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Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1927, Page 2

WirATKVKit may he thought about the political or social or moral defects of Bolshevism, it must ho admitted that the Bolsheviks are indefatigable in their efforts to force their beliefs and practices upon the rest of the world. In China they are still working at their self-imposed task of propagandism with uiuliminished energy. When the Nationalists, under the direction of Clmng Kai-shek, expelled Borodin, tho Soviet envoy, from Canton, and superseded the Communist regime at Hankow, it seemed that China might he freed for a time at least from tho Bed peril. But apparently Ihe Bolshevik menace has broken out- again in another part, of that vast country in n more acute and dangerous form. It is reported by Sir Poroivul Phillips, one of the ablest and most experienced newspaper correspondents in the Far Fast, that Borodin, while on his home-

journey to .Moscow, took the op. pnrttinity to enter into intiinnte rolations with several of the genera's and military governors who for various reasons oppose the Peking authorities and their self constituted champion, Chang Tso-lin The result is seen in an alliance suddenly concluded between Feng Yn-hsien, the so-called “Christian” general, and the Tucliun of Shansi, who have combined their forces to make a threatening demonstration against Peking. The position, from this distance, i.s by no means clear, hut Peking nnnonrs .to lif* nimip.cti'i/iirrm

the advance guards of Cluing Tso-lin’s forces are falling hack in sinie disorder, and it- appears to he doubtful whether the Manchurian “war lord” will he able to hold his own against this new and unexpected danger. Tt might at first sight seem open to question whether Feng and his ally have really adopted Bolshevism as their “slogan” or whether they are not, like most of the military governors, playing their own game for their own profit. But Sir Pereival Phillips describes Feng’s movement as “frankly Bolshevik,” and in any oa.se Chang Tso-lin has long been recognised as the only substantial defence against Bolshevik influence that China still possesses. Jf his power is once broken. Peking will he at the mercy of any military adventurer strong enough to seize his opportunity. Feng, the “Christian” general, lias a- considerable army, and if ho adds to his religious fanaticism, a genuine faith in Bolshevism he may speedily heroine irresistible. The revival of Bolshevik intrigues in the southern provinces at this .juncture is distinctly ominious. and if the movement gains ground in the North simultaneously, the moderate Nationalists may lose control of the situation, with consequences that may ho extremely disastrous to China and to all European interests in the Far East.

Tho Methodist Church service at Boss on Sunday next will he at 2.30 p.m.

Step along to Tennent’s to-day for your new hand-bag. A large and varied assortment and tho prices are right.—J. Tennent, Bovell Street. — Advt.

At St Mary’s Club on Tuesday night there was a good attendance when the following proved to he the winners: Ist. Mr G. Davidson; 2nd. Miss Veale; 3rd. Mrs J. Cameron; 4th. Mr H. Parker. Supper was served before tho gathering dispersed.

On December sth the summer railway time-table comes into force. A daily express will be run between Christchurch and Invercargill, and an improved service between Rcefton and Greyinoutli, eliminating the presentlong wait at Stillwater, will be inaugurated.

Replying to a question by Mr H. It. Holland, the Hon. Mr Williams stated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that it is the Government’s intention to make adequate provision for proceeding with the construction of the Westport-Tnangahr.n .Junction sectioji of tho Duller Gorge railway. It is not intended at the present time to commence work from Inangahua Junction towards Lyell and Murchison.

The Medical Superintendent of Grey River Hospital (Dr Moore) reported that the number of patients in the hospital at the beginning of September was:—3o males, 23 females; admitted: -15 males, 30 females; discharg'd: 59 males, 33 females; died: 3 males, 2

females; remaining on 30th Septemb t, in hospital: 48 males, 24 females. There were 38 males and G (einales in the Old People’s Home, one female had been discharged, and one male had died. The total number under treatment was 184.

The final niglit of the Returned Soldiers’ euchre tournament will be this (Friday) evening, when a special eight prizes will bo for competition. The winners of the aggregate will also he announced and the prizes presented. ’l’lie following are the prizes for the night’s play :—First, travelling rug; second, large copper jerdinerc; third, cut-class biscuit barrel; fourth, bag of flour; fifth, lady’s umbrella; sixth, tin assorted biscuits; seventh, three tins assorted fruit; eighth, bordered supper cloth. Play will commence at 8 o’clock sharp, and patrons are requested to be sealed early. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

It is understood that the prospecting operations at Tercniakau, near Kuniara, carried on by the Rimu Dredging Coy., arc being suspended for the time being. The boring plant will be taken shortly to Southland, where a dredging proposition in the vicinity of Xokomni will be tested as to values and possibilities. The proposition is considered a very favourable one for dredging, the country being light. Power in considerable quantity can be derived also from water rights connected with the venture. The prospecting is likely to be put in band next month.

Replying to a question in the House of Representatives the Mon. Mr Xosworthy said all officers of the Post and Telegraph Department are now granted time off in lieu of a cash payment for overtime worked. It lias been the practice in the past to pay overtime for duty performed on Sundays and Departmental holidays and also for duty performed in excess of forty-four hours a week. Owing to the falling off in the Department’s business tlie present staff was not fully occupied, and in order to obviate the necessity of retrenching any members of the staff some profitable avenue of employment bail to be found. By granting time off to officers in lieu of a cash payment for overtime, the surplus officers can be employed profitably. The question of reinstituting the easli payment for overtime will he reviewed when the position improves.

“ Life in New Zealand,” the Christmas Number of “The Weekly Press,” contains far less than the usual supply of scenic views, the hulk of the space being given to attractive illustrations of the actual life of New Zealanders. The Duke of York’s slogan, "Take care of the children and the country will take care of itself,” is featured on the

very striking cover, and Lite pictures of child life distributed through the pages are very happy. There are tu*a stories hv prominent New Zealand writers, Mona Tracy and Katherine Mercer, and the coloured supplement in a tine production of a harvest [tainting by tbe late William Greene. Technically the whole production fully maintains the reputation of the Christchurch Press Company Limited.

The lion. J. G. Contes stated on Wednesday in reply to .Mr Burnett, that the eost ol transporting hardwood poles to stations on the Fail-lie hranc-h (exclusive of charges for wharfage and handling at the ship’s side) ranges from about 7s 8d per pole at Cave, twenty-two miles from the port, to 10s •Id per pole at Fail-lie. thirty-nine miles distant. The charging of imported timber at a higher rate than the local product is in accordance with the Government policy, and is in the interests of the Dominion generally. It is, therefore, not considered advisable to depart from this policy, having regard to the fact that the weight of hardwood poles is considerably more than -New Zealand timber. The collection of a higher freight rate on the imported timber is not unreasonable.

It was disclosed at Wednesday’s meeting of the Council of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society at Christchurch, that opossums in Canterbury are not on the decrease. The Otago Acclimatisation Society wrote that the season for the trapping of opossums being over, societies which had those animals within their districts would no doubt have collected information as to whether the animals were scarce or still fairly numerous. The evidence gathered by the Otago Society was conclusive that as far as the Otago district was concerned the animals had become scarce. That fact suggested that a close season should be observed next year, and that the season be limited to about half the usual term. The society was sending letters to all the societies in the South Island on the matter. It was decided to reply that opossums are not decreasing in the Canterbury Society’s district, therefore the Council did not favour a close season or a limited season.

Liquid “ Tan-01 ” produces the highest gloss on floors and furniture, and the longest brilliant shine. Isn’t sticky. Also in paste form. Grocers everywhere.—Advt.

We offer exceptional value in “Fuji Silks’’ 30in. wide in all the wanted colours, the shades are saxe. lemon, powder blue, pink, sky and lavender at 2s fid; extra heavy weight natural at 2s fid, 40in. crepe-de-c-hene in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, special price 4s lid. Schroder and Co.— Advt. New Fadeless Curtains in coloured, allover and striped patterns, just opened up at McKay’s. Prices Is lid, 2s 9d to 5s 6d yd.—Advt. ..Sticky furniture polish collects dust. Use liquid “ Tan-01 ” and obtain hard, dry, surface that cannot smear. All grocers.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, October 23rd., will be as follows:—Kokatalii 10 a.m., Kanieri 8 a.in., Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.in., 7 p.m.

Summer weight cardigans with collars in dainty colorings; also 4 only O.S. navy repp frocks, nicely trimmed. Call to-day at Addison’s.—Advt. Toohey’s Motors Ltd. notify they will have cars running to the Greymouth Trots on Saturday and Monday, leaving the garage at 10 a.m. Special reduction fares. Please book seats. ’Phone 185. The heavy rain yesterday caused t big flood in the Grey river last night, ami for some hours there were fears of the river waters coming over the wharf, hut beyond the backwater flooding some of the lowlying streets no damage was done. On the Otira railway a wash-out occurred late last night on the railway line at Rotomanu, about ten sleepers being undermined, and a fairly large area inundated by the flood* waters, but it was expected the damage would be repaired early this morning. There was a continuance of the stonily dotvnpour most of yesterday, it growing heavier as night fell, but cleared somewhat alter midnight, and gradually stopped. This morning was fine hut overcast. The rainfall for the 24 hours to 9 o’clock this morning was 2.21 inches making 4.33 inches for the two days. There was a very big flood in the river last' night, it running a hanker. A quantity of drift wood came down, while the flood levelled the whitehaiters’ trenches on the river banks.