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Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1930, Page 3

would at the right time take appromi ate action.

One would have thought that the mere fact that the Government lied indicated their dissatisfaction with the present position and set up that machinery, would have given satisfaction to members of the House. The result that they all desire, was to bring about a cessation of propaganda and satisfy themselves if it were continued that tho Government- with whom thev were in friendly relations, was not responsible.

He asked the House to continue iU confidence. Government were deter-

mined tire machinery they set up sho id test all the information available.

months', in View Of fthe unccrtainity of the trade ■in-'-thfci near future ■

(■'>) Holidays.—Without altering the resent' holidays, the employers sought to provide that on Easter Saturday •a lid the 24 th December—on which day® shipping is worked by wateraiders—such men as may be required to work’ shall"be paid ordinary rates, aiid not double, time.

'•’bo miners’ representatives stated t!iMt' they would consult, the'onions. ~ The conference on the Engine .Drivers’ . Agreement,, previously ■ arranged for to-day, has been postponed ■•ding some settlement of the,major agreement.