BELGIAN CONGO.
TROUBLE IN KATANGA. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received April 26, 10.30 a.m.) CAPETOWN, April 23. Advices from the Belgian Congo state that an economic crisis has arisen through the decline of the franc and anti-profiteering legislation which is driving British merchants from the territory. The entire official staff of the Katanga Province struck, including High Court judges, customs, telegraph and railway officials. Their demands include increased pay and the right of association. The food position' Is becoming critical.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16723, 26 April 1920, Page 7
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79BELGIAN CONGO. Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16723, 26 April 1920, Page 7
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