AMERICAN RAILWAY STRIKE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18531, 13 July 1922, Page 5

AMERICAN RAILWAY STRIKE.

VIOLENCE INCREASING. FEDERAL TROOPS TO BE USED. Received July 12. 9.35 p.m. NEW YORK, July 11. Chicago telegrams state that the Brotherhood of Signalmen announced that it will not join the railwaystrike. Violence is increasing. Troops armed with machine-guns are posted at workshops in Bloomington. Illinois. Several shots are reported to have been fired by strikers’ snipers. The Federal Government is understood to be ready to use armed force to suppress disorders and ensure the running of trains. Large bodies of troops are being moved to possible seats of trouble. WASHINGTON, July 12. After one year’s suspension, recruiting for the Navy has been resumed. Enlistment of 64,000 men is needed to maintain the Navy strength at 86,000.

THE PRESIDENT S PROCLAMATION.

APPEAL TO ALL GOOD CITIZENS. Received 11.20 p.m., July 12. WASHINGTON, July 12. President Harding has issued a proclamation ordering ail persons to refrain from interference with the maintenance of inter-State transportation, and the carrying of mails, and asking the aid of all good citizens to uphold the laws and preserve public peace. The Proclamation points out that the Railroad Labour decision is binding: “that men have a right to work as well as others have a right to refrain from working, and a peaceful settlement of controversies is essential to the security and well-being of our people.”