UNREST ON THE RAND.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1813, 28 July 1913, Page 9

UNREST ON THE RAND.

THE GOVERNMENT'S OFFER INQUIRY TO BE HELD. By Tolorraph—Proes Association—Copyright Johannesburg, July 24, Tho Union Government has offered in connection with the recent strike on the Kami, to appoint a commission of two owners and tivo employees representing the miners and other trades, with an independent chairman selected by tho Gov eminent. The Commission will deal withi tho majority of the workers' domands, and a separate Commission will deal with th« railway men's claims. Though it is probnblc tho most important demands will be conceded outright, tho Government's reply has created au unfavourable impression among tho La* bour delegates. A feeling of uncasinost prevails. Tho Union Government agrees (P) to tho recognition of public holidays on May. 1 and July 1. On the latter day the ro» cent bloodshed took place. Tho Government refuses to repeal tho law prohibiting meetings and employing forco to suppress disturbances, and refuses to call A special .session of Parliament.

MINEOWNERS' CONCESSIONS. AN EIGTJT-nom; DAY. (Rcc. July 2S, 0.10 a.m.) Johannesburg, July 2V. The mine-owners liave agreed to recog« nise tho trades unions, and will grant a vacation of ten days, also an cighWiour day.j with half an hour for winding.