THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 317, 5 July 1912, Page 5

THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

DOCKERS INDIGNANT. By Cabla—Pr«» Association—Copyright. London, July 3. The transport workers at Tower Hill greeted with groans the announcement that the Deal porters at the Surrey Dock hud resumed work. THE REVOLT OF LABOR. London, July 3. Mr. Philip Snowden, M.P.. says that the decision means war to the knife. Mr. Clynrs, M.P., says that Hanley is a Labor seat, and shall not be filched without a fight. Mr. Jowett, M.P.. says that decision will be acted on thoroughly. Mr. Lansbury, M.P., says it is high time the Labor Party fought the Government.

THREATS OF INTIMIDATION. GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROMISED. Received 4. 10.30 p.m. London. July 4. The master tailor~ alleged that the union is forcing the East End tailors to join the strike by means of serious intimidation and threats of violence. Prior to the strike, twelve hundred out of ten thousand workers were unionists. Now 89 per cent, are unionists. Replying to a deputation, including a number of manufacturers who had been forced to close their works owing to intimidation, Mr. McKenna promised every assistance.

THE HANLEY ELECTION*. London, July 4. Mr. E. G. Hemmerde. opening the Liberal campaign at H.inley, said that the Labor Party had contested a number of, Liberal seats recently. It was childish to go on sulking over the strike because the Liberals hit back.