WAGES OF MINERS.
REOUJEST FOR AN INCREASE. LONDON, March 1. Mr Herbert Smith, president of tihe Miners’ Federation, in leading a deputation to Mr Bonar Law demanding an inquiry into the miners’ pay and conditions, said it was imperative there should bo a grant of early relief to the miners, whose wages had been constantly graded down. Mr Frank Hodges said the miners’ Wages, expressed in terms of the cost of living, were the lowest of any similarly calculated wages in Europe. Mr Bonar Law contended that an inquiry now, when tho coal trade was booming, would be foolish. Coal prices would soon produce better wages. Mr Hartshorn stated that the miners had been starving since November, 1921. Mr Hodge:,'’"lt is like asking men to wait for the hoarse to come.” Mr Walsh, in supporting the plea for an increase, said: “If it does not materialise, shall we come to you again with newer facts?” Mr Bonar Law: "If you like, but you must give the boom time to show distinct results. We are not prepared for an inquiry yet, and can do nothing.”—A, and N.Z. cable.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 645, 2 March 1923, Page 5
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