WELLINGTON SCENES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10924, 13 November 1913, Page 6

WELLINGTON SCENES.

COASTAL SHIPS WORK. BIG LINERS LOADED.

[Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, November 13. Several coastal steamers were worked at the wharves to-day, in addition to deep-sea boats. 'Tlie carting of goods to and from the wharves proceeds uninterruptedly, a large number of substitutes taking the. places of the regular drivers. Tho Willochra will leave for Sydney to-morrow, and the Athenic for London about Tuesday. CONTRADICTED. Colonel Heard flatly contradicts the statement made by Mr Robertson in Parliament that he gave orders to special constables.

GUARD DOUBLED FOR ARRESTED LEADERS. RIFLES LOADED AND READY FOR USE. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTONy November 13. The strike leaders irt prison are. being kept apart from other prisoners, but they will be permitted to see visitors, and' transact certain business. As the Supreme Court _has just held its quarterly sessions, if committed without bail they will have to remain in-goal till' February. ' Strict precautions have been taken for their security. The guard has been doubled and the men carry rifles loaded with ball cartridge and buckshot, .and are under orders to use them if . necessary. FREE LABOUR UNION. MEMBERSHIP INCREASING. The membership of the new union is now over 400, and to-day a start will be made working the small coastal steamers. . No crew has yet been obtained for the Moana for San Francisco. JOINING THE FRAY. BUILDING TRADE LABOURERS. The Building Trade Labourers' Union has decided to cease work after o p.m. to-day. It contains 275 members, many of whom are out of work through, the strike already. "TAINTED " CARGO. STOREMEN TURN IT DOWN. • [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, November 13. In two local warehouses to-day the storemen ceased work, refusing to handle goods landed by the arbi'trationists. The tramway employees are meeting to-day and to-night to consider their attitude. A demonstration will be held in Newtown Park to-night to protest against the arrest of the strike leaders.