THE MINERS' STRIKE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143762, 10 April 1912, Page 3

THE MINERS' STRIKE.

GRADUAL RESUMPTION OP WORK THREATS-OF FUTURE TROUBLE: By Electric Telograpb.—Copyright. LONDON, April 9. Ono hundred and eighty thousand miners are working. The majority of the others will resume to-day, though there is much ill-feeling in the North of England. Resumption in Durham and South Wales is delayed by the attitude of the engineraen. The Durham engiuomen, who are earning os 4d per shift, demand an increase of eightpence and an eight hours day. The masters are offering fourpenco. Mr. Hartshorn, speaking at Maesteg. said that preparations are being made for a labour movement of unprecedented magnitude. The threatened pressure upon tlie Government to introduce legislation preventing th<3 workers holding up the country necessitated a union between the transport workers, railwaymen, and miners. It is believed that two millions will be striking within a few months for a national eight-hours day and a national minimum wage. A SECEDING UNION. (Received April 10. 9 a.rn.) LONDON. April 9. The Chirk miners have decided to secede from the North Wales Federation. SOME MEN STILL OUT. (Received April 10, 10.55 a.ra.) LONDON, April 9. There have been accidents due to the neglected conditions o£ the mines. Three miners killed and throe injured by a fall of the roof at Ceilings Green Colliery, Lancashire. Work has not been resumed in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, where th;e men arc disposed to await the settlement of the fiurfaeemen’s demand. There has been only partial resumption in South Wales owing to a similar cause.