THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1922, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

External War Debts. Tiie Note which Great Britain has addressed to her Allies, and of which she (’.as sent a copy *o the Government of the United States, on the subjectof war debts owed and owing to the different countries, is one of the most momentous international documents issued since the declaration of peace three years ago. In some quarters the fear has been expressed that it will be looked upon ill the United States as an attempt at repudiation by Great Britain, and no doubt in the United States it will be vigorously taken hold of by tho German sympathisers, and all other Anglopliobe elements of the country, in their propaganda to convince the neutral elements of the nation that Great Britain desires her own advantage all the time, and cares not for the position of others. Really, it is a reasoned statement, demonstrating that, as in business, so in international affairs, it a nation pays its creditors and its debtors are not compelled to pay, then an unfair burden is placed upon the one who pays, a burden which ma> become too heavy to be borne. —Sydney paper. „

On Wednesday next Wellington representatives meet the West Coast team at Victoria Park, Greymouth. A special train will leave Hokitika at 1 ' p.m. returning at 5.10 p.m. ' Quite a large crowd of Kokatahi residents came into Hokitika to-day, the special attractions being the football match on Cass Square and Paddy’s Market at St. Mary’s Club rooms. Mr B. Stud ley, representing the Southern Cross Assurance Coy. Ltd., with headquarters at Wellington, is at present in Hokitika, making arrangements for the appointment of agencies on the West Coast. At the meeting of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce last evening a letter was read from Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, MP., to the affect that the Minister of Justice considered Hokitika a more suitbale place than Greymouth for the meeting of the Licensing Committee,

Clad singing housewives confront usj at every turn; thanks to Community singing and “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help.—Miss F. Allen.—Advt. Commencing Friday, Aug. 25th, and ending Tuesday, Aug. 29th, 2s lid sale is lldj tlie greatest sale ever put before the purchasing public of Hokitika. Thousands of articles worth from 5s to lfiOs now go out at the low price of 2s lid eachi Roe our window display and look oilt iot big price list circulating through this newspaper. The purchasing power of 2s lid now increased fourfold, but you will have to ask quickly. McGruer’s Ltd.. Hokitika and Grcvmouth.—Advt.