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Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1930, Page 4

Tun action of the Government in relation to tlie higher duty placed on Canadian motor ears is being generally supported by expressed public opinion. Mr Forbes certainly took a bold stand in the matter, and he showed much courage in definitely handling the matter. He is now in a position to bargain with Canada for fair treatment of New Zealand buttpr. .Had.lie accepted the position, and allowed matters to'"remain in abeyance till reaching Canada, it might he thought that New Zealand was prepared to accept the position sitting down, and probably prepared to accept a modified compromise. Mr Forbes, however, elected to pay Canada back in its own coin, and is in a stronger position now than the sister Dominion to enter into negotiations, The Government action was prompted- in the interests of the primary producers here who had been supplying butter to Canada, and found further entry barred by the new tariff. In taking this step, Mr Forbes cut off possible customs revenue by the steady stream of Canadian motor cars which have been entering New Zealand. Likewise, the Government has made its position clear to other countries that it is not without. resource when its markets are denied to it. New Zealand is now in a strong position to negotiate and Mr Forbes when passing through Canada will he able to meet Canadian Ministers of the Crown, not as a suppliant, hut as one who. has something to offer for a definite quid pro quo. Negotiations can therefore proceed to a settled bar. "nin. As a contemporary puts it, so far ns New Zealand is concerned, the immediate effect of the higher tariff will be a. rise in the price of Canadian motor ears, and presumably a reduction in the number imported, As New Zealand spent nearly £2,400,000 on Canadian vehicles and motoring material last year, ’representing 05 per cent, of the total motor requirements, a falling-oil in this special branch of imports, though it will reduce the Customs returns, will not be an unmixed evil. But in Canada, (naturally, a more serious view is taken if the situation thus created. The news of the retaliatory duty is said to have come as a shock to the Bennett Government, which came into 1 office partly on the “bar New Zealand butter” cry; and the conflict of industrial interests between the eastern and western sections of Canada may complicate the position still further. However, Mr Bennett, like Mr Forbes, hns notified his intention of reaching finality on these matters by direct negotiation, and no doubt, when Mr Forbes returns from the Imperial Conference, he will be able to announce that a compromise has been effected on lines relatively satisfactory to all parties concerned .

I Limited quantity of Boys oil coat's from 8s lid. Inspection invited at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Visitors to South Westland report the roads generally in good order. The volume of traffic is being well maintained. During next month an excursion 'from Christchurch to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers is to take place, the round trip lasting from Monday to Saturday and the cost for fares and hotel accommodation is fixed at £8 Bs. The party is limited to a total of 100 excursionists.

Every young mail in Hokicikh should have one of our stylish caps,* Saturday is your last opportunity at this price. To clear at 3s lid at W. H. Stopforth’s.—-Advt. 1

After a vacancy of five months, 'Owing to the translation of Rev. 'IVoN. Cuttle to Remuera, Auckland, a' huge-ly-signed call was recently addressed to the Rev. R. H. Fell, M.A., B.l)., of Temuka Church by the congregation of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Grej*mouth, and was accepted by him. Ke-v.' and Mrs Fell arrived in Greymouth •on Tuesday, and last evening Mr Fell' was inducted into the pastoral ovewsight of the charge.

Few, if any public pleasure functions excite' as much interest locally as the Westland Hospital Ball, scheduled for Wednesday, 3rd. Sept, in the Soldiers' Hall. From Weheka to Barrytown tickets have been sold, and a record attendance is forecasted, Two vaK uable pvizes have been donated to the two iniort 'deserving costumes during the progress of the Great Ball. The Melody Six will be an deok,. ancl given calm weather and fair wind the dancers will trip the midnight watch to their heart’s content, .

Meml>ei's of the Church of England and their friends are reminded that the Rev, H. W. Knight will be inducted 4>y Archdeacon Julius to the cafe of this Parochial District at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow in All Saints Church. A welcome to the new Vicar, Mrs Knight and the visiting clergy will be held in the Church Hall afterwards. The Vestry sincerely hope 1 that a large attendance will be present and will be grateful for any assistance in making the functions pleasant and cordial!. A working, party for that purpose will be in aid tion this evening in the Hall.—Advt.

Sale ends Saturday, August 30th.' Limited quantity of men’s lumber jackets, cardigans, pullovers ah< ; l sweaters to be cleared at ridiculous cash prices', Inspection invited at W. 11. Stopfortlx’si^Advt.-

• Yesterday-.' Captain i Burrell* of the Sockburn Aerodrome visited Hokitika to report on landing stations in this vicinity. He was met by Dr Teiclielmann (President) and Mr H. G. Coles (Secretary) of the Progress League. Ca.pt. Burrell was taken 'to Sea ViewHill and also to Hau Hau Hill, where he ’ viewed the large, open spaces in those localities 1 . He also paid a -visit to Lake Mahinapua, considered a very suitable landing station for sea planKs,being so adjacent to the Tasman Sea' and the railway beside it. Capt, 'Bur-' 1 rell went north in the late afternoonand will make his official report later.

New stock of men’s neglige shirts with collar to match. Our 'Special’ cash discount off marked prices-v make, these shirts wonderful buying at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. . - J -.-r

A motor smash took place in Tainui ■ St. Grey mouth, on Tuesday about 5 p.in. One of Kennedy Bros’ buses was coming into town, and pulled up at the stop opposite Puketahi Street. Travelling behind the bus w r as a practically new Nash three-seater' car, owned, by T>r Wilkinson, of Brunner, arid driven by Mrs Wilkinson. The stopping of the bus was followed by a loud , crash as the car ran heavily into the rear of the larger vehicle. The radiator, bonnet, and fan of the car were smashed. the front axle and dumb-iron bent: and the lamps broken, The metal panel forming the rear of the bus was cut right through, the luggage rack knocked out of position, and the seats inside the bus loosened. No one; was injured. ... ;

Men! We have varied stocks of Le Roy oily canvas garments, inelud r . ing coats, leggings, butterfly capes,, roadman’s coats, etc. Our cash prices for these mean a big saving to you.— At W. H. Stopforth’s,—Advt.

Competitors at the West Coast: Golf Championships are reminded that the best selection of golf balls and accessories is kept at Ross’s Sports Depot. Dunlops, Birdies, Silver King’s, Kroflites and all the lending golf balls in stock at Ross’s,—Advt.

We have much pleasure in extending to you a cordial invitation to view our extensive showing of our new' spring and summer millinery. Special show days: August 25th, and 27thv Schroder and Co.—Advt. '■