DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1924, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGRAPH —PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.] CANTER BUR Y MOVEMENT. CHRSITCIIURCLI, May 25. ••We, the undersigned members of the Christchurch Branch of the A.S.R.S., having noted that you have failed in your demands in the recent conference, hereby tender you our resignations as members of the afore mentioned body.” Then follow the signatures of twenty-nine Christchurch railway men.

The above is a copy of a manifesto which is going the rounds amongst the members of the Christchurch Branch of the A.S.R.S. It is addressed to the Secretary of the Christchurch Branch, and provides, the promoters declare, a concrete example of the feeling of the ex-strikers towards the recent railway trouble, and the action of the men towards their Executive. It is described as a no-confi-dence motion in the A.S.R.S. leaders. The promoters of this movement anticipate that it will spread right throughout the Dominion. Although the proposal is to sev>-i connection with the A.S.R.S., the men responsible intend to form a nowunion, embracing all branches of the service, which have to do with the actual running of the trains, excluding the Railway Workshops men.

MINISTERS IN THE W AIR All ABA. MASTKRTOX, May 25 Mr J. (1. Coates, Minister, of Public Works, paid a flying visit to the East Coast on Saturday, where he opened a new bridge oil the main highway from Masterton to the East Coast. The .Minister proceeded to Whakataki later in the day, and on Sunday visited Castle Point, where he was interviewed by settlers in reference to new roads for the outlet of wool, lie inspected various branches of the post office, and returned to Wellington on Sunday afternoon . Mr Parr, Minister of Education, paid an unofficial visit to Masterton over the week-end. To-morrow he will officially visit various schools in the Borough, and receive deputations.

A CHILD’S DEATH. DUNEDIN. May 2d. Ewan Keith Currie was admitted fo the hospital oil Friday evening suffering from severe scalds caused by flic upsetting of a pot of boiling soup i.vei himself, and he died yesterday morning. The child at the time of the accident was playing on the floor is front of a range. EMPIRE DAY. DUNEDIN. May 2b Empire Day was celebrated by the Victorian League with an At Home, with Hon Statham as chief speaker at tho'domonstration and in the evening with an address hv Mr Aliluer mid Hon Downie Stewart. FATAL CAR ACCIDENT. WELLINGTON, May 2G

A motor car lost a tyre while rounding a sharp corner three miles from Martinhoroiigh and the occupants, Messrs Griffin, Heavy and \\ . Callerton, of Tiniii, were pinned uiiderneaUi till the mail ear came along. Collerton was dead, his neck being broken. Grillin was bruised and crushed, while llcney escaped injury. The deceased was ds years old, unmarried. He was also a representative footballer.

MR MASSEY'S EMPIRE DAY MESSAGE. WELLINGTON, May 2d The Hon W. E. Massey has sent the following special message for the purpose of broadcasting throughout Eng-' land m connection with the Empire Day celebrations:—“Another Empire Day has come round and finds si ill unsolved many of the problems arising from the upheaval caused hv the great war. Only by steadfast adherence In those principles ol truth, justice anil righteousness, which are tile mainsprings of British life, will these problems and difficulties fic most effectively grappled with by the Empire’s leaders and citizens. Evcrv influence which draws closer the different countries of the Empire will help immensely in still furthering the promoting of its prosperity and advancement, ft is more than ever essential at this period of our history for patriotic British citizens to stand fast and to stand together in loyalty to each other and in loyally lo I lie King, Country and Empire.”

-IS-lIOURS RAILWAY WEEK PALMERSTON N.. May' 20. A forty-eight hours’ week in tin* trallie brani lies of tin* railway services commenced locally this morning. Ihe Secretary of the local branch ol the A.S.R.S. stated “We don't like it. ~f course, lint under the circumstances we have no alternative at present, but to accept it."

dairy association. HAMILTON. May 20. A meeting of the newly formed Provincial Dairy Companies As-uei-iDou discussed co-operative purchasing 1 * manures and supplies, and decided that something Is* done to bring about u better system and -inilorui pi ice.-, ol butter and cheese on Lie local market, and a uniform system >1 deli '••ivs a, d discounts. MAKURA ARRIVES. AUCKLAND. Mav b Arrived—Makura at ID a.m. Dt.m Vancouver. FLOOD DAMAGE. AUCKI \ND. Ma" ATe Arolia message reports the Waihuu river overflowed and many farms were covered with water. Si,nilbury bridge and approach in Jordan district was submerged. At Mungaiti all the low-lying farms are llnoded. The river has risen seven feet since I-'riday and is still rising.

KILLED BY MOTOR CAR. WATI’AWA. May 20. Gordon Estnii. an orcliardist ol Hastings. aged 00. was killed in a motorcar accident on Saturday. Deceased pulled tip on tho side ol the mad to adjust fruit cases on a lorry, when a taxi driven by George Ellord. Knocked him down. Esam died soon after the doctor arrived. It is alleged that the dazzling lights of a car approaching in the opposite direction, prevented El ford seeing anything on the road. Deceased leaves a widow and four eltild-

TIIE RAILWAY.MEN. EXECUTIVE CALLED TO ACCOUNT. WELLINGTON, May 20. The following resolutions were passed by the Thorndon Branch of the A.S. ; That the executive be nsked to attend a meeting next Sunday and give the full details of the arrangements made with the Minister when the strike was called off; also a full account of all subsequent negotiations. Failing this, that they be called upon to rseign: that the executive take no action as regards going before the Arbitration Court until a inundate has been received by them from either the membership or branches; that we protest against the institution of the 4? hour week bv tlie railway management before the ease of the employees has been brought before a tribunal.

FLOODS AND RAIN. DARGAVILLE,, May 26. The district was visited by another storm. A high wind accompanied by rain set in at one o'clock this morning and shortly after nine o’clock, developed into torrential rain which made Tvaihu river, the cause of much damage last week-end, rise rapidly. At ten o’clock the water in the river was higher in many up the line places than in the previous flood, and it is still rising. The morning train for Donnelly’s Crossing returned at 10.30, being.unable to get beyond Maripu about 15 miles out. It is still raining heavily and a record flood is expected as far as the river is concerned, hut all depends 011 the height of the tide, how tlie business portion of the town fares.