THE LABOUR CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 155, 26 March 1919, Page 7

THE LABOUR CRISIS

OUTLOOK LESS THREATENING MR. THOMAS AND THE RAILWAYMEN By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, March.". 24. The national strikes are lets threatening, though five thousand miners in the Ehondda Valley declined their leaders' advice and struck for the federation's full demands. A number of Nottingham factories aro btoppiug work for lack of coal. Mr. ,1. H. Thomas states that the railvavnien's demands are conceded in principle The greatest difference, is not be' tween the Government and the railwayrcen. but between the unions concerned. Mass meetings of railwayman in London and Liverpool demanded.'insistence on the full demands. Mr. J. H. Thomas addressed the London meeting, urging patience and conciliation, and had a mixed reception. Nevertheless the Government, the companies, and the men's leaders are striving for a solution, tho prospects of which are' considered more promising.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable As6n.

(Rec. March 25, 9.50 p.m.) London, March 24.. Mr. Thomas is optimistic over tho settling of tho union difference. He has arrived at an understanding with the Government, but nut a settlement. He nppeak to the railwaymen to refrain from ill-advised action at the instance of men whose only conception of securing justice is by brute force. If the same spirit prevails during the next few dais he is confident that an amicable settlement will be reached.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

24,000 WELSH MINERS ON STRIKE

(Rec. March 25, 9.15 p.ni.) London, March 24. Thero are now 24,000 Ehondda miners on strike—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.