TELEGRAMS

Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1920, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

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MINERS DEADLOCK. WELLINGTON, Juno 25. Tlio miners dispute, regarding which negotiations have been proceeding for the past week or more, ended in a deadlock to-day. The Secretary of the Miners Federation made a statement that the dispute has to do with .lie interpretaion of agreements arrived at by the February Conference in regard to increases in wages and working conditions. In the case of Piripakit, Green Island, and Hikurangi mines the Conference held regarding these points in dispute, failed to agree. The Federation Secretary's statement •concludes that after the deadlock between representatives on the National Disputes Committee, .it was suggested by the owners that a chairman lie appointed to give a deeison on matters in dispute. The Federation agreed to this, if the Chairman were instructed to give his decision along lines-of the spirit of the February Conference and not oil. the literal interpretation of tile clauses granting the increase, “Yet the owners have refused and the trouble must lie fought out as best we can and on tile methods decided by the men themselves.”

A SUICIDE . HAWERA, June 22,

Captain >]. T. Dallinger, Group Commander of Group Area No. 8, who was about to retire to the reserve, committed suicide this morning. Deceased, who had been in ill-health for the past few days, went to a bathroom, where lie shot himself with a service revolver. He leaves a widow and two children.

SCHOOL WITHOUT SCHOLARS

NEW FORM OF STRIKE,

MARYBOROUGH, June 22

The inclement turn of the, weather this morning brought to a head the long existing dissatisfaction of householders in the Martinborougli district at the exasperating delay of tlie Wellington Education Board over re-build-ing tho local school, which was destroyed by fire some twelve months ago. The children are at present accommodated in cheerless and draughty buildings in various parts of tho town. The buildings are without fireplaces, and heaters have never been provided, though frequently requested from the Board by tho School Committee.

As a protest a strike took place this morning, the teachers arriving at" their various locations to find their occupation gone. A determined intention is expressed by the parents to refrain from sending their children to school till tho existing unsatisfactory conditions are remedied, .

A CIVIC FAREWELL. WELLINGTON, June 25

The Governor-General and Lady Liverpool were accorded a civic farewell at the Town Hall last night,'the Mayor, (Mr Luke) presiding. On the platform were the Premier and Mrs Massey, Sir Frederick Lang (Speaker of the House) and (members of the Ministry and tho City Council. GRETTNGS TO PRINCE. WELLINGTON, June 25.

The Governor-General sent the following telegram to tho Prince of Wales on the occasion of His Royal Highness’ Birthday on June 23rd. “On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand I desire to convey to your Royal Highness out respectful congratulations on your birthday.,—Signed (Liverpool)-” TTis Excellency has received a reply as follows: —

“Please express to the, Government and people of New Zealand my very best thanks for their birthday congratulations which I much appreciate. Signed (Edward P.)

CONCILIATION COUXOILS. INVERCARGILL, June 2r

The Conciliation Council at to-day to hear a dispute between the Musician’s Union and the Picture Theatre proprietors. A partial agreement was reached on minor matters, but several clauses affecting wages and other points were referred to the Arbitration Court.

EMPLOYERS’ REPLY. WELLINGTON, June 25,

Commenting on .Mr Arlnickle’s stfitement on the coal deadlock, Mr Pryor (Secretary of tl\e Cpal Mine Owner’s Association), said there wore disputes in the (nines mentioned. The parties themselves had been unable to arrive at a settlement in regard to them. They were then dealt with by the National Disputes Committee, which met in Wellington last week. By the Committee no agreement could be arrived at. The coal mine owners’ representatives on the Disputes Committee wanted to have several matters referred to a chairman.

The minors representatives declined to adopt that course. Following this, Mr Pryor saiil lie received an intimation from the Prime Minister’s office that the Federation' would agree to refer matters to a chairman for a decision but only if such chairman would consider the points in dispute, according to spirit in which the National Agreement was arrived at, and not according to a strict literal reading of clauses relating Iqi inaveased rates of pay. Thereafter lie (Pryor) wrote to Mr Massey saying it would be impossible to' dictate to. a chairman as to how lie would decide the questions put to him, as he would have to consider any evidence submitted to him in accordance with the terms of the National Agreement on behalf of the Association. Mr Pryor said he would renew the offer made to the Federation: —(1) That

nie parties should agree upon a chairman; or (2 1 To accept the decisions of the Prime Minister ; or (3) To agree that

the Prime Minister should appoint a (diairman ; or (4) To agree, to Mr Massey’s suggestion that he should submit the names of four gentlemen, from amongst which the parties should agree upon one to act as chairman. Mr Prvor said.the one condition the coal mine owners would impose is that the decisions of the chairman shall be final and binding on all parties, If that is agreed to, the coni mine owners are prepared to arrange an early date for a hearing of the matters in dispute. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WELLINGTON, This Day.

A serious runaway occured by the Basin Reserve last evening, as a result of which two men, Patrick Callaghan and Arthur Edward Moore, were badly injured, and were removed to the hospital. Both men are in a dangerous condition.

NATIONAL BANK OF N.Z. WELLINGTON, Juno 25. The General Manager of the Nations Bank of New Zealand, Ltd., has .rt ceived a cable message from the Londo Board advising the annual meeting wil Tic held in London on 7th July, who it is proposed to declare a dividend o six per cent, for the half year, and i bonus to shareholders of 2 per cent. 01 paid up capital, equally 14 per cent for the year ended 31st March last. Tin sum of £30,000 has been allocated ii reduction of the Bank premises ac count, and £20,000 added to the reserve fund, which will then stand al £IOO,OOO, and £69,500 has been carried forward.