DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1925, Page 4

DOMINION ITEMS.

BY TELECBAPH —PRESS AflflN , COTYRtUHT. KAYE AND CARTER LTD. CHRISTCHURCH, July 7. A meeting of the creditors of Kaye and Carter Ltd., (in liquidation) will be held on July 13, when a motion will be submitted, confirming the action of tin' liquidators in arranging for payment to unsecured creditors of a dividend of Us in the pound, payable in two instalments of 7s in October and January next, in full settlement of their claims. CASE STOOD OYER. WELLINGTON. July At Die Appeal Court in re Henry Edward Elliott, Mr Blair for respondent, mentioned be bail not yet heard from his client. The Court agreed to let the matter .stand over meantime, the ChiefJustice remarking that evidently respondent did not desire anything further done in Ids favour.

'YORK OX HALF HOLIDAY. AUCKLAND, July 9

Ait application for the interpretation of a clause in the Dominion motor car and horse drivers award, was made in the Arbitration Court,

The point related to the payment to lie made when a half holiday was worked in a week in which there were two full holidays.

Mr 1 lider, for the Master Bakers Association, said that last year Xmas Day and Boxing Day fell on Thursday and Friday and the usual half holiday was Wednesday. The question was whether the drivers .should be paid overtime or ordinary wages for working on the half holiday. Counsel submitted that the half-holiday became merged in the two holidays and in such a week there was no half holiday. The men came under the definition of shop assistants.

For the Union, Mr Davis maintained that the terms of the award were clear and definite. The I revision relating to the two holidays was to get over the difficulty nf permitting shop assistants to deliver goods on the afternoon of the half holiday. There was no reasonable ground on which tho employers could refuse, to pay overtime after! 12.30 p.m. on the half day. Decision was reserved.

A JOCKEY FIXED. HAMILTON, July 9. At the Magistrate's Court a jockey named Harold James Tinker was charged with converting a ear to his own use without- colour of right, also dangerous driving and driving without a license. Evidence was given that 0. ear was driven swiftly am! it skidded and went over tho bank. The owner had not given accused permission to use tin* ear.

The accused said lie had been sitting in Dio ear with the owner and oilier men. The owner left and one man suggest oil a ride, saying tlie owner would not mind. The accused was lined ten pounds each on the Hirst two charges and one pound on the third.

FUSION DEAD. ■WELLINGTON, July 8

Though the Prime Minister's expected statement oil the failure of the fusion negotiations was not made to-day members make no secret of the fact that Die matter is ended. The Liberal leader bail written to the Prime Minister during tho weekend requesting an early decision, and i! is understood smile further difficulties in the way were then enumerated. Those having hoc-il answered, the Liberal leader is staled to liave received ;l communication from Mr Coates, which shows that in Dm opinion of the Reform Party I lie difficulties which remain are practically insuperable.

The Liberals hold that they have been more than generous in concessions, and nothing more could lie expected of them.

Xo more .suggestions will come from the Liberals so it is stated, therefore the public "ill at a very early date lie acquainted with what lias been discussed privately for so long by the politicians, who will leave them to judge who is mainly responsible for the failure to bring the parties into line.

RAILWAY OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE. ADDRESS BY AIR COATES. •i WELLINGTON. July 8. At the annual nieetng of the Railway Officers’ Institute tn-dav. an address was given hy the Hen J. G. Coates, who said (bo idea of reorganisation of the. railways was to give tho public the host: possible service. They had accomplished a great deal of ground work without dislocation. So far no hitch had occurred, lie believed that ihe efforts were being recognised by the public. Success was only possible by co-opera I ion, and the Department wanted the staff to know what the difficulties of the management were, and what they meant, and to use their judgment. Referring to compulsory retirement after forty years’ service, he said that though it, meant the loss of valuable services in many eases, yet it opened avenues of promotion and encouraged initiative, and the policy had been one of benefit. They wanted to encourage men to make themselves competent, and by process of examination and merit to qualify themselves for the highest positions. He also referred to the value to the Department and officers of trips aboard to study methods. In order to remedy tho effects of New Zealand'. l isolation, if had been necessary, as a matter of expediency, to bring in officers from outside. Fie did not like this as a matter of policy, though it had been essential, and he did not propose to do it in future. His idea was that officers should he sen! abroad fairly continually to keen in touch with methods elsewhere. Ihe Alinister luretold the issue of a Department journal to inform all railwaymen of the position of progress in railway matters. There also would he complete overhaul of the system of staff control tn discover the lies', possible system.

A! AIN TRUNK LINE. . NEED FOR GOAIPLETI ON. AY ELLINGTON. July 8. Otago members met to-day to arrange for representation to various A 1 inlste's the mailers brought, forward l.v the Otago Expansion League. The question of urging the Government to complete the South Island main trunk railway was discussed, and it wilt agreed to meet the other .South Island members next Wednesday to discuss tinpossibility of a deputation to the Government on tho subject. AY ELI JNGTO X. July 8.

The report from the Canterbury Progress League regarding the completion of the South Island main trunk railway and soliciting support was received at a meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. One mem lx? r considered the matter was outside the council’s province, but Air O. Afitchell said that the league -should he supported if their aims were in the general interest of the business community. To him the matter was one of vital importance, and the chamber should support it. since it was going to bring to Wellington trade that would not otherwise come here.

The question was referred to a special committee for report. goyernor-genkral. AY ELLINGTON. July 8. Advice was received from Government House to-night that the Govern-or-General is confined to his bed by an attack of bronchitis. His medical adviser has ordered that all engagements must he cancelled for at least a fortnight. His Excellency will he unable to attend the races at Trenthanr. as had been arranged. The visit to AYanganui next- week has also been cancelled.

FATAL TERMINATION. TA ITT AIM', July 8. A young man, Finest Robert Solomon, who had both' legs amputated as the result of being run over by a guard's van when crossing the station yard on Saturday night, died in the hospital last night. Deceased was only twenty two years of age, and was married three months ago. He came from Dunedin and only joined the railway service last February, being employed as porter at Taihape. An inquest was opened to-day and adjourned till Tuesday next.