The Indian Strike.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3758, 15 April 1908, Page 3

The Indian Strike.

Calcutta, April 14. The telegraphists of India, the majority of whom are now out on strike against the new regulations, heretofore had three hours' interval for sleep during the night watch. They were < rdered to undertake eight hours' continuous duty, day or night, and to this they objected, asking in return an increase of 25 per cent, on their pay. This was refused, and shortly after the strike opened. The Viceroy of India, Earl Minto, supports Mr Newlands, the British Post Office expert who was sent to India to re-organise the service, in enforcing the new regulations.