Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10682, 27 June 1913, Page 4

Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1913. EDITORIAL NOTES.

A perusal of the Socialist Labour programme to be dealt with a,fe the so-called “ Unity Congress,” leads to the conclusion that the whole might have been condensed into the statement: “We do not intend to work, but. we mean to make the public support us, take care of our health, and pay for’ our propagation. ” They desire the old age pension to begin earlier, but they do not propose the creation of a fund by contributions. The State is to find the money - for the support of

the thriftless .who may have wasted cash or opportunities, and to do all that most people prefer to do themselves. A bid is made for support of the Prohibition Party by claiming that the bare majority shall rule in all questions, but this does not necessarily mearqtliat shirkers will drink'less beer. The Arbi- | tuition Court is to decree after the fashion of Jack Cads, and economic laws are to be flouted, or at least an attempt is to be made to prevent their working, which, lias as much chance of success as an effort to prevent the ebb and flow of the tides. Unfortunately as yet the workers generally do not realise that when wages arc artifinally raised, the hours "of labour reduced, and the output limited, the price of commodities and the cost of living must increase, and in greater proportion, in spite cu all man can do in tire way of fixing prices. So far the operation of the labour legislation ami the restrictive tariff has tremendously reduced the purchasing power of money earned. THE proposal to create a citizen army on a voluntary basis is, of course, utterly absurd, seeing that our volunteer system had to be replaced by the present system, while the election ox officers by the men would mean the utter destruction-of

control and discipline. Tim idea ox paying standard wages for all military services could only emanate from Labour Socialists, who, as they progress, will no doubt include a demand for overtime when face to face with an enemy, ami the right to strike when the guns begin to lire. The suggestion that the Powers shall reduce military and naval expenditure, with a view to total disarmaments shows the childish minds of these theorists. The real reason why fcho Socialists desire the abolition of

the present system is disclosed by the demand that the citizen army shall not bo used in industrial disputes, Evidently what is desired is full liberty to disturb peace \ and good order, and even To destroy, ami terrorise the whole community, A State Bank is advocated, because if such were provided, then prominent labour men might reasonably expect that overdrafts could be obtained on the security—of their influence and political power No socialist programme would be com-

plete without a proposal to tax “the other fellow, ” or to tax him more severely, and we therefore find that it is contemplated to make the already doubly-taxed lancluser pay still more. If the land were free from taxation the interests of the workers would be benefited, but if further taxation is levied on the land, am] the prices ct produce are fixed by the Arbitration £Gourt, as suggested, then the farmer’s lot would indeed be pitiable, am! ha and Ins fellows might decide that the time had arrived when they should form themselves- into a farmers’ army, well armed to protect themselves from further depredations.

NOT only iff the socialist to be born free of charge to the parents, snd have his health locked after by the State, but he is to have free . education, even in the universities A “Kight-to-Work” Bill is asked for, but this is [a misnomer. Work is not wanted; pay is the end in view,

and if ever the Bill is introduced it should he called “The Right to Demand Pay and Maintenance from Anyone Possessed of Means.” The day is to be six hours only, with a Saturday half holiday, any more lengthened exertion being too exhausting for the average Socialist. Moreover,- “preference to Unionists” denies to others the right to work. The Socialists seem to require'some new readings of the Commandments. When" they gain power they will no doubt agitate for a new Revised Version, which shall alter the sis days apmniandment into “five and a half days.” They will also arrange that a sentence shall read—“the labourer is worthy of his higher—wages” and will unanimously expunge part of the Commandment “Honour thy father and thy mother,:that thy days may be long upon the land, etc.’’ They certainly do not desire their days to be long—six hours is the present limit. The programme to which we have referred shows not only the folly of the socialists, but the lengths to which they would go, if unchecked, and their organisation should compel the organisation of all other people against them.

The writ for the Grey election returnable in 28 days was issued yesterday. Mr Samuel George Raymond and Mr Frederick Wilding, both of Christchurch, have been appointed King’s Counsel. Wellington City Council has decided to purchase three motor busses to be used as feeders to the tramway system. The railway revenue of New Zealand for the four weeks ended May 24th totalled j;£520,891 and the expenditure £310,000, or 64.23 of the revenue. Yesterday a spreading rail wrecked an immigrant train, and four cars fell into the Ottawa river, in Canada, The bodies have not yet been recovered, bub 15 are reported dead. J. Giiligan, who poisoned himself in Palmerston Square, was aged 30, and was a member of the Seventh Contingent which went to the Boer War. At Gisborne Supreme Court- yesterday .iolna Alexander Munroe, charged with assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, was acquitted, as also was Nam Makaore on a charge of horse stealing. I Peter Donaldson, a partner in the

; Glasgow firm of Watson and Com- | puny, which suspended - operations s during t!ie recent Block- Exchange ; crisis, 'was found in the river Clyde J With dumb-bells tied to ids nock and | legs. The Hfdlway A ppsal Board, at Palmerston yesterday, parti}- heard the appeal of Alexander Prater, clerk, Marton, against being superseeded on tiie classification list, ’191.3, through not being recommended as suitable for promotion to grade 9. A bull in aid of the Anglican Church Building Fund will be held in Bulk; Town Hall on Friday, 35th ! July, commencing at 8 o'clock. Music will be supplied by Hr Urozier’n orchestra, and tickets, which are 2s Gel each, can be obtained from the joint secretaries, Miss King and Miss Blanche Clark. Lord Liverpool has been pleased to continue giving the medal hitherto known as the Governor’s medal in connection with Trinity College of Music, London. in future, however, the medal will be given to the best pianist, throughout the Colony taking the Associate Pianist A.T.C.L or L.T.C.D, Degree. Christian Laden, the Norwegian explorer has started on a trip to North Eastern Canada to study Eskimos, He asserts his intention to sock traces of the fata of Andre, of whom the Eskimos of the Reindeer Lake region tsll, stating that be landed in a balloon with two men. Lerieu believes the evidence already secured, and that the Eskimos murdered Andre through fright.

The American athletic team to visit Australia and New Zealand numbers six, whereof /four are announced :—Hauues Kolehmaiaeu, exFinnish long distance champion; Frad Kelly, world’s champion hurdler; Plats Adams, a brilliant performer; .Abel Keviat, champion miler. The others are probably Geo ge Horine, high jump, and Joseph Rose, putting the shot, A meeting of a hundred Auckland shopkeepers decided to present a petition to Parliament praying for a return to the former optional half holiday system instead of the present compulsory Saturday decided upon at the last local elections, or, failing that, compulsory closing on Saturday of all business places. The chairman, Mr Hannan, stated that the system was causing a diversion of trade and an increase of drunken--ness. It was suggested that if chops close the hotels should close too. Messrs E. Lloyd and Co., Marton, commenced their great Showroom Sale last Saturday, and it proved a record busy day. It is no often such extraordinary bargains are offered in midwinter and such

seasonable garments as ladies’ warm coats serviceable costumes, and the indispensable knitted golf coats, also most becoming millinery and a host of other seasonable attire will be sold for the next fourteen days regardless of cost price. Lad ies should not miss this golden , opportunity of procuring new goods at end of season prices, * Photography is more than photography—it is an Art. . To portray the soul of the sitter and not the mere exterior requires skill, and is only possible by an artist. Pictures of this description can be obtained at the “CROWN STUDIOS,” Marton (Whailey and Co.) where the personal touch of the artist is shown throughout, and besides skill the studio is necessarily equipped with the most modern lenses, and the backgrounds, which are just imported, are painted by America’s | most famous scenic artists. Our | manager, 1 Mr Newton Wells, by his j great experience of photography | gained in • America and abroad is \ second to none, and his pictures of ■ ladies and children, etc,, are da- | lightful for their beauty and tech- | nique.*

IV ,V ■' Tho Terra Nova lias Jaeen sold. She goes to Newfoundland for sealing purposes. Lieut. G. 5V DV Cook, A Company 7th (W.W.0.) Regiment, has received intimation that he has successfully passed his captaincy i examination. I Just before The Dandies gave | their enjoyable entertainment in | Martoa Opera House last evening some of the scenery caught fire, but I the flames were suppressed before I much damage was done, | Messrs Lewis and Cameron have i generously donated a felt hat to the player who scores the last try in the Mar ton-Bulls football match at Martoa on Saturday. The hat ision exhibition at the shop “Where the Good Hats Are, ’ ’ The Manchester Guardian .ay ’ that Sir Edward Grey is discussing with President Poincare -“V ' V V'abilicy of ending the cop 6 , tsa of the New Hebrides and'. J string the administration ■-g ■■■' p islands to Australia. A Melbourne message says gram from Waragul states*that . lias apparently been a remarks bis inflation in Jones’ estate, mentiofisd ; m the cables yesterday as worth V quarter of a million. Jones lived here many years as a second-hand dealer and money-lender, and died in April, The Curator of Intestate Estates obtained a rule to administer at a little