advt The Committee of the Farmers' Queen in the Copper Trail desire thankfully, to acknowledge a donation from Mr. George Mallinson, the wellknown Kopara settler, of twelve uruincag. towards their fund. Getting the best means buying now. Our first shipment of the new cotton dress materials has come tx> hand. Prints frpm lOd 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. After the heavy downpour of rain the previous day, thr weather early yesterday morning toolc a cold change, and sno.w began falling up country. There were falls of snow yesterday morning at Ross, Eimu and Ecwanui. Daylight revealed the Paparoas to be snow-capped and the ranges fuither inland had a heavy coating of white. The- weather conditions in several parts oi ! the Dominion during the past few days have been cold and wet. • Floods are reported from Canterbury/ and a heavy snowfall from the Wairarapa. The good roads movement is being energetically advocated in the Kaitaia district. North Auckland. During the past month a number of speakers, representing the local Chamber of Commerce, have delivered addresses on a definite proposal to borrow £54,0UU from the Public Trustee for the purpose of constructing tar macadam roaHs. The scheme is being supported to an extent which is gratifying to the promoters. . New Jap, crepes, at- Walkers Boundary Street, colours Saxe, Sky Navy, Pink Rose, ' grey,-- brown, white, cream Tussore etc, at 1/6- and 1/8 per yard. — Advt. Mr. James Simnson. a Labour man from Canada, will speak in the Town Hall this evening at S p.m. Mr. Simpson comes to New Zealand as a rocoprniscd Labour leader in Canada, with credentials fmm the President of the Trades and Labour Congress of fanada, of which Mr. Simpson is Vico resident, also a letter from the Dominion Executive .Committee of the Social (Democratic Party of Canada. He has served in several Socialist and Trade ■movements, of Toronto, and comes to New Zealand) with the best wishes, of tho various organisatnns he belongs to and also urges the New Zealand workers to extend to him a welcome. , ■ v , Referring to ' the proposed changes with regard t 0 the Police Force, the Hon. T. M. Wilford (Minister-in-Charge) stated: "This is the most difficult and complicated job I have had to- tackle so far. The position is full of anomalies and is complicated in a way that I cannot at present make public-. I have made certain recom-. mendations to Cabinet, and they have agreed to discuss them at a full-meet-ing to be held later. The recommendations are far-reaching, but I am sorry that I can give no further information at the present time."

His Honour Mr Justice Sim, and assouiu>t€i, leturjed yesterday by the midday train hom'Hokftika. A criminal sitting of the Supreme Court will be held to-day in Greymouth. Keiinecjuhair, who is sharing the honours of favouritism for the Melbourne Cup with Desert Gold, recently won the Rosehill Handicap by the decisive margin of four lengths in 2niin. 7sec, when carrying 9st. Kennaquhair was got by the French-bred horse Kenilworth from Calluna, a niare.by Man ton, who won the New Zealand Cup, Derby, and Canterbury Cup of 1888. Kenilworth was got by Childwick, a half-brother to The Wag, .the sire of Kilbroney.- Kenilworth was one of the best performers of his time in France, and was a great stayer. On Saturday, at Sydney Tattersall's Meeting, he could only manage to finish third to Gloaming and Rebus in the Chelmsford Stakes, run over nine furlongs. If you think su 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. Washing Dross Fabric's at MeGruer's. 28in. Tobralco in plain shades and spot, stripe, and spring designs 1/104 per yard. Navy prints 1/6. 1/9. 1/11. per yard. 28in. plain and stripe washing zephyr 1/0 per yard. White and col wed Jap Crepes 1/6. ami 1/9 per yard. .Pressing Gown Crepe in New Designs 1/9. per yard. 40in. Check and Floral Voiles 1/11. and 2/« per yard. 40in. white pieque 2/0. 2/11. and 3/6 por yard. 40in. white palm cloth 2/0. and 2/11. per yard 40in. white and self colour voils 2/(i per yard.44in. white and self colour mercerise muslins, 1/11. and 2/6. per yardt 40in. coloured poplins and gabadines, 3/6. and 3/11. per yard. 40in. black and w trite checks good quality 4/11. per yard. Patterns free on request. McGi'uer and Co., Cash Drapers Greymonth. — Aclvt The new styles in Ladies' White Jap Silk Blouses, 16s lid, 18s lid, and 22s 6d each; also in Navy, 18s 6d. New light fancy shades in Crepe de Chine, at 29s 6d and 355, at M'Gruer and Co., Cash Drapers, Greymouth. — Advt. Referring to the matter of the payment of jurors, our Hokitika correspondent writes: — There appeared to be loud protests from many of the jurymen yesterday, when they had called at the Registrar's Office and received the sum of four shillings. Certainly there is something in their argument. The town juryman receives the same remuneration as the man living 10 miles away, even though tne latter has to procure a conveyance to attend, and in addition, lose his day's work — at the present time a loss of los. It seems, only right that jurymen living in the country sEbuld be "paid a reasonable mileage for the distance thoy come. The members of the grand jury say that they were not disappointed with their reward. 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 «cl and 10s (id, or the complete skirt, made in the choicest of i-he new season's 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 be changed if not: suitable or the purchase proce refunded. They are beautifully made and each one a bargain. White Crepe dc Chine, all sizes, 22s 9d, 25s 6d, 27s 6d, 30s. Jap Silk 14s 9d, 17s 6d, 22s 6d. 25s 6d, 27s 6d. Special Black Fibre Silk Hose 4s 3d. D. and A. Corsets 6s lid, 7s 9r 8s 6d, 10s. 6d. Why pay shop prices when you can buy for less direct from) the warehouse b.v mail.— -Advt. More than one elector has already been misled by the Liquor Trade's Petition. That remarkable document is so artfully constructed that it is no wonder that voters have failed to orasp exactly what they are supporting when they sign it. It purports to ask for a "fair, just and reasonable poll to decide by a bare majority the three issues of National Continuance, National Ownership and National Prohibition. It also provides that every voter is to vote for »ne issue only, and that no issue is to be carried unless it secures a majority of the total votes cast on the three issues. What is the effect of this 1 ? It secures for the Trade a ihree-to-one chance. If National Ownership is carried the Trade wins! • If National ■ Continuance is carried, the Trade wins! If no issue is carried, the Trada wins. If 500,000 voters to go to the poll and 250,000 vote for National Prohibition, 150.000 for National Ownership, and 100,000 for National Continuance, the Trade wir.s, for no issue secures the required bare majority of 250.001. This is the Liquor Trade's "fair, just and reasonable" propisal. It is fair that every elector should have a vote, it is just that the vote) to be on bare majority basis, \t is reasonable that the vote to be on the "oasis |;f the National Efficiency Board's Recommendation. This is what the.N. Z. Alliance Petition asks, and it is your duty to sign the N.Z. Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If jpu have signed the latter und'era misapprehension, ask your M.P. to have your name 'removed or send word to tho N.Z. Alliance representative; at once. It is necessary to nail several rumours which the supporteis of tho Liquor Trade's counter Petition have assiduously circulated of late. The New Zealand Alliance Petition has not been withdrawn:— it is gaining thousands of new supporters every day although it still needs yours if you have not. already signed it. The Liquor Trade 's Petition is not. a Government Petition. If 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," "just"-vnor "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 faboui: of National Ownership. If the votes wore thus cast the 100,000 would win although 400,000 were against 1 Continuance. Sign the New Zealand - Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If you have ' signed the _ latter; under a misap- { prehension, ask your M.P. to have your name removed or send word to .^ the New Zealand Allianco rcprflsen- ] tative at cnee. — Advt. |

For some time the Oamaru Borough Council has been greatly perturbed by I the knowledge that us consolidated Joan of. £173,800 would fall due- .on [ January 1, 1920, and every effort-'. has j been made at Home and in the Do- ! minion to ascertain whether money could be obtained to liquidate liabilities. At a meeting of the Borough. Council, the Mayor reported that he had succeeded in obtaining a loan 0* iIVo.DOO from the Public Trustee at 5J per cent, w.th a sinking fund of 1 per cent, for the period of 10 years, free of. all brokerage or commission. The arrangement was ratified by the council. Large strong, Hand Baskets at pric- / es from 1/ to (5/(j each are procurable^ from B. Dixion, Tainui Street. GoedF^ value here. — Advt. At Christhurch the other day the Aviation Instructor, Mr. C. M." Hill with Colonel C.-M. Gibbon as a passenger, made a splendid il.ght in the 100 h.p. machine, and established- a new altitude record for the Dominion of 5,600 feet. The machine rose like a bird. Flying ■ round, it climbed rapidly,'becoming a mere speck in the sky as it rose higher and sped further away. There were many speculations as to the he.ght which had been reached, but these had to await confirmation until the voyagers of the air returned. The speck in the sky gradually enlarged again, and Mr. Hill commenced to make a spiral descent. This very- pretty movement was continued for some time, and then the rest of the journey was done by volplane, the pilot accomplishing a very fine landing. It was then ascertained that the height reached was 5600 feet, beating by 600 feet Mr. Hill's previous Dominion record, made a few weeks ago. Ladies, do you require a go.od paii of glove fitting corsets? if so, we can recommend the celebrated D. and A. A Corsets, (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. Special Hosiery value, ladies plain and ribbish black cashmere finish hose a good weaier for hpmewear, price 2 pairs for 2/11. , Ladies white cotton hose 2/(5 pair. Ladies black lisle thread hose with white embroidered pendant front 2/0 pair. Ladies blac«. lisle hose with white embroidered ankle superior -. quality 2/jIL pair. Ladies silk, ankle hose in white, grey, ■fawn, nigger, and black, 5/11. "pair. Ladies all wool black, plain and ribbed cashmere hose 4/11. and t pair. Tan and grey lisle tweed 'hose 3/llpair Post free to any part. McGiuer and Co, Spot Cash Drapers Greymoxu.i. —^uvt Motorists* Hand Books: — "Motor Cycles;" "Dynamos 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 ?ud Depair of Motor Cars," 3/ti, posted 3/10 ; ' " Faults and Hnw to Find " Them," =3/6, posted 3/10; "Hints and."" Tibs for Motor Cyclists" 1/y, posted^. 2/- from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. — ** Advt. In a discussion which arose on the subject of the live-day week for women employees instituted by some Auckland factories, Mr. W. J. Jaggs, representative of Macky, Logan, Ltd.', made it clear ,at the annual meeting of the Auckland Employers' Association, that the change was purely experimental. The company's employees had suggested the adoption of the five days' system, and had undertaken that if this course were agreed to the output now realised in the five and a half days' week would be maintained. Further, they had agreed that if, after four months' trial, this result were not shown, they would be prepared to go back to their former hours of work. Replying to criticisms which had been levelled at the change, Mr. Jaggs said that if the present output of work were not maintained, that would be conclusive proof that the five days' week was an impracticable proposition.. The reason offered for it by the employees was that under the shop hours now ruling in the city they could not find time to do theiV shopping in the daylight hours if they worked steadily under the old system. As a mater of fact, the frequent ab-^ sence of the operatives from duty, for | the purpose of~ shopping, had dis- 4 organised the work of the factory "§? every day, and efficiency was quite destroyed. If the experiment proved failure the ease . of those employers • who objected to the five days'" system would be proved absolutely unanswerable. After discussion- the association referred the question to its executive for a report, to be presented at a subsequent meeting. New Prints. Tobralco Zepyhers, and Voile, at Walkers Boundary Street. \dvt