LATE NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1917, Page 1

LATE NEWS.

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THE STRIKE CRISIS

Sawmillers’ Frotest

TAIHAPE, April 18. The following telegram has boon ueo. patcehd t(j the Minister of Railways bv tho Manager of tlio Rangitike.i Co-operative Sawmill Co. “Your announcement to-discontinue the loading of building material is viewed with alarm by the whole sawmilling industry, and if carried out it will, completely disorganise trade and seriously injure thousands who are dependent upon aft. Urgent rind .important contracts arc now in hand for essential walks. We trust therefore that ytuu Government will find a better and more acceptable way of coping with tcmptible and cowardly stand taken up by tho doal-miners. You may roly upon the v liole-hearted co-operation of the sawmillers.” I 'T*'

No developments.

AUCKLAND, April 19. There are no fresh developments regarding the strike. The Huntly miners are still working, but are expected to take a s/scret ballot on Saturday.

Cutting Current

AUCKLAND, /April 19. The City Council to-night decided to cut off the supply of current for electrical sign and verandah lights, and also for the Tramway Co., which obtains a portion of its supply from the municipality. The Mayor and engineer were authorised to take action in regard to lifts and picture shows if necessary.

Masonic Gathering to Lapse

AUCKLAND, April 19,

The Masonic authorities have decided owing to unsettled railway ' arrangements to allow, the communication of tho Grand Lodge of New Zealand for Invercargill on May 2nd to lapse.

Charge of murder.

mUMARRXUI, April 19. David Morgan Leekie, aged 30, alias* Morgan. a one-armed man, has been arrested- by Constable Maher on a charge of murdering Albert Ryan, who was found in an unconscious condition in a bedroom at the Frankton Junction Hofei with a fractured skull, and who expired at Iffre Hamilton hospital.