CHRISTCHURCH FACES CRISIS

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 279, 22 November 1913, Page 8

CHRISTCHURCH FACES CRISIS

CARTERS ON STRIKE. MORE SPECIALS SWORN IX. FOOD SITri.IES VERY SHORT. &j Telegraph.—rr»ss Associatiou.) CHRISTCHUECH, this .lay. The decision of the carters to strike ou ! Monday puts, a new complexion on '.he I strike locally. The stoppage may not I be quite, complete, owing to the number of men owning their own horse and motor vehicles, but at best the .-upply of carters will be totally insufficient. I Until arrangement- have been mode to J overcome the new difficulty there would not be. much advantage in working the wharves. ■Several employer.- seen this morningsay that so far a? they i.in see the decision of their carter? was unanimous, hut they anticipate being able to secure I free labour if adequate protection is ; provided. j The Trades Hall i, silent piling I the effect of the introduction uf "'specials" into the city proper, but indications point, to further stoppages if that is done. Additional specials were sworn in to-day. The number in Addinpton camp is now well i:i excess of ! 000, but a move is not anticipated to- '■■ day. \ The pinch of short supplies i.- btginj ning to be fe.lt severely in the city. Coal, sugar, and some other commodities are ! getting very short, and additional hands : are likely to be put off in some quarters ! during the nest few days.