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MB. AtASSEV ACKNOWLEDGES CABLE. The Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, has merely oeknowtedged receiptof tho cablegram from Mr. Hughes, ami, when questioned by a Dominion" reporter, lie declined to moke, nay comment on Mr. Hughes's proposal, or on liis own action. It may be pointed out, however, that five weeks ago Sir. JJassoy did nil that Mr, Hughes now asks him to do, and a great deal more. He offered the Strike Committee arbitration by an independent tribunal, with Sir Joshua Williams at the head of it, and the Strike Committee replied, in effect, that there was nothing • to arbitrate about. But at that time tl-icro wero 310 registered unions of workers doing the wharf labour at the closed ports. These men have now* to. bo considered, and in fact they ha?® put themselves in a position to compel consideration. They could, if they ehese, Invoke the aid of tho Arbitratifln Cottrt, and it- is not- inconceivable, it is considered, thntho Court- would protect thorn from tho «ffe«t of a decision by an owtside tribunal. Nor are the lieff unionists in any peculiar position. aro (simply in tho same position with <5 per cent- of tho unionists of Km Zealand, who believe ill tho arbitration method of s-ot'littg disputes, anelwho do not- believe in "the direct action methods of the Federation of' Labour. (vIAUNGANUI SAILS. A FULL SHIP. (Roc. December 7, 3.5 p.m.) Sydney, December 7. The Union Company's imcitokmia! liner M&wncraiiui sailed for Wellington

;it -1.30 p.m. on Saturday, witli 800 M'ligcrs and IMO tons of cargo. SHIPPING MOVEMENTB. ■TOFUA'S CREW TO BE ApRESTED. (Roc. December 8, 1.10 a.m.) ~r Sydnoy, December 7. Warrants -havo been i3suo:l for the arrest of tho crow of tho Tofua, who aro iiiiuCi Acu* Zealand articles, for a breach ot their articles in giving twenty-four hours notice. Tho Ulimaroa hauls into tho sti earn to-morrow, and will bo laid up. Tho Manuka will como alongside to load for New Zealand. (Rec. Deoombor 8, 1.30 p.m.) Sydney, December 7, Tho Australian ongineers' fitters have decided not to resume work on boats trading to Now. Zealand.