BRITISH LABOUR

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10355, 12 August 1919, Page 5

BRITISH LABOUR

DIRECT ACTION IDEA WOULD MEAN THE END OF DEMOCRACY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received August H, 8.5 p.m.) LOXDOX, August 10. Concerning the Triple Alliance ballot Sir R. S. Homo (Alinister for Labour), interviewed, stated that direct action means the end of democracy and tho empowering of a recalcitrant minority to enforce decisions upon a majoriyy. Force, aided by terrorism and blackmail, will become the only instrument of government. Air J. R. dynes said that direct action proposes to reverse Labour’s political endeavours by substituting disorder and violence, which would destroy democratic effort.

Air Sexton, a Labour member, stated that direct action was not only mistaken; and foolish, but criminal, and would result in civil war.

REVOLUTIONARY WING CRIPPLED.

Australian and N'.Z.

Cable Association-

LOXDOX. August 9

The “Star” says that the' Syndicalists hoped to use the police strike ns a “jumping-off ground” for a general strike. The handling of the situation by the Homo Office, and public disapproval, have helped to cripple tho revolutionary wing of Labour, The Yorkshire miners have expended nearly £250,000 in strike pay. There is acute distress in many mining villages, and arrangements are being made for tho public feeding of children.

YORKSHIRE" MINERS’ DEMANDS REFUSED.

LONDON, August 9,

The Coal Committee has finally refused the Yorkshire miners’ demands. There are indications that the strikers’ funds will be exhausted in the next fortnight. It is stated in responsible circles that the collapse of the police strike and the complete failure of the unauthorised action of the railwayman have greatly strengthened the hands of the constitutional side of the Labour movement.

ADVICE TO LANCASHIRE MEN."

LONDON

August 9

In connection with the Triple Labour Alliance ballot, the Lancashire Miners’ Conference has recommended the men to vote against direct action, but urged the Miners’ Federation to convene a conference in support of an increase of 14.2 per cent, in the piece rates DECISION OF BAKERS.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received August 11, 7.30 p.m.) / LONDON, August 10. A mass meeting of London bakers decided to return to work conditional on all being reinstated.

, An earlier - message - stated : —Tho. bakers’ conference recommended a further conference on night work if tho' men accept arbitration and resume work.

END OF POLICE STRIKE

Rente-’s T<-’»"'rarn. LONDON. August 9,

The Commissioner of Police announces that the strike is Qvcr, and congratulates all ranks on the way they upheld the traditions of the Force.