PROSPECTS IMPROVED.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14829, 21 November 1913, Page 9

PROSPECTS IMPROVED.

REINFORCEMENTS FOR ADDINGTON CAMP.

STRIKE SITUATION EASIER IN THE NORTH.

GREAT ACTIVITY ON THE WHARVES.

MEN RETURNING TO WORK IN AUCKLAND.

STRIKE MEETING IN WELLINGTON

BRILLIANT MOBILISATION OF "SPECIALS."

PEACEFUL PROGRESS IN DUNEDIN

FERRY SERVICE ALTERATIONS

COAL STOCKS REPLENISHED IN WELLINGTON

Tho camp of mounted "specials" at Addington was rcinforcod yesterday by fresh contingent* from tho country districts, but no definite announcement is arailablc concerning tho opening of the port.

In tho North tho strike situation has become markedly more easy. Men in all trades in Auckland are re-commenc-ing work, and over 1400 more are working than on Monday. Tho work at tho wharves is also proceeding briskly, and the now AVatorsidors' Union is gTcatly increasing in numbers.

Tho holding of<a strikers' meeting in Wellington was considered likely to have a sequel in disorder, and the special constables, foot and mounted, were brilliantly mobilised to command tho city and the wharves. There were no disturbances, and an oven larger number of vessels were working than on tho preceding day. A great quantity of coal was unloaded and delivered in the city, including 1000 tons for the City Council.

There was no disorder on tho Dunedin wharves, where work was continued. A small disturbance took placo in the city, a lorry being attacked but the services of the "specials" were not required.

The Maunganui is temporarily replacing the Maori on the forry run, and it is possible that the Wahine will be re-com-missioned on Thursday 'of next week.