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Hokitika Guardian, 22 November 1933, Page 4

In an address at a disarmament demonstration at Oxford, Professor Gilbert Murray said that while this was a critical time it was not so bad as 1914. Then Germany was armed;, she had overwhelming armaments. Now she was disarmed, except for such secret and fraudulent instruments as individuals had managed to acquire, and they were not large enough to be formidable. In 1914 she had two powerful Allies, Austria and Turkey. Now she had none. All the States of Europe were bound by a definite treaty to stand together against any wai’-maker. Grey and Balfour were night when they said that war could have been averted in 1914 by conference, the conference which Germany refused. Now Germany was by treaty bound to come into conference, and she had the habit of coming into conference. Although in 1914 several Great Powers stood together, they stood as enemies to Germany, bound to oppose, not to conciliate. Now they stood bound by covenant to treat Germany fairly, to give her all they claimed for themselves. -They only became her enemies if she rejected fair dealing and insisted on war. What stood between Europe and war now was the League of Nations. After 18 months’ discussion the technical dlifficulties of disarmament had been solved. Only the political difficulties remained. There was much talk of the dangers of disarmament, but there was no danger so 1 great as the general mistrust, for which there was no cure but the proof, now long delayed, that great civilised nations kept their word when they had given it.

! For value and variety in men’s summer ’ underwear shop at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

Fro the week ended Saturday last, 9,182 tons of frieght were hauled through the Otira tunnel from the West Coast to the east. During the same week last year the toal was 7,690 tons, and in the corresponding week of I9SI, 6,039 tons.

On arrival of the remains of the two victims of the plane tragedy at Hokitika this afternoon, an inquest will be opened by the Coroner, when after formal evidence of identification is given, the inquest will be adjourned to a later date.

The Duller by-election is taking place to-day, the candidates being Messrs I. Simson and P. C. Webb. There is not much interest being shown in the polling and the voting is,expected to show a considerable decrease on that of the general election, th e result being looked on as a foregone conclusion for the election of Mr W r ebb.

The funerals of the two victims of the aeroplane tragedy will take place conjointly to-morrow morning. The cortege with the remains of the late Mr Jack Renton will leave the residence of his parents, Southside, Hokitika at 11 o’clock, and will come on to St. Maty’s Church, and from there the remains of the late Mr J, 1). Lynch will be placed in the hearse, and the double cortage will move off to the Hokitika cemetery, where the interments will take place. There will be full military honours accorded Mr Jack Renton, who was a member of the New Zealand Air Fore/.

Old Frocks made new-—thanks to Fairy D.ves—fid tube.—Advt. '

Orderly officer—Any. , complaints men? None sir, was the reply. Bade’s maderto-measure suits fit perfectly and are low priced too; we recommend them. Order your Xmas suit now at Bade’s.—Advt.

Doping the gtomaeft can't cure a cold iu the head. That’s illogical. For such an ailment you need the com-mon-sense scientific remedy “NazoL” Treats it at the points of infection. Fives prompt relief. 6© doses for lp M. 120 for 9s fid.— 4dvt

Spring Cleaning? Make your cushions like new with Fairy Dyc3.—Advt.

Men! don’t let prices trip you! quality and style are pre-eminently important. There’s no better suit in New Zealand than Sincerity. Order your. Xmas suit to-day. W. H. Stopforth— Advt.

A further shipment of dainty frocks, skirts, blouses, and the latest in neckwear, hosiery, and hats is now marked off at quick sale prices at Schroder and Co’s. To get the pick you will have to call early.—Advt.