BRITAIN'S GREATEST NEED

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2489, 16 June 1915, Page 7

BRITAIN'S GREATEST NEED

THE CALL FOR SHELLS WHAT AUSTRALIA IS DOING Melbourne, June 15. Speaking in the Federal Senato on the subject of munitions supplies for tlio war, Senator Pearee reiterated that as soon as tho required data were received from the Imperial authorities, the Commonwealth would undertake the manufacture of shells, lie outlined tho negotiations with Britain, which had been proceeding since Se]> tcinber last, with a view to obtaining data, and _ tho necessary machinery. Many additional offers of assistanco in tho productions of munitions had been made by engineering and metal-working firms. A member of the committee appointed to investigate the question states that an important development may be expected in a few days. CONFERENCE IN SYDNEY. Sydney, June 15. A conference of the State Ministry and representatives of manufacturing interests discussed the question of tlio local supply of munitions. Further sittings are heing held. Mr. Holmes stated that the position was very hopeful. He was communicating with other Governments with a 'view to joint action, and was also going to put the joint views before Mr. FisTier regarding a scheme of recruiting. "ALL IN," A SOCIALIST MANIFESTO. (Reo, June IS, 0.80 p.m.) London, June 14. The Socialists have issued a manifesto calling for a national industrial mobilisation. Tlie manifesto says that the motto must be "All in."—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Sen-ices.) SUSPENSION OF TRADE UNIONISM SUGGESTION BY LORD CROMER. (Rec. Juno 15, 11.30 p.m.) London, June 15. Lord Cromer, in a letter to tho "Times," supports the abolition of trade union j-ulos in connection with tho output of munitions, and suggests that undue profits should be curtailed. Tho interests of the trade unions in a time of national crisis, ho says, are diametrically antagonistic to the interests of tho community. Lord Cromer approves tho suggestion that the Government might pay the men's subscriptions to the union during the temporary suspension of trade unionism. WORKERS AND THE CALL TRADE UNION REGULATIONS. (Rec. June 16, 1.25 a.m.) London, June 15. A section of tho Cotton Manufacturers' Association has accepted the Board of Trade's intervention in the dispute. The "Daily News" states that the Trades Union representatives have agreed to the employment of unskilled labour, including women, to manufacture munitions when advisable, despite Trade Union regulations.