TELEGRAMS

Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1921, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

[by TICLIiUItACII RAILWAY RETRENCHMENT. MOVE BY GENERAL MANAGER. WELLINGTON. November 21. All important stall incut, indicating the intention of the Railway Department to institute a s<4tcmr ol retrenchment. was made hy the General Manager. Mr MeYilly. at a social gathering of Knginedriveis. Fiicne'ii and Cleaners (worml s ;| o"''H. v "'gl't. Ml MeYilly quif'd figures shim ing 'that the railways "Vie being run at a loss, and said he had called representatives of the railway men s organisation together for the purpose ot putting the position to them. He wanted men ill time oi stress and adversity to the country to give the Department loyal assistance and help, and he desired them to appreciate thi necessity lor rettrem diluent that had to take place.

RAIL WA Y MEN’S A TTI Tl' DE. AFUKLA.ND. November 21

Tin* question of a reduction of wnjjos was considered by the Auckland branch of tin* Amalgamat'd Society ot Hailway servants. A resolution was passed eXpressing the opinion that as tin* Arbitration Court has stabilised wanes until .May, 1922. a reduction would be a distinct breach of contract. \ second resolution passed was that tin* A.S.R.S Kxeeutive Council should not accept any reduction ot wsiocs or extension of hours, without roterriiuc it to the rank and lib* of service in order that a ballot on the proposals bo taken.

AIODEIIATOH ELECT. DUNEDIN. Nov. 19. The Rev. AY. .1. Coinrie. Church Treasurer. was unanimously appointed Moderator to the next Presbyterian General Assembly.

EMIGRATION TO U.S. STOPPED, j AUCKLAND, Nov. 21. j United States Consul General is advised that the emigration quota fur the year ended dune 39th. 1922. lias been exhausted, and no more New Zealand bout people call enter 1 oiled Stales as permanent settlers, until the, expirv ul this period. The restrictions do not apply to the professional classes or to 'students healing letleis to schools they propose to enter. j FIRE AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND. Nov. 21

A lire in High Street caused extensive damage in the centre uf the Hall of Commerce, on premises occupied by l.angdnle Coy., Ltd., saddlery manufacturers. The damage is covered by insurance in Uniled nml Standard. 3 lie origin is a mystery. AUCKLAND, Nov 21 The lire damaged the stock ul Lattgilale Co., saddlers, in the Hall of Commerce to the extent of £92.7911. Insurances in United £11.29(1: Simulat'd £1,299. LIBEL SUIT SETTLED. , WANGANUI. Nov 21. The libel action between tin- Editor of the Herald and Herald Company against the Chronicle, claiming £191)0 each, have been settled, the bitter having made a complete withdrawal and 'apology in each case, attd payment ol £100."