INDIAN STRIKERS COME INTO CONFLICT WITH MILITARY AT SUVA.
Mob Dispersed Without Resort to Arms.
AustraJian and N.Z. Cable Association.
Suva, February 13 The Tutanekai arrived yesterday with the New Zealand military force. There have been no fresh developments regarding the Indian strike. Minor rioting has occurred, but rothing serious. The Legislative Council, at a special session, passed an ordin-
a nee giving the Govemor-in-Council extended Dowers for dealing with civil commotion. The Food Commission has adjourned Rec Feb 13, evening
Suva. Febuiary 13 A iiot occurred at Nausori yesterday. The Indian strikers came into conflict with the military, who exercised the greatest restraint in handling the situation. As a result the mob was dispersed without any resort to arms. It is announced that the Colonial Sugar Refining Company offers growers 15s per ton for cane, and £1 for every acre under cane at March 31. and also offer increased pay to the labourers of sixpence daily. The Company's offer is under consideration.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7339, 14 February 1920, Page 3
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