PREVENTION OF STRIKES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17874, 3 March 1920, Page 5

PREVENTION OF STRIKES

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, March 2. The committee appointed by the New South Wales Labour Council to draw up a scheme for the prevention of strikes has reported recommending the appointment of a Disputes Committee, which would be empowered to investigate a strik® and decide if it was justified or if the time was opportune for striking. If the committee's decision is disobeyed the striking trade union will not receive assistance. The council also recommends that any union shall give notice to the Labour Council before striking. The Miners' Federation is demanding a 30-hour working week. FRENCH RAILWAY STRIKE. GOVERNMENT'S PRECAUTIONS. PARIS, February 27. A majority of the younger raihvaymen fought in the -vrar, and they disapprove of tho strike. M. Millerand (Premier), speaking in the Chamber, indicated that the Government was prepared to take steps to swiftly crush disorders. He declared that the purpose of the strike was clearly revolutionary, and the nation's interests Kmst be held superior to the unions. The Chamber of Deputies by a large majority approved tho Government measures. The strike is extending, Tho Cabinet decided to requisition motor oars and to re-establish meatless days in the event of the strike being prolonged. Partial mobilisation of tho railwaymen enabled resumption of some trains on the Paris-Mediter-ranean system.—A. and, N.Z. Cable. CAPETOWN, March 1. _ Two of the natives who wero injured in tho riots at Johannesburg died, making four deaths. Between 60 and 70 natives have been sent to hospital; also seven of the white policc and one civilian.—Reuter PRETORIA, March 1. Eight natives were killed in the rioting following the native meeting at Vrededorp to consider strike questions, and many wero injured. Europeans are much excited, and demand the removal of the natives. —A. and N.Z. Cable.