Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10658, 29 May 1913, Page 4

Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

IN his speech at Marten, Mr Ks'.vmau, M.P., showed very clearly that the Massey Ministry has made splendid progress in giving effect to its pre-election promises and carrying' out reforms. When these are detailed, as they were by Mir Newman, the only wontl >r is that .so ranch has been accomplished in such a brief period. The people have been bo used to receiving promises which were never fulfilled, and to hearing of reform a which were never intended, that tho work of the Massey Ministry, by contrast, seems remarkably rapid. That their financial operations have been more successful than those of their predecessors is clear from the statement of the' Secretary to tho Treasury,which points out that the loan raised by Mr Allen was tho cheapest of all tS;e three recently arranged for, and this, too, under tiio unfavourable conditions of the money market owing to European strife and other causes. As so much has been accomplished at the outset and so much beneficial work lias been done, it may safely be assumed that now the Ministry has become fa-mi- j liar with the position the rate of |

progress with reforms will be much greater, and by the end of the ses- | sion the interests of the people will * be better served than they have been I for a quarter of a century New Zealand should progress by leaps and i bounds daring the nest few years. !

IT is no wonder the farmers in con- | fereuce assembled at Masterton | ! promptly protested against the pro- j | posed combine between the labour unionists and the shipping companies to prevent the employment of free labour. The'proposal is a cunning one, for while it would enable the unionists to absolutely rule the labour market and force wages to any amount, it would also allow the I companies to become a most powerful monopoly, which could readily defy competition, because, of course, the wharf labourers would not work the vessels .of competitors and free labour could not be employed by them. In view of the fact that many unions are federated it would be jmasible for these to entirely paralyse trade and commerce by calling upon the wliaif labourers to join in any strike to enforce their demands. The proposal gives force to the demand that legislation shall be passed to suppress labour trusts as well as commercial combines, and that combinations of commercial enterprises with labour unions shall be heavily penalised, the commercial by substantial fines and penalties in restraint, and tho unions by the disfranchisement of all their members. There eh on Id certainly be legislation passed at once to prevent the principal industries of this country being exploited for the benefit of a class and a commercial combine.

IN suite of the lessons of history and the disastrous experience of countries such as France, America and tho Argentine, it appears that there are still some people who believe in a State Bank. These no doubt believe that money can be made by means of a halo of paper and a printing machine. They do not take into consideration the fact that each Bank note in circulation is a promise to pay, and that therefore there must ba real money or value in the hands and under the ready control of those who issue the notes, They also ignore the significance of the fact that our State itself, when it wants money, takes the coin lodged in the Public Savings Bank by depositors and the

money in the hands of Trust Departments, and leaves paper in its place, whereas if it were more expedient the Treasurer would leave the coin

where it is and issue paper promises to pav to ail its employees and for all work done in this country. Of course, its promises could not constitute currency outside Pie country, and it is very certain that

if it did issue paper money the value of this would very soon depreciate, perhaps to that . of the Yankee “greenbacks” or the French assignats. Tho experience of many years has shown that State paper money means disaster to the people. Moreover, opart from the question of assets behind tho notes, it would obviously bo extremely dangerous to give any political party the power of issuing promises to pay, or of deciding who shall or shall not be allowed to borrow from tho Bank, or tho State, which latter would bo the same thing. So long

as party government exists it will bo tho height of folly l, to allow the State to become the only bunker.

In our advertising columns Brice, Broad and Go. offer for sale ion exceptionally easy terms tho residence iof the late Mr E. W. Broad. Full particulars can be obtained at their office, Wellington Road.

In view of the approaching social season Mr R. F. Wood, jeweller, Broadway, Marton, has imported a line selection of dainty necklets and pendants for evening wear at prices from 7h (Jd upwards. Mr Wood’s business premises have been recently connected to the telephone bureau, and his number is 183.

An attractive illustrated advertisement from the Arthur Hopwood Hardware "Go., Palmerston North, appears on page 3, ami hookey, football, golf and boxing enthusiasts can obtain any of the above sporting requisites on applying to this well-known firm.

Greymouth reports that yesterday morning, as the Public Works train was coming down an incline from the No. 3 State Mine, with fourteen trucks and 130 tons of coal, a large 65 tons W. E. type engine, recently placed on the line, failed to hold the train, in spite of all the brakes being jammed on. Enginedriver Gray and fireman Fed stunk to the train until the engine reached the line with a dead end. They then jumped clear and escaped without injury. The engine struck the hank

and turned over. Two trucks vwia damaged. Tho engine was formerly on the Rinmtakn, and requires i\ central rail, which is no? yes placed | in position. j 'NOTHING TO EQUAL IT. ; “For tho immediate relief and , complete cure of influenza there T j nothing ' equal to (Jhatuberluip-'fi | Cough Remedy, ” writes Mi. •- Fanny * Bonhote, Marrawah, Tasmania. } “It has relieved me of uus com- j plaint and I have recommended it to j neighbours who have found It v.j | cure coughs and colds in almost aay } form. One dose has always give..! | mo relief and one bottle alweye [ cures my colds. ’ ’ For sale eveiy- j where. i Westminster REGENT CIGAR- j BTTES are fragrant, cool and the I ideal smoke for the inhaler. Try f them and share_in .the Great Free j Gift Scheme. Forty beautiful pro--' seats*to choose from. • • Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets. Tu ! : the latest models- the bust is Jo-.v ; and full. Flexible corsetting above : ; the waist is the result—the newest ] figure fashion. Perfect comfort ► with figure elegance.* *

The recount of votes at Linwood Ward election at Ohristohnrcli has not altered the position of the candidates.

Rotorua reports that Kalmere, better known as “Dick,” who possessed a Dominion reputation as basso in the Maori choir, died yesterday from hemorrhage of the throat, aged 2!). The shortage of locomotives in New South Wales is crippling the traffic. The local shops are unable to meet the demand. The Chief Commissioner has asked the Government to import 80 at a cost of half a million.

At Melbourne yesterday two sewermen were overcome by foul air, and one of them, a man named Taylor, was washed away. The other was rescued in an unconscious condition by a companion named Webb, at great risk A London message says a feature iof the golf championship contest at St. Andrews was Blackwell’s and A. Mitchell’s long dliving. Blackwell won by four up and two to I play. Michael Scott won his third round.

At Auckland Supreme Court yesterday an action for slander was brought by Christina Danez against William Monahan, £4OO damages being claimed. Defendant was alleged to have accused Mrs Danez of theft, and made other allegations against her character. The Jury awarded £l4O. A five-roomed house at Khandal-

lab, owned and occupied by Gilbert Davidson, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. A strong wind was blowing, and no water was available. The house was insured for £435 in the State office and the contents for £l5O in the Northern office. At Invercargill Police Court, William Allison and William Kirwaiu were sentenced to one month for being found without lawful excuse on the premises of Lee Kinn, Chinese cook shop. The defence was

I that Allison wanted to buy a paka- | poo ticket, but he admitted that he | never got one at the cook shop I before. The Chinese proprietor de- | uied that he sold tickets The police j gave Allison a bad character and iKirwain was addicted to drink. Yesterday Dr. Yaiintine placed before the North Canterbury Hosn pital and Charitable Aid Board the I generous offer made bj 7 Mr Chol- » mondeley, of Governor’s Bay, in oouneotion with the establishment I of a ciilldrea’s convalescent home at | Governor’s Bay. The terms of the I offer were made known to the Board lin committee, and on resuming the | Bead, after its gratitude at Mr | Cholmondeley’s generous offer, re--5 ferred it to the Public Health OomI mittee, which will meet Mr CholI mondeley in regal’d to the matter.