LATE TELEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1974, 19 September 1889, Page 18

LATE TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Per Pbess Association.)

London, September 17.

The strikers continue to molest the " blacklegs," and to-day 250 of the latter were chased from shed to shed at the Albert docks, finally being penned in a corner ; but a posse of policemen prevented actual violence taking place, although the aggressors numbered 1000. In consequence of this disturbance a deputation from the directors of the dock companies waited on Mr J. Monro, C.8., Chief Commissioner of Police, requesting him to disperse the rioters. Mr Monro declined to take action on the grounds that his subordinates had reported that matters were going on as smoothly as could possibly be expected. The molesting has occurred at other docks as well as the Albert, but the disturbers of the peace were promptly paid off. It is believed that loafers and not genuine dock hands are responsible for the outrages.

At one of the docks to-day 30 " blacklegs," who were hotly pursued by 150 strikers, narrowly escaped being killed by the dock engine. Many of the " blacklegs " are terrified at the hostile action of the strikers and have abandoned their work.

Two thousand fresh men from the provinces are already competing for work at the dosks.

The leaders of the strikers are using every endeavour to induce men to adhere to the terms agreed on between them and the dock companies.

The friction between the strikers and "blacklegs" continues. The latter have been mobbed and ordered to quit to prevent riots.

The ironworkers in Lysaght's galvanised iron establishment have struck for an advance of Id per ton for dipping.

Sir F. D. Bell replaces Sir C. Mills (Cape Colony), who was selected as one of the committee to act' with Mr Goschen's Departmental Committee to report on the investment of trust funds in colonial securities.

September 18. New Zealand mutton is quoted at 5d per The Associated Chamber of Commerce at Hull supports a conference of the Imperial Government and colonies to solve the question of Imperial Federation, and urge the extension of the Merchandise Marks Act.

Zanzibar, September 17.

Captain Wissman, the German commander, bas destroyed Porte Konditgch in consequence of the natives furnishing supplies to the Arab insurgents.

Calcutta, September 17.

A serious riot took place yesterday at Kohtuk, near Delhi, between Mahommedans and Hindoos, on the occasion of the great Moslem festival of Mohurrum, The police fired on the mob, killing or wounding many of their number. It is feared that similar riots will take place afc Delhi, and precautionary measures are being taken.