STRIKE MATTERS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1889, 7 April 1913, Page 2

STRIKE MATTERS.

THE SYDNEY TROUBLE. COUNTRY TOWNS SUFFERING. FAMINE BEGINS. Press Assn—By Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 5 A lengthy meeting of Cabinet discussed the railway strike and the industrial position generally. At the close Minis f ers declared they had nothing to communicate. Hon. Mr Carmichael spent many hours in consultation with Mr Cann (Industrial Registrar) and the secretary of the Railway Association. Subsequently Mr Carmichael stated he thought there was a basis of settlement, but it would not be placed before the men. He did not think the trouble would spread. Rumours that the Eveleigh and Alexandra shunters are out are incorrect. They continued work, but are likely to join. The inward traffic at the Redfern produce sheds is unaffected by the position. Goods carriage is not immediately concerned by the strike, the responsibility of railway authorities ceasing on the arrival of goods from the country. Consignees with the assistance of their own employees, will be able to take delivery. The carters have not yet taken any definite action, but ugly rumours are current

The Nowcastle men are not, aa anticipated, yet out. They held a meeting, and decided to continue work. The executives of some unions have warned membeis that they may be called out at any moment in sympathy with the railwaymen.

A special urgent meeting of the Employers' Federation executive is called for to-day to consider the crisis and methods of overcoming it. Some country towns are already suffering owing to receiving no supplies from the city.