DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1918, Page 7

DOMINION NEWS.

A CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hamilton, Oct. 30. Arising out of the death of Aram Fort, who was knocked down by a motor-car soroje hPeeks ago, Martin Kiddle, a young rnan, the driver of the car, was committed to the Supreme Court sitting at Hamilton in December for trial on a charge of manslaughter; | DESERTERS SENT TO DUNEDIN. Invercargill, Oct. 30. The four deserters arrested ,in the Lake district, Thomas Cooke, William Douglas Oerston, Lawrence Barton, and William Wallace Yeoman were removed under escort to Dunedin to-day. They had been hiding in the bush for about nine months, living chiefly on birds and fish. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONFERENCE. Wellington, Oct. 30. Reference to the war was made at today's conference of delegates from the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand, and patriotic resolutions were carried, the members standing and singing the National Anthem. Mr. Massey addressed the conference, and congratulated the citizens of the Empire upon the change which had taken place in the last few months, and more particularly the last few weeks, in the military outlook. He did not suppose New Zealand was ever before as prosperous as she was to-day. For tho first nine months of the year the imports totalled £18,232,767 and exports £■22,407,410. Then, it must be remembered'there was £15,000,000 worth of produce in cold storage awaiting ship.ment. They must expect a fall in prices after the war, although the volume of trade would probably bo maintained, 'but a comprehensive policy of development would be necessary. Mr. Massey also referred to shipping and trade. • SEAMEN'S RISK BONUS. Wellington, Yesterday. Recently, in response to the request of the Merchant Service Guild for a risk bonus of £3 per month, the Shipowners' Federation offered to pay the £3. This morning the guild discussed the position, and decided for £3 per month.