IN THE SOUTH ISLAND.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 4699, 28 November 1913, Page 5

IN THE SOUTH ISLAND.

WORK PROCEEDING STEADILY

Christchurch, Last Night. Robert James Dougall, charged with carrying a baton in the city last night, pleaded that he was only acting for the Government. He has a bad record, and was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment. AA’alter Turner, charged with carrying a stone with felonious intent, was remanded on the application of counsel.

The Drivers’ Union has asked all employers to attend a meeting tomorrow to discuss a basis of settlement.

The Mayor has authorised street collections in aid of the wives and children of the strikers. The waterfront at Lyttelton is making a rapid recovery from the strike paralysis. It has recovered much of its former vigour and activity. There were three arrivals during the forenoon—all big steamers from Wellington, two being liners and the other the Maunganui. All the vessels were worked immediately. The other steamers in port were engaged in discharging their cargo as well.

In Christchurch there were, as compared with yesterday, very few mounted special constables to be seen about town. A small patrol visited several parts of the city, but occasioned very little comment. A small detachment stationed on Moorehouse avenue, near Colombo street, had a peaceful time. Otherwise, there were indications of waning interest. There has been a much diminished crowd in front of the Socialists’ Hall for the past day or two. Fairly large crowds have congregated on the ralway station, there discussing strike news, whilst members of the Drivers’ Union held a sometimes noisy conference insde. Dunedin, Last Night. During the past few days about 55 men have been engaged at the wharves. The Commerce Defence Committee states that fully double that number will bo ready to turn to when the call is given, and it is anticipated that no further trouble will be experienced ill getting all the labour required. A big meeting of members of the Seamen’s Union was held in tie* Trades Hall this afternoon, but it is understood that no decision of anv importance was arrived at. Another special meeting will be held in a few days, when delegates from the north will bo present. A decision will then be come to.