THE SLAUGHTERMEN'S STRIKE.

Colonist, Volume LV, Issue 13649, 14 February 1913, Page 4

THE SLAUGHTERMEN'S STRIKE.

IMPROVING POSITION IN

CANTERBURY

FULL BOARDS SOON EXPECTED.

Chrfstchurch, Feb. 13. The present position with regard to the trouble with the slaughtermen is improving, and it i& reported that at all the works in Canterbury more butchers sstarted this morning, and that applications >are coming; in still from men who are anxious to take up work. Some of the men who have applied, and whose services have been accepted, have not yet started work, as in some instances they are at present in tho country, and in other instance^ they have to give a week's notice to their present employers. So far the works aro not fully manned, and it is not expected that a full output will b<? obtained for some time. _ In the meantime it is considered inadvisable for farmr-rs to rush their stock into the market. Applications being received for slaughtermen's work are coming from all parts of the district, and, judging by present indications, the number at present manning the boards will be greatly augmented during the next few days.