TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1920, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

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LEAGUE OF FRONTIERSMEN

NEW PLYMOUTH, June 23

The Dominion Conference of the Leg. ion of Frontiersmen opened to-day, Captain E. J. McGregor being Chairman. There was a large attendance of delegates. The Chairman in his address, said during the war the Legion had been lost in larger forces, but now intended to reconstruct it throughout the Dominion.

| PEACE CONGRESS POSTPONED. WELLINGTON, June 24. Official information lias been received from the Secretary of the Press Congress of the World which was being held at Sydney itext October, that the force of circumstances, mainly political, have necessitated a. postponement of that function till Faster 1921. j The circumstances which dictated £Tfis i decision are the change in the State j Government which prevented certain J decisions being arrived at in time to i hold the conference in October, the j prevailing drought in the State and the | unsettled cbndition of international shipping services. The State Government is, however, in perfect sympathy with the Congress and will render every assistance when it meets next year. A SHOCKING TRAGEDY. WAIPAWA, June 24. A shocking tragedy occurred at Argyle yesterday afternon. A. seven year old lad, during the absence of liis parents secured a rille from a shed and playfully pointing it at liis four year old sister, pulled the trigger and shot her in the face", nearly ,the whole of the jaw being blown away, the child expiring when the doctor arrived. The father is a native named Poliio. He declares no cartridges were in the rifle when lie last used it.

GAS STRIKE ON FRIDAY. AUCKLAND, Juno 24. The Secretary of the Gas Employers Union has notified the Coy that the latter’s refusal tp' grant increased pay demanded was considered at a special meeting, and adds:—l am reluctantly compelled to advise you that it was resolved as a protest against the inadequate wages offered, that shift workers will cease working after 3 p.m. and other workers after 5 p.m. on Friday 25th. LOSS OF JEWELS. AUCKLAND, This Day. Jewels valued at £1,500, owned by the Queen of Tonga, were lost in the wreck of the ketch Violet at Haapai. THE PRIME MINISTER. (“Press” Correspondent.) ' WELLINGTON, June 21. Mr Massey, who lias had a strenuous time of late, was somewhat indisposed this morning. For part of the day lie rested in his home, but this afternoon he was back at work in liis office to deal with two important matters—one connected with the disputed, clauses of the recent coal mines agreement and the other regarding the statement of the man found guilty of tlip__ Ponsonby murder. CHARGE OF THEFT. ROTORUA, June 24. James Dennis Foley was arrested and charged with stealing £ll7 in cash and cheques from Jplinson and Coopers auctioneers, on June 10th. He was remanded till July Ist., bail being allowed of *£3oo. QUESTION OF CONFERENCE. WELLINGTON June 24,. Apropos of the decisiofi of the New 1 Zealand Empoyers’ Federation that a National Industrial Conference would be futile, the Welfare League has just received advice from Australia that the Cestral Council of Employers Organisations in all the Federal,States, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Associated Chambers of Manufacturers, both of which are inter-State bodies, are favourable to a conference, while the inter-State shipping companies and Australian Mines and Metals Associations have asked to be allowed to send representatives.

REMITTING SENTENCES. WELLINGTON, June 24. Cabinet has decided to remit six months of tho remaining portion of the sentences of military prisoners sentenced in-New Zealand. Sentences imposed abroad have already been dealt with on the report of the Commander of the Forces. As the result of this decision, quite a number will he due for release immediately.

COAL TROUBLE SETTLED. DUNEDIN, June 24

One of the matters disposed by the Disputes Committee at Wellington last week was Taratu coal mines dispute, in which a settlement was reached. 'it is understood this settlement means a higher cost oT production, and the passing on of tho cost to merchants.