TABLES TURNED.

Gisborne Times, 31 October 1928, Page 5

TABLES TURNED.

ITALIAN! FREE LABORERS WOUND ATTACKERS MEN' REQUIRE HOSPITAL TREATMENT Cnlt-ed Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Assn.) MELBOURNE. Oct. 30. Two men, allegedly unionists, waylaid an Italian returning from work on the waterfront late last night. They were unaware of the presence nearby of other Italians, who responded to their countryman’s call for aid. In the ensuing brawl, knives flashed and the tables were turned on the original attackers, who received several slashes, requiring hospital attention. The Italians disappeared. WALSH PROMISES REFORMS. DnlUul Press Assn, by El. Tel. OopjTigit (Australian Press Assn.) (Received Oct. 30, 8 p.ni.) SYDNEY, Oct. 30. A large gathering of Sydney sea L men at the Communist Hall to-day discussed the Equity. Court’s decision. It was subsequently stated that the meeting carried a resolution re-affirming its previous decision, that Johnson was still secretary. Mr Walsh returned to Sydney from Melbourne to-day and said he was delighted with the Court’s decision, which showed that the faction which opposed him could not have its own way and that Sovietism and British law could not exist side by side. Mr Walsh added: “There 'has bben shameful squandering of the* seamen’s money during the uast three years. Upwards of £Booo' lias been spent.” He intended when he took office, probably to-morrow, to do worth-while for members. As the.union had already agreed to pay Johnson’s salary during, his imprisonment Mr Walsh would mlso expect his salary. Thus two salaries were being paid.