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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1920, Page 3

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(AUSTRALIAN A- N. 7.. C<*ni.B ASSOCIATION] I.W.W. ENQUIRY. SYDNEY, June 29. At tq-dav’s hearing of the inquiry into long sentences of the dozen Industrial Workers of the World, the witness Scully, (one of the main witnesses for the Crown in the previous trials), admitted under cross-examination, that some of his previous evidence did not cover the whole truth. He oxplaind that this was because ho was nut then permitted an opportunity pi telling the "hole story.'

Scully also corrected some ot the details he had previously given, thereby showing that the fire in connection wit.l which the prisoners were, convicted, had actually occurred before they 1 the prison ersi, were supplier] through the agency of witness with any chemicals tor raising q\lh.‘k tires. The impression given at previous, trials was that the chemical was supplied .by Scullv betore the Ares ’occurred.

SYDNEY AFTER THE SHOW. (Received this day at 8.40 a.in.) SYDNEY, This Day

The City streets are assuming a normal aspect. T.lu* crowds ol visitors have left, and the decorations are being dismantled, The Prince took with him line weather, which prevailed throughout the visit. Useful rain is now tailing oyer much of the State including much of tiie pest. Recent rains have great lv improved the crops and pastoral outlook generally,

A SERIOUS WARNING. FRIGHTED IT FINANCIAL POSITION. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day. Mr Storey addressing the \ iticultural Congress, said lie could not answer a question whether he would impose further taxation. This depended on the action of the Federal Government which is in a frightful financial position. It was well the people would know that. In order to renew the State loans floated at 3J to 3J per cent, it would he necessary iiqw tp pay eight per cent. This would mean increased freight and tares. There was a difficult time for the country ahead.

A STATE DESIRE. (Received this day at 10.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, June 30. The State Government is endeavouring to arrange for the Prince to open Parliament in August. It is understood the Commonwealth is offering objections.

N.Z. POTATOES. SYDNEY, June 30. Mr Dunn, Minister of Agriculture is requesting the Commonwealth to permit the importation of New Zealand ]«>- tatoes, with safeguards, suggesting in addition to inspection at Sydney, they could also be inspected by Austialien officers at the port of export. WELCOME RAINS. SYDNEY. June 30. Heavy downpours throughout the State have definitely broken the drought conditions of the past, two years, huit'hcrmore, remarkably mild temperatures have prevailed throughout, enaur ing the quick growth of heritage, witl a minimum of damage to s'.o k. Mon general rain is expected. IMPROVING CONDITIONS. MELBOURNE, June 30. . 1 The industrial atmosphere has plea santly changed, following the resum[: tion of the engine-drivers. The bulk n the idle men will resume also, thong the gas-workers dispute is still unset tied. The Premier is formulating scheme of reconciliation between tli latter and the companies.