Heard and Said

Maoriland Worker, Volume 2, Issue 66, 14 June 1912, Page 6

Heard and Said

That the Federation of Labor completed its deliberations last week. That the result ot the conlerence is a clearer understanding between various branches ot industry and the drafting of more clfcctivc machinery for future action. That the action of the Rcefton Warden'? Court in postponing the hearing of tho case against the mining companies is in keeping with the conduct of courts the world over. That tho courts of New Zealand have nothing to learn from those of other lands. That the deputation from tlie Federation oi Labor which waited upon the Government talked to the point. That Minister Lauren son was most anxious to impress upon the deputation's ears that "constitutional" means were the most effective. That the whole of the master-class, without exception, have a most ardent love for "law and order. 1 ' That Minister Colvin told the deputation that he intended to introduce legislation affecting mining that would bo satisfactory to both men and companies. That the Hon. "Jimmy" is rapidly acquiring the art of talking Ministerial piffle. That the registration of Waihi's scab union shows how tho law is strained to meet the interests of the masterclass. That the manner in which unions are responding to the levy in support of Waihi and Reefton comrades it most encouraging. That everywhere the desire .is expressed to resist to the utmost the efforts to crush working-class organisation. That attempts to form scab unions appear to bo, the order of the day. That Harry Holland will be in gn-ai. demand throughout New Zealand. That If- M. Fitzgerald commenced a series of lectures in Wellington Opera House on Sunday last. That as a speaker Fitz. has but few bov-ftls in New Zealand, and one and v!\\l in tho Empire City should get Sxr.g and hear him. That politicians are burnishing their weapons preparatory to the coming fray. That from rumors which fill the air, it is very questionable whether the Government will survive the first round. That Massey is prepared to heartily welcome pledge-breakers from the Liberal Party. Hint pledge-breakers are only unthinkable when it is the other party's follower who docs the breaking. That the N.S.W. Labor Congress decided in favor of compulsory arbitration and against the right to strike. That many of those who thus voted owe their presence in Australia to the fact of their forefathers righting for that right. That "Merry England" is apparently in a most parlous position through the despair of her starving millions. That there, must soon he an. end to the conditions whi'-h drive thousands of scmi-staned lititisheis to pet iodic revolt. That F< deration delegates will conduct a campaign throughout New Zealand on behalf of Waihi and Roefton men. That the hair-trigger referred to by Lauionse.ii will in all probability be pulled. That doubtful Government supporters have been given seats on royal commissions. That Payne, M.P... stated at ihe Federation Conference social thai, the greatest farce lie knew of was the commission on the cost of living. That it is a wise policy to support Tin. - . Wor.!■:!•'.!! !,y supporting its advertisers. That there is no time like the present to grab a sub. Jor this paper. That a great man has .shaken his fist at the workers. Are we dowul,i ail. ■<}■> Never! That niaii tlie workers pull the string Mime-ene will -j.et a hump. That theie's a good time coming for Mao.nkisid. and it isn't on paper either That vUnNp.-i") ihe parsons are going to pr<'-;.eh against coiifceriiilioit. That they have a.-ke.l themselves the question: Which side would Christ be on? That their inner and !.n-lf.< r selves have ;,ns'we!(-.l: Down guns, my brother. "Take up thy cross and follow My."