MINERS' LEADERS' ANGRY.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 198, 21 August 1919, Page 5

MINERS' LEADERS' ANGRY.

THE COAL POLICY. WILL REDUCE OUTPUT. LONDON, August 19. A scene occurred in the House of Commons during the debate on Mr Lloyd George's speech. Mr. V. Hartshorn (Labour memher for Ogden) asserted that Mr. Bonar Law promised to accept nationalisation of the mines if a commission favoured such a step. Mr. Hartshorn added that he would do nothing to render the Premier's scheme a success. The Government's policy would considerably reduce the output instead of increasing. Mr. Bonar Law denied that he gave a Nationalisation pledge. Such a thing was never suggested. Mr. Hartshorn, interviewed later, 6aid that every miners' leader who previously was disposed to assist the Government would now do his utmost to' overthrow it. Other miners' officials were equally ' angry. Mr. Adamson said that the party would make Nationalisation of the mines and railways test questions at the General Election. Members of the House of Commons generally accept the solution of the opponents of State control. They anticipate practical difficulties, but regard it as best to compromise.— (A. and X.Z. Cable.) A memorial signed by representative merchants, bankers and traders in the city of London has been forwarded to the Premier protesting against the nationalisation of mines and other industries until the people have expressed their opinion upon tiie subject.—Reuter.