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EIUTIGART. Germany. Oct. 23 United States oonstabulary troop- ara and German police supported by tanks swept through Stutt- gart! ruined underworld tonight in a second series of raids against terrorists who bombed an Ameri- can military police station and two German denazlﬂcatlou offices Saturday.

It was expected that all-tnight searches would be conducted for nhe German extremists whose identity may have been disclosed by a. high S. S. officer who was captured last night. German po- lice said the officer had promieed to disclose to American agents the names of the perpetrators oi’ the most serious violence yet in the American zone.

Hotels. cafes and bomb-damaged hidecuts were searched in two separate operations tonight. Ger- man police said several score per-

last night.

A protest strike. largest organ- ized demonstration of the Ameri- can occupation. was called by left- wing trade unions and supported by the four major political par- ties here. Workers left their benches in nearly all Stuttgart’: factories.

Maori Districts Important Factor

By J. U. GRAHAM Press Correspondent

WELLINGTON. N. Z.. Oct. 23- (CP) ~One of the brightest fea- tures of New Zeaiand general el- ections is always the campaign for tho four Maori seats in the House of Representatives, The Maori ei- ection this year will be held on November 26. the day before the polling for the 76 European seats in the House.

Although the four Maori aeata are in all respects equal to the oth- er! and the Maori M. Pa have full rights with European members, the Maori: have their own wiays of conducting election campaigns.

Maorla are natural orat-ora and there are always many anxious to atand for Parliament. Those who fall to gain nomination for one of the main political parties often atand es independents and it is not unusual to find eight or nine candidates for a single seat. Nom- inations for the coming election have not yet closed. but numerous candidates have already announc- ed that they will stand. dates arrange a joint election meat-

Sometimes two or more candl- lng. They stand at different sides or ends of the hall or meeting house and address the audience in turn. The one who wins greatest applause takes over the meeting while his rivals withdraw. Then the audience and the favored can- didate discuss the political situa- tion at length, often until two or three in the morning.

Many candidates are chleftains or men of high descent and in the past ‘the opinions of tribal cidera have had the greatest bearing on results- In recent years, however. the European political divisions have been more decisive and all four seats are at present held by official Labor nomlneu.

Oypodﬂmi Hopeful

However, the National party aays it hopes to capture at least two of the Maori seats. In one Sir Apirana Ngata. a former Cabinet Minister. who was narrowly heat- en at the last election after 3B years continuously in Parliament. is again standing for the party.

The four Maori electorates cover the whole of New Zealand. three in the North Island and om in the South. Maoria have been "pre- sented in Parliament for H! years. lince the early days of parliamen- tary government in the Dominion. Persons of more than half Maori descent must vote in the Maori el- ectorates, but half-castes may vote aa Mam-is or Europeans aa they prefer.

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' Until I0 years ago voting was by declaratiom. but with the in-

sons were arrested tonight and_ A numb" 0f the folk of the

Happenings 0f A Rural Diets...

Mr. Donald Nithnlsozl. student minister of Hunter LZiVEl Presby- terian charge. has left to resume his studies.

Mr. and 1B1. Hilton McMillan are 6111081118 a motor trip through the Maritimes. and will visir friends in Halifax.

The rain this past week held up the potato dilillll. but we look forward to some nanny lays. so that the crop will be all safely gathered in.

Friends of Mr. John Carew who has been a patient in the P. H‘. Island Hospital ever since he had the misfortune of being shot. on the early morning of the shooting season. will be pleased to learn he expects to return home shortly. John is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oarew, Greenvala.

New Glasgow district attended the auction sale on Wednwday. 16th. of Dr. J. A. Clark's furnit~ ure. etc. Good prices were re- alized Dr Olark has retired trcl his work at the Experimental Farm where his services hav" been o! great value.

A meeting of the Ladies’ Aid followed. iieasurer reported the sum of twenty-two dollars on hand. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Brown for inviting

the meeting to her home and also for the beautiful lunch which she served. assisted by her daughten. Mica Lynette. a

w. Pope Bagnall who cale-' bra-ted his birthday on Sunday. was honoured with the p- sencel of meanbers of his family. exclud- ing Eric and two daughters. Paul- ine and Rhoda. who have visited their home very recently. A num- ber of grandchildren added mirth to the day. while all indulged in a beautiful dinner prepared by.’ Mrs. Bagnall. assisted by her, daughter. Mrs. Houston. Mr. Bag- nall'a friends wish him many more happy birthdays.

‘me W. M. S. of New Glasgow United Church met ab the home of Mrs. George Brown on the ev- ening of Oct. Ilth. Mrs. Blair Andrew led the devotional period. based on the theme: In Ghrlstlike Lives. Opening with prayer in. unison. and singing hymn: Jesus, Calls Us. O'er the ‘Tumult. Scrip-l ture reading was taken from. Romans 12th chapter. The leader than read an article. relative to "Our calling as church members." l Mrs. Melvin McLeod. Misses Lyn- etta. Brown and Ella Sample took part in reading scripture passages, containing some of the great‘ truths of Ohriatlike living. A poem f entitled "The Indian Road" was. read by Miss Martha Brown, fol-f lowed by a L-itany of thanks to‘ God. responsively, Nirs. W. J. Mc- Leod taking the leader's part. Hymn I54 was sung, followed with prayer by Mrs. R. W. Stevenson. The Indian hymn: The Jesus Road. was read responsively. Sing- ing.of layman 362 brought this period .to a close. The pmddent then took charge. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopt- ed. Roll call was answered with the word “Thanks” by twelve‘ members and three visitors. Nlnef teen sick calls were reported made during the past month. Temper‘ ance secretary read. an article Mrs. Foster Seller as herald gave a ‘suitable reading. Mrs. ‘W. J. McLeod read an article on darist- I lan Stewardship. Correspondence included a letter from the supply secretary showing the need in Labrador. Newfoundland. etc. Mrs. Warﬂeld Orr reported on a quilt in making. which is to be put to- gether by Mrs. G. Laird and Mrs. Orr. and quilted at the home of Mrs. Melvin McLeod. Receipts for the evening were $11.85; Thanks- oiferlng. $6.40: mite boxes, "the balance of those to be received next meeting". and mite offering itLw. Home was the word chosen for roll call. Mrs. Howatt to be leader. and Mrs. Andrew to be organist and have the prayer for the missionary. Mia-s Elsie Laird and Mrs. Foster Laird to prepare lunch. Mrs. R. W. Stevenson in- vited the society to meet at her homo in November. Mrs. War-field Orr was organist for the evening.

crease of literacy Maoris now have a secret ballot ln the lame way as Europeans. However, no roiia of Maori electors are pre- pared. Natives give their name. age, tribe and sub-tribe at the polling booth and having identi- fied themselves to the satisfaction of the returning officer, are given voting papers. Tribal pride and the Ien¢rai outlook of the race

of the system.

Maori M. Pia almost always with napicuous succeu.

Meeting closed with the M12981! Benediction.

speak in the House in English and. indeed. are often by far the best] speakers in Parliament. They are permitted. however. to speak i-n. Maori and have their speeches in-l terpreted.

Severn-l Maori M. Es have be- come Cabinet Minister: and have

nauro that there are few abuses administered European portfolios

aa well as that of Native Affairs

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