Heard and Said

Maoriland Worker, Volume 3, Issue 32, 8 March 1912, Page 6

Heard and Said

That all political proplieeies for the last few weeks have gone astray.

That the political query now is: ""Will 1 be in the Cabinetr"

That the followers of liill Ma ssoy have a feeling that the blunders of their chief scared away a lew shy voters.

That Massey's apology to Pay no was humble in the extreme.

Th«it the Manawatu flaxinillers forced the employers to -lule out a little of their profit.

That the Mines Commission recommends many, reforms which will add to the safety and convenience of miners.

That the next thing is to see that such reforms are .carried out by the proper aathoritio-s.

That Federation Secretary Glovor visitod Auckland in connection with tlio laborers', dispute.

That the wouW-b? industrial despots of Auckland may yet have a rude awakening.

That there ):-•■ urgent need in New Zealand for an organisation which will absorb the hundred and one little laborers' unions in various parts oi New Zealand.

That there exists at the present time a glorious opportunity for such an organisation being launched.

That it is one thing i-o talk glibly about organising the working-class and another to accomplish such an undertaking.

That D. Alaloney, of "VYcstport, has been, re-engaged as organiser for the local Laborers' Union.

That that organisation has decided to supply each- member with a copy of "The Maoriland Worker." That the spirit of industrial solidarity must be fostered within the ranks of tho Federation.

That, tho British roaliriiners have convinced the Hi itish public that Capital is not tho priirifl factor in the production of wealth.

That some pooplo arc beginning to realise that labor has a say in tho matter.

That the strike will havo its uses' the day militarism is under heel —Ih<? day when tho Socialists' voice is heard all over the world.

That Labor has "rights"; come to think of llj.has Capital any ii^hth>?

Tliat there is a keen desire on the part of many workers to get together for the coining liny.

That nullity as tho power of Capital may bo, organised Labor, intelligently directed, i,s mightier.

That Secretary Smith, of the Transport Workers, is carrying on. most useful work.

That Organiser Campbell, of tho Frera? ing AVorks Federation, is at present touring the North island.

That offtinies the greatest blunder one can commit is that of tolling tlic truth.

'kit in tin , ordinary oours* , of commercial activity. Truth, like Justice, has to b<; content with a back soar.

Tliat Socialists everywhere should celebrate the. anniversary or' the Paris Commune oi Marcli 18, 1871.

Thai: nc:;t week's "Worker" will yivo a yood deal of Cnirmnui© iiiatt-cr of exceptional interest.

H. Scott Bennett lias abandoned his tour of Europe and America for the present, and was due to arrive in Auckland last Sunday. Wo ';id him heartily wehomo.

Ex-president. Veitch, of the A.5.R.8., was presented with a watch nu<! with a like present for Mrs. Veitch by the <-onferenei« of ilie society, in re:<\cnition ol i< ■•'-. r<Miilere<l.

J. RotmrtE,,,!. M.r. for Otaki. was tho recipient of a yvw ntaiion by tho nwmbc-rs of the Klaxmill Kmiiloyee:- , Union Inst week. In making tho preecntatioa the .Preside.it said that the attitude- taken by Air. .H.obertson in the nn-conikkmco division «/s endorsed by tlie iiienibcish'p.

"Mutual Aid'—All ortWs received fiavo bce.u met. and tho books posted. Pk-aso notify tin: office should your copy not have eomo to hand. "Wo have halt-a-dozen cobloh loft at 3s.