TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 July 1920, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

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SUPPLIES OF WHEAT

CHRISTCHURCH, J uly 13

At a meeting of the Wheat Trade Committee, held in Christchurch, it was resolved that a deputation, consisting of Messrs Jones and Bitchener, ftl.P.’s. Waters, (chairman of the Dunedin Wheat Trade Committee), and M’Dpnald, (chairman of the Board of Trade) should interview Ministers in Wellington to-morrow, and discuss the wheat position with them. “From the figures at present available, showing the possible supply, it is clear,” Mr M’Donald stated to-night, “that there is no need to take alarmist views of the situation till next February. There is enough in sight to keep the Dominion going till then.”

PLUMBERS ’DISPUTE SETTLED AUCKLAND, July 13.

A complete settlement was reached by the Conciliation Council in the plumbers’ dispute to-day. The agreement provides for eight hours on Saturday. The wages of plumbers and gasfitters were fixed at 2s 3d per hour and a bonus of lid per hour. Overtime wi.l be paid for at the rate of time and a ilf fm- the first three hours and doiib!. time thereafter. Double rates will be paid on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour I Jay, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. ASIATIC IMMIGRATION. WHAKATANE, July 13.

Respecting Asiatic immigration which was the subject of hostile resolutions by tlio Returned Soldiers’ Association at raneatiui, Mr F. Hockley, ALP., lor t'no district states that the Prime Alinister has informed him that directions were given some time ago for legislation dealing with the question. He hoped during tlio next few weeks to introduce an amendment to the immigration Restriction Act which would enable tlie matter to bo discussed. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. WELLINGTON, July IC.

A sharp shock of earthquake was ielt here at about 2.23 this morning. Two distinct tremors, the severest lor some time waked the people from their sleep causing minor damgc to crockery and other fragile articles. No record is yet available of the direction or duration of the shake. JOCKEY’S FEES.

WELLINGTON, July 10

Arising out of the deputation of jockeys which recently waited upon Sir George Clifford, the Racing Conference yesterday agreed to a new scale tor jockeys fees anil retainers on the recommendation of the President 1 lie Conference affirmed that in the absence of any special agreement to the con trary the fees payable to jockeys in relation to tlio net amount payable to the owner shall be:—For flat races to a winning mount in no race less than £2 • if tlie net amount exceeds £SO, 5 per centum thereon to a jockey; on a second or third horse, if the net amount exceeds £IOO, £2 10s per centum there oil ; to a. jockey other than ns above, in no case less than £1: if the net amount is £3O and does not exceed £IOO. £2 2s; if the net amount exceed £lo''. but not £l5O, £3; if it exceeds £l5O £4. For hurdles and steeplechases: To a winning mount in no case, less than £4; if the net amount to exceeds £IOO. £lO per centum thereon; to a jockey of a second or third horse, n the net amount exceeds £IOO, £lO per centum thereon ; to a jockey other than as above, in no case less thai £2; if the net amount is £2O, and does not exceed £IOO, £4 ; if the net amount exceeds £IOO, but not £l5O, £5; if it exceeds £l5O, £6. MEAT PRICE RAISED. CHRISTCHURCH, July 16.

As a result of Wednesday’s shortage of stock offering and the high prices being realised at the wholesale market in consequence, tlio price of meat was at Christchurch on Thursday increased by Id per lb. Tlie Master Butchers’ Association discussed the matter at the weekly sale at Addington, and prices realised considerably in advance of those which have prevailed at recent sales.

TONGA SALE. AUCKLAND, July 16. The whole of the leasehold properties of the D. H. and P. G. (in liquidation) in Tonga were sold by public auction in Nukualofa, on Wednesday. The properties consist of leaseholds from the Government of Tonga, upon which a German firm had established its trading stations. Advice has been received from the auctioneer that the properties real is. ed £71,000. MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. CHRISTCHURCH, July 16. As the result of a collision between a motor car and a tram-car on New Brighton Road, on May 22nd., in which William Arthur Griffen lost his life, Bruce Forsyth (driver of the motor-car), was to-day committed for trial by Mr Day S.M., on a charge of manslaughter. The evidence was the same as that given at t>e inquest. It was alleged accused was under the influence of liquor, and was driving at a rapid rate without lights, thou"h one witness deposed that a few moments before the accident the car bad a. faint light in front, and one at the back before the crash, but the light went out in the opinion of witness, owing to a bump on the road. INFANT’S BODY FOUND. CHRISTCHURCH, July 15. While on duty in Tuam Street, Christ church, at 3.30 on Wednesday morning, Constable Wilkins noticed a paper parcel protruding under the gate of -To.m Waller and Sons, Ltd.; timber merchants. On opening it he found . dead body of a newly born infant go • At an inquest held in the Courthouse by the Coroner, Mr S. E. McCarthy depos. e.d that he had conducted a post nioitem examination of the body,, yhic i fullv developed. The child had been horn nlivo ,but had received no attention. The appearance of the heart, an luims was consistent with asphyxia bein" tho cause of death. Tlierc were no" marks of violence on the body. .Uc ' inquest was adjourned sine die.