Heard and Said.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 2, Issue 29, 22 September 1911, Page 11

Heard and Said.

That Tom Eagle, of Wellington, didn't find his day's jailing as severe a punishment as it would have been to his self-respect to pay the fine_ imposed because others than Socialists made Socialist street meetings rowdy and annoying. That the irony of the position in Wellington is that not the "rioters" and disturbers, but the peaceful and law-abiding were "moved on" by the police, and certain Socialists summoned and fined. That the more it is talked about the more amazing is the Waterside Conference's refusal to allow the rank and file to say which Federation they prefer. That Scott Bedford in 'Wellington and E. H. C. Ridder in Christchunrcli have both severely pricked the den claration of Sir joe re promotions and exemptions under the Defence Act. That a ballot taken among members of the Karangahake branch of the Thames > Twiners' Union on the question of joining the New Zealand Federation of Labor resulted in 113 votes being registered against and 34 votes for the proposal. That the Watersiders' Conference decided to communicate with all Labor federations with the object of securing Mr. E. Tregear as organiser. That Pat Hickey recently had a splendid series of meetings in his electorate. That the womenfolkof the West Coast are doing magnificent work on behalf of Paddy Webb. That "our flag shall sweep to victory" in the hands of womenfolk. That "The Worker" would welcome brief reports of "our candidates' "■ doings from all centres. That the Grey District Industrial and Political Council. has issued a political platform and also a call to arms. That Ted Howard is expertly utilising "printer's ink" in his campaign at Christchurch. That Fred Cooke deserves hearty support in his crusade for prison reform. That the wisdom of a Socialist going to jail is attested bj' what Cooke found out. That the executive of the Socialist Party is_ rapidly finalising all matters appertaining to E. It. Hartley's arrival here next month. Tba at Auckland a successful meeting of delegates of the various bodies affiliated with the N.Z. Federation of Labor decided to form a District Council for the Auckland Province, and will submit a constitution to those concerned. That the "Social Democrat" ha,s led the way in dissection of Professor Mills' unity proposals. That the New York "Daily Call" reprints from the "Social Democrat" "McPherson's Philosophy," by Claude Hopper, and the New York "People" Comrade Smith's article on "Socialism and Morality." That different material about N.Z. to what formerly appeared is now getting publicity in America and Europe. That prior to her departure for Melbourne, Mrs. H. Scott Bennett —the genial and graceful helpmate of Australasia's foremost Socialist orator — is to be tendered a social, at Auckland, which we trust will be a pronounced success. " That by 851 votes to 156, the Auckland General Laborers' Union decided to cancel registration under the Arbitration Act, and by 918 votes to 82 decided to join the Labor Federation. That the anti-conscription movement is so well grounded at Cobden (Greymouth) that a successful anti-con-soripti-on ball was held, showing that the West Coasters know- how to do things, and giving certain East Coasters a nasty pill to swallow. That it's grand to feel that if in parts of N.Z! the militarists can upset meetings and mob anti-militarists, there are other parts of N.Z. where ■fche tables are turned splendidly. That a correspondent says: Be sure to get Scott Bennett to lecture on "Bayonets and Boys" when lie goes south. Very loth to lose him this end, but gladly spare him, knowing the good he will do. That when the devil heard Joe had. taken a baronetcy he yelled a great whoop of joy, but the capitalists shouted out. "Shut up, Nick .1 There'll h* a'protest." That ye so»i« they have the aristocracy down, tliei'-fa, and they're wiser than old long tciii. That the Christchurch. Letterpress and Lithographers' Union has federated with the Bookbinders' Union of that town. That all the unions in connection with the printing trades should be federated without delay, this being the only way to get 44 hours a week. That'tho '"N.Z' Observer" (Auckland) of September 9 devotes two pages to cartooning the differences between tire Federation of Labor and iho Arbitrationists of Labor, which at any rate is a further demonstration of "the incucsa-siH.g importance of tho N.Z.F.Li