THE BADGE STRIKE.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 52, 14 February 1912, Page 5

THE BADGE STRIKE.

AN ARMED CAMP. 3000 CONSTABULARY PARADE THE STREETS. [PBESB ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.] Brisbane. Feb. 13. The Governor has issued a proclamation forbidding unlawful assemblies. A copy was served by the police on the strike leaders. This was followed by a remarkable mobilisation of police near the Trades ILdl. Tl.<- LuJi mounted constabulary appeared riding in fours, with their right sleeves rolled up and holding batons aloft. They were joined later by a band of mounted special constables with fixed bayonets. Altogether 3000 men mobilised. The strikers abandoned Hie usual mass meeting. PRINTERS ASK FOR REINSTATEM ENT. Brisbane, Feb. RJ. A deputation of the Government printing office strikers waited on the Treasurer and made application for reinstatement. They announced their determination to disassociate tnc-n*-selves with the unions.

Air Barne.s in reply agrei d to take them back, but reserved the right to take such action as he deemed just with regard to the question of forfeiture, of privileges. The city is quiet. Tu-dav’s large array of police was the result of special instructions by tlie Premier. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION. Alelboiii'iie. Feb. 13. The strike conference sat for tw<> hours to-day. A private official statement reports that no agreement has been reached on the materials available. The pri sident referrer 1 the dispute to the Arbitration Court on Friday. ‘ STRIKE LEADER DEFIES THE PROCLAMATION. WILL FIND A TIAiE AND PLACE TO MEET. (Received 1-1, 11.0 a.m.) Brisbane. .Feb. 14. In the face of tht' strong display made, by the police the strikers quietly dispersed to their homes. The following notice was posted at Hie Trades Hall: "In order to foil the plans of those thirsting for Hie blood of brave men, women, and children engaged in a struggle for freedom, the Strike Committee requests all our friends to return to their houses.

Air. Coyne stated that ho intended to ignore CovermnentN proclamation. The strikers would find a time and place to meet. FOOD SUPPLY PLENTIFUL. THE STRIKE A STRIKE IN NAME ONLY. Brisbane. Feb. J I. The Premier in an interview with the Merchants’ Association, informed them there was sufficient flour and other foodstuffs in the. city to last for some time. Other shipments were coming forward. The Premier declares the strike is only a name. Any [disturbance > ordinarv conditions v. ill be rigidly quelled until tlie strike is declared oh. Ihe seeretarv or tne Employers’ Association reports that the men are steadily returning to work. Aianv factories winch started shortnanded on Mondav are now fullyequipped. SITTINGS OF CGI KT POSTPONED. “CALL OUT” OF SEAMEN CONTEMPLATED. Brisbane. Feb. 14. Sittings of the Full Court are postponed. owing to members of the staff and some counsels acting as special constables. The Strike Committee issued a notice order to prevent conflict with the police, and the usual morning meetings were not held, but important developments are announced. A public meeting will be held tonight. It is rumoured a general call out of seamen is contemplated in order to paralyse transport. .