SERIOUS EFFECTS UPON MELBOURNE. PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE COERCION. THE MINERS' STRIKE.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 295, 1 September 1888, Page 4

SERI OUS EFFE CTS UPON MELBOURNE. PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE COERCION.

THE MINERS' STRIKE.

Nkwcastlk, August 28. Tuk propiiotors of tho Wesl Wallsend Coal Mine have engaged a numberof navvies to open up the mine. They argue that work of this nature is not actual mining', and contend thafc should any opposition be shown by those on strike, it is the duty of the Government to afford protection to the men working. Messrs Melville and Walker, members representing the district of Northumberland in the" Legislative Assembly, express their intention of agitating in favour of adding a new clause to the Alining Act now in operation, providing that unless the mines are constantly worked the leases be cancelled.

AlKi/iioniM,, August. 2S. The building trade is seriously affected by the miners' strike. Bricks have advanced six shillings per 1,000, and many contractors will be ruined if compelled to complote their engagements at the increased prices. Evory day vessels are being laid np, and crews paid off. The strike ia also affecting foundries, the pioprieiors of which are discharging many hands. Queensland coal is selling at an advance of 29s per ton.

Adelaide, August 28. The majority of the Trades Unions are against the action taken by the Newcastle miners, and the question ot forwarding funds to their assistance hub not yet been settled.

MkJjlsourni:, Augo&t 30. In order to encourage the development of the coal deposits of Victoria, the <Jovernmonfc have offered 25s per ton dm in 2 the present year, and 22s 6cl during 1889, for all coal obtained from Victo ian mines.

APPEAL FOR HELP. Sydxly, August 30 The miners of Newcastle have issued a manifesto to thair fellow-workmen, and to the public of Australasia appealing for aid in their present struggle with the coalowneis.