THE SHIPPING STRIKE IN AUSTRALIA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8355, 8 September 1890, Page 5

THE SHIPPING STRIKE IN AUSTRALIA.

PROPOSED CONFERENCE. I FEELING AT BRISBANE. THE DISPUTE REGARDED AS ENDED. ♦ • THE SYDNEY DEMONSTRATION. SCARCITY OF COAL IN VICTORIA. THREATENED STOPPAGE OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC. Prm Association.— Electric 1 elegraph.—Copyright. NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, September 6. Strike pay has been issued to the marine officers. The majority of the members state they can .stand until the termination of the strike without assistance. A thousand special constables are now enrolled. Troopers are doing vidette duty in the more dangerous localities. The Mayor has now had an interview with both sides, but the result has not been allowed to transpire. The Government consider Conciliation Bills and similar measures more mischievous than beneficial. Meanwhile, they do not intend to support the means suggested for conciliation, as they consider legislation is not required so much as the maintenance of law and order. They have sent a reply to Mr. Playford, Premier of South Australia, to this effect. [Received September 7, C.30 p.m.] Sydney, September 7. The Taieri has sailed for Wellington, and the Union Company expect to get other vessels away during the week. It is estimated that fully 10,000 of the labour class took part in the demonstration yesterday. The whole marched in procession to the Domain, where the crowd was 20,000 strong. The whole proceedings were of a most pacific character, and although 600 members of the military and police forces were present their services were not required. [Received September S, 1.6 a m.] Sydney, September 7. It has been decided that the coal lumpers shall be permitted to discharge vessels in port with cargoes of coal for the Gas Company. The Tasmania S.N. Co., the Australian Steam Navigation Co., in addition to the Union S.S. Co., broke through the boycott on Saturday, and got away several vessels with full cargoes. The Government this morning received an urgent telegram, asking the assistance of New South Wales in providing coal for the Victorian railways, which threatens to stop owing to want of fuel. The Premier, Sir H. Parkes -plied that every effort would be made to comply with the request. VICTORIA Melbourne, September 6. An action brought by seamen to recover wages when they had left the vessel before their 24 hours' notice had expired was dismissed. The case will probably be taken to appeal and made a test one. The Strike Committee state that the case of the labourers is very desperate. This is the greatest battle they have ever had, but the employers are better prepared than the Unions, and the latter urgently need funds. If money is forthcoming the Union may be confident of winning. I It has been decided to convene an Intercolonial Conference of Trades Councils immediately, and make one more overture to the employers to hold a Conference. If this is not accepted, the onus of continuing the struggle will be thrown on the masters.

QUEENSLAND. Brisbane, September 6. The shipowners announce that arrangements have been completed to resume running at an early date, and advise their former employes to seek work elsewhere. The strike is virtually regarded as over here. The Rosamond has obtained a full cargo of coal. It is anticipated that Queensland will be able to supply a sufficient quantity of coal to enable the owners in this and other colonies to tide over the present difficulties. HELP FROM ENGLAND. [Received September 7, 6.30 p.m.] London, September 6. The Poplar branch of the Seamen's and Firemen's Union have remitted £100 to Melbourne, and it is probable that other branches will forward similar amounts. An additional £500 by voluntary collection by the London dockers is ready to be remitted to Australia. The Sailors' National Union will forward £1000 to assist the strikers, Melbourne and Sydney receiving £400 each, and Brisbane £200. The Liverpool dockers send £1000 in aid of the colonial men. /