Rangitikei Advocate. SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 1907. SECOND EDITION. EDITORIAL NOTES

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9003, 16 November 1907, Page 2

Rangitikei Advocate. SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 1907. SECOND EDITION. EDITORIAL NOTES

THE arrogance of labour unionism is becoming strikingly manifested owing to the lack of repressive legislation, aud the facility with which time-serving politicians can be induced to devise means by which punishment for injury to social or business life can ho evaded. A strong aud independent Parliament would certainly at once provide for effectively dealing with such a situation as "that which has arisen in connection with the coal-mining industry in Australia, aud would'not allow dissatisfied workers to dis-

organise trade and commerce. On this industry most others depend, aud it is the duty of the State to see that it is carried ou under fair conditions, aud that if those are fair that those engaged in it shall perform thoir work, or give place to others who will do it. In any case there should bo some stops taken to ensure that those who refuse to work till thoir claims arc granted should not dare tc indulge in violence or robbery such as that suggested by one of the leaders who openly advises .strikers to take by force if they arc in need, even though that necessity may ho .solely duo to their own action, or to -thoir more sympathy with others in the effort to make unionism triumph over law aud order.

THE supporters of the Ministry have received somewhat of a shock from Dr. Findlay's bold assertion that he glories in being a socialist, and have therefore sot themselves .to draw imaginary distinctions between tbe socialism of the Ward Government and what may perhaps be called true socialism. They are aware that socialism is not altogether regarded with favour by those who have any- , thing to lose, and therefore a gooddeal of ingenuity is being expended in the attempt to prove that there is a real difference between State socialism as advocated by the present Ministry ;—..... collective socialism as preached by Bon Tillet and Koir Hardic. It is maintained curiously enough that State socialism and collective socialism arc directly opposed, inasmuch as the progress of State socialism will make people so content that they will not desire to proceed any further in the direction which would lead to all means of production and distribution being taken over by the State- The argument appears to be that people will ho so satisfied with the result of the extension of State activity that at some point they will suddenly decide that it shall go no further'. We think that to those who are not interested in trying to make ■ facts fit in with their theories the probability of a sudden stop of this kind will appear most improahle. 1 Tire present state of affairs is that wo are proceeding surely and not very slowly towards complete socialism, and' it is as well that wo

should continue oh our journey with our eyes open aud with full appreciation of our ultimate e goal rather than that we should be lulled into a state of false security by the belief that our tendency is m the reverse -direction from, what is actually the case.

THK best nows received from India for a long time is that the moderate party have secured control of the National Congress and that ijho promotion of industries is to ha placea in the forefront of the programme of the Congress. The unrest that exists at present among natives of India is largely duo to the ' fact that the system of education prevailing m that country is purely a literary one, and thus a large number of young men are turned out every year whoso only aim is to secure an appointment of "some kind under Government. As the number of positions of this sort is naturally limited there mast bo many disappointed men who life With a feeling of irritation at their lack of success, and form the class from whom the agitators aro drawn. It is clear that the prosperity of India would be furthered if the system of education could bo so altered as to turn the attention of this element of the population to industrial pursuits, and therefore it is satisfactory to find that the National Congress is in favour of the promotion of industries. This course will have tho advantage not only of drying up tho sources from which the discontented classes aro drawn but also of satisfy in" the legitimate 'desire ot patriotic Hindus ' to produce the goods which are at present imported in large quantities. Wo feel sure that the Government will not ]?e slow to encourage tho movement by providing facilities for instruction of a technical character.

Mr Maurice .Tool, 79, a well-known Da.., grower, is dead. - a remit of the miners’ strike ju'isV.v South Wales n large Napier cou“uiner has received advice to vue eltect that all previous quotations had been cancelled.

Mr GiUandors, manager of the Goverumeut Experimental Farm at Mnraohaki, who has been G.’J a six mouths’ visit to Europe, ia bade Owing to an error in filling in a telegram yesterday wo stated that at the 'meeting of Baudou Branch of the Farmers' Union to-nignt Mr Bavlis would give » lecture on agricultural experiments, Tins should have been, as appears in the anvortisemont to-day, an address and experiments. Mr and Mrs Owen M‘Anile, of Wellington, who hayo been on a tour extending over eight mouths, have returned to ■Wellington. Their oldest sou. Mr Eugene M Anile, is remaining in the States to gam experience ns a dental surgeon.

At the Native Lands Court, Hastings, Judge Johnson, land purchase officer, Slated that the Crown had now obtained clear titles m respect to Kaihau, Waipubu and lands, for areas aggregating pffih acrcs, and adding the area to WJirnh the Crown is entitled m No. 3a, block there would bo 10,000 acres, available for settlement m the u“ar future. The total area ac-(l-aired in Pukokura East and West Blocks, near Te Ante, is 2u41 acres. That there is plenty of room for the development of the colonial dairy industry is snown uy the fact that of the 2)0,000 tons of butter im ported into Great Britain during the year ended 30th June last—statistics of which are just available—only some 57,000 tons came horn the colonics. Australia sent 84,023 tons, New Zealand 14,852 tons, and Canada 8‘220 tons, no less than IGA, 183 tons beiug imported from foreign countries. In tlio matter of cheese, however, it is noticeable that Canada sent 00,070 tons out oi a total m pin 590 tons, and New Zealand b,o.i ton's, while 2(5,1M tons wore received from foreign countries. The concert given at Bulls last evenin' 1, in aid of the district High SchoolV the children of’the Ohakea State school was in every way an unqualified success, the hall bun* full in every part, and all present wore delighted. Every item was rendered perfectly, l au(l l tl ‘° formers wore •dicercu and cncmcd many times. There was no waiting between the songs. The coucor.c wus declared the best given m Lulls, .a the finish of the closing song the Chairman of the School thanked the children and the Ohakc.x School Committee for the Liudlj volunteered assistance given to the District High School, and called upon the audience to SUV® . t cheers lor the children. This was heartily responded to, with one more for the master. The concert is expected to realise near!} fho towards the High School. Messrs Stewart, Dawson and Co., the well-known and sHvoramiths of Lambtou Quay, Wellington liavc just published thoir annual Christmas catalogue. The catmogiio, which is a CO page one, contains close upon a thouMndillustratious of this well-known firm's special lines of watches, clocks, jewellery, silver goods, electro-plated ware cutlery leather goods, etc., for winch they wore awarded four gold medals at the recent Now Zealand Exhibition Residents of the country district's, and also those who cannot find It convenient to conic to A ell ington and inspect for themselves the fine stocks of this firm should write for a copy of tins booklet, which will he sent by the firm post f rt j g . Mother Alary Joseph Aubert is well known on this coast and since she had Lord and Lady Pluuket and the aides carrying shingle uj) at her “Homo of Compassion-■ nv Island Bay, there has been a succos: siou of “working bees” at the same work. The latest was that m Mr "Firth, principal of the Wellington College, and cighty-ono boys on Wednesday. Before leaving, the boys or a vc three cheers for Mother Mary, aud Mr Firth gave her a cheque for c j o promising thrift tho boys who were unable to got there then would come later on to work hard too. -today the tramway men will work freely for Mother Mary, and on next Saturday the Trades and Laoour Council intend to assist. The Elton Comedy Company gave an interesting and amusing entertainment at Fetiding last night. The programme was a very .varied one, consisting of songs by Miss Elton, Miss Minnie Rhodes,M.r Prod Elton and Mr Fred Meymott, pretty dancing by Miss Rhodes,some sleight of hand tricks by Mr Fred Meymott most cleverly performed and well deserving the term “magic aud mystery,” as a description ; an amusing impression of an elocutionary competition by the latter, and there was mo versatile actor M. bred Elton in many .characters, but always amusing. Miss Elton aud Mr Prod Elton played an extraordinary variety of instruments and always produced good music, aud at the same time Mr Elton put plenty of fun in the performance. In illustrated ballads” at the time pretty views were given apporpriato ballads were sung by members of the company which made a nice ending to the programme. The Company appear again to-uight.

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Marton Five Brigade desire to acknowledge receipt.of £3 os irotn Mr Jae. McGJirsuoyj & Marton« The extreme pressure on our advertising space is compelling us to condense news items, reports, etc., but by the end of present mouth we expect to have arrangements completed and machinery to hand which Vill enable us to effect considerable improvement. It has been decided to hold a_three days’ tournament on Marton Bowling Green, beginning on Boxing Day The tournament will consist of matches of fours and doubles and prizes will be either gold medals or bowls. Clubs affiliated to the Association will bo invited to take part. Mr A. Stuart, of Heaton Park, who fell from a wool waggon at Orofton on Tucesday and was kicked bv one of the horses and severely injured about the head, has been operated on at the Wansgaum Hospital, and is making satisfactory progress. Before the meeting of Marton ratepayers adjourned last evening opportunity was taken to place on record the splendid work done by Marton Fire Biigade at the fire yesterday morning. Mr White moved a motion of appreciation which soon found a seconder and was carried with applause. ... .

Forty navvies working in a cutting five miles from Raurimu have struck owing to eight Austrians having been sent to join the original gang. The Austrians filled a dray which it is alleged the strikers capsized and prevented the men working. Work fit the section is at a standstill. Mr Kellar of the Public Works Department has gone from Raurimu to investigate. . Wo havo been asked to remind farmers that the season is fasrapproachiug when noxious weeds _ will need attention, and to call their attention to clause 9 of the Noxious Weeds Act, which fixes the duty of laud owners in regard to the destruction of noxious weeds before flowering tune, and to say that the Department intends to vigorously enforce .the penalty clauses in the case of those who fail to comply with those.stipulations.

It .lakes n lot to surprise some people. One of this type made us appearance in the Compensation Court. Ho was claiming'compensation for laud taken by tho Majiawatn Railway Company, and under crossexamination was asked if lie _ would bo surprised to learn” certain circumstances. ‘‘Oh, no; Im never surprised at anything,” lie replied, cheerfully. ‘‘Aren’t you? Well you surprised the company when you put in your claim,’” retorted counsel. At Taihapo Police Court Robert Bunt, a well-known axeman, was; committed for trial for alleged, arson. The evidence adduced showeit that accused's watch and chain wore found on a sledge and a tin of kerosene removed to a wash-house bearing bloodstains. A* wound on the back of accused's hand, a doctor certified, could not have been indicted with a kuifo or a bottle, ac- j cased said he fell on a bottle. At a meeting of tbe Council of the Now Zealand Tenuis Association a proposal was made to send a team of ladies to compete at New South Wales championship in March. It was stated that the Association owed to New South Wales players a ladies’ visit,ami the opinion was expressed that an early start should ho made with arrangements. The meeting was adjourned for a week to enable communication to bo made with Sydney in reference to accommodation of the team. The Rov. Hugh Beggs, w r ho is advertised to conduct the services at tho'Methodist Church, Slayton, tomorrow, in tho interests of plmrch extension in the hack blocks and among the Maoris, is a young men’s man. Ho lias been labouring in Cuba street, Palmerston -North, for the last four years. So highly are his services appreciated that he recently received a unanimous invitation to lynwln a fifth year, which invitation was ouipimaized Ivy a purse of sovereigns and an increase o<. stipend. Sir Wm. Bussell, »Messrs E. H. Williams, and Mr Basil Jones, representing the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, waited upon the Premier with regard to the necessity for increased postal and railway accommodation at Hastings. The Premier said ho recognised the necessity that existed for enlarging the Post Office, ami plans of a now .structure would bo prepared. No funds wore available at presem tor a new railway station, butm all probability a substantial sum w ould be allocated next session for new railway works at Hastings. The bearing of the cooks’ and waiters’ dispute was commenced at tlio Arbitration Court, sitting at Wellington, to-day, and will bo continued on Monday. Tho union asks for an award much on the lines of tho industrial dispute recently declared invalid, though tho union is prepared to meet tho employers to some extent regarding hours. The employers want the award fixed on tbe basis of that existing up till about a year ago.

During the mouth of October last, the produce passed through the Customs for export at the port of Wellington was, as given hereunder, the values of same being stated in parcnthiscs ;■ —Butter 330-1 cwt (£15,cheese BlOcwt (£2358), beef 303 cwt (£300;, lamb, frozen, 88, 8 cwts (£33), Now Zealand hemp 031 tons (£38,9-11). The exports of produce from Waitara are as follow: —Beef 885'/ / £0310), mutton carcases 7000, 35330 wt (£8577), New Zealand hemp 0 tons (£333). The Dunedin branch of tire Railway Officers’ Institute passed a resolution strongly condemning the tactics of junior officers in the head office in stating in a seemingly inspired message that the opposition to the Railway.? Classification Bill came from a minority of agitators, and urging the .adoption of the measure as now before Parliament. The meeting decided to wire Sir Joseph Ward that nothing but an amended classification on the same lines as that of the Post and Telegraph Department would give satisfaction.