CRISIS OVER.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1797, 9 July 1913, Page 7

CRISIS OVER.

RAND MINES REOPEN.

STRIKE SETTLEMENT. SOCIALISTS DISSENT. A REVOLUTIONARY PARTY. By Telegraph—Prose Association-Copyright Johannesburg, July 7. Several mines have resumed work, though numbers of the men attended the funerals of those killed during the riot. Twenty persons wero killed and 150 wounded during tho rioting on Saturday. A deputation of strike leaders have discussed with General Botha and Mr. Smuts, the question of the protection of strike-leaders, to which a Dumber of the strikers object. An inquiry was promised regarding provision for tho dependents of those killed during tho rioting and for tho wounded. General Botha authorised tho announcement that the Government alone was responsible for tho clause in the settlement relating to strike-breakers. The strike leaders state that the Government has asked tho union's representatives to formulate the men's grievances. Meanwhile three thousand militant and Ultra-Socialistic strikers have passed a resolution repudiating the leaders and the settlement, and declaring that the strike continues. The revolutionary section marched to Braarofontein to bring out the railway men. Kendall, the chief speaker, announced the formation of anew union of South African workers, representing the revolutionary party. FUNERAU OF THE VICTIMS.

VAST CROWD LINES THE ROUTE. "THE BED FLAG." (Rec. July 8, 10 p.m.) Johannesburg, July 8. Twelvo thousand trade unionists attended the funeral of the strikers who were killed in the riots of Saturday. A vast crowd thronged the route, and the cortege, unable to proceed, had to make a detour to reach the cemetery. Dr. Furse, Anglican Bishop of Pretoria, who conducted the burial F ?rvice, exhorted the assemblage at the graveside to return to their homes peacefully. No one wanted to see further disorder or bloodshed. The spokesman of the Trades Federation made a similar appeal, adding: "Let no man have n, chance to 6ay that we are a disorganised rabble." The Socialist party's wreatha were inscribed : "In memory of our martyrs, who were foully murdered in cold blood by the capitalist class." Socialists outsido the cemetery Bang the "Hod Flag." Mrs. Fitzgerald, a prominent agitator, was arrested for making an inflammatory 6peech in the ccntro of the city. The Transvaal Miners' Association has instructed the miners to obey the Federation and return to work.

STILL ON THE . QUI VIVE. FOR A FURTHER OUTBREAK. (Rec. July 8, 11.80 p.m.) i Johannesburg, July 8. The forces employed in quelling the disorder consisted of 730 Hussars and Dragoons. 2400 of the Royal Scots' Fusiliers, Bedfords, and South Staffords, and 3000 police. Corner House is still strongly guarded, owing to renewed threats to blow it up. Attempts to blow up tho railway overnight, between Johannesburg and Germiston, failed. Practically overy gunsmiths' and jewellers' shop in tho central area has been looted. Despite the surface authorities adopting greater precautions, a strong contingent of troopers is standing to their arms within striking distance of tho danger spots. Two hundred and fifty railwaymen who had assembled at the Government Buildings at Pretoria, awaiting the result of a deputation, noticed the Union Jack flying overhead, and demanded that it should bo flown at half-mast. Two workmen, one of them carrying a revolver, ascended the roof and saw that tho demand was carried , out. At the conference between tho strike leaders and General Botha and Mr. Smuts, the miners declined an amnesty for the men who had been guilty of blowing up buildings, and incendiarism. Tho Government refused to recognise the militants' section, and will probably not receive their deputation. The strike leaders state that the full terms of the settlement embraco more than was set out in tho document signed on Saturday. They resent the condition that the miners will only bo re-employed as they aro wanted, and insist upon sorao provision being niado for the men who were not able to return forthwith, which thoy consider to bo more important than providing for the strike-breakers. The theory is advanced that tho leaders, in order to strengthen their position and weaken tho militants, are endeavouring to make out that they have concluded a better bargain than they actually did. No newspapers were published to-day. The railwaymen's executive has resolved that if tho minors decide to continue the strike a general strike of the railwaymen will bo declared. THE POINT OF VIEW. "COLD-BLOODED MURDERS." (Sydney "Sun" Special.) (Rec. July 8, G. 50 p.m.) Johannesburg, July 8. Tho local branch of tho Amalgamated Society of Enginoers has cabled to tho Executive in London to organise a demonstration at Trafalgar Square to protest against "the cold-blooded murders at Johannesburg." The "Worker," tho official organ of thfl South African Labour Unions, states that war having been declared in the shape of a general strike on tho Rand, tho contest must be fought, "not to n finish, but to victory, which means bringing the public and the Parliament to their senses and to their knees." Tho "Capo Times" asserts that tho strikers have demanded that the soldiers or police who can be identified as having fired at the crowd shall stand their trial.

BLOEMFONTEIN "CITIZENS." London, July 7. Mr. Keir Hnrdle, Leader of the Parliamentary Labour party, has received a cable message, signed by citizens of Bloemfontein, demanding Lord Gladstone's withdrawal for using Imperial troops against tho strikers. SOUTH AFRICA'S BUSINESS. NOT TEE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT'S London, July 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lewis Harcourt (Secretary of State for the Colonies) in reply to questions, said that lord Gladstone, in accordance with the law, and in response to the Union Ministers' request, had sanctioned military help for tho preservation of order ou the Rend, . especially in viow of the presence of a

quarter of a million natives. He concluded by rending a telegram just received from Lord Gladstone stating that everything was quiet and that there was every reason to beliovo the men would accept the terms of the settlement.

Tho Speaker declined to accept a motion by Mr. Outhwaito (Liberal) calling attention to tho fact that Imperial troops liad shot miners. Tho Speaker remarked that tho motion implied a vote of censuro on tho Government of South Africa, which tho House was uuablo to consider. RELIEF ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE. CONSOLS STILL AT 72J. London, July 7. There ia considerable relief on tho Stock Exchange over the end of tho Rand trouble. A general recovery is delayed owing to the Balkans dispute. Consols are at -E72 10s., the 6amo as last quotation. UNITY CONGRESS DEMONSTRATES ITS SYMPATHY. Tho Unity Congress yesterday, on tho motion of Mr. H. J. Campbell (Railway Construction Workers) adjourned its proceedings for five minutes "to demonstrate its sympathy with tho Johannesburg strikers. A cablegram was resolved to be sent | conveying "tho deepest sympathy of tho I Congress with tho wives and relations of I tho killed and wounded workers."-