THE LABOUR STRUGGLE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 994, 20 March 1891, Page 31

THE LABOUR STRUGGLE.

(per press association.) London, March 12. Mr J. Burns thinks that the workmen in the colonies ought to be represented on the Labour Commission, as it would bo useful to know which colonies would ask the to confirm an eight hours’ system, and which Unions had secured such a system, but could not maintain it. London, March 12. The strike of dockers, stevedores, coalheavers, &0., at Plymouth has collapsed, owing to the revolt of some of the officers of the Unions against Wilson, Secretary of the Seamen’s Union. A number of men who were coerced into joining the Unions have withdrawn, and entered into the ranks of free labourers. London, March 13. Sir John Gorst will not be a member of the Labour Commission, a section of the Cabinet objecting to him on the ground that his views are too advanced. The lord High Chancellor (Baron Halsbury) is opposed to any great changes being made in the law as to the relations of employer and employ d. London, March 16. The Cardiff strikers have accepted the Federation ticket and resumed work. Washington, March 14. _ Fifteen thousand men have struck in Pennsylvania for eight hours a day. This is the beginning of a movement which is expected to involve 120,000 men by May. Berlin, March 16. The interest of the Emperor in the labour cause is cooling down, and also for an eight hours’ system for the miners, which the officials declared it was impossible to carry out. Brisbane, Maich 12. In consequence of the general call-out ordered by the Central Council, large bodies of troops, are being sent to the disturbed districts. Brisbane, March 14. News has been received from Barcaldine that a strong body of Unionists made an unsuccessful attempt to remove a number of free shearers, from Manneroo Station. One Unionist was drowned while crossing a river. A large woolsbnd on one of the stations in the disturbed district has been burned down. It is clearly a case of incendiarism. Brisbane, March 16. An attempt was made to wreck the train conveying the military to Barcaldine. A large piece of iron was placed across the rails, but luckily it was discovered in time to avert accident. (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, March 14. Mr J; Morley has been offered a seat on he Labour Commission.