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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1924, Page 2

In foreign policies the cable gives us some indication of the growing. or should we not say. recurring friction between the United States and Japan. Pilose two great nations of the noithorn Pacific have been at arm's length for a long time on the question of admitting Japanese to the United States. Valion r palliatives and compromises Imvo been attempted, but they appear all to he ineffective to satisfy the demands of Japan. Britain must he an interested party in tHi's embroglio. We have been told that tile relations between the Tinted States and Britain were never more cordial. We know that the alliance between Britain and Japan over a long period of years was of real value, and in the hour of danger was honored by Japan without any holding hack. Abo there is the fact that Japan and the Tinted States, both neighboring the Pacific Ocean, are neighbors also of the many British possessions in the Pacific, wherein, also, are Australia and Ne" Zealand. The aggressive attitude of Japan at this juncture towards the United States is thus of concern far beyond the shores of the two nations directly coin'd-nod, and Britain’s lor< ign policy becomes again involved, should it not he possible to patch up M e differences of Japan and the United States. It was quite recently that President Coolidge gave it out that America was at peace with all the world, and was rather pluming himself at that pleasant position. The president must have been aware of any overt art. of Japan to secure better conditions from America, and must have had in mind seme nay out. or he would not have reviewed the position so complacently. Japan of course had a recent set hack liv the terrible, earthquake, but there is splendid organisation in that country, and restoration on an extensive scale is in hand already. But politics are in a pert in bed state, and the tactions opposing may try to make capital out of the American dispute. The position ill any ease, is more or less delicate. mid Britain certainly cannot af-io-d to ignore it. It is certain the now Foreign Minister at Downing St. w,ll he informing himself fully ot the situation.

Till Dominion, largely sit the institution of the Liberals expressed through their policy proposals, reverted to the penny postage, and the result is said to he having a very buoyant effect on trade in particular throughout New Zealand. There is a strong movement •it Home now to reintroduce universal penny postage and it would not he surprising if tlie. new Labor (Government adopted penny postage, as one of the first practical reforms to be brought about. The matter is being supported very strongly at Home. Important commercial conferences support the proposal very definitely. Recently, Lord Ulytli, in a letter to the London “Times" railed attention to the urgent and vital need for the reintroduction of penny postage as a handy ami economical means of assisting the nation to restore its trade and industry. He pointed out that the argument against its resumption now on the ground of cost would not hear a. moment’s examination. For, even if there be a loss, it would he hut temporary, and by parity of reasoning any such lass would be tlie same, whether it takes place this year, next- tear, or some other year, and will certainly he overtaken and lead to an ever-increasing postal profit annually as in bygone days. Exptrionce also clearly .showed that whatever temporary falling off there might he in postal revenue, it would he more than compensated for hv a permanent, increase in trade. from which naturally follows a large return of income-tax receipts owing to the increased prosperity of the country.

It is announced that- the continuous telephone service which has obtained here for the past seven weeks is to cease at midnight on Saturday The- service was inaugurated over tho Exhibition period, aad the community is no doubt greatly appreciating the liberality and consideration of the Postmaster-General in this matter. The convenience of the telephone lias been enhanced greatly by the fart that it has been available at all hours of tho day or night. Tn that respect it will be missed by many, and particularly on Sundays. The question of more extended hours of service for permanent use, might lie taken up again. On the previous occasion the response in favour was not very strong. But the present experience combined with the growth of the town and its promising future, justify more enterprise among the citizens, and as the individual cast, is not very great. sul>scribcrs might I>e given another opportunity to express their wish ill this matter. The extended service has its value in the domestic as well as the commercial sense, and further enquiry as to local feeling in the matter is well justified.

50 pairs of ladies white canvas shoes in fierby and Oxford shapes, usually 13s 6d, sale price 10s Gd at Hallensteiri's, Reroll St.—Advt. j

The death took .place at the Grey River Hospital of Mr Ja.s. \ allance, lute of Kokiri. Deceased was S 3 years old, and a Scotsman by birth, and was

pioneer miner of the West Coast

.Mr J L. Bruce, advance representative of the Lynch Family of Bellringers arrived in Hokitika last evening to arrange for a one night season at the Princess Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 7th It is understood that the Otira Tunnel will be taken over by the Railway Department from the Public 5\ orks Department early next week. It is stated that Railway and Public Works departmental heads will visit Otira on Monday next, when, if after inspection, the tunnel is found to Vo in satisfactory order, it will be handed over from the Public M orks Department to the Railway Department. Tile All Saints Tennis Club play a moteh with the United Club, Greymouth, on Saturday next at the All Saints’ Courts. The following is the All Saints Team :—Misses T. Wallace, K Knight. Mrs M. bong. Misses A. Andrews. F.. Millner, D. Wallace. Emergency, Mrs Giiloolv. Messrs R. Ogg, C. Heinz, F. Browse, A. Wogan, Bourdot, Stoop. Emergency, R. Paterson. Tile Ladies of the Club are requested to bring a plate. We regret to record the death ol Mr John David Twomey, of Piper's Flat which took place last evening at Ids residence. The deceased was an old resident of the district, being horn at Piper’s Flat 40 years ago. and lie has since resided there, lie had been ailing for a long period, and the end was not unexpected, lie leaves a brother (Timothy of the Railway Department), and three sisters Giulia, Mary and .Margaret), all well-known residents of ilii‘ district. The funeral takes place to Stafford cemetery tomorrow at ternoon.

Yesterday afternoon a deputation from the State Miners’ Union waited upon Mr I. A. James, Superintendent of State Mines, asking that their agreement with tlie_ Department be amended so as to bring the wages and conditions into line with those conceded the other West Coast Minors’ Unions by the private companies as a result of the recent lock-out. The wages and conditions at the Btillcr, Blackball ami Boa miners were impioved by the recent agreement, and the State Miners are asking for the same terms. Mr James undertook to forward the Union’s representations to the Mines Department’s headquarters. Mr Tom Power, the well-known contractor, met with a serious accident on Tuesday. Alter attending a meeting of eo-operativu contractors undertaking the Lake Coleridge tunnel, he was kneeling on the lied in bis room adjusting bis window at the Albion Hotel when, by some means, lie slipped. He overbalanced, and falling from the window dropped to the concrete flooring' below. !!<■ sustained a. broken kneecap and various bruises, and will be incapacitated for several months, lie was conveyed lo the Hospital, alter Dr McKav bad rendered medical aid.

30 toys’ all wool colonial sports’ suits, sizes 0 to It), usually 30s Gd each Sale price 20s Gd at N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Adrt.

At a special meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade held last evening, Supt. l’.radduii presided over about 20 members. The business set down was the appointment of a delegate to represent the Brigade at the Conlerenee ol N.Z. Fire Brigades Association to be held at Rotorua on Fehniai \ l ltli. Secretary J ti. Lnkin it as selected and the dele gate "tts instructed as to the attitude of the Brigade on the various remits on the order paper. The Secretary also .submitted a balance sheet ol the recent demonstration, which sltnjved a credit b i'ante of £lO If Is Gd, the sum of £ll l b, of till: being the profit made by the It.S.A. Minstrel troupe entertainment. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tl.e Minstrels for their valued assistance and also to the Princess theatre Coy., for the use of the Theatre free of charge. The balance sheet was received as very satisfactory and u vote of appreciation was passed to the various officials connected with the demonstration.

20 pairs all-wool colonial white blankets. doiibe bed size, usually 4Ds Gd. sale price 37s Gd a pair at Halleiistein Bros. Revolt St.—Advt.

The wedding took place at. St. Patrifit’s Church, Greymouth, yesterday, of Miss l{ul>y Irene Goodman, of Auckland, and formerly of (iroymouth and Mr William C. Roche (Accountant at the (iroymouth Hranch of the National Hank). The bride was beautifully attired in a dress of white French crepe de chine, with wreath and veil. She also wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and the toilette was completed by a shower bouquet. She was attended as bridesmaid by her sister. Miss Phyllis Goodman, who wore a saxe blue satin Irock, with hat to match, and carried a pah' pink bouquet. Mr E. McDonnell was the host man, and the ceremony was conducted by the Rev Father Roche, brother of the bridegroom. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs O’Donnell. Air and Mrs ■Roche left later for the Franz Josef Glacier, on their honeymoon.

A fine assortment of ladies’ new frocks, millinery, jumpers and underclothing just received. Also a fine lot of mon’s really good raincoats at very reasonable prices. Call ami see them. W. McKay and Son, Hokitika. —Advt.

Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid “TANWL.” bine for lloors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste form. Just landed, at a heavy discount at Schroder’s, bathing suits and bathing dresses. Now is your time to secure one this hot weather.—Advt. KHAR LAND'S VINEGAR for tastiest salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Brewed from pure cane sugar.