THE LABOUR OFFICE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19802, 29 May 1926, Page 11

THE LABOUR OFFICE

A QUESTION OF COMPETENCE. BRITISH RESOLUTION DEFEATED. (Pres* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) GENEVA, May 27. The International Labour Conference defeated, by 77 votes to 23. a resolution proposed by the British employers’ delegates on behalf of the employers challenging the competence of the conference in the matter of emigration.—Reuter. (Received May 28, at 5.5 p.m.) The employers’ group not merely submitted a resolution to the effect that migration was not within the competence of the Labour organisation but announced that it would abstain from a discussion of the matter either in committee or at the conference. A long debate ensued, the conference eventually voting that the question remain on the agenda. Many Government delegates are of opinion that the qustion is ultra vires, but they are not able to take action as the question of competence was not raised when the Governments replied to the questionnaire. —A. and N.Z. Cable. PROTEST AGAINST PROCEDURE. GENEVA, May 27. (Received May 28, at 5.5- p.m.) At a meeting o'f the employees representatives, Mr Beasley (Australia) vigorously protested against the hurried and contused nature of the proceedings and also objected to the principle of appointing the same, workers’ delegates to the committees year after year. He said that the newcomers should bo considered. The overseas delegates were being overlooked, and this was bound to create a bad impression in Labour circles. Mr Beasley has been appointed a substitute delegate on the Selection Committee which regulates tire work of the conference and also a member of the Migration Committee.— A. and N.Z. Cable.