The Taihape Daily Times AND WAIMARINO ADVOCATE TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1916. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 75, 28 March 1916, Page 4

The Taihape Daily Times AND WAIMARINO ADVOCATE

TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1916. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

("With which is incorporated The Tai bape Post and "Waimarino News.)

While none will disagree with every reasonable effort being made to evolve after-war trade arrangements as nearly as possible satisfactory to all parts of the Empire and its Allies, there are some who will think this question is becoming the subject of more bitter controversy than the war itse.f, and that for the time being it has, with these people, overshadowed the importance of first winning the war. The Australian Premier, a man of undoubted ability, has gone to England with definite views on this subject. | .Before leaving the Antipodes he came to New Zealand 'and conferred with our National Government; he then went to Canada and did similarly, and, although he, lays no claim to representing either country visited, he is, without doubt, voicing the policy th'at would be acceptable to them. He has been welcomed in Britain by Parliament, Press and People as a leader of men; he has, by invitation, attended meetings of the British Cabinet, and there is a possibility th'at he will attend the great, auspicious conference between Britain and her Allies that may at this moment be sitting. France cannot, 'at present, conceive of any settlement that does not entirely debar Germany from entering into trade competitions. Probably her statesmen know better than we are aFowed to know what preparations. Germany has made and is making for capturing most, if net all. of her old market. In doing this she is certainly following that course which the trend of Britain’s published views Would indicate to her. All Britain’s efforts in this trade controversy seem to he on a statu quo anti helium basis; that Germanv is go in.a to emerge from the war with her trade and commerce untrammelled in any way, ready to load her shins and dump her goods into everv corner of the earth, having more bitterly in view a revenge that she is determined to thrust home so soon as she has. recovered her strength. Th definite French attitude is not known fo us; we know just about 'as much of the Russian and Italian views as we do those of France, hut we do know that in England there are those who think it imperative that German trade shall be a thing of the p'.ist, while others are of the cnhPon tir-t Britain would be committing firmhcial suicide bv refusing to trade with Germany in any way. If there 1 is no stage between these two extremes then Britain and her Allies are in a trifle dilemma, bat such

a state is scarcely conceivable. A ray of light was shed on the controversy by the “Spectator,” yesterday, in saying that the Allies should take tribute of Germany in the shape of her most important commodities. For t instance, her potash mines in Saxony should be vested in a body represent-

ing the Allies. On tbe.other hand the Daily Chronicle strikes an alarmist note in suggesting what seems a generally unpremeditated extreme. It asks, dees anyone suppose that England ought to refuse, after the war, to have any trade dea'ings with the 150 millions of peonle in Central Europe; are those 150 millions to be “tapn,” untouchable • in any trading sense? Such a policy, the journal says, would mean the loss of Britain’s commercial n^e-eminenco, whereto 'the United States would succeed. New , v ork would take London's p’ace as the heart and nerve centre of the world’s trade. But. is not this l:i n unnecessary bogey to introduce? It should be no stretch for these’ extremists to realise that Allied Statesmen are quite aware that these 150 mil- ■ lions must buy from somewhere and that the natural products of their countries are urgently needed somewhere; were it not for this fact there would he no question to determine or trade problem to solve. But because there are conditions that must be securely fenced about a conference at which everyone of the Allies will be represented is being held in Paris this week. Here, in New Zealand, we can loyally go on purchasing our requirements from the Motherland and her Allies until such time as the hopes of the “Spectator” are realised and Central Europe’s natural products are controlled by thos e whose trade Germany has sought to exterminate. A condition wi l be found between the * pre-war trade status and the idea that the millions' of central Europe shall inot he permitted to buy or sell in any way with either Britain or any of her Allies. The whole question is hedged about with many difficulties, but while the Allies wi’l refuse to hand over Central European trade to neutral peoples—for whether decide for or against entirely “cutting the painter” they cannot prevent them trad:ng with America or other neutral —they wi’l most assuredly find a way of stepping them from exnloiting the markets of the world to the and with, a view tr» rebuilding armaments tar successfully accomplishing I that whiffi! n devout’v honed, they are now miserably, failing in.

A golf' club that was lost on Saturday, on or near the Recreation Ground, is advertised for in anothe'r column. The finder will receive half-a-crown reward.

Mr, Ji A. Walsh, of Pahiatua, who organised the Carnival in Taihape, has been appointed organising secretary of a Carnival to be held at Dannevirke.

The cash system of purchasing is further expatiated upon in a change advertisement on page 1 of this issue by Messrs. H. D. Bennett and Co.

A roan mare, with only one eye, was lost on 17th March last. Anyone knowing of its whereabouts is asked to kindly advise Mr. ,C. E. Kelly, Taihape Stables.

Tlie Public Service Commissioner 5 inviting applications for cadetships i the. Public Service from girls who have passed the Public Service Junior or Senior Examinations. A notification appears in another column.

Mr. H. D. Bond, watchmaker and jeweller, offers, in a new advertisement, alarm clocks that are guaranteed eye-openers. They simply ring intermittently till one does get up and stops them.

Irishman Creek station, Mackenzie County, of 23,530 acres, -with stock, was submitted to auction at Timaru on Saturday, as a going concern, in the estate of the late Mr. E. H. Reid. Bids began at £BOO, and at £13,000 the estate was knocked down to Mr. Andrew Grant, subject to acceptance of the. bid by the trustees.

A lady in Edinburgh -wrote to the commander of a regiment, inviting four officers to dine with .her. These wrnre not available, so the commander wrote that he -was sending four privates instead. The hostess then arranged a hearty feast for these men in the kitchen with the maids, and they had a very lively evening. When they took their departure they left cards in the hall. Every one of those four privates had a title! ‘‘Knowledge is the antidote of fear.'’ —Emerson. With the knowledge that Baxter's Lung Preserver is such a proven, reliable remedy for coughs, colds, and bronchial worries, one need have nc fear of being inconvenienced by such distressing ailments. This is borne out by the annually increasing sales of “Baxter's?' during the past fifty years that it has been on the market. Its value as a tonic and invigorator also is unrivalled. Get a big bottle today from your Chemist or Storekeeper for 3/10.

Our readers are reminded of the meeting in the Town Hall to-night to discuss the formation of a branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, and the formation of a Soldiers’ Club.. As the above matters should be of the greatest interest to everyone, ladies and gentlemen, it is hoped a attendance will be present.

In a cable received this morning the word “prisons” was substituted for “Paris.” The wire notified that the British Premier, Lord Kitchener, Sir Edward Grey, and Mr. Lloyd George had arrived there to attend the Allied Conference. We sincerely trust that it is nothing more than a silly blunder and that it is in no way prophetic.

A week’s bargains in winter coats is what Messrs. W. J. White and Sons are now advertising. A glance at the advertised prices and descriptions will do more to convince ladies cf the great values to be obtained for their money than a page of description. Whether it be a winter coat or a rainroof coat for woman, maid, or child, Messrs. White and Sons have the right article article at the right price.

Mr. David Mitchell (father of Madame Melba) whose death on Sunday occurred in Melbourne, was the brother-in-law of the late Mr. .T. W. Walker, who died at Eemuera last Friday. They were mates on the'diggings in the early days of the Melbourne goldfields. It is singular that they should Imi*' died within a day of each other. M” Walker was 89 years of age, and Mr Mitchell 88.

A few years back (says the Samoan Times) the German Government of Somoa decided to bring into operation an ordinance for export tax on products to commence at the beginning of financial year of 1916. The matter has been in abeyance since, but it is now said that the arrangement of the pro vious Government may,come into force as from April !■ this year by the imposition of a tax of 10/ per ton on copra, 40/ per ton on cocoa,, and lid per pound weight on rubber.

After a verdict of not guilty had been returned at the Supreme Court In Masterton, in a case in which three soldiers .in uniform were charged with stealing liquor, His Honour, Mr. Justice Chapman, in discharging the accused, said he considered it highly oN, jectionable that'accused persons shop 1/1 appear in the dock in the King’s uniform. His Honour did not know whf »<• was the proper authority, but he hoped that notice would be taken of his remarks and civilian clothes supplied to men who were put into the dock.

An oatina factory at Sydenham, Christchurch, belonging to Langdowu and Son, Ltd., was badly damaged by fire yesterday morning. Practically none of the stock was saved. The wood, buildings, and plant were badly damaged. The origin of the lire is unknown. The men had been working until three o’clock yesterday morning. It is supposed a spark set the place on fire. The stock and buildings are fully insured in the Union and Victoria offices for £5,500.

Writing aboard a New Zealand transport on the 6th February, off Perirn. in the Red Sea, an Aucklander, who was drafted to D Company of the 9th Reinforcements, stated that the Ninths would arrive at Suez on the- Wednesday following, and would entrain straight away for Te Oretore camp. He adds: —“I have been promoted to the position of sergeant, and will be glad to have an opportunity of taking my boys into action; in fact, introducing them to the Germans. ,f

The appointment of a town clerk for Auckland -will not be made for some time, states an Auckland paper. Fifty applications have been received fr the position, and they have all been referred by the City Council to a special committee. The Mayor stated last week that the matter requires very careful consideration* but he expected that the committee would be able te submit a report to the next meeting of the City Council on April 6.

A table giving the various prices of commodities ruling in the different towns of the Dominion is given in the March issue of the Labour Journal. In this table the following are priced higher in Napier than in other towns of the Dominion:—Bread, cooking apples, flour, rolled oats, cornflour* rice, macaroni, golden syrup, dried fruits, salmon (lib tins), pepper, cream of tartar, lemon peel, washing pow-der, pork sausages, x>ork (leg and loin), and electric lighting.

“Do you attend races pretty frequently?" asked counsel in the Auckland Supreme Court the other day of a witness whose means he was inquiring into. “Yes," answered the witness readily. “And you bet pretty frequently? “Well, a little," was the reply. “And you win pretty frequently?" “Well, not too frequently," said the witness. The Judge suggested that it would be difficult to say what the witness would consider “to frequent" in the matter of wins. ’ ,

Shortly before midnight last night a slight shock of earthquake was felt in Taihape.

At the Taihape Court this morning, a man named Charles Tomlinson was convicted and fined 10/ for drunkenness. Some little excitement was caused in the neighbourhood of the Aramoho Zoo the other evening through the escape of a brown bear, but the inimal did no damage, and was before long persuaded to return quietly to his cage.

In reference to the opening of branches of the Comonwealth Bank in Zealand, it is stated that during his visit to the Dominion Mr. Denison Miller arranged for the establishment of three branches.

A refresher course for officers of the Territorial Force will be held at T?angiotu Camp from April 21 to 25. Tent accommodation and rations will be provided and travelling allowances granted for two days, but no pay. Names of all officers willing to attend must reach the adjutant by April- 10.

The Noav Plymouth trams have uoav been running two weeks. During the first week 15,946 passengers avere carried, the revenue being £l2l 9/7. Last week 14,121 passengers Avere carried, a decrease of 1,825. The revenue for the second week A\ r as £B7 14/2, a decrease on the first Aveek’s takings of £33 15/5.

Mr. L, 0. H. Tripp (Wellington) saj r s the offer of his brother at Christchurch to proceed to Egypt at his own expense to look after Red Cross affairs, so far as they concerned New Zealand, had been accepted by the Governor.

. Two severe shocks of earthquake ■were fdlt in Wellington on Sunday morning shortly after 3 o'clock, and disturbed most households. They lasted only a few moments, and their rumbling accompaniment seemed to go northwards.

A rumour has gained currency in the district to the effect that two you nr men named Ward and Payne, who volunteered for service and were accepted, had deserted and had been seen near Taumarunui. How the rumour started is unknown, but that there if no truth in 'it is proved' Try a letter received , by a local resident from Private Reg. Beilis, who state; that lie saw both Ward and Payne when spending leave in Albany. They were attached to the Third Rifle Battalion.

With the increase in the ranks of New Zealand’s soldiers in the Expeditionary Force, the allotments of pay to relatives have run into big figures, as the following table shows: —December, 19.14., £7,025; January, 1915, £7,144; February, £8,492; March, £!>,- 174; April, £12,472; May, £12,(528; June, £14,848; July, £15.468; August.

£17,414; September, £17,805; October, £21,074; November, £23,302; December. £24,(505'. These figures apply to only the men who have gone overseas.

Thirty cases of Chinese human hair, ■which were captured at the outbreak of war, while bound for Hamburg, were sold by auction in London recently for prices ranging from 8d to 8/6 per lb., according to length. The longest lengths of human hair are used for the manufacture of women's hair nets, the next longest are used for switches, curls, and ‘transformations,” the next for hair-pads, and the shortest for the manufacture of filters for straining oils.

In a lecture in Sydney, Mr. Gullet explained that the French soldier is almost always bearded, whereas his British comrades shave clean. The latter practice- tends to gaiety of expression and a care-free look, whereas the well-bearded conscript is grave in •his bearing,, and more readily suggests the idea that he is fighting for a wife and family of children. Hotvever, Tommy Atkins does not mix either in his games or at meal-times with the French soMier. Thjis is due to the language difficulty, and to the fact that both parties are equally uncomfortable at dinner owing to the difference in diet, and mutually loathe each others’ favourite brands of tobacco!

A chief feature of tlie long-expected new Victorian Health Bill is a provision for the registration of restaurants, cafes, hotels, “and other places where food is prepared or consumed. ’ ’ The licenses will be renewable annually, subject to structural and other conditions being satisfactory. From time to time during the past 12 year* the Victorian Board of Health has perfunctorily inspected restaurants, but its powers are so limited that nothing effective has been done. The new law will provide for many reforms in the conduct of restaurants. It is stipulated, for instance, that drinking vessels and dishes must be rinsed in running water, under pressure, after having been washed and that serviettes must be “thoroughly washed and cleansed” for each person who nses them*

Mr. Eitson, representative Messrs. Carrad and Howe, ladies’ ei tumiers, Wanaganui, will be in Ji hape, at the firm’s local agency, Thursday nad Friday, th*y jfeoth. a 31st inst. Enquiries I’oryMfeter ci tumes are solicited, a.

Owing to impossibility of obtain! supplies, the British and Continent piano Company are- Avithdrawing fre business in the 'Wellington district. 1 H. C. Cochran will continue t

agency in Taihape, working from t head office in Auckland. All the W lington branch instruments are to sold at a reduction to effect a clei ance. Cause for earnest reflection is i forded those eligbile young men w through sheer indifference or abj( cowardice, do not see fit to be up a doing their meed of service for t Empire, in the commendable attitu adopted by Constable Eckforcl, of t local police force (says the Noi Otago Times). Constable Eekford the fourth son of his family to don t khaki. Twice previously Constal Eekford has applied to be allowed loaA’e for the front, but has been refi ed. His enlistment implies his resigr tion from the police force, and, e: nestly desirous of serving with the c ours, he has renounced his rights superannuation and the benefits taching to his service in the pol: force. He has been passed as me daily fit, apd hopes to leave with t next quota. Constable Eekford ’a tin brothers, all) married men, have se service in France and Flanders. —r —.ir—zrr r