TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
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Tin , AUC 'KLAND, March 2&. • ih< ; I ™ U Can-oil inpt a largo gathering of Maoris i.t Ruaroki .to discuss with them the utilisation of Uie Urewera land, iiq received a cordial welcome, but thcro was a distinct division of the tives into two parties, headed by Kcreru and Rita. Kerem said Rua did not represent the owners of the land. Even if the bull; of the Urewera3 followed him, the chiefs would not do so. Mr Carroll said ho had come to discuss with them and advise them as to tho settlement of their land. He urged on them the importance of fuither developing the dairy industry in which they hu.<l already,made some progress WELLINGTON, March 26-
The agreement arrived at between the steamship owners and representatives of the Seamen's Union was confirmed today. A resolution was passed placing on record appreciation of the services, rendered by Mr Millar in acting as chairman of tho conference, and also for " his~tact, patience, and ability in successfully negotiating the agrceiuoisl. which it is trusted will prove bcnelicuil to all parties concerned."
During the hearing of the drivers' dispute in the Arbitration Court -to-day, considerable evidence was called in support of the demand for increased wages asked "by the Union. ~~A land age-nt, who controls the renting of 300 houses, called by tho Union, read a statement showing in detail how the rents of various houses, occupied by labourers, had risen during the last 18 months. The increases amounted from 3s to 5s per week.. Witness said rents wore likely to further increase, owing to the operation of now city , by-laws, which, he said, are more stringent than the old ones. People came to the witness frequently and offered hirrf 2s more than the existing tenants paid, if he would turn them out. Workers were obiig«d to sub-let and take in boarders. He was sorry, to admit that he~had known four families to live in one house. The thing was a perfect disgrace.■"■ ; •'"■■**,
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8544, 26 March 1908, Page 8
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335TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8544, 26 March 1908, Page 8
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