SMITHFIELD STRIKE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20335, 6 February 1936, Page 14

SMITHFIELD STRIKE

HOPES OF EARLY SETTLEMENT. United Press Association —Bv Electric Telegraph - Copvrlght LONDON, February 4. The Smithfield Strike Committee claims that its men employed in coldstores on the wharves have declared themselves unwilling to handle meat. The decision does not affect butter and other perishable goods. The men claim that there is no use in pursuing the talks, which have proceeded fruitlessly for eight months. “Most employers sympathise with us. We will not be intimidated by others.’’ The effects of the strike have been felt in Southampton, where it was decided to leave 1400 tons of Argentine chilled meat, aboard the Alcantara, which arrived on February 3. Prices Not Affected. The Smithfield strike, so far, has not affected prices of New Zealand and Australian meat in the provinces. New Zealand and Australian meat circles anticipate an early settlement. Employers state that supplies of meat are ample for some days. Prices are not expected to rise, but it is generally believed that retail supplies will decrease on February 6. Smithfield was again peacefully picketed throughout the night. MEAT SUPPLIES OBTAINED POLICE PROTECTION FOR RETAILERS United Pres? Association —Bv Electric T*> I esr a o b Cop vrt e h r (Received February 5, 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, February 5. Under police protection, the retail butchers early this morning collected meat supplies direct from the London railway stations.