GOAL CRISIS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10494, 13 October 1926, Page 5

GOAL CRISIS

RUTHLESS MINE-OWNERS AND MILITANT MINERS VIEWS OF LABOR, PARTY’S PRESIDENT TACTICS ON BOTH SIDES CONDEMNED (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) LONDON, Oct. 11. “The mine-owners are the most ruthless, reactionary section of tlie employers, while the individuals ot Labor’s, ranks have adopted the old militant formula that the, way to assure peace is to prepare for war. We have had a constant repetition from July 1925, to April, 1926, of phrases such as “Get ready for May Day”, “‘Line up the forces”, and “Clear tlie decks for action”, so dear to those linking up with strife for strife’s sake” said Mr Williams, in his presidential address to the Labor Party conference. “Labor does not think international or industrial peace can lie assured by preparing for .war. We must preserve the unions’ right to strike, but wo must not forget that industrial! peace, like international peace, must be sought through conciliation. Voices will be heard saying, “Get ready for the next gen,eral strike”, to which 1 reply, “Read the agreements on which work was resumed in May”. “My experience shows that it is easy to bring out tlie men, but very difficult to secure their return on terms as satisfactory as before tlie strike. Socialism does not come by increasing the misery 'of tlie masses. We cannot subvert or overthrow- Wo must supersede capitalism,. ’ ’ BRIM ATE’S APPEAL UPHELD. Continuing his address to the Labor Conference, tlie president, Mr Williams, said: “All religions and the 1 ominion applaud the Primate’s righteous appeal. Mr Baldwin and his economic , asd political dictator, Mr Evan Williams, may sneer and jeer at prices and prelates, but the latter was voicing the will of the British people in- demanding a negotiated peace.' Tho Conservatives desire to interfere with the long-estab-lished inalienable rights of trade unions. They failed before, and \yiil fail again. “The Scarborough Conservative Cosference ignored the economic situation in Britain. Our coal exports ceased, and tramp steamers did not carry outward cargoes, but w.gre carrying ‘coals to Newcastle.’ instead of tho principal industries working short time, tlie blast furnaces were damped. The railway is faced with restricted services. The imports overwhelmingly exceed tlie exports; yet tho Conservatives are worrying about getting an extension of drinking hours for clubs'-” FOLLY OF MINERS’ CONTINUANCE Mr Williams continued: “The miners’ continuance of the struggle, though heroic, is' like the sightless Samson feeling for the temple pillars, the crashing of which might engulf what we call British civilisation. The miners’ request for a. general embargo is a despairing policy. The embargo was ineffective in 1921 ; wliat hope of success has it in 1926. I say again: Look at the railway transport agreements since tho strike, which show that an embargo might be magnificent, but not y,-ar. The whole Labor movement admires the stoical suffering and fortitude of the mine workers, women and children. Wer<j these men defending Makcking, or Ladysmith, or conducting an apic retreat from Mons, they would win the approval of the etire nation.” The conferenqe defeated a heated attempt to re-open the question of the affiliation of the Communist party. The card vote showed 2,706,(XX) votes to 348,000 votes.—A. and N.Z.C.A. CANNOCK CHASE AND LEICESTERSHIRE BREAKAWAYS SECRET MEETING- OF' OWNERS LONDON, Oct. 11. There is a serious split among fhe miners in C'annock Chase coalfields, a majority of the leaders favoring resumption and withdrawal from the federation. The Leicestershire breakaway has been followed by a. secret meeting of owners.—Sun. SAFETYME-VS FEDERATION TAKES ACTION. UEEER TO MEDIATE FOR SETTLEMENT OF TRIKE. MEN TOLD TO REMAIN AT WORK. (Received October 12, 8.40 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 12. The executive of the Colliery Deputies Federation, representing 25,000 safety men, have requested the Minister of Labor to accept their mediation to secure a peaceful solution of the strike. Meanwhile they have advised members to remain at their posts.—Sun. MORE SUPPORT FROM RUSSIA (Received Oct. 12- 8.50 p.m.) MOSCOW, Oct- 11. . The executive of the Communist International lias issued a manifesto in favor of a coal embargo, and , further financial support to the British miners.—A- and N.Z.C.A. SERIOUS EFFECT OF STRIKE IN CANADA GRAIN AND BUTTER EXPORT TRADE AFFECTED SHIPS BUSY TAKING COAL TO BRITAIN (Received Oct. 12, 10.35 P-m.) VANCOUVER, Oct. 11. Messages from Regina, Saskatchewan, report that prolonged stoppage in the British mining industry is having a serious effect upon the export trade in Canadian grain and butter. Officials of the Saskatchewan wheat pool and co-operative creameries declare: “Unless seme relief to- the present situation comes before the freeze-up there may l'O serious congestion in the movement of An' official of the pool added that ocean-freight rates had; jumped'about 50 per cent, and 1 a similar immense is expected on rates prevailing On tlie Groat Lakes the shortage o! tonnage available for shipping giant has caused an increase. This shortage is due to the transfer of yes-' sels normally used for carrying grain from. Canada to Britain to' the work of carrying coal from the United Statevs to supply tlie needs of British industries. —A. and N.Z-C.A. Young children are very susceptible to colds, chills and feverishness at this time of the year. The safest and most reliable remedy—as it gives prompt relief—is Nazol.*** Just onened tip, a lovely range of Cut Glass Cruets. No metal parts. From 10/6 to 50/-.—A. Stonehnm and Co.; Jewellers. Gisborne. “North British.” —lO. 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