LABOUR IN FRANCE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 14397, 3 January 1911, Page 3

LABOUR IN FRANCE.

GENERAL STRIKE THREATENED. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. PARIS, Jan. 1. In consequence of the commutation of Durand’s sentence, ’the Trades Onions Association of the Seine has cancelled to-day’s projected demonstration outside the Elysce and summoned I-hour organisations to prepare for a general strike, with a view of obtaining a revision of the trial. Fourteen railwaymon have been committed for trial in connection with tho recent strikes. Tho manager and three of the editorial staff of La Guerro Socialo have been indicted for inciting soldiers to insubordination. A number, including M. Pataud, have been discharged. AN INTERESTING BATTLE. (Received Jan. 3, 12.20 p.m.) PARIS, Jan. 2. The Confederation of Labour is determined to secure Durand’s liberation, and is organising » general strike.