The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1928. MR. COATES DECIDES.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1928, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1928. MR. COATES DECIDES.

Tub political problem which faced the Prime Minister as a result of the General Election has been decided by Mr Coates, who has elected not to resign but to summon Parliament together next week to determine what is to be done. Although all the results are not definitely known, it is at least clear that there is not any dominating Party. At the best, the United will number 32, Reform 29, and Labour 19. Probably the only certainty is that Reform will not he able to carry on, nor in the lace of the election results will Mr Coates expect to do so. His party strength has been reduced from 03, and his losses includes four of his Cabinet Ministers. It will be the privilege oil’ Sir Joseph Ward to move a no-confidence motion, and it is sure to have the backing of Labour. In that circumstance, with the inevitable resignation of the Coates’ Ministry, Sir Joseph Ward will he called on to form a Ministry and present his policy. The components part of the Ministry, and the policy lie is prepared to proceed with' will he the test of his ability to continue in office. Should he fail, the alternative will be an appeal to the country again. As regards tin l possibility of Sir Joseph carrying on, it will be necessary for some dele 1 • from the Reform side to assure that. Unless these are forthcoming in an assured number Sir Joseph may elect to court defeat in the House so that

can go to the country in the new year, and with a more concrete policy seek a complete mandate from the people. The chances of fusion as between United and Reform at this juncture are not promising. There are too many heart burnings following the late election for that to come about in any official manner, hut there may be the individual desire to solve the political situation once and for all, and in that respect the greatest hope lies.

seems to be an essential necessity ifor the future well being of the country that its politics should be stable and secure. New Zealand is not large enough to experiment with nice divisions in party government. The broad lines governing national security and the enforcement of law and order to give confidence and encouragement in trading and development, are paramount considerations in the well being

of the Dominion. We are persuaded

Unit tiic rise of Labour to political dominance should be resisted. 'lliat Party is so much impregnated with Communistic ideals of Socialism that with such extreme notions there is grave danger to national solvency and credit of Labour should achieve the upper hand in regard to political control. The present time is the most opportune to gut together. \\ hen there was the prospect previously (as there was then the need) Sir Joseph Ward’s overtures, as has been recalled by the “Otago Daily Times,” were refused. That a prominent Reform organ of the influence of the Dunedin morning paper should refer to the matter now, suggests to our mind that the canny south realises the need for a real fusion to-day as much as yesterday. With the two major parties of equal strength practically, there is a common danger in 'failing to neglect Hie present opportunity. It seems a pity that at such a juncture the leaders of both Parties cannot be brought together to discuss the situation. At the present the leaders are manoeuvring in public for the better advantage, but if the national aspect were kept more in view they should be deal enough minded to seew here duty points. However, there may bo some less public manoeuvring going on. Next week will indicate definitely what is likolv to come to pass. There is a 'good deal of guess work meantime, and much advice is being tendered from every point, of view. Mr Coates |,as now made a move with throws a jnnd deal of onus on Sir Joseph, i bough with his defeated remnant, about the Premier it. does not relieve him of a share oil’ the onus as to tN possibilities. The two parties rep: sent two-thirds of the House, an • there should be brains enough in that galaxy to clear up the political situation with credit and honour to all concerned, and in particular to the better government of the country.

'l’nk information afforded lasi week in regard to a move to esfablish fin timber industry on a considerable scale in Far-South Westland is an indication of the latent possibilities of the district when enterprise arrives with the capital and enthusiasm to prosecute development work. There is ol course a great wealth ol ilorext ill S I II th Westland. The long seaboard of the Coast presents a great panorama of native forest, and it is inevitable flial it. must be required and used economically, Previously those disposed to enter oil a large proposition ol development have been at pains to visit the district and spy out the land. The authorities, however, have not been disposed to encourage an enterprise such as Newfoundland or Canada might lie disposed to encourage and welcome by all the means in their power. Governed by a restrictive conservative policy, the isolated forests in the south were so retained, when under a progressive policy they could have been utilised industrially, brought population into the territory, and led to a spread of settlement. By such means the present generation would have used the natural advantages of the country to the. general benefit of the country. Wore such enterprise allowed facilities to operate, there would certainly have been less unemployment. One of the sins of commission which the Reform Government had to pay for in lost confidence this month was its interference with business and private enterprise. That is being recognised within the Party now, hut too late for its own benefit. Be that as it may, it is clear where capital has a. fair sum it will do its part 'for the promotion and development of New Zealand. What is proposed now in 'south Westland is a case in point, and it is to ho Imped all possible encouragement will he given hv the district to encourage this and similar enterpiises to help open up and in developing local resources assist to establish industrial undertakings of ft>’cat and lasting value to the community.

Tlio Railway Department advertises in tliis issue particulars of timetable alterations operating from Sunday, 2nd December.

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Progress League will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening.

The official scrutiny of the rolls and the count of the votes in the Westland licensing poll, began at 10 o clock this

morning

.Mr W. 11. Gifford, who has taken over the business of Tomlinson and Gifford, has a notice in reference to overdue accounts in this issue.

Considerable interest was shown In the shipping movements on Saturday evening, quite a large crowd gathering oil the wharf to see the Gael and Zingarn sail respectively lor Bruce Bay and Wellington.

Mr C. Garner has been appointed caretaker of the Greymonth municipal buildings from twenty-five applicants, and Mr It. G. Castle lias been appointed caretaker of the municipal hath from twenty-th rec appl icn n ts.

The Holionu Sluicing Company, operating at Greenstone last week, washed u]) for a return of about 12/3 oz. of gold, worth £SOO, lreing three weeks’ work for six men. Mr ,T. A. Peever, the company’s manager, considers that the belt of ground now being worked will yield satisfactory returns. Where the company is operating a high face has t obe siineed before reaching the gold-bearing strata.

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The m.s. Zingara sailed on Saturday night at 8 o’clock with a. full cargo of sawn ti’n’cr for Wellington.

A dance will he held in All Saints’ Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8.30 o’clock. Music by Ross’s Orchestra. Admission.: Gents 2s, ladies Ls. Supper provided.—Advt.

A children’s fancy dress ball is being held in the Public Hall, Koitorangi. on Friday I)ec. 7th. in aid of the school m-ize fund. Good supper and music will he provided.

Show your gratitude for services rendered while you were an inmate of the Westland Hospital by paying the account promptly. Accounts for Hospital Fees should he regarded as Debts of II on on r.—Advt.

The death took place this morning at Westland Hospital of Miss Matilda Schroder, the 19-ven r old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Schroder, of Blue Spur Deceased was a native of this district and had been ill lor a I sou t two months. The funeral is announced to take place on Wednesday morning.

The funeral of the late Mr William R. Kettle, of jJGrey-mouth, took place yesterday afternoon and was one of the largest seen there for years. 'Hie Druids and Oddfellow’s Lodges were present in force, wearing their regalia. The Anglican funeral service was impressively conducted at Holy Trinity and at Karoro Cemetery bv the Bov. I). O. Bates, whilst the Druids and Oddfellows’ services at the graveside ere read respectively by Messrs J. Tennent and T. Brown.

The death took place this morning at his residence, Upper Kokatahi, of Mr Bernard M.ulholland, one of the pioneer settlers of the district and one who was very highly esteemed throughout the community. The deceased was a well known figure and had been identified with the district from the very early days of the settlement, where he took up land in the early days. He leaves a widow and grown up family to mourn their loss who will have the deep sympathy of the community in their trouble. De■ceased was a native of County Antrim, Ireland, and was 81 years of ago.

The death took place on Saturday night of Mr George Lewis Tanner, of Lrijii wood, Christchurch, and late of Prioston Road. Greymouth, at the Christchurch Public Hospital. The deceased only entered that institution last Thursday He is survived by a widow and three daughters (Mrs Dobaiihnm of Beckenham; Mrs McLoughlin of Sydney; and Miss Jcannie Tanner of Limvood) ; also by sons Masters Dixie and Lewis, of Limvood. Mr Chas Tanner, of the State Collieries, is a brother, and Mrs C’apt. Mitchell, of Auckland, is a sister of deceased. Mr Tanner was well-known locally as a bandsman, he having been a member of various Greymouth Bands during his long residence here, and since his removal to Christchurch, he had played in the Christchurch Tramways Band. Rt. Bev. Dr Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, arrives on the West Coast today, proceeding to South Westland, where lie will spend the week, and will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at various localities.

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