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Observer, Volume XXXII, Issue 24, 24 February 1912, Page 8

If you use Zymole Trokeys you will not be bothered with irritation of the throat, causing you to cough. Always carry them with you ; they are pleasant to take.

Another indication that Labour politicians begin to realise that Government doesn't mean being governed. The other day, in Sydney, conflict arose between Minister for Works Griffith and the labourers employed at the Botany sewerage works. These men were employed on day labour, and they struck. Mr O'Malley, when asked by his day labourers, at once increased the rate of pay. But, then, Mr O'Malley is something of an Irresponsible. Mr Griffith is a different sort of person, and when the labourers sought to explain to him that 9s a day was not enough, but that 12s, and only six hours' work, was a fair thing, he scornfully turned them down. "Outlaws," Mr Griffiths called them, and declared his intention of closing down the job. This is the first time that a Laboxir Minister has had the strength to stand up against the demands of labour men. It has gained Mr Griffith not a little crqdit, but the howling crowd of "supporters" will probably fling him such pet names as Judas and Traitor, as is thefij (pleasant habit when their leaders get sense and act square.

McGowan's opponent for the N.S.W. Premiership, ex-Premier Wade, made an alleged 'joke at a country meeting a few days ago. Two doors caused a diversion by fighting in the middle of the floor. Mr Wade had an inspiration. When all attention was riveted on the dotrs he roared in an imitation of the jflinnified voice of Speaker Willis—"Sergeant, remove the honourable member." The audience laughed itself sick. Now labour supporters are asking why it was that two dogs fighting at once reminded Mr Wade of the behaviour of Liberal meml ,er s in the Legislative Assembly. The joke is really not such a good one as it at first appears.

No class of religious zealots ever displayed a keener spirit of persecution towards the so-called ungodly than the Unionists are disnlaving towards non-unionists and all who differ from them.—Grey River " Argus."

We are confident that once firmly established in office Mr Massey's policy will give the lie direct to the slanderers of the past and prove so essentially democratic and liberal in its principles as to enlist the hearty approval "and loyal support of the Labour members and the Independents.—Wanganui " Chronicle."

The great public will admissably tolerate some one else's sufferings—a strike against a private firm for instance. - But so soon as it begins to suffer itself, it has an awkward way of rolling over the cause of its suffering.—Manawatu " Times."

The idea of the general strike is a very crude one. It can only find support among persons of primitive instincts. Such men are altogether unfitted to lead working people to anything but chaos and ruin.—New Zealand "Times."

Were the farmers, and every land occupier in New Zealand to enter upon a vigorous and united campaign against noxious growths, taking even the law as it stands seriously? giving practical effect to its provisions and requirements, they would in a year or two achieve results as valuable as they would be gratifying. —Waikato " Independent."

To precipitate a strike when the employers are unable to offer a defence, is like hitting a. man when he is down. It is dishonest. It is, in fact, almost criminal. There is no telling how heavy will be the loss to the country if the meat workers , strike ifi allowed to continue. The Companies may, at a sacrifice.of principle, concede the demands of the men, and thus settle the dispute. To do so, however, would be almost to compound a felony.—Wairarapa " Age/ ,