THE WAIHI SITUATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10496, 5 November 1912, Page 5

THE WAIHI SITUATION.

’ 1 A POLICE ULTIMATUM. COMMENDABLE FIRMNESS. ; Per Press Association. Waihi, Novebmer 5. The following ultimatum’has been issued by the police:—“Demonstrations by mobs of yelling persons about thti houses of law-abiding citizens and in the public streets of Waihi have now reached such a stage that the authorities have, been reluctantly forced to the conclusion that the patience and good-natured tolerance hitherto extended to misguided persons have been misconstrued as evidence of weakness and warrant further license, On Saturday evening the exhibition exceeded all reasonable bqunds and exhausted all patience. In future measures similar to those then adopted by the police will be firmly, and if necessary, sternly used to prevent or suppress scenes which are not only disgraceful to the participators but also a menace to the peace and good order of the town. It has been repeatedly clearly made public that the congregation in groups of disorderly persons is a breach of the law and the motive for the congregation of such groups is well known to be for an unlawful purpose. Therefore without further warning .all such groups will be dispersed by the police, and persons, whether men or, women, forming part of such groups or taking part in such demonstrations should understand that they will, in future, do so entirely on their personal risk. In order to avoid unpleasant consequences law-abiding citizens are advised to keep away_ from the proximity of such gatherings. ’* ,' . ' Waihi, November 5.

Although the police deny issuing an ultimatum, it is understood; that in view of Saturday’s demonstration the police intend to adopt firm measures to disperse disorderly crowds and tactics. Women visiting workmen’s homes will bo firmly dealt with. A MATTER FOR REGRET, Waihi, Npvember 5. In connection with the reported police ultimatum the police authorities here give it an emphatic denial. PUMPING OUT THE WATER.

Wellington, November 4,

After nearly six months’ cessation of pumping at Waihi ?Mine the work of unwatering commenced this morning. At Ip.m. the water shaft had been reduced by"two feet. Eight additional experienced miners went on to-day.