The Dominion.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 117, 3 May 1919, Page 5

The Dominion.

COMING HOME. Following Hawke’s Bay names are included in the list of soldiers leturning by the Rimutaka, due at Wellington about May 17th: — Harper, F. A., 2nd Lieut., Hastings. Ah Keong, T., Hastings. Anderson, A. C. T., Hastings. Armstrong, W. H., Hastings. Arnold, E. J., Sergt., Napier. Barkwith, A. D., Woodville. Bee, C. C., Napier. Blom, B. A., Napier. Bradly, A. A., Putorino. Brassington, L. A., C.S.M., Waipawa. Burton, W. S., Corp!., Hastings. Chapman, J. N., Hastings. Clark, D. C., Woodville. Clark, 8., Dannevirke. ! Clarke, B. F., Dannevirke. Dagg T. H., Port Ahuriri. i Davidson, J. A., Hastings. i Dooley, W., Waipukurau. Egan, W. E. J., Hastings. Ellis, W., Hatuma. Evans, D., Hastings. Fearn, J. L., Puketapu. Fenton, A. T., S.S.M., Napier. Goodall, A., Hastings. Goodall, G. F. W., Sergt., Napier. Goss, A. 11., Corpora], Napier. Horsefield, R. J., L.-C., Napier. Huddleston, A. J., Hastings. Hunter, C. A., Napier. Kelly, M. P., Umutaoroa. Konuke, S., Wairoa. Latham, J. E., Napier. Lindsay, D., Corporal, Ahuriri. McGrath, W. J., Corporal, Napior. McNaughton, G. S., Hastings. Martin, H. A., Napier. Mete, H., Nuhaka. Mihaere, P-, Wairoa. Miidon, L. W., Makotuku. Mountfort, C. 8., Hastings. Nicol, E., Mceauee. O’Brien, F. J., Hastings. O’Connell, S. R rf , West Clive. Olsen. A. S., Norsewood. Ormond, W., Opoutania. Paki, J., Sergeant. Whangaehu. Pallesen, N., Woodville. Parker, W. H., Napier. Potts, J. S. N., Dannevirke. Price, F. T. R., Sgt., Dannevirke. Priest, .1. W., L.-C., Elsthorpe. Kayner. R. T.. Waipukurau. Kedward. D. Orniondville. Robinson. S., Sergeant. .Dannevirke. Ruru, P., Hastings. Sinclair. J. H., Elsthorpe. Smith \ G I h'liii.iiike. ATartin. >. R. II H i«inigs. Steere. A.. Hastings. Taniati. .. Wairoa. Teluita, J. \\ ~ L.-C., Hastings. Watson. S. G.. Havelock North. NIAGARA A “CLEAN SHIP.” Christchurch, May 2. As there has been some anxiety regarding the Niagara, which was. reported to have had a fresh outbreak of influenza on board, Mr. G. ' Humphreys. Coivin for France ,• cabled his daughter, who was one of the This morning -Mr Hunipbre.vs leceived the following reply, dated April no, from Honolulu : • ■Ail well, clean ship."

INFLUENZA. ( \SF.S IN C.VN’TERBUr.Y AND WEST]. A ND. Christchurch, May 2. The authorities think there, is every indication that the near futile will see a recrudescence ot the influenza epidemic. During the past. two days there have been 23 notifications in the Canterbury and Westland Health Districts. Of these five are cases of influenza pneumonia, two of them being

severe. In South Canterbury during the same period there were 8 notifications, two of which are pneumonia. Dr. Fox, Superintendent of the Christchurch Hospital, stated yesterday that there had been of late a number of cases of influenzal pneumonia, two of tliem being severe. In South Canterbury during the same period there were 8 notifications, two ol which are pneumonia. Dr. Fox, Superintendent of the Christchurch Hospital, stated yesterday that there had been of late a number of eases of influenzal pneumonia in the hospital and one death. He had no doubt whatever that these cases were of the same type as tliosjß last November. * i ..Mft Tne Hon. G. W. Russell stated today that tne position in regard to the number of cases of influenza in the Dominion was much the same as that reported several days ago. Asked regarding precautions in the event of a possible recrudescence of the epidemic, tne Minister said tho position is being closely watched and all machinery is ready' to be brought into operation should a recrudescence take place. TEN MORE MANUKA CASES. Wellington, May 3. Ten more case.s ol influenza have developed amongst the crew of the .Manuka on Somes Island and there are two other suspects. SICKNESS AT BLACKBALL. Grey mouth, May 3. Theio are many cases of diphtheria, scarlet fever. and* influenza at Blackball. NEW ZEALANDERS DECORATED.

Wellington, May 2. Tho following honouis and awards have been conferred on New Zealanders:—

M. —Sergeant. A. Nimmon, Quar-ter-ro master Sergeant I*. J. O'Regan, C.S.AI. C. P. Roberts, Sergeant T. F. Guy, Privates H. J. Daw bin, A. Hall, K." \V. Douglas, Gunnei- E. H. Colder, Sapper R. Weir, Sergeant N. _ VV. Roach, Sergeant \V. Young, Private AL Galvin, Sergeant R. S. Nicol, Corporal A. C. Hay, Corporal A. Askenbeck. ! Military Medal. — Sergeant J. T. ’ Carr, \V. O. F. Croft, Sergeant E. ' Dunstan, S.Q.M.S.S. B, Egley, S. -Sergeant R. A. Ferguson, W.O. W. , A. Foster, 2nd-Lt. H. J. Manning, Q.M.S. P. C. AlcLareii, R.S.M. C. Mitchell, T.-Corporal B. Nash, W. 0. T. E. O’Dowd, S.S.M, J. Porteous, Gunner \V. T. Ritchie, S.-Sergeant C. ' U. Robb, Sergeant W. T. Moles, C. E. Whittington. THE COAL OUTLOOK. AUSTRALIAN SUPPLIES. . Wellington, May 2. Referring to the announcement that the Federal Government has decided to commandeer all coal in the Commonwealth, the Hon. A. Al. Myers stated today that as far as he could judge at the moment, the Dominion’s supply from Newcastle would not be detrimentally ail'ected, as it was not anticipated the output from the mines would be reduced. Recent strikes at Newcastle had given considerable cause . for anxiety, but from information received he understood the bulk of the mines had resumed work, and he hoped a regular supply would soon be again coming to hand from this source. Further, every endeavour was being made to arrange for oversea ships en route to the Dominion, both via America and Australia, to pick up cargoes of coal. The recent epidemic and the strike at Millerton, together with the continued stoppage of work.at the Green Island mines, Otago, had accentuated the acute shortage of coal which had existed during the past two years in practically every part of the Dominion. “Every possible effort is being made, however’’’ concluded. Air. Aiyers, “to do the best possible in the national interests with the supplies that are coming to hand.” N.Z. NAVAL ANO AIR POLICY. STATEMENT BY DEFENCE MINISTER. Dunedin, May 2. In his speech at the annual meeting of the Navy League, Sir James Allen said he viewed with considerable alarm tiie position in the Pacific. He looked with a good deal of suspicion on the occupation of the Alarshali Islands by the Japanese. He hoped Japan had no intention of spreading her wings over . , the Pacific, but he feared there was a possibility. The Minister added that it was impossible to give any idea of what our naval policy would be. Admiral Jelhcoe was on’his way to give advice. If we were to protect the seas, every part of the Empire should take its. share both in money and men. He did not know what ships or machines would le required in the future. Regarding the air service, the Minister said lie thought it would be necessary to have a minimum establishment of experts here to train men for defence if the need arose. Air machines could be used lor other tmm military purposes. \t ith regard to the naval and air services, he asked the people to be patient until the opinion of experts was available. SOLDIER STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY' CONCESSIONS. Wellington, May 2. It has been, decided by the Recess Connnitbee of the Senate that returned soldiers applying for provisional registration and taking a course of study for which lectures are not prov ided at the college to which they are attached will have their piovisioti.il registration confirmed if they pass a section of their examination at the end of the year. Where facilities for lectures are afforded the student must attend the classes and sit for the college examinations, and the Professorial Board shall advise the Senate at the end of the student’s first year whether matriculation should be confirmed. Application has been made to the judges of the Supreme Court that provisional matriculation should also iuht the requirements for the law professional examination, but judges have decided that they cannot allow Latin to be waived, and students must pass in that subject to complete the . solicitors’ general knowledge examination. COOL STORAGE CONGESTION. MIN'ISTEK S REPLY TO H.B, DEPU lAITON. Wellington, Muy 2. A deputation representing the Farmers’ I iiioii of Hawke's Bay, waited upon the Minister-in-Ciuirge of Imperial .Supplies to-day, pointing out the serious position reached owing to the congestion of meal in the stores, and owing especially to ilm dry season. They urged that the districts in which fat stock came, forward earliest should have an earlv allocation of shipping space to mold congestion later in the season. Mr. Guthrie said lie had no control over the Overseas Shipping Committee, bin would be pleased to convey to the committee the representations maueHe knew the committee had dealt fairly with the question of allocations in the past, and ho was sure would give consideration to the p10p,..--a - made. SHIPS FOU TIM ARC AND LYTTELTON. Christchurch, Alay 3. Hou. D. IL Guthrie, Minister-in-Charge of Imperial Supplies, informed the local branch of the Farmers' Union that within the last few days a considerable quantity of insulated shipping space in May steamers has been allocated Timar'n and Lyttelton by the New Zealand Overseas Shipowners Committee.