TROUBLE IN SWEDEN.
DISTURBANCE OUTSIDE PAR-
LIAMENT
Reuter’s Telegrams. STOCKHOLM, June 6. Premier Swartz, in tho Riksdag, admitted the need for suffrage and industrial reforms, but said the Government was too pre-occupied with war problems. Socialist and Liberal leaders recalled the universal democratic movement, and regretted that a golden opportunity had been lost. . . During the debate the adjoining streets were barricaded. A large crowd assembled, and a strong force of soldiers and mounted police were present. Stones were thrown. Iho police charged the mob, injuring several. GREAT STRIKES IN NORWAY. PROTEST AGAINST FOOD PRICES. Australian and N.2. Cable Association. (Received Juno 7, 9.10 p.m.) CHRISTIANIA, June 7. The serious food situation has resulted in great popular demonstrations throughout Norway. The Government, in order to prevent riots, has prohibited the sale of alcoholic liquor for three day’s, and all restaurants are closed, while shops, stores, and schools are shut, and tlie gasworks and electricity plants are closed. Almost all workmen are striking, and work in Norway is practically 7 at a standstill.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4580, 8 June 1917, Page 5
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