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Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1929, Page 4

After consultation with the Administrator of Samoa, the Prime Alin is ter :Ulus (issued 'another > statement of policy. Si!r Joseph Ward reiterates willingness of the Government :o confer with the Mau over matters in dispute, but on condition that the .Mau ceases its defiance of the law. This is as far as any Government thatiias elite regard for its responsibilities •ould go, and in taking this stand, ays an Auckland paper, Sir Joseph Ward is entitled to the support of all New Zealanders, not excepting those who have felt—and sometimes expressed themselves with more zeal •chan discretion—that the Samoans have been badly treated. At the same time the Prime Minister announcer an important change in taxation. The native tax head lias been abolished, and in its place there will be levied a charge for medical treatment and a higher tax on copra exports. Those who have refused to pay the head tax are notified that they are still liable for it. There may be more than one reason for this change, but obviously the main reason is decline in revenue. Owing to the defiance of. the Alan, the money collected in “native taxes” (including the head tax) fe’l from £3 7.8 . in 1926-27 to £2-166 in 1927-23. Afore revenue must be raised. This move by the Government is criticised a,s an act of weakness, but it is not made clear what the Government could do to enforce payment of the head tax. This particular form of tax. by he way, has been unpopular through history wherever imposed, and has *°d to numerous rebellions. Possibly Samoa may 'be able to get along without it long after the present trouble is over. In the meantime, the Alan is told once more that it must obey the law, and it is to be hoped that at long last it will learn wisdom and accept the Government’s offer of. reconciliation.

Smart Models in millinery just opened to-day at Addison’s.—Advt.

Snow on the hills !—Men’s overcoats wanted. Go to AJcKav’s for overcoats. Bargains, big discounts, all prices.— ,-vdvt

Air T. 11. Chestcrman inserts n notice of thanks to the electors in this issue. Snow on the hills !—See the new Avintc.fr gloves at McKay’s, [ladies’ fur top fabric 3s 6d. men’s wool!. n gloves 4s 6d, boys’ woollen gloves Is 6u pair.-*-Advt.

Economical Crockery Shop: Don’t miss the opportunity of seeing oar Is crockery window. Your choice of any article for Is. (-Next to Club Hotel.)

Snow on the bills ! —See McKay’s window for men’s and b vs’ underclothing. Best Wo hey and Baineses. Mosgici, and also cheaper makes- in wo lien under-shirts and pants. Bargain prices.;—Advt.

The attention of mem hors of Lodge Westland Kilwinning and of sister constitutions and ail members of the craft is directed to the invitation to attend divine service at All Saints Church tomorrow evening. Brethren please as seiuhlc at Masonic Hall, Reiell Street, at 6.30 p.m.

Snow on the hills !—Men’s, ladies’ and children’s cardigans and pullovers at McKay’s. Great value for the money; sec them at AlcKay’s.—Advt.

•‘lf the Government does not take steps to clean up the ragwort, it will soon be regarded as New Zealand’s national emblem, and replace the ifernleaf,” commented Mr H. Bond at the annual meeting of the -wanawatu executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. “ .It has to be cheeked at the ' egmning,” he added, “ and dealt with as soon as it appears above the ground, 'n application of salt will soon kill the young ragwort and the Governmen should assist by permitting salt to lie carried rail free.”

Snow on 1 he. Hills ! —Alorc blankets wanted. Go to AlcKay’s for host value in g'od blankets. Single bed Aze 22s 6d to 29s 6d, double bed size 84s 6d to o9s 6d.—Advt. #

Call and see Ross’s wonderful range of rifles, guns and ammunition. All new and latest models and marked at city prices.—Advt.

Harley and Co. the Complete House Furnishers wish to notify the residents of Hokitika and district, especially those who are contemplating refurnishing, that they can give most exceptional easy terms and supply every necessity for the home. They have a huge stock to choose from: furniture in all the latest designs, tapestry and draping, curtains, eiderdowns in latest shades. Their traveller, Air Robertson, will be pleased to call on anyone wishing to see patterns or designs, and will he pleased to give prices etc. A letter to headquarters requesting him to call will be immediately attended to.— Advt.

AVhatever the cause of a cold might be there is one thing sure—the romerl ••• is “ Nazol.” Gives instant relief. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

Ross’s Sports Depot have lieen successful ip obtaining the Westland agency of W. S. Clayton and Co. As this is one of the largest sporting houses in the Dominion, sportsmen in all branches of sport may be assured of the best of service.—Advt.

Club together this winter. Visit Yarrail’s and buy a really fine gramophone. Nothing better for entertainment on winter evenings. ' Yarrall’s, Retell Street, for the latest gramophone records.—Advt.