OMINOUS THREATS.

Northern Advocate, 14 February 1912, Page 6

OMINOUS THREATS.

STRIKE LEADER SUGGESTS VIOLENCE.

BRISBANE VACANCIES FILLED.

NORMAL BUSINESS

BRISBANE, Feb. 12. After a few days quiescence strike matters were ominous to-day. j A huge crowd, listened to speeches at the Trades Hall. Reference was made to certain bread carters who had returned to work in defiance of orders, and Mr Coyne stated that the strikers knew how tc deal with them. Threatening rumors followed. A crowd of ten thousand, prominently displaying red ribbons, swept towards Queen-street. The police hurried out, and extra patrols of mounted police were busy keeping the crowd moving. This sudden infusion of vigor is causing anxious speculation. While the employers are claiming a victory, the strike leaders declare that they will make their most important stragetic move about Wednesday, which will them complete victory before the end of the week. To-day the printing, tailoring, timber, furniture, and baking business resumed work, numerous men from the country filling the vacancies, especially at the sawmills. I A German boat manned by a black I crew arrived. An attempt was made Ito work her- with non-unionists and ! the blacks immediately struck.