Important to Trades Unionists.

THE POSITION OF THE UNIONS UNDER THE LAW.

A legal correspondent, writing to the " South Wales' Daily News," puts the case of the Trades Unions under recent decisions of the House of Lords in a very clear manner. After detailing the history of the Trades Unions before the law, he con tinues i—The question now arises---What are the kind of civil wrongs committed by officers in the conduct of disputes for which the Unions are likely to bn made liable? Eight years ago an officer of a Trades Union would have said that he had a perfectly legal right to do any of the following things : — 1, To stand outride a house or works and peaceably ask a man not to work for an employer where a dispute was in piogress. 2. To issue a list of "blacklegs," or non union firms.

3. To tell Employer B that if he sup plies material to Employer A, with whom a dispute is in progress, his men will come out on strike.

4. To tell an employer that if he does not discharge certain non-Unionists his Union ist workmen will be drawn out on strike.

In saying that he had the right to do all these things the officer of the Union would only have been saying what most lawyers thought to be the state of the law eight years ago. But by recent decisions this is all altered, and apparently an officer of a Union has not the right to do any of these things, or, if he dees, both himself and now his Union may be injuricted and cast in damages.

WHAT THE LAW HAS DECIDED,

Let us take each of the-e points briefly and see where they were decided.

1 The case of Lybnn v. "Wilkins decided that the picketing of the works or place of business of an employer for the purpose of persuading people (even peaceably), whether masters or men, not to work for him, is an actionable wrong, as being a " watching and besetting" contrary to th 6 Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act. ■ The case of Trollope v. London Building Trades Federation decided that to issue a black list of "free labourers" or non-Union ist employers is an actionable wrong. Temperton v. Russel decided that it is an actionable wrong against Employer A for the Union men in the employment of Employer B to strike, or to threaten to strike, if he continues to use the material supplied by Employer A with a veiw to induce Employer A to comply with Union rules.

And the last point has been dealt with ia the recent Irish case of Quin v. Leathern. That case decided among other things that for Union officials to threaten an employer that they will withdraw Union men from his works unless he discharges some non union men may be an actionable wrong against such an employer. There are, or course, other cases w.hich affect the question of policy of Unions, but these four cases illustrate the more impor tant wrong in the pursuit of Trades Union policy upon which, through the Taft Vale decision, Unions may now be made collec tively liable. It is true, of course, that they were decided upon the particular set of facts and circumstances incident to each case; but, in view of the principles of law laid down, much stress cannot be laid upon thia point.

PEACEABLEi PICKETING.

Upon what lines ought this fresh legis lation to be sought 1 First and foremost, the law ought to be so amended as to make peaceable picketing and strikes of all kinds perfectly legal. In other words, fresh leg islation ought to be passed for the purpose of neutralising the judgments referred to in Lyons v. Wilkins, Ternperence v. Rus sell, and Quinn v. Leathern.

And, secondly, legislation ought to be sought for the purpose of getting rid of the anomaly created in the status of Trades Unions by tho.Taff Vale decision. Whet her this legislation should seek to reconvert Unions into the voluntary Associations which they have been assumed to be under the Trades Union Act of 1870, or whether the Unions, having been saddled with the disabilities of a Corporation, should now geek to have conferred upon them the rights and privileges of a Corporation, is a question of very grave moment. The correspondent further suggests that the whole subject should be dealt with ,-by a Special Committee of the Trades Union Congress.

The Nile Dam.

The wall of the dam on the Nile, which our cablegrams the other day reported as having been completed, is in parts 150 feet high, it is 1950 metres in length, and is pierced by 180 openings, every one provided with patent sluices. The wall will stem the Nile's greatest flood, and will hold up the water of " high Nile," whose level will extend back 140 miles into Nubia. An authority says that the new water works will meet the wants of 5,000,1)00 human beings ; not only this, but innu merable live stock will partake of it, and the soil will be fed for agricultural pur poses along the Nile's bank for seven hundred miles. Millions of acres of de sert will be thus rendered, fit for cultiva tion." Another effect of the work will be that cataracts which have hitherto impeded the navigation of the river for the greater part of the year, will disap pear, and in their place there will bo a canal with four locks 200 feet long and 30 feet wide, giving constant passage for traffic up and down the Nile.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN = WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1902

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1 BUSINESS NOTICES. j SALE C' ARK ALL THE RAGE- Special Reductions > ——:o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at ls, ls6d, 2s 6d, 3s, Ss 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. ' Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair ! Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. j.. mill. titii-i —ii —nmrnmini »iaini'im'i iiid'im»-n —vrT-rn-i.rn-.iiu i ii inr«-—i.trm —iniriif"' Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. | (A RECORD.) \ J^ TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE ijj WOETH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE | S-3.1 "WE ARE GIVING |23 A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. i (According to purchase and your own choice.) | Every article at reduced price. [ And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. | TO OUR COUNTRY CLIENTS. S We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. IWe will also pack it and your purchase free of charge. , SO STUDY TOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, tor it ;Will pay you, ( and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., House Furnishers, Ashburton. I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! I H 0t Ja%ij. jjjnj *i !p I 1 sAisM*. Brand «&&» "i\ 1 These Teas are blends ot absolutely the 11 1 FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 I O _.]___ 11 All >%nA_l ... § ill IW? Brand I . I %* Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. ifjOLOMBO.. 18 I %«$ Brand. Pure Ceylon I \J I Ask your Grocer for these well-known ■ Brands oi Teas and ... I ACCEPT NO OTHER, f LONDON BUTCHERY TO SHEEPOWNERS. — TANCRED STREET. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. -_,_- K^TKn . , — .. „ . __ T| AvTNG taken over the Business of H-r _ m.Aw a-wn ru „„ f~ ,%,*«--. -tl *ne J-*6 Sam. E. Burnard, as from MATSON AND Co, beg to inform HtSv _ instant, I beg to inform all my „ Sa of Sheerp and Lambs that Friend £ and Cu ' stom * a of the late p- ro -should they be looking for a Market and p rietoi . that j will ea _ ry on the Butchery decide to try Addington, that they will be _ abovo Prer J is and trast tl / e them, just *me - past will be consign Matson's, Addington. ' _a^V"t, £?&^mt *-»* - P—-*» •—-• Auction "is not sufficient on a basis of the Families waited on Daily. c.ii. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling- tit tt Pn"RT"N_Q_"_"Kr ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights VV. Ji. -t.U_.llN toU_N. will sell forward or ship as Clients may 7 29 desire. Prompt Payments. Consign : *' MATSON'S, Addington. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. To Those Who Have Landed Certificated and Registered Property to Sell. Teacher. Send Particulars of your Properties to j _,_,___._.„„ , . ,- . , tt uATcnw A-WR m OTUDENTS prepared for any Musical H. MATSON AND UJ. Examination held in New Zealand. The Firm is recognised as the greatest All branches of Music taught. B^^S^^S^^i Candidates presented at Examinations qSgandma-iJg inquiries from them. ™i average mar_s gained, 9-per cent. During the past six months the firm have . _______ been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Pioperties south of Rangi- HnO Those about to marry, and to those lata. They are always willing to receive X, already married. Study economy by particulars through any local Agent, and to purchasing your furniture at work in conjunction with them, which must "W ft- TVT T_s.lrpv»< be to the benefit of the owner. They ad- W. « J_L. JtaKer S vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Warehouse, Havelock Street. E^'^S T S tl^-?SS; aconsignment of Wicker ST theirregular £Ie of cS to g^irs in latest shapes and designs; also Owners another charges are on the lowest B f anJ 00 Tables- In stock all kinds of bed- R.ri e If you have a place for sale, avail „.ei. ds and bedding; Suits of drawing and TurseK of their services. It costs nothing dining-room _ furniture made to order at finSsa?el made, and no fearof.youf %*£*» pnces. Best workmanship and . Property being hawked or depreciated. materialS- Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with nr RIJS rft* £ M ___**__--. matson , Si GtNTLLBHi. o __ ________ CHESTERFIELDS ( i '!"- ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's n ___. ■__,„,,„_«. h VV Bicycle, good^as new, very lit&e Or Tg^^wgjer - used; must be sold. For particulars apply uvercoats. § W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. r . / . TUA¥I .i. _■-# _ - I • MeDONAI.D <& <JO. Tailors Worms undermine Children's Constitut- ■ r I ~ ._, ■ ' ons Use Wade's Worm Figs is boxes, Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on' commission either privately or by Public ! Auction. | Amongst others we have the following j properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 Ashburton Forks 140 Wheatstone ... 262 Rangitata ... 650 Hinds ... 1800 ," Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 n Westerfield ... 336 Springburn ... 370 "„ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON " Manager A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J, L. HIGGB, Tancred Street. BAKER BROS. Complete Furulshingj.* UJV DERTi_.K£BB. f———-, .fy )T _J_ fj p_.l.. M.H. ■_ . l__»_»__»_ M _____ fflr _ FOR WATCHES, OLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, J Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNE _T STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. GO w W •j: —• 1 •■O g : % W-O' O'-W o h __| P» H-i "™W a. o GO WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hardley Bros. , ■— _._ WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Hardley Bros. "OTANTED—Clearance of Lamps before V* Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hardley Bros. XX] ANTED Known — Largest Stock > * Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Hardley Bros. *,y ANTED Sportsmen to bring your W Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARDLEY BROS. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA j Ointment and S«ap, which I know she j cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now.



1 BUSINESS NOTICES. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. ' 8 57 Don't Forget mo Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, "_ NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and V on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign whtte the King only gets a Crown, "and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box,of PLANTEKOA Ointment in" the bargain. OLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor, Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PEACE DECLARED. N' OT so with you, bocause your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 Q AS already been added to Policies ia Li. the Department. This is the Bonus Year _ And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 - Chertsey. WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders protnptly attended to Miss Conway supplies female servants / 2 10 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get - good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocera. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Gratar, a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. .■.-.■.... TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say« you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good oity and country Hotels. For foil particulars apply W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of hia success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Haedlbt Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. THE Genuine Silent Primiis Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene, also Primus Hot Plate 17s 16d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Cabson &Co. ■'"••/ XX ? ANTED to sell, second-haM Duncan ,*'V Drill; guaranteed m good 'order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder th« great novelt PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you» Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only consl&en tion—quality must be there, or -value is wanting. Mitchbll & Tubkkb. are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitohelli _.-n> Turner.