AUCKLAND TRAMWAY TROUBLE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14244, 19 June 1908, Page 5

AUCKLAND TRAMWAY TROUBLE

SPECIAL BOARD OF CONCILIATION. DIFFICULT? IN FINDING A CHAIRMAN. (Pek United Pbess Association.) WELLINGTON, June 18. * The of finding a chairman of tlie Special Hoard of Conciliation set up to consider the differences between the- Auckland Tramways Company and the employees has not yet been overcome. A little while ago ic was anticipated that the .Minister of Labour (the Ron. J. A. Millar) would, if considered acceptable, take the position, and in view Of his achievements as president of the recent Marino Conference it was regarded as more than likely that he would assist in bringing about an arrangement that would be satisfactory to both parties. Unfortunately, in .tuo opinion of some of the principals, that hope has had to lie abandoned. Mr Millar was, jt is reported, regarded by both sides as the most suitablo man for the position, but after consultation with his colleagues he has been compelled to decline, on account of the near approach of Parliament and the great amount of work that has to be transacted in the interval. At the same time Mr Millar fully appreciates the expression of confidence implied in the proposal, as tho position will bo ono entailing considerable responsibility on anyone who is selected to occupy it. ■■• i ...