DATE OF THE ELECTIONS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1278, 6 November 1911, Page 4

DATE OF THE ELECTIONS.

FIXED I'OU DECEMIiEU 7. (by 'J'elccraph-l'rcss Association.) ChristciiuTc.il, November 4. The Prime Minister iniormed a reporter this morning that, p.dling day in connection with the general elections and licensing issues was fixed for 'Jhur-diiv, Decern-j ber 7. ThN dale would not clash with any show or other fixtures of importance in I lie Domini.in. SUDDEN DEPARTMENT STROKEBOARD ASTONISHED. (fiy Tclecraph.-fiaccial Correspondent.! Wangr.nui, November 4. As previously reported, considerable indignation has been exorcised at what is fell locally as the unjustifiable action of the Government regarding the eontvul of the town wharf, which hitherto has Ir-eu worked by the Hailwnv JJermrlliient, the surplus, after expenses wen paid, being nandr-ii over to the Harbour Hoard, less a certain charge for tho Department's services. Owing to the .actio.-! of the Department in increasing Ihe handling charges without obtaining the agreement if the board and charging the latter with same, the board deeid-.-d three months ago to resume control of the wharf in February next, and notified the. Department to that effect. The Department took no notice of the hoard's communication till yesterday, when the board's solicitors received a letter stating that the Department would givo up control in a week's time. The "Chroniclo" snys that (he Government has practically gone on strike in the matter, and adds that it is a peculiar example- to set in these limes oi industrial unrest. Tho "Herald" blames the General Manager of Eaihvavs, and is sure that neither the .Minister nor (ho Government would sanction such an action. The board has decided to protest against the Department's action, but to accept tho situation, and to n.-k the Government to allow the wharf staff to remain for three months till fresh arrangements can be made.