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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1929, Page 4

“Because <1 railway was started for a reason wliicli most of us who arc in polities know about,” said the Ur mho Minister to a dc])utation at Auckland last week, “it does not mean that we arc justified in prosecuting this line if "o know beforehand it is not going to pay ordinary interest, or very little interest at all.” Sir .Joseph Ward wa.s referring to the Rotorua-Taupo line, and what lie said can only mean that in his opinion the late Govcrnniont, in deciding to build the line, was influenced by political considerations. Vested interests of some sort or another swayed the Government. This is a very serious piattcr. and it is not surprising that Sir .Joseph Ward .should hesitate about completing the line. The matter is to he investigated, and Sir Joseph says that il it is found that the line is not going to give a roasonah’e rate on cost, the Government will not carry it on to Taupo, hut will stop the work “at some point which would he of some service.” If the line is not going to give a reasonable return the best policy might lie to abandon it altogether. II the chief use of a shorter line than has been planned is to tap the Government plantations, then a tramline that could he built at much less cost might suffice. All the facts and deductions, brought thorougliv up to date, should he marshalled, examined and made available to the public. Wlmt for example, does the Railway. Department, including the now General Manager, think of the project? If the line is justified in economics, let it he built, vested interests or no.vested interests, though the betterment principle might well be considered in relation to lands through which it would pass; il not, let the ..overnment decide against it and stick to its decision.

The Lynch Family of enlertainers arrived from Grcymoulh this morning and present one of their popular entertainments at the Princess Theatre tonight.

There were no further developments in connection with tin* missing lads at 1 o’clock to-day. Some of the sea roll parties are expected to return home to-night.

|toys’ English Wool Jerseys in navy, brown and grey os lid now Is (id at McKay’s Great deduction Sale.—-Advt.

A meeting of the General Committee in connection with the forthcoming Kir Tirigadc Demonstration, will be he’d ic the Town lfall to-morrow (Fridav) evening at 8 o’clock. A lull attendance of members is desired.

Three fowls, which were said to be valued at CIO, figured in a case in the Magistrate’s ( ourl , Christchurch. “ It’s like stealing gold, stealing three fowls valued at CIO,” said Air It. D. Mosley, S.M. “Hut they were all prize birds,” said Chief Detective Carroll, who was prosecuting. “'lhey must, have been sisters to the ones which are a I wavs run over,” said .Mr M. J. Hums.

The funeral of the late Mrs J. L. Fowler took place this morning. There was a very large attendance of mourn r ers present from all around the district. The services at All Saints Church and the graveside were conducted > Rev. Nelson Wright. Many floral tributes were placed on the grave from sorrowing 'friends.

A cutting retort by a witness turned the tables on counsel at the hearing before the omnibus licensing authority in Napier, the other day regarding the Napier-I tastings buses. The witness had been reciting many complaints regarding the service the buses provided and was asked why lie had not entered a formal complaint to the proper authorities. lie said he thought if useless to complain to the Government. “ You thought they were tough unts,’ suggested Mr J. Dcnnehy, counsel. In* the Railway Department. “Yes, 1 responded the witness. “ and they arc very fittingly represented.”

..ion’s dark grey tweed Sac. Coats for hard wear 29s 6d now 22s (kl, 37s M now 29s Gd; Sports Coats 35s now Los. tss now 32s (kl at McKay’s Great Deduction Sale.—Advt.

The deep-sea fishing ground off Mercury Island has made a very favourable impression upon Mr Zano Grey, according to a letter received 'from him |,v Mr J. C. llewson, secretary of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Writing from Camp l’oliutukawa, Moicury Island, Mr Grey said: “This is the prettiest camp site 1 ever saw m my life, and to say it is inspiring to me is putting it mildly. My impression of the fishing ground is almost too, favourable to trust on such notice. This ground is a central location for ban and fish. l'f the splendid start we have had holds, you will find me the happiest of fishermen.

Men’s Deal Fugi Shirts 21s now 1.2 s (kl, Cotton Fngi Shirts Ms Gd now 9.s lid at. McKay’s Great Deduction Sale.—Advt.

Paterson’s have just, opened up very large assortment of fugi silk Fruits also a further range of ( •ope-de-chine frocks and summer tweed coats in a big variety of colours. see 0111 windows. —Advt.