THE STRIKE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 83, 8 December 1913, Page 5

THE STRIKE.

"RED RAGS" v. UNIONISM, THE U.S.S. BOYCOTT. i.By Electric , Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.; (Received 9.0 a.m.) Sydney, December 8. The wharf laborers continue to boycott the Union Company's boats other than those on the New Zealand run, despite the conference's ukase. Mr Hughes states that unless the ukase is obeyed, he will have to test which is the stronger, the red raggers ;n- unionism.

On the other hand, the president of the Wharf Laborers' Union declares that the conference is trying a game of bluff. It was absurd to ■threaten the suspension of members.

AT AUCKLAND.

FOOT SPECIALS DISBANDED. THEIR SERVICES RECOGNISED. [Per Press Association.] Auckland, December 8. The whole of the foot specials were relieved from duty in guarding the wharves this morning. The Harbor Board is now accepting that responsibility. A further number of the Board's employees were sworn in. The Superintendent of Polind retains a small number of mounted specials, which, with the regular police, will be sufficient for the preservation of law and order. The admission to the wharves by ticket is being retained, and is confined to persons having legitimate business. Before the foot specials were disbanded, Mr Gunson, the Board's chairman, expressed his warm appreciation of their services in a time of grave emergency. He also thanked PoliceSuperintendent Kiely, who had proved himself to be a wise and experienced officer. In appreciation and thanks of the Board for the services performed by the regular police, on behalf of several members of the Board, Mr Gunson made presentations to Messrs Plugge, Greenhough and Dawson, the officers of the special force. Superintendent Kiely commended the specials for the part they played in the campaign against lawlessness and disorder, and expressed the opinion that none would bo found disloyal should occasion arise for their return to the city. Cheers were given for Superintendent Kiely and the officers of the Harbour Board.