THE WAIHI TROUBLE.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1611, 30 November 1912, Page 6

THE WAIHI TROUBLE.

A LETTER OF THANKS. TO THE HON. W. F. MASSEY. (By Telesraph.—Prcßs Association.) 'Waihi, November 2!). The hearing ofHhe remaining cii&rges for assault and threatening behaviour preferred against nrbitrationists ind I'cderationists, arising out of the recent disturbances at Waihi, concluded to-day. W. E. Harvey ("The Cockney"), and Jas. Edwards ("Sliin Jim"| were charged with fighting' in' the public street, and were each convicted and fined 20s. and costs 2-Ss. A charge against Kenneth Kidd (federationist) for threatening behaviour, was dismissed. A charge of assault against John Elsiegood (fedorationist) was dismissed. A second . charge of threatening behaviour was also dismissed.' A similar charge against Wm. Pilsbury . (arbitrationist) was dismissed. . Henry Bostock and Hy. Gray (urbitrationists), charged, with assaulting .Kennedy, were each convicted, and iined 20s. and oosts. Jas. Delaney, charged with assaulting Coririck, was convicted, and fined 10s. and costs. Wm. Jas. Swears (arbitrationist) charged with threatening behaviour, was convicted, and ordered to pay costs. Albert Martin, similarly charged, was convicted, and fined 205., and costs. _ . The magistrate, in giving his Jecision, made strong cojnment on the conduct, of the strikers, and commended the workers on the remarkable self-control which they had exercised during the long period of annoyance and persecution. , . , A list containing 891 signatures, voluntarily subscribed by residents of Waihi and. Waikir.o, has been sent Mr. Massey, in expression of their gratitude iar having responded to the appeal for iiolice protection during the strike. The letter covering the list states; — We all recognise that, had you not taken, the firm stand which tou did, our homes and families would have . been left at the mercy of mobs 'jE ,irresponsibles. ' The list represents all classes of the communities of Waihi and Waikino, and it will be gratifying to you to know that party itolmg has not entered into this matter, but that, rather, the desire of the people to give expression to their gratitude has prompted them to communicate . with you.

REVOLVER CASE..' ■ - s Waihi, November 29. On the Court resuming this morning, Henry Barfoot, one of the strikers alleged to have used a revolver in the Miners Hall on November 12, who, was arrested on his way to Waihi yesterday, was formally charged with firing- a rovolver-with intent to do bodily harm. The case was adjourned till next Thursday, bail being allowed accused ia «21Q0 and two sureties of <£50 each. HAMILTON MEETING. Hamilton, November 29. There was a crowded meeting at Hamilton last night to hear the Waihi Arbitration delegates' story of the strike, trouble. The Socialistic element was present, and v.-ero a little rowdy, but the moating was very enthusiastic, and concluded with a vote of thanks to the speakers. . , .'