Dear Sir, — In today’s issue of your paper you state that ‘A letter signed Mr. W. Connors, and purporting to be an expression of the Grenfell LaborLeague, is nothing of the kind.’ It is a reflection upon me as Secretary of same, for which I thank you- The resolution in question was carried at a duly constituted meeting of GrenfellLabor League, and confirmed so late as last night, when the minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. And then, in justification of your attitude on the deportations, you state that ‘objection was taken to the attempted murder of fellow workmen, attempted and murderous outrage, and dynamiting of trains, etc., etc.’ I would ask, Mr. Editor, what proof have YOU that anyone of those men who were deported did any of those things. If you have proof, and the Botha Government had proof, why were they not tried for attempted murder, etc., and receive their just deserts. Methinks, sir, the case against them was too weak, and I’m sorry to see the Record advocating and upholding Russian methods in fair, free, Australia.
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Yours truly,Wm. CONNORS, Hon. Sec.
Grenfell L. League.
[The Editor, who wrote the first article, and also replied to the ‘congratulatory letter,’ is still absent from Grenfell, and we therefore in his absence would point out that Mr. Connors, in his very opening remarks, makes & mis-statement.
He says that we stated in our last issue that ‘A letter signed Mr. W. Connors, and purporting to be an expression of the Grenfell Labor League, is nothing of the kind. ‘Mr Connors’ surely forgot to read the remainder of the paragraph. ‘We stated nothing of the kind, the statement in question read. in ‘A letter addressed to us, signed - William Connors,’ and purporting to be an expression of the Grenfell Labor League, but which really is nothing of the kind, emanating probably FROM SOME HALF DOZEN PERSONS, etc.’
We have no doubt that the resolution was carried on the night in question, but did not take the view that it was an expression of the League. Further, it is absurd to suggest that we reflected on Mr. Connors as Secretary of the League, and we are sorry that that gentleman took this view of our reply. Mr. Connors asks us what proof we had that anyone of the deported men attempted the murder of fellow workmen, etc?
We did not say that any of these men attempted such outrages, but stated that we were singled out as the only journal supporting the action of the’ despotic Botha Government ‘ in deporting men without a trial, whereas, in fact, we strongly objected to the procedure. Neither did we advocate and uphold Russian methods in fair, free Australia, but said that ‘ these men would in time become the pets of’ ‘Queen’ Hardie and other firebrands who are endeavouring to break up the British Empire, and who are the friends of every country but their own ;— who can with impunity insult the flag which shelters them, and say things for the which in Russia they would receive a knouting and final deportation to Siberia.’]
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Mr Cousins’ suggestion to experiment with a garden plot in the little reserve opposite the Empire Hotel,with a view to putting one down in the middle of the square at the lower end of Main Street, will meet with general endorsement.
Later on a line of ornamental trees in the centre of Main Street, between the two plots, might be planted, which would very much enhance the appearance of the town. Grenfell has a fine show of trees in the streets and on private grounds, and no doubt the Council will continue its work in this direction, while property owners might also assist in an endeavour to further beautify the town by planting trees wherever an opportunity to do so permits.
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At the last meeting of the Temora Council it was decided to have a report submitted on the question of beautifying the streets.
A meeting was held at the Albion Hotel on February 24th for the purpose of taking steps to assist Mr. H.Fitch. There were present Messrs. T.Berry (chair), T. P. Mclnerney, P.Downs, F. Hanshaw, and others.
It was decided on the motion of Messrs. Berry and Hanshaw that those present form themselves into a committee with power to add to their number,. for the above purpose, and that the committee meet again at the Albion Hotel this night (Friday) to make further arrangements.
At Parkes on Tuesday 172 points of ram were registered in an hour and twenty minutes, the streets being totally impassable for two hours.?
Commercial travellers are making large purchases of meat every weekend on their return journey to Sydney.
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Grenfell Polo Club. — The first practice will be held on the Grenfell Racecourse on Saturday, 7th March, between teams chosen by the President and Secretary.
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The Star Picture management announce a very attractive programme for to-morrow (Saturday) night, and the whole of the net proceeds will be handed to Mr. Harry Fitch, who is at present lying in the hospital as the result of a blasting accident, which necessitated the amputation of one arm.
This is one of the most worthy cases which has been before the public of Grenfell, and it is hoped that the stadium will be well filled.
