STRIKES AND LOCK-OUTS.

West Coast Times, 27 June 1912, Page 4

STRIKES AND LOCK-OUTS.

MASS MEETING IN GREY. GREYMOITTH, Jane. 26. ,-i. A mass meeting, called by tbo Fodf jsration of Labour, held in the Opera House fast night, was largely attended.

Speeches were delivered by Messrs II Semple and P. C. Webb on the A\ aihi and Reef lon disputes. The following resolution was passed:—“ln connection with the Waihi Strike it is the opinion of the meetin" that the interpretation of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act by the Crown Law officers is contrary to the intention of the legislature and altogether against the interests of the workers, in view of the fact that it brings about compulsory arbitration, and wo are, further of opinion that the men are justified in resisting the introduction of the single handed popper and they have our utmost sympahty in their lock-out.”

SLAP AT FEDERATION.

WELLINGTON, June 26

The Seamen’s Union voted £25 in response to the Reefton Minors’ appeal, on the distinct understanding that the Federation of Labour is net concerned in the matter.

APPLAUSE FROM AUSTRALIA

SYDNEV, June 20.

The Inter-State Labourers’ Unions’ Conference carried a resolution con-

gr:,Dilating the Waihi and Reel ton miners on the magnificent fight in defence of the bona fide unionism, hoping that it would prove successful. Fill ED FG STSIRMETuniTf HG. SERVICE GUILD APPEALS. ! PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.—COPYRIGHT.3 WELLINGTON, June 26. Tim Merchant Service Guild appealed to the Arbitration Court yesterday against the decision cf Dr, McArthur, 5..M., in fining it £IOO for inciting a strike in September last. The’ argument and discussion indicated that the Court considered that proceedings should have been taken against Captain Watson (secretary of th.> Guild) personally. The Court intimated that if it wished to hoar counsel for the Guild in reply to the points made by 1 lie Ciowii, it would notify him. In the meantime discussion was reserved.