LABOR QUESTION.
(By Eikctoic Tockoraph— Coptriobt.) (PBK CTTtTiro PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Received May 23, at 7.30 p-m. Losdojt. May 22. Casimir Perier. the French Premier, wits defeated by a majority of 50 on the question of altowing workmen in the employ of the State to attend the Trades Union Congress. Received May 24, at I a.m.] Cmro, May 23. The coaling coolies at Port Said have struck. Many ot them were injured in the riot. British gunboats are held in readiness to supresa any disturbance, if necessary. Paris, May 23. M. Jonnart, Minister of Public Works declined to allow the employees on State railways to combine. After an excited debate the members of the Government left the Chamber amid shouts of "Vive la Commune." The Chamber adjoaraed till Morul.vy, hut. it is understood the Government wilt rusign. A section of the Right coalesced with the Radicals in voting on the question. The President is suspected of provoking the defeat of the Ministry in order to discredit the Premier, who is a candidate for the Presidency.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XIX, Issue 5953, 24 May 1894, Page 3
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174LABOR QUESTION. Oamaru Mail, Volume XIX, Issue 5953, 24 May 1894, Page 3
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