LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 64, 15 July 1915, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The late Robert Vyner, of "The Sportsman," left estate valued at £998,05: Two more natives were arrested in connection with the Soreuson murder (reports a Perth cablegram). All the suspects are now in custody. The Stratford Juveniles will produce "Cinderella" at fnglewood and Eltham on July 21st and July 28thj respectively. |

James Paget, a middle aged wagon--driver, was found downed in the Mokau River at Piopio. He ha: been missing since Sunday.- P.A.

Wanganui reports:—Henrj Tin, a Russian Finn, a seaman, was shockingly'' mutilated through being run over by a train last night, and died ill iHe hospital ill *midda\.

Tin'' remains of the late Michael Farrell, whose body was found on tho beach near Wanganui the other day, will be interred at row, the funeral leaving the Stratford, Railway Station at 2 p.m. for the Kop'.iatarria cemetery.

Mr T. I. Lamason, of Stratford, has just completed the purchase of the. premises lately occupied by yV. and 8.. Brocklebaflk, in Broadway North, and formerly used as a furniture factory and show-rooms . Ho intends converting the building on Broadway into an up-to-date Hayiuarket.

Sometimes news from the war theatres is very misleading, Recently messages from (iallipoli referring to heavy Turkish losses are probably dealing with brilliant work of some weeks ago. It would be practically impossible to get the news through if the fighting only took place last Tuesday as some may suppose.

Weather .Forecast. —The indications are for south-easterly* moderate to strong winds. Weather probably cold and changeable, but there is a prospect of fair weather prevailing. There will probably be a hard frost to-night. The barometer has a rising tendency. —Bates, Wellington.

Excitement was caused at Lyttelton this morning by a man who informed the police that his mate had been murdered in his back yard (reports the Press Association). The police, after making arrangements for the removal of the body,' visited the house, " kit found that the man was only sound asleep. The first man.was tlien arrested on a charge of drunkenness.

The Premier (Mr Massey) informed a "Wellington Post" reported to-day (states a' Press Association message), tfiat be intended to arrange with ws) colleague, the Minister of Customs', to take the'import' snty off butter iiif-4 til the new season's supply is avail-; able. As far,as he was : able to judge, there were ample supplies in hand to last until the new season, and he could, give ho the increase that, had taken place in the ( price of hut-, •ten

A Sydney cablegram states: The Farmers' Conference carried a motion that the Conference, with a view to uniting its. forces to combat Socialism and clasps legislation, appoint a subcommittee to draw up platform; and report uijkm the feasibility of Training an approved progressive] polity i which is-capable of cementing all the interests opposed to the present Government. The committee which Was appointed, unanimously resolved that none of the Farmers hand over, their wheat without a snuggle to the Government if it is decided to appropriate the coming crop.

The National Executive of the New Zealand Political Reform League has adopt"'! the following resolutions:— "That in view of the grave crisis through which the country is passing, it is desirable to obliterate as far as possible all party distinctions and differences, so as to enable the citizens of all ranks, and standing to work unitedly and in the 'common good in the interests and defence of the Empire, whose, very existence depends upon the result of the war in Europe, and seeing that the assembly of delegates for the discussion of political questions and party organisation might tend to distract attention from the more important and vital issue with which the Government is called upon to.deal, the executive is of opinion that the usual annual conference of delegates be abandoned this year. — p.a; '

Replying to-day to a Wellington deputation from the Federation of Labour Conference, Mr Massey (Premier), referred to the question of war taxation •■-. A war tax, lie said, must come, but at the moment lie could not tell what extra taxation would be required. It would be. a large sum that would be required, and Parliament would have to be asked for it. How would it be raised? It would be very improper for him to give away the, decisions of the Cabinet before they, were placed before the. House. He would say they had to bear in mind the present cost of living to the wage-earner. One of the speakers in deputation had suggested an increase in both the (Graduated Laud and Income Taxes. "f cannot say on this point," added Mr Massey. "what we will do, but I can sh,W-that 1 think we shall be able to raise the money necessary without making the conditions of living harder to bbofe who have difficulty now in making both ends meet. That is as far as I can go now, but von will see what is in my mind ami in the minds of my colleagues.' r

The Liverpools this morning evacuated the show grounds and racecourse and occupied llangiotu. It is quite evident the change has stopped the epidemics, as men left in splendid fettle. No cases of sickness were

reported to-day. Colonel Gibbons, chief of staff, inspected the camp, which is if? almost perfect condition, says: The Liverpools this morning —P. A.