THREATENED STRIKES.

Colonist, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5892, 27 August 1890, Page 3

THREATENED STRIKES.

Again are we being brought face to face with the labor difficulties in a very real and serious manner. Whatever may be said against the Union Steam Ship Company, there is no doubt that the people of New Zealand are not only proud of its success, but are dependent upon it to a large ext. nt. It is the chief carrying Company of the Colony, and were it to issue i tie order that all its vessels were to C'.ase running the greater portion of the people would be seriously 'affected. Supplies

in a great measure would be stopped, and industry paralysed., with the result that many would be thrown out of work, and misery would be experienced unless the difficulty were speedily surmounted. The trouble between the Seamen's Union and the Union Steam Ship Company is that the latter is connected with the Shipowners Association of Australia, and we are told that tho only way in which a satisfactory settlement could ba arrived at would be by the Company seceding from this Association. The question as to what share of profits should be apportioned to labor is a difficult one to determine, but it must be remembered that as one result of these labor difficulties the public are called upon to pay far more than the actual amount in dispute. Take the question of the Bnmner mines, for instance, where the payment of a few pence additional per ton would have satisfied all demands, while the consumers here have practically as many shillings extra to pay for the coal they require. The public generally is suffering severely, and those who are in no way to blame for the difficulties have a heavy burden placed upon them. This is not as it should be, and in time will surely bring, forth fresh developments, if extremes are resorted to. The D. rectors of the Union Company have issued a manifesto, in which they set

f >rth that their employees have been treated liberally, declining to accede to fresh demands, and throwing the onus of any trouble that may occur on the shoulders of the leaders ©f the Union. That the Company should have received sufficient offers from non-Unionists to enable them to man most of their vessels, goes to show that the Company is sufficiently liberal but possibly it will be found injudicious to accept these offers. The outlook is most serious, and unless the Executives of the Unions modify their demands they may have much to answer for. We may add that the Ellis line of steamers is not affected by the present difficulty, and the local steamers of the Anchor line are also, of course, in a different position, but is is not safe to predict what a day may bring forth.

Cbowded Out.— O^ing to a pressure of matter we are compellsd to hold over several items. Charge of Larceny. —We learn that a young mm named Thomas Bray, has been arrested at Collingwood on a charge of larceny. Children's Chemise Is, Night Dresses from Is 6d, Ladies Tweed Riding Hats 5s 6d. now la 3d.— J. Armstrong & Co, Trafalgar I reet: The Bishop's Hospitality. — On Monday evening last the members of ibe Christcharch congregation were entertained by his Lordship the Bishop and Mrs Suter. whilst last evening those who attend All Saints Church were invited to pariabe of the hospitality of the Bishop and MraSuter. On each occasion those nrwent spent a mast enjoyable evening. In a short address of welcome, his Lordship expressed the pleasure with which be and Mrs Sutor leoeived their guests, and b&U his great desire was that they might all meet socially, and evincetbM-brotherly love which aboul.l characterise members of the Church, Resident Magistrates Court. — At this Court yesterday, before Mr Tumbullß. M., the following undefended cas«s were heard, —Property Tax Department v. W. H. C!O3e. Claim foe 14s. Judgment for amount with ooa s 16a.— Chsrles TBfner y. Monro. Mr Fell appeared for plaiaiiff. Claim for £9 9s 10d oa disbouored promissory note. Judgment for the amount claimed and costs 21a 6d.— B Snod,raß3V. M, Wilson. . Claim £13 1b 31. Judgment for flnt unt with co.ts 23. — Hugh McArtney v Cbas. Dee. Claim lor £2 13s 2'J. Judgment fo? amount with cost* 7s. ' " Men's Singlets from Is lid, Kmcke r Trousers la lid, Sox 4d pair, Merino Pants 3a 6d, now 2$ 6d.— J, ArmiJtrong & Co, Tiaf»lga,r afreet. "

Volunteer I'Speciiojj.— Tha monthly inspection cf Volunteers will take plaoe this evening. Special Boys and Men's Hard Pelt Hats f t om Is, Men's Shirts Is, Boys' Tweed Hats 5s 6d, now 18 3d.— J. Armstrong & Co, Trafalgar street Pbofessob Li-'kxwark. — This gentleman, whose skilful a^d humane method of training horses has only to be witnessed in order to ensure its being appreciated, recently returned irom the western side of the Bay. From the Montere to Golden Bay he was very succefisful, and received most satisfactory testimonials from his several classes of pupils. A correspondent from the Upper Moutere writes as follows:— "To our surprise ProfeESor Lichtwark appeared at the Moutere hotel and shortly afier his arrival, by the influence of a local gentleman a class composed of eight lovers of the noble horse was formed. A r tv porary yard was Boon erected by willing a, d 3, and on Friday miming it was ar-;:;i:.-^od for a start to see tha Professor's ■V! n :erful mode of training the boree, and pcr.'CUul to time tin Profe^eor was ready. A very inca co t own d b? Mr P. B-r.sonifinn was brought to tha jurd. bn Irfjro commenc ng the Profpssor explain ct the method of his training He then ma : 'e a start with the colt, and very scon he found that he had no mfan horse to deul with. For a time the colt showed determine! r. sia!aii3i?, but to our surprise within an hour the trainer had the colt so thorojßhiy under subm'srion that he could ride him bareback without a bridle. In RQoiler hal! hour the colt to-lowed him about the yard aa dooi'e as a kitten. Now an adjournment was made for dinner at the Moutera Hotel, but at two o'clook the Professor made another start with a nice looking filly, owned by Mr T. Hewitson, which the Profes3or found of quits another temper. After a little perseverance he brought the filly under command. The day's exhibition ended by the Professor tackling a horse whioh had refussd to work in a spring trap by lying down in the shafts. In tbe evening (he Professor gave a free lecture at the Moutere Hotel, when about fifty gentlemen were present, and at the close four names were addad to the Professor's list. On Saturday morning another exhibition took place. wLtn a obestnut colt belonging to Mr H. Hewitson, junior, was put under a coarse of trailing which ended by tha animal giving up to the Professor's will. After twenty-five years' experience iv breaking in horses, I must admit that the Professor's is i the proper method of training the noble horse, and I no* think ' breaking' horses an appropriate term for the old style. I strongly advise any friend cf the horse to take a lesson from the Professor, which I am positive will never be regretted, for instead of the hard work under the old styla it will become Lichtwark training that noble animal, the horae. -Thos. Heath. 7 '

All Saints Sunday ScnoOL. —An entertainment is to be given to-morrow evening in the Schoolroom adjoining All Saints Churcb, the proceeds of which will be devoted to several purposes ia connection with tbe Sunday Sohool, including the procuring of prizes for ihe scholars and providing for the annual treat. The programme will include music, recitations, part "fiongs, and glees by the children, and will conclude wich a very appetising brsn pie.

Heavy FoUla Cloth 5Jd Dre;3 Tweeds from 6d, Brown Holland 4£d, Children's J^ox from 2d pair.— J. Armstrong & Co, Trafalgar Street.

Dkagght Match.- On Monday evening, representatives from tbe Brightwater and Spring Grove Clnb3 rnei; at Spring Grove. ?<Jessri Jary. W. and G. Arno'd, C. Silcock, Andrews aod Humphreys played for Brightwater, while Mtssrs Avery, Ching G. Ingram, Kaapp, Fowler nnd Higgins formoi the opposing, team. Six gimes each were played, BrigbtwaUr coming out victorious by seven gam s

Those wanting some really good ruga or skins should not fail to attend the sale which is to be held by Me33rs Bis ey Bros, and Co. at their rooni3 ibis morning.