Coal Crisis.
A STRIKE IMMINENT. TRIAL OF STRENGTH ASKED FOB. THE REPLY TO OWNERS. I Per Press Association.) Wellington, July 12. Regarding the coal miping dispute Mt. Arbuckle (Secretary of the Miners’ Federation) said to-day: “Air. Pryor suggests a trial of strength. Let it come if that is the only way we are to get our rights, for we are determined to have, them.” The miners still insist on interpretation of agreement in accordance with the spirit of discussion. All unions will stand behind those unions which have not received an increase. PRIME MINISTER WILLING TO GIVE SERVICES. (Special to “ Tribune.”) Parliament Build’gs, July 12. When spoken to regarding the coalmining dispute to-uay, cue Prime Minuter said lie was still willing to give Ins services as chairman or arbitrator, as soon as the parties came to an understanding as to what they desired. He had been willing to assist all along with the understanding that it the work of the session made it impossible for him to act, he would appoint Air Hally in his stead. Bo tar mere had been no further proposal for a settlement.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 177, 12 July 1920, Page 5
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