TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1921, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT

A WARNING

TO INTENDING IMMIGRANTS

1U WELLINGTON, May 3. The following cable has lijeen despatched by the Alliance of Labour to Mr ,J. It. dynes, the British Labour M. : “Cable advice has been received here that the High Commissioner of N.Z. in London is endeavouring to send a 100 more ex-service men to New Zealand assuring them of houses, accommodation and employment. The N. Z. alliance of Labour, representing the railwaymen, seamen, waterside workers, traimvaymen drivers, miners'and metal and freezing workers, tissue you that the Govern ment here are dismissing men, anu are replacing them with immigrants. Unemployment is general and it threatens to become acute. Although pressed the N. Government cannot find house accommodation for their own employees. Intending immigrants should be warned of the position here, to prevent disappointment and distress. (Signed), M. J. Mack, President.” , RECOUNT FIGURES. WELLINGTON, May 4 The official recount for the Mayoral election ‘resulted in Hickey’s votes being increased by 100 and Wright’s reduced by 49. Wright’s majority is therefore (5,292. THE COAL SUPPLY. WELLINGTON, May 3. The Wellington Coal Trade Committee has issued a statement objecting to the statement published recently to the effect that the Dunedin coal merchants are of the opinion mat there is not going to be any shortage of supplies for household use this winter. All the information the committee has goes to disprove this. Tire committee points out that out of 4090 tons monthly needed for household requirements only 1200 tons came to hand from Newcastle and the West Coast last month. Vessels were waiting weeks for Newcastle coal. Recent advices stated no Maitland coal was available, for at least a fortnight. South Australia and Victoria were reported short of coal. There are 75,000 tons of shipping waiting at Newcastle to fill Commonwealth orders. The only coal coming from Newcastle was hunker, railway, and borehole coal. Meantime Wellington dealers were busy delivering orders booked in January last. If Otago and Southland were in such a happy position regarding supplies, as stated, probably the citizens down there could he rationed for coal supplies more vigorously and any surplus shipped to Wellington where a need exists. The statement adds: i lie, committee has no knowledge as a committee oi any need, for coal among householders in Dunedin, but knows of the existence of lignite mines in Otago and Southland which should meet the requirements oi residents there.

HOOKIES FINED. DUNEDIN, May 4. At the Police Court this morning three young men wore charged with carrying on business as bookmakers. It was pointed out that Gustave Johnston and Wynn were unable to do ordinary work being cripples. Each were lined £sli. In the case of Stanley Simpson, who merely ran a. double chart a fine of £2l) and costs was > imposed. A SERIOUS FIRE. NAPIER, April 30. The summer residence of Mr J. \ igor Brown M.P.. was partly destroyed by fire this morning. The billiard room containing hundreds of trophies, paintings. and souvenirs, was included in tile portion destroyed. The residence is situated on the borders of the Inner Harbour, and was said to he one of the finest homes of its kind in New Zealand. It was lately leased to His Excellency the Governor-General, whose children resided there for several weeks. The insurances total £2<3B. all in the I’hoejiix Office.

CENSUS RETI KNS. WELLINGTON, May 2. Amongst the preliminary census returns the population ul Kuiapoi is given as 1689, an increase of 129. WHEAT SEEING PROSECI'TION. TIM ARC. May 4. .James Meehan and Son. Ltd., James Meehan, director and Victor Meehan, director’s son, proceeded against by tile Crown for selling wheat in excess >1 the price fixed. The Government ease against- James Meehan was withdrawn, as he was ignorant of the transaction-. A total of twenty-one charges were laid against each of the other defendants. Counsel for the defence admitted of fences, but contended the transactions were not done for profit, but to keep faith with clients. He appealed for a light penalty. Justice nerdman said that fraud was disclosed and fined Victor Meehan £SO on each of twenty one charges. The company was fined twenty pounds on each of twenty one charges; a total of £1,470. I mm bm—iwiwunniMOTi *