THE DISLOCATION OF TRADE.
CABLE NEWS.
SERIOUS OUTLOOK IN THE COUNTRY. SIGNALMEN MAY STRIKE. TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES NOT AFFECTED. (Received May 11th, 1.10 a,m.) MELBOURNE, May 10. The strike has completely dislocated trade throughout the State. One of the most serious phases is the paralysis of tha traffic in the inland centres. Tlie possibility of a etrike was considered do remote by a majority of the country tradespeople that they were caught nappingWhen it was seen to be inevitable, orders were sent to Melbourne in shoals, but came too late to be filled. At present there is no prospect of a country train service, and the outlook, if the strike is protracted, ia serious. The uignalmen are awaiting developments. It is understood that if they consider the Government's further action on its merits, or if called on, they are prepared to strike. The tramway employees are not associated with the strike, and their terms of employment guard against their striking. (Received May 11th, 1.26 a.m.) MELBOURNE, May 10.
A sub-committee of the Cabinet has been appointed to deal with the strike. It holds continuous sittings, and tho men's Executives are also in constant sessionGovernment are firm, and confident that they will eventually overcome. The men, on the other hand, are jubilant at their success, and equally firm and confident. The fishing industry; will suffer'•ey«ra&_|
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Press, Volume LX, Issue 11580, 11 May 1903, Page 8
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THE DISLOCATION OF TRADE.
Press, Volume LX, Issue 11580, 11 May 1903, Page 8
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