Rangitikei Advocate. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1908 EDITORIAL NOTES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9140, 8 May 1908, Page 4

Rangitikei Advocate. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1908 EDITORIAL NOTES.

THE best summary of the Australian proposals for military defence is to be found curiously enough in an English paper, and we quote it as th£ conditions are practically similar to those which should be adopted here. The Defence Acts of 1903-4 imposed upon all citizens of Australia between the ages of 18 and 60 liability to service in time of war, but omitted to render the obligation effective by training. The new scheme repairs this omission, and proposes to make every male citizen liable to military training; first, from 13 to 18 years of age in Oadet corps; and secondly, from 18 to 26 years of age in the National Guard. The personal obligation to military training will operate only in respect to those who reach the age of 18 after the scheme becomes law. The Oadet and. Senior Oadet training is intended to become/ universal grid eventually compulsory on all lads, whether at school or afterwards, up to the age of 18, It will be arranged so as to interfere as little as possible with their employments, but it will

not become • compulsory until sufficient instructors can fee found. MeanWhile, the Volunteer Cadet organisation will be fostered, and made as nearly universal as possible. The training of Cadets will consist of physical drill, -elementary musketry, and marchings that of Senior Cadets will include military formations and more advanced musketry. The Memorandum promises further de- ! tails on these subjects, deferring them “ift view <f the prior necessities for the cieatiou of a large force, actually available within the nest few.years.” For the National Guard training men w r ill be divided into two classes. Those aged from 18 to 21 will be required to attend a training of 18 days in the first year, IS in the second, and 12 in the third. After passing out of this class at the age of 2i, men will be incorporated in the Senior Regiments of the National Guard. Training is to be -suited to local conditions and om.ploymont. All units are to be formed on a territorial basis and to be trained in their own districts. There will be a collateral organisation of ■Volunteer reserves, so that the patriotism of all ardent citizens may find full scope. Service . will be unpaid up to the age of 21, but an allowance will be given to those dependent upon serving men. All officers and non-commissioned officers will have to pass through the ranks, and promotions will be based on practical examinations in the field, followed by courses of instruction and examination, without any expense to candidates, at Schools of Instruction which will be,practically continuous in each State. Throughout, promotions will be exclusively by merit proved by practical tests, and the conditions of service are, it is said, to be so framed that no man qualified to become an officer shall be debarred by reason of civil occupation or social position. The object in view is declared to be the provision of a ‘fighting’ force, as large as possible, and at the lowest possible cost. Consequently the training will be limited to such matters as are absolutely necessary for war and all else will be eliminated. Musketry will be on a graduated scale with 400 rounds allowed for practice during the first three years. Further practice will be allowed in the rifle clubs with free ammunition, while field artillery will receive practical training in shooting under service conditions. By training at annual camps aud concentrating the work of most units into a few weeks, it is hoped to avoid the cost of drill-halls, offices, and continual clerical employment of instructors. Each man, it must be remembered, will have learnt the elements of drill and musketry as a cadet, and consequently instruction in camp will be restricted to practical work in the field and field firing. The senior officers will be given frequent opportunities of commanding forces of all arms in manoeuvres of movable columns which will enable marches and supply in the field to become understood.

WHEN Mr Ramsay Macdonald, M.P., visited New Zealand he Was not very warmly received by the Labour Party, though he is one of the leaders of the Labour Party at Home. During his stay he told our agitators some truths, and in the last number of the Contemporary Review lie adversely criticises the work of labour unionism here. He points out that the regulation by law of wages and hours of labour has been carried on in New Zealand “behind a protection wall high enough to give a fair amount of latitude for a manipulation .of nominal wages, and to enable the exchange of all commodities—-including that of labour power—to bo carried on at high nominal standards. ” We have frequently pointed out that but for the policy of restricting imports it would be impossible for the Arbitration Court to artificially raise wages and shorten the hours of work, that this policy increasing the cost of living, at a greater rate than wages are being increased and that in the end the labourer must be the chief sufferer from the effects of the policy. In another portion of the article Mr Macdonald says:— “The New Zealand system of exchange has now come to the margin beyond which the manipulation of nominal prices cannot be carried to any extent. ‘The arbitration law is breaking down,’ was a common remark made to me by active Trade Unionists ‘Why?’ I asked. ‘Be•oause the Court is going against us, ’ was the reply. ” Recent occurrences prove beyond doubt that the present policy is near the breaking down point.

THE proposals made by Mr Deakin for the taking over by the Commonwealth of the State debts, do not seem to have been cordially received by the Conference of Premiers. It is evident that the Commonwealth would be in a better position than the separate States to raise loans, but local jealousies are still so strong that any measure tending to aggrandise the Commonwealth at the expense of the States, is bitterly resented by the State politicians, who do not like to see their power diminished. If Federation is to be a success, the States must be shorn of some of the privileges they have enjoyed in the past, but the process will be a difficult one, and hitherto, the only resale of the establishment of the Commonwealth has been that a Governor-General and two more legislative chambers have been added to the already far too complicated governmental machinery of Australia.

This morning at Feilding Court Albert Metford, who was found drunk, was remanded to Palmerston Police Station for medical treatment.

On will be found further evidence in the Taviuni inquiry and general news; page 6 an account of the Republic of Hayti ; page 7 Clergyman-and Socialists in Wellington and general news ; page 8 Feilding Borough Council.

A well-known fruit grower to Is us that lie considers the codiiu moth and other pests a real benefit to orchard iats who know their business. They spray their frees and take proper preventive measures and obtain twice the price for their fruit that they did before the coming of the codiiu moth.

It is hoped that there will be a largo attendance at Marton Borough Council Chambers to-night at the meeting of the Operatic Society to consider the production of an

operetta this season. Dr. Sherman, who has identified himself with former performances, will take the chair sud all interested are cordially During the winter evenings the preparation of the opera will pi ovide a very pleasant occupation for nil concerned. The accounts of the tour of the professional football team show that after paying the members as arranged £1 per w®ek for 23 weeks there was £5641 left for division. The actual profit ou the tour, therefore, up to the time of leaving England was £6279. This means that each member of the touring party received £194 which, with the £22 already drawn, made his share into £216. In short each member of the team received £lO a week and all expenses.

Ou onr fourth page to-day we publish an announcement from Mr F. M. Garner, “The Kash,’’ Palmerston North. “The Kash’’ is situated in£the Square which a few minutes walk from the railway station. It will repay any farmer in quest of a really good overcoat at practically cost price to £give Mr Garner a call. His shop is also heavily stocked with various other articles of clothing, both for men and boys, and as he makes his own purchases direct from the best home and colonial manufacturers, he is able tojgive his numerous customers special concessions. Mr A. E. Mayo, of the wellknown Aorangi Nursery, Feilding, when called upon by a representative of the'Rangitikei''Advocate ou Wednesday, was busily engaged in making arrangements for ;_the forthcoming planting season. Acres of his handsome property abound with well-nourished shelter trees aud shrubs of all descriptions which are to be disposed of during the coming season. We have every confidence in recommending clients as Mr Mayo’s long aud practical experience assures them of the very best value lor their investments. Particulars of trees and shrubs will appear in our advertising columns shortly. Wellington City Council received a report from Mr Hugo, superintendent of the Fire Brigade, suggesting the substitution of motors all round for horses. He furnished figures showing that a motor service would cost the city £350 less per annum than one in which horses wore partially used. In addition greater expedition could be attained in getting to fires. He advised the purchase of three new motors, proper facilities for fire prevention in the suburbs, and declared that what he recommended was nothing mere than what was absolutely demanded by the present requirements of the district. The -total cost of the improvements and extensions suggested was set down as fol-. lows:—Capital cost £2912, increased annual expenditure £916. Superintendent Hugo’s recommendations were adopted. Speaking at Dunedin Mayoral installation, the retiring Mayor (Mr London) expressed the opinion that the law compelling tha whole of the councillors to vacate office at once was totally wrong. Councillors really occupied the position of a board of directors, and it seemed altogether unreasonable that there should not be a certain continuity of office. It might happen, owing to a wave of public feeling, that the whole councillors be turned out at one time with disastrous results to city affairs. He would like to see councillors elected for three years’, aud a percentage retire each year. He was also of opinion that municipal accounts had not advanced in proportion to trading undertakings by different "corporations, aud considerable improvements might be effected. He felt certain that if Parliament were approached legislation covering botli points he had raised could be easily obtained.

Mr Stuart-Robertson, M.L.A., told story at the Labour Congress in Sydney. It concerned two persons, a man and a woman. “They were keeping company,” explained the member, and with due detail, he added,“‘probably with the view of getting married.” Continuing his stcry, he said, “Well, they had not seen one another for a month—“ They must have gone cold on one another,” com mented a delegate—when the girl said, “Oh, George, I’ve got. such good news. 1 will be able to see you every day now for I have got a billet in your office.” “Oh,” replied George with a dawning light in his eyes, 1 ‘ that accounts for me getting the sack.” And, concluded Mr Robertson, “she was paid 25s to displace her boy, who had been drawing £3 per week.” “Well, she was a blackleg,” said a delegate decidedly. Pearson’s Pepto-chlor dispels that fear of taking food by curing ia digestion. All chemists Is, 3s 6d and 4s.

The Bon Marche, Feilding, is famous for millinery—ladies’, girls’, and children’s—and this winter Messrs Spence & Spence have a larger assortment than ever. For head gear of every description the Bon Marche is unsurpassed for value and variety. * THE HARTNETT MILKER. Mr W. #Gadsby, Manutahi, writes:—l have used the “Hartnett” Milking Machines for eight months and am perfectly satisfied with them. Cows and heifers took kindly to it from the start. The Automatic Releaser is- a great advantage, it almost takes the place of another man in the yard as- no one has to watcli the machines, Two men and a girl to strip, with five machines can put through 100 cows

in 2% hours.—O. DAHL & Co., Ltd., Palmerston North. A duty you, owe your family. Get rid of that ' ritahility after meals. Pearson’s Pepto-chlor cures indigestion.

; ' On Wednesday the newly-formed Wanganui Trotting Club applied to the Jockey Club for the rise of the racing track and one training track. The Jockey Olnb axe considering the matter and will give a reply later.

Gisborne reports that an eightroomed bouse at Te H*paia, owned bj R. M. Birrell. and occupied by R. D. Lang, 'was destroyed by fire this morning. Insurance , £BOO in National and furniture £l5O in same office.

The training ship Amoknra returned to Wellington on c Wednesday. She has been absent, in the North for some months, chiefly in the Hanraki Gplf. There are 76 all told on board, and 60 of them are boys.

The death is announced at Waipuknrau of an oid Hawke’s Bay resident. John Merryiees, who saw active service in connection with the pursuit of Te Kooti. Mr T. P. Firman, of Carterton, late statioumastcr at FMarton, i s an inmate of the Wellington Hospital, owing to his having injured himself while lifting heavy weights during some alterations which were being carried out at the Club Hotel, Carterton.

An accident of a painful nature happened a few days ago in the Wairarapa district. • It appears that the children attending .the Mnnga-. pakeha School were boiling water in a treacle tin, with the lid shut close. When at boiling point, Mias Dougherty, the teacher, was in the act of lifting the tin, when it burst:, and Miss Dougherty was severely scalded in the face and upper part of her body. It will be some time before she is able to be about again.

’“Young women do appreciate educational facilities.” ‘‘Young men are too ranch interested in football. ” —Remarks passed "at the technical conference “at Hawera on Tuesday, when it was stated that 75 per cent of the students in the commercial classes conducted by Mr Cox under the Wanganui Education Board between Palmerston and Eltham were of the feminine sex.

In our advertising columns to-day Mr P. R. Siggs notifies that he has commenced business in offices at the corner of Rangitikei street and Cuba street, Palmerston North. Mr Siggs is well-known throughout the Manawatu district as a young and enterprising laud agent and intending purchasers would do well 'to communicate or give him a call when in town.

Mr Myers, Mayor, expressed the opinion at a meeting of Auckland City Council that under the Greater Auckland scheme six ex-Mayors should be appointed aldermen and take part in the deliberations of the Greater Auckland Council which will probably consist of thirty Councillors. The proposal was favourably received and referred to the Finance Committee with other remits to the Municipal Association Conference.

On page 8 Messrs T. J. Rodgers & Co., who for the past six years have been carrying on business in Palmerston North as laud and commission agents, have an announcement. Since Ist January this enterprising firm has sold farms to the value of £72,000. All farmers, especially those in quest of dairy farms, are requested to call upon this firm, whose offices are in Main street West, Palmerston North.

The Manawatu Times reports that Detective Quirke arrested a man at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston, last evening. The detective and Constable Fitz Gibbons discovered him in the act of rifling a chest in a lady’s bedroom. When found he said he was in his own room, but inquiry elicited the fact that he was not staying in the house. He will be brought before the Court and charged with being a rogue and a vagabond. As a result of a drinking bout, a man named Murphy was brought before Mr R. L. Stanford, S.M., at Wanganui yesterday morning. It appears that the man was found in a whare at Kautau (15 miles from Hunterville), by the police, and was sent by a Justice to Wanganui, where he received treatment. He was quite unable to remember his doings a week ago and could not answer to the charge of drunkenness. He was ordered to pay medical expenses.

The travelling and general public will be pleased to note that Mrs Kennedy has taken Hastie’s Hotel, Feilding. This popular hostelry is well-known to the travelling public. It is entirely under the supervision of Mrs Kennedy. Since taking it over she has introduced several modern innovations,which all add to the of her visitors. Mrs Kennedy has had many years of colonial experience in botel-ekeping and her genial manner ensures a warm welcome for all new-comers.

The Manawatu Auctioneering Company, Palmerston North, have an announcement on our first page to-day. This business has lately changed hands and is now owned bv Messrs J. S. Munro and J. R. Graham, the former being in charge of the office and the latter wielding the hammer. "gentlemen of wide business experience and those who are about to dispose of their household effects, poultry, etc., would do well to write to or inquire’ from this enterprising firm. SHEEP DRENCH. “ VEETJMOOINE” is not only a perfect vermifuge, but also acts as a tonic. Therefore in killing and ex-pelling-'parasites, its tonic properties immediately operate in building up the weakened system. This is of the greatest importance, as the animal being in a low condition :’requires renewed strength as. speedily as possible to resist fresh attack. In this 1 * YERMOOINE” is unique “and superior to any other drench. “Obtainable from Brice, Broad &800., Ltd., Marfcon. Two teaspoonfuls of TTJSSIOURA taken at the beginning of a cold quickly clears the nasal passages, relieves the feverishness, * and reduces the membranous inflammation.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 6d and 3s 6d. The sweet girl strolled along the block. The cheeky dude remarked : “Ahem!” Not dreaming of the sudden shock That would reward his stratagem ! The maid remarked, with humour grim; “Your cough seems bad to day! I’m sure You’d best take this!” and handed him A bottle of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Mrs E. M. Rodgers, of Marton Junction, left yesterday by the Taihaps train en route to Auckland ta recuperate. Mrs Rodgers has been ailing in health for some few weeks. Mrs W. P. Spindlor is accompanying' Mrs Rodgers in her northern trip.g . Despite another wet day there was a good attendance at the Marton Chrysanthemum Show and the financial result should be satisfactory. Last evening a ladies Jnaildriving competition was held and was won by Mrs Hargreaves. The secretarial work for the fshow was : again capably carried out by Mr A. H. Knigge, and those who took an active part in the management are tO' be warmly congratulated. The general arrangements left nothing to be desired and on the whole "the 1 show was one of the best'yet held in Marton. MR ORANNITCH SUFFERED FROM RHEUMATICS. w EHEUMO QUICKLY CURED HIM. Mr M. Crannitch, the proprietor of the Temuka Hotel, is well-known throughout Canterbury. Read what bethinks of'Rheumo. He writes: “Tor a long time I have suffered from Rheumatics, using all kinds of remedies. Hearing of EHEUMO, I tried it, and have taken a 'few bottles, and to-day can say that I have not felt better for the past 10 years. I can honestly say that EHEUMO in my. case has been a great success. —M. Crannitch, Temuka.”

Rhenmo will quickly cure you. All Stores and Chemists, 2s 6d and 4s 6d.'