Australian.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1917, Page 3

Australian.

oPer Press Association.—Cop/right. An Undercurrent. Sydney, April 13 During the debate to adjmrn the Labor Council until after the Federal elec ion?, which was c trued. Mr Rippingda'e opposed the motion, stating that an undercurrent was working in cho industrial world. It started in New Zealand and would get here shortly. From information received they would be asked a moment. ous question, if not to-night then next week or later. It would mean a bread • and batter question for Australia. He could not say too much, but the Council should be in their places to answer the question when it arrived. Horse Sales. (Received April 14, at 9 3(5 a.m.) Sydney, April 14 At the yearling sale? W, Duncan paid 120 guineas for a Volpone-Hum-brum colt.

Labor Dispute. Sydnet, April 14 Brookfield refused to obey the Political Labor League nkase to resign from the Ltbor ting developments ate likely, A Delegate’s Views. Sydney, April 14 At a Labour Council meeting, a delegate deo'ared that unless Labor won the Federal election, conditions similar to those in New Zsolatd would be brought about. Tnea < if a man struck woik, a military cfEier put his hand on his shoulder and said “ Gome on off to France.” The situation in New Zealand was due to workers not doing their duty in political matters.

Against Daylight Saving. Sydney, April 14 At the annual conference of the Chambers of Commevce, it was stated that in view of the necessity of economy they were in favor of a reduction of membership of the State Parliament, and also a repeal of daylight awing. Delegates declared the scheme had been responsible for more curses, tears, sorrow, and hardship than anything ever previously beard of.

Butter Pool

Melbourne April 14 The Federal authorities have initiated a batter pool, to ensure adequate supplies for local requirements during the winter, whereby the States contribute, 60,000 bixes. A commi tse controls the output of factories which continue to sell 80% to agents and local sales ordinary way. Tha balance of 20% must be consigned to cold storage under export conditions. Federal loan. Melbourne April 14 The Commonwedth loan floated in London is to cover tha balance of the 74 millions borrowed by tha Federal Government on behalf of the States.