DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1917, Page 8

DOMINION NEWS.

CHANGE OF INCENDIARISM. ,; ' By Telegraph. —Press Association. Carterton, April 5. In the Police Court this morning Gustave A. 'Hirscliherg was charged with having set lire to the Longbush Cheese Factory. He pleaded not guilty and was committed to Wellington Supreme Court for trial on 'May 14. The defence was reserved. 'AVOIDING MILITARY SERVICE. Falmerston N., April 3. Probably the first case of the kind in the Dominion was heard by Mr. Kenrick, S.M., to-day. Eric. Hardy was charged that, without the consent of the Minister of Internal Affairs and whilst a reservist, he changed his name to thorn. Accused pleaded guilty. The facts as stated by the police were that accused was drawn in the ballot and failed to appear. A warrant for his arrest was issued and lie was apprehended locally. When asked bis name lie said it was (Saythorn and showed a telegram containing that name. Later he admitted that his correct name was Hardy. The Magistrate said the proper course was to imprison accused, so that the military could call 011 him at any time. 110 was sentenced to a month's imprisonment. RESTRICTING THE TRAIN SERVICE. Wellington, April 5. The City Council has passed a resolution with little opposition supporting the Government in the proposal to cut down unnecessary trains, but protesting strongly against the abolishing of troop trains.' 1

Keplying to a deputation from a number oi local bodies protesting against the proposed railway Mr. Herlies said it was absolutely essential if the railiwaymcn were to go on active service that tlie changes should he made. Information from Home indicated that a supreme effort must be made to send as many men as possible this year. They might also be faced with a shortage of coal, but fortunately they had been able to get a supply together aince Christmas. ! He recognised that essential industries might be afl'ectd by reason of workers rot being able to remain in town, which might cause inconvenience and loss, but so far as possible industries should be brought within the train hours. As to the soldiers, if the Defence Department wanted trains the railway would work hand-in-hand with them. MILK SUPPLIES. Wellington. April 5. The Mayor «aU that Sunday milk ■would now have to be brought from Otaki and Featherston, each about 40 miles .way, by motor. The secretary of the Hospital Board lias written to the Minister of Railways asking how the hospital is ,to get milk on Sundays, experience having proved that it is essential, in order to provide pure milk in good condition, that two deliveries should be made daily. TRUSTEE BOARDS Opotiki, Last Night. Tlie method oi 1 the appointment of members of the trustee boards was > sharply criticised at a meeting of the County Council to-day, the opinion being expressed that the Council should have been consulted. The Council resolved that the Minister in charge be informed that it is the opinion of the Council that trustee boards should have been elected.