THE NEW BILL.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 267, 12 November 1907, Page 5

THE NEW BILL.

AN INDIGNATION MEETING

[press association.! OAMARU, Nov. 9

Fooling runs high amongst the members of the first division of the Railway Department's employees in regard to the provisions of the Railway Classification Bill, and jnay be described as somewhat akin to that which prevailed amongst the members of tho second division during the great maritime strike. The men complain that, whereas ample provision has been made for ! the higher-paid men of the service (those receiving £350 per annum and over), absolutely nothing whatever has been done for men in £he grades between £180 and £350, and the great majority of the men concerned come within the scope of these salaries. A meeting was .held last night to i consider the position, and the Bill was condemned in such strong terms that it was not considered advisable to disclose what took place; but it is understood that the contents were condemned as being a most unwarrantable disappointment.

Members of Parliament are being communicated with.