AUSTRALIAN TROUBLES.

Feilding Star, Volume II, Issue 524, 18 March 1908, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN TROUBLES.

"MOB RULE." COMPLAINTsIioM OWNERS. MORE MINES IDLE. (BY EIBOTBIG TELEGRAPH — COPYBI(4ttJ\] [PBB PEEBB ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, March 17. The representatives of three of the coastal companies waited on the Premier and stated that they were unable to carry on business because of the mob rule which prevailed round tlie wharves, and it was hoped the Premier would be able to place the dispute before a competent tribunal for settlement. The Premier promised to do all he could. The strikers are actively engaged on ~ pick** work on the wharves to prevent the non-unionists from working. The police force has been strengthened at the' troublous ponits. 'Ibe Burwood and Lainbton (thirteen pits) in Newcastle have been * "thrown idle owing to the strike. Mr Wheelers, manager of tlio South Bulii Company, in objecting to ten men working at certain places in the mine, brought about the strike of 500 men, and trouble is anticipated in other mines owned by the same company. , FAILURE TO CONCILIATE. PREMIER AND PRESIDENT CONFER. MR WADE ON THE DISPUTES BliJi. BI7LLI MINERS~RESUME WORK. (Received March 18, 9.20 a.m.) Sydney, March 18. After seeing representatives of coastal companies, Mr Wade, Premier, communicated wifch the President; of the Waterside Workers' Union, and asked him to put before the Strike Committee a proposal to refer the dispute to an 'Arbitration Committee. The President declined to agree to this course, but was prepared to meet and confer with representatives of the coastal companies. A deputation from the Trades and Labour Council placed before the Premier the labour view regarding the new Industrial Disputes Bill. Mr Wade, in reply, said the only reason the Government had for changing the system of arbitration was to secure expedition and finality. I'lie Government was prepared to accept (reasonable amendments, but would not give way in the main principles of the Bill. (Received March 18, 10.22 a.m.) Sydney, March 18. Three strikers were arrested in connectiw with yesterday's demonstrations on the wharves. Sydney, March 18. The South Bulli miners "have resumed work, pending conciliation arrangements.