SEAMEN’S STRIKE-

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19484, 8 May 1933, Page 8

SEAMEN’S STRIKE-

MEN REMAIN OBDURATE FREE LABOUR BEING ENGAGED By Telegraoh—Pi-pss Association WELLINGTON. May 7. There has been no change in the shipping hold-up over the week-end. Manned by volunteer labour. the Maunganui left for Sydney, and the Tamahine for Picton. The ferry steamers Arahura and Maori left at the usual times for Nelson and Lyttelton respectively. The only other ship tp leave on Saturday, with the exception of the Ruahine and Port Hunter, which are not affected, was the auxiliary scow Echo for Blenheim. which obtained a fresh crew. The engagement.of the Maunganui’s crew was completed on Friday, and her departure was fixed at 10 a.m. on Saturday, to enable passengers who booked at Auckland by the Monowal to join her. About 120 passengers arrived from Auckland and were transported by bus to the wharf at 11.45 a.m. The Maunganui departed at 12.25 to the accompaniment of hoots' from strikers gathered in the vicinity. During the morning only passengers and Union Company officials were allowed on the wharf. The Ferries. The Tamahine obtained a volunteer crew on Saturday morning, a strong force of police keeping the wharf clear of strikers, of whom only a few witnessed the ship's departure. The Arahura and the Maori sailed without incident. The Tamahine arrived back at Wellington at 9.20 p.m. on Saturday from Picton, to maintain her usual running. The motor ship Holmglen arrived on Saturday evening from Lyttelton manned by officers and engineers only. Crews for Cargo Boats. It is understood that arrangements were made on Saturday to obtain volunteer crews for a number of cargo steamers, but that no action would be taken actually to man the ships until after a meeting of shipowners. OPIHT IDLED AT LYTTELTON. WATERSIDERS INSIST ON HALFHOLIDAY. By TelegraDh—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, May 7. The only new developments in the shippmg dispute at Lyttelton during tnc week-end were the holding-up of the Union Company’s small steamer Op?hi, and the refusal of waterside workers’ to work the Waikouaiti on Saturday afternoon. The Opihi arrived on Saturday morning from Timaru. The crew were offered the new terms, which they refused to accept, and they were accordingly given 24 hours’ notice, and will be paid off to-morrow\ The crew of the Waikouaiti left the ship at mid-day on Saturday, and were paid off during the afternoon. Watersiders declined to resume working her cargo in the afternoon. POSITION UNALTERED AT DUNEDIN. MEN DISREGARD UNION’S INSTRUCTIONS. By TeiftgraDh— Association DUNEDIN, May 7. The Waipiata, the Storm, and the Tees are still held up here. The lastramed vessel loaded general cargo on Saturday morning. and the local agents were hopeful that she would sail at mid-day for northern ports, more especially as instructions are said to have been received by the crew from officials of the Seamen’s Union in Wellington to take her to sea. Moreover the men had not been paid on Friday. Later on Saturday afternoon, however, the crew again decided not to sail, and the Tees remains at her berth. NORTHERN COMPANY NOT AFFECTED. By TelegraDh—Press Association AUCKLAND, May 6. The Northern Company’s vessels sailed this afternoon at announced times. The steamer Wingatui's crew of 22 were paid off this afternoon. The steamer Alexander was due to leave Onehunga at 6 a.m.. when the crew asked to be paid off. Her owners offered the old pay and conditions to the crew to take her back to Nelson. The crew are undecided. TWO MORE UNION BOATS AT AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Prsas Association AUCKLAND, May 7. There were no developments in the Auckland waterfront to-day. The Union Company's Kanna arrived from Walpole Island, and the Waimea from Gisborne. They will probably join the idle fleet. The coastal tanker Paua, the crew of which is working under frhe old agreement, left last night for Wellington. MOORING ROPES INTERFERED WITH. By TelegraDh— Association WELLINGTON, May 6. An attempt was made last night to throw off the mooring ropes of the tug Natone, which conveyed voluntary labour to the Maunganui. A watchman on the tug Terawhiti saw the attempt, and on his approach the men ran away. SITUATION AT WESTPORT. By Telegraph—Press Association WESTPORT, May 7. The Totara, the Kini, the Canopus, the Waipahi, and the Margaret W. are in port, but no response Is expected w'hen crews are called for at 8 p.m. Advice from delegates is anticipated to-morrow morning. The steamer Gael, and the auxiliary schooner Moa, which put in here through stress of weather, may not be affected by the dispute. KIWITEA HELD UP AT OAMARU. By Telearaob—«rw Association OAMARU. May 7 The Kiwitea is held up here to-day. The Company expects no long delay here.