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Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 May 1914, Page 3

traBHPBIM Before the Tariff (JommissioH a witness stated that they ma(JB pianos ill Sydney, but had to s<jll them as German instrument They did so at the request of customers, and in order to meevcom.. petition they used tEe name plates of German firms that had no lo-i-nl agents. Sometimes the name and address was fictitious. - The manufacturer's name was spelt a little incorrectly. If a buyer wanted an Australian-made piano it was sold as such. If lie wanted a German -piano it was called "German." The witness added that one or two other retailers did similarly. Even English pianos were imported bearing the name plates of Qerman firms. A represeni.il!ve of # a leading music house said that ii practice existed it n'a~ to ;t'p injinitosmal extent, because the makers, or their agents, would take immediate legal action to prevent it. Another witness quoted a case where the name plate of a wellknown Australian maker was replaced by that of another instrument and sold at a bigger price. REJECTED BY SENATE Melbourne, This Day. The House carried the Gov ocament's Preference Prohibition 33111 on the casting vote of the Speaker. The Senate rejected the first reading of the Bill by 21 to 5. This is its second rejection and fulfils requirements of the Consti. tution' regarding a deadlock, leaving the way open to the Hon. Joseph Cook to make what representations he likes to the GovernorGeneral. (Received This Day 9.50 a.m.) STUDENTS PUNISHED. Sydney, This Day. Students were fined £2 each for singing under the windows of a professor's residence during commemoration week. One was "rusticated" for firing crackers in the lecture room. THE FULL TERM. Brisbane, This Day. The Governor has announced that he is remaining m office till the end of his term, excepting for month's ■ leave of absence, whereto he is entitled. ABORIGNAL SHOT. Perth, This Day. Two aborigines attacked their employer (Hurley) who shot one dead. Details are wanting. CARPENTERS ON STRIKE. At a mass meeting of unionists it was resolved to support the carpenters who have struck to secure preference to unionists. A general appeal for assistance (including England and New Zealand) was endorsed. A number of allied trades are affected. Summonses. have been issued under the Arbitration Act against two timber firms for closing their yards.