EXPLOSIVES, ETC.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2139, 4 May 1914, Page 6

EXPLOSIVES, ETC.

Sir,—lit view of tho feet that the verdict of the mqtiest on the tipper Hntt disaster, was returned through causes of gelignite explosion,. I have a remark to make -on the subject of explosives and explosive material, a-ftcj tbat is that a thorough irispestfon of all premises of dealers and merchants: who stock these materials, should bo made immediately by the authorities, in See that proper storage facilities are kept and only sufficient quantities (as allowed) under the Act. Thftj' should also keep their eyes oh benzine motor Spirit, etc. I know for a feet that certain houses within five minutes of the P.P.0., had, until quite roeewtly, stored quantities of benzine and motor spirit far in excess of tlwj ntfantlties allott'-ed iby law. Now, should there be-a leaky ease in tjiis lot and same careless employee went about smoking or lit a match, what a dreadful explosion there would undoubtedly be! One leaky ease of bmuhip a n.i-o.tmsfc half a dozen is canabl* of doing serious damage should its fumes como in contact with a lkjlrted match or cigarette end. The bouses I mention are wot hardware people and bad »o receptacle for storage but a corner of tho wareh.oais.-6. It is to be hoped by now that they bai'e given tip that stylo of business and provided storage nceommodsitioii tinder tbe Act in force.—l Am, etc., PKE VENISON IS BETTER. THAN CURE. April 30. 19.14,