LABOUR TENSION IN BRITAIN

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 150, 20 March 1919, Page 5

LABOUR TENSION IN BRITAIN

AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING SOME SUGGESTIONS By Tclecrapli-.Press Assoclation-ConyTielit. New York, March 11. . The New York "Times" .wrrespondent in London says Hint Mr. R. 'l'ootill, a Labour member of Parliament for Bolton, had nn interview with King George, in which it was suggested that old, steady employees of any firm should be entitled to enter a board'room fov the purpose of discussing any grievance with the directors, instead of depending upon appointed representatives. Mr. 'l'ootill thinks that if the plan were adopted it would eliminate many cases of friction between employees and employers. The King did not comment, but merely listened .-Aus.-N.SS. Cable Assn. AFLIGHTTO PARIS. MR. THOMAS CONFERS WITH THE PRIME MINISTER. London, March IS. Mr. Thomas, M.P.. national secretary fo- the Railwaynien's TJnion, flew to Paris to consult Mr. Lloyd George concerning the vailwaymen s demands. Aus,« N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. March 19, 5.5 p.m.) London, March 18. ' The railway companies' new proposals go a long way towards.a settlement. Mr. ,T H. Thomas was informed of them before going to Paris.—Aub.-N.Zi, C&bl» Assn. - '

COAL COMMISSION'S REPORT i STATE CONTROL FORECASTED. j London, March 18. , , The "Daily Chronicle," in a forecast of •; the Coal Commission'* report, states that , ; it will recommend national control, an.; eight-hours' (lav from bank to bank, and. ; probably alO per cent, increase m wages,.. . —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. | COLLIERY TROUBLES IN AUSTRALIA - ■ Sydney, March 19. The colliery proprietors have decided ; that the Darg system recently introduced , l)v the miners oil tlio South Coast muse bo unconditionally removed before any of the men's grievances can be contJiderecW ; —Press Asbd, ONE-BIG-UNION~SCHEftIE IN CANADA ] INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION • REJECTED. • (Ren. March 19, 5.5 p.m.) ; Ottawa, March 18. The Western Canada Labour ; once has decided to throw over the proposal for tho international affiliation or unions and adopt the. one-big-timon scheme. A referendum in other parti of Canada will be necessary before the change is adopted.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.