SOUTH AFRICAN STRIKE.
SPIRIT OF MILITANCY. COMMANDOES OPERATING. 8 POLICE TO BE REINFORCED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Iteuler. CAPETOWN, Feb. 24. Advices from Johannesburg state that a revolt against the domination and brutality of the commandoes of strikers is evidenced by tho formation of a counter-commando. Two hundred officials and workmen have returned to work. The Industrial Federation is cabling to the American and International Federations of Labour for financial assistance. General Smuts, in the House of Assembly, denied the rumour that the Government was calling on the forces to deal with the commandoes. Nevertheless, the Government was increasing the police force in its determination to carry out the policy of protection to peaceful workers. Mr. Waterson, a Labour member, who is a leader of one of the commandoes, continued the debate, and attacked the Government, declaring that the commandoes were organised for defence, not defiance. Tho Chamber of Mines, which was responsible for the Boer War, was a curse to the country. Sir Abo Bailey complained that the shop steward system was hampering mine management. Ho contended that tho strike was brought about by politicians for political purposes. = !
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18026, 27 February 1922, Page 7
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188SOUTH AFRICAN STRIKE. New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18026, 27 February 1922, Page 7
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