INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 42, 14 February 1912, Page 6

INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

LITERARY STAFF ON STRIKE

'By Electric Telegraph.—-Copyright.) (United Press Association.J (Received 14, 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, February 14. Tiie literary staff, of the Labour newspaper “The Worker,” failing negotiations for higher wages, ceased work. Conferences resulted in themen’s demands being conceded.

AGAINST GENERAL STRIKES

(Received 14, 10.15 a.m.) Sydney, February 14

A meeting of representatives of transport workers resolved 1 that while in sympathy with a union or group of unions confined to one industry resisting oppressive conditions-, they were not in sympathy with the principles of a great strike, because it was illogical and would injure indiscriminately and destroy amicable relations. it was further resolved that it be treated as an offence if any member ceases work or boycotts any vessel out of sympathy for- the Brisbane strike. 'The Newcastle trimmers have decided not to handle any coal destined for Brisbane. „ “ONLY A STRIKE IN NAME.” (Received- 14, 11.0 a.m.). Brisbane, February 14. In face of the strong display made by the police the strikers quietly dis-

In face of the strong display made by the police the strikers quietly dispersed to their homes. The following .notice, was posted at tho Trades Hall: “In order to foil the plans of those thirsting for the blood of brave men, women and children engaged in a struggle for freedom, the strike committee requests all our friends to return to their houses.”

Mr Coyne stated that he intended to ignore the* Government’s proclamation. The strikers will find a time and place to meet.

The steamer Palmer arrived and the crew left.

The Premier, in an interview with, the Merchants’ Association, informed them that there was sufficient Hour and other foodstuffs in the city to last for some time. Other shipments were coming- forward. The Premier declares the strike to be so only 7 in name. Any disturbance of ordinary 7 conditions would be rigidly quelled till the strike was declared off.

The secretary, of the Employers’ Association reports that men arc steadily returning. , Many who started short-handed, on Monday arc now fully equipped. , The'sittings of the Full Court have been postponed till Wednesday owing to members of the staffs of some of tiie counsel acting as special constables.

The strike committee lias issued a notice that in order to prevent a conflict with the police the usual morning meetings will not be held, but im-. portant developments are announced for a public meeting to-night. It is rumoured that a general callout of seamen is contemplated in order to paralyse transport.

BRITISH COAL MINERS. (Received 14, 11.20 a.m.), London, February 13

The Miners’ Federation lias resolved that a settlement is impossible unless the principle of an individual minimum wage for men and boys- is conceded. They are willing, to meet the coal owners to further discuss the question if the owners desire; Meanwhile a hundred and fifty thousand in South Wales, thirteen thousand in North Wales, forty thousand in Derbyshire besides miners in Nottinghamshire, Northumberland and Durham have tendered notices to terminate contacts in a fortnight, failing the concession of a minimum wage.