THE DOCK STRIKE

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8178, 20 July 1912, Page 5

THE DOCK STRIKE

M.P.’S MAKE SUGGESTIONS WHICH ARE REJECTED BY MEN’S LEADERS, By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, July 18. Twenty-two Unionist and Liberal members of the House of Commons representing London constituencies have circularised tho masters and men. They urge the former to consider the grievances through tho individual unions, and recommend the men to return forthwith to work. They suggest that the Port of London Authority reinstate in their former positions any old employees re-engaged. Tho strike committee resents the members’ interference, and declares that none of tho suggestions are acceptable. “TO SAVE THE STRIKERS FROM • HELL.” WELSH SOCIALIST’S SUGGESTION. (Received July 19, 11 p.m.) LONDON, July 19. Mr Victor Hartshorn, a Socialist, speaking at Maosteg, Wales, advocated summoning the executives or the transport workers, railwayman, and miners to “save the London strikers from tho hell prepared for them.” FUNDS URGENTLY NEEDED. LONDON, July 18. The Dunedin “Star” has cabled £75 for the dockers’ relief fund. SYDNEY July 19. A cablegram to Mr Andrew Fisher, Federal Prime Minister, from the London transport workers was read at a meeting of tho Labor Council, stating that the Strike Committee was in urgent need of funds. It was decided to appeal to tho unions.