DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1925, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGRAPH —I’ER PRESS ASSOCIATION. j APPEAL COURT. WELLINGTON. July 21. In the Appeal Court, Sir F. Bell resuming the argument- in the Ilnur milling case, said the scheme could not he held on the ground that il was consonant with the Government policy. The Government might have assented to the agreement and even il it did that could not a licet the question of construction. Mr MacDonald’s view of the Government policy was wrong. Mr Skorrelt for respondents, said that what they relied upon in the Lower Court was that the acts and actions of the Government in regard t - control of wheat supply encouraged and made possible and desirable just such a form of control as Distributors r.td exercised. Mr Bell contended all the Court had to consider was the nature of the monopoly and it- effect upon the public interest. The construction placed l,v Justice Sim mi the. statute was too narrow. It was intended to prohibit all dealings with goods. THE NATIONAL PARTY. AUCKLAND. July 21. The Auckland branch of the LiboralLnhour Federation adopted a resolution to recognise the change of name, which does not imply a change ol principles and having confidence in the Parliamentary executive. They unanimously endorsed their action in changing iiie name and pledge themselves to'support tho National Party and also desire to express lively appreciation ot tue common sense behind the leadei proposal for a National Party. (TTTKB TERNS IT. AUCKLAND. July 21. Advice has been received that the Tongan cutter. Manakau Nm which was thought to have foundered, armed at Tanatt. New Hebrides, on June 10th. The insurance company was preparing to settle the iusui auee < lamt. 1 TREATMENT IN HOSPITALS. WELLINGTON. July 21 The National Executive of the NX Labour Party considered the proposals o f tbe B.A.A. regarding the ostnblishi meat of private wards in public hospitals of tbe Dominion and decided to oppose them. The Party’s policy is to ensure tbe best medical treatment to ■ all irrespective of their financial position.