TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1919, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

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CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 26

j A,t the Presbyterian Assembly to-day 1 n lengthy letter was read from the National Peace Council c.u {ho subject of 1 the treatment of conscientious objectors. The Clerk (Rev. J. 11. MacKonzie), in moving that the letter be received said:—“The man who would not light for his country would not fight for nuv country, and I don't see why he should stay in this country.” It was decided to receive the letter. SUDDEN DEATH, CHRISTCKURCH, Feb. 26. The'Government, which has been endeavouring to secure a reduction in oversea passenger rates has received a cable from the British Ministry of Shipping, staring that it has been ascertained from the shipping companies that the rates are wholly contingent upon effecting a reduction in the cost of running. At present the tendencies are in opposite direction. OUR WAR BILL. 'WELLINGTON, Feb- 26. Sir James Allen stated to-day that New Zealand’s total expenditure on war expenses account to 31st December, 1918 was £65,078,766, under the following heads: —r War 'expenditure £51,060,061 Relief purposes ........ £261,468 Charges and expenses of raising loans ... £258,020 Kmprest outstanding ill New Zealand ... £1,285,226 In London £2,203.482 ADMIRAL J ELLICOE’S VISIT. WELLINGTON, Feb. 26.

The Government has been informed that the following are the approximate dates of the tour of Admiral ,1 cllir — in the battle cruiser “New Zealand” -—March 13tli, May Ist, India ; Mav 15th to August loth, Australia ; August 18th to October Ist, New Zealand October 20th to January 1, ]>}o(), Canada; March 7tli to April 20th 1920 South Africa. These dates are tentative only, and depend on whether or not the work Lord .Jellicoe is undertaking can be ooinplieted satisfactorily ‘in the time allowed. During Lord .leilicoe’s stay in Atis T tralia in June, the New Zealand will visit the principal ports pi the Dominion, NOT LANDING TO-DAY. WELLINGTON, Feb. 26. The Zealaudic’s troops will not disembark until Friday.

PRICE OF FLOUR

CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 26.

It is understood that the price ol Hour will be £ls per ton f.o.b at southern ports. Tiu* cost ol transport to he added at other parts as was done last year.

PRESS ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN WELLINGTON, This Day.

Mr L. Blundell, of the “Evening Post” Wellington has been elected Chairman of the United Press Association for the ensuing year.

NEWSPAPER PROPR IETORS WELLINGTON, Feb. 26

At the Newspaper Association Conference the following officers wore elected President, Mr P. Selig ; vicepresident, Mr W. Combe; Executive, Messrs Cecil Leys, H. H/nton, C. Earle, L. Blundell. T. C. List, E. Pi rani, E. Abbey Jones, and R. Bell; Advertising Committee, Messrs P. Selig. J. Coombe, E. Abbey Jones, W. C. Weston. W. J. Bhindel, arm G. C. Codlin; Postal and Parliamentary CommitteeMSksrs L. Blundell, C. Earle, G. Dixon, and F. Pirani; Labour and Awards Committee; Messrs Pirani, P. Bond. R. Bell, A. Sands, and W. C. Weston; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr L. J. Berry; Auditor, Mr J. Jackman.

PRINTERS’ SETTLEMENT,

WELLINGTON, This Day

Alter two eotil'erenees between representatives of the New Zealand Typographical Federation and the executive of the Newspaper Proprietors Association and Master Printers Federation, a settlement was arrived at on the men’s demands for :m alteration of hours and wages and a reduction from 48, to 45 hours per week as from Ist January next.

i EPIDEMIC COMMISSION, j Al'CKl-AXI), This Dity. I AI tin- Epidemic Commission Dr, Erengloy. deputy (Tiiof Health Offici-r, : stated tho number of doctors absent. Irom tin* Dominion on military service was 22H, and of nurses ■Kid. As a result of investigations, he had nm a donht if influenza bacillus was .primary, and that associated with it were other organisms responsible- for fatal pneumonia and septietemia. He sent telegrams warning the southern health officers of the very serious nature of the disease and impressed on them the need of taking effective measures. i TMKKT I-THIM MAIL MAO. j ArCKfiAND. This Day, j A nm-1 hag sent by train from Auek- , land Post Office to Pakakanra oil Monday, on arrival there two hours late, j was roblx-d of cash of about ‘-TO.