WORK AND WAGES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6830, 18 April 1890, Page 3

WORK AND WAGES.

The Bootmakers' Dispute. Miners rioting. The May Demonstration. Demonstration in Hyde Park. Conciliation Committee. L»r XI.KVTRW JKhhtltiAfH^ — tJOfTtiiaUT.'] [Special to Pbess Association.] LReceived April 18, at 12.30 p.m.] LONDON,. Apbil 17. It Las been agreed between thebootmakers and their employers to refer the wages dispute to arbitration. BERLINi.ApftiLWr'l Rioting occurred amongst the Silesian miners, but the disturbance was suppressed by the military. The Socialists declare that the Jabour demonstration on May 1, will be carried out everywhere without any disorder. i;Keceived April 18, at 12.40 p.m."] LONDON, April. 17, The Trades Unions have published a manifesto, stating that May 1 is unsuitable for the eight hours' demonstration in Hyde Park, and appointing. Sunday, May 4, instead. [Keceived April 18, ntlp.m.] LONDON, APHID 17. After a stormy meeting between the representatives of workmen and the Chamber of Commerce, it was ultimately decided that twelve trades should be represented on the Conciliation Committee. The ineu assert that the master i bootmakers are shuffling, and insist ] that the question of eularging and improving the workshops should be promptly settled. Arrangements are being made to enforce order during the May demonstration.