NATIONAL STRIKE AVERTED

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 165, 7 April 1919, Page 7

NATIONAL STRIKE AVERTED

RECENT BRITISH CRISIS PLAIN TALK FROM MR. J. H. THOMAS By TelegrapK-Preea Association-Copyright

London, March 28. General satisfaction is expressed that a national strike has been averted by the raihvaymen's acceptance of the Government's terms. Tims the Triple Alliauco expresses itself officially as content with the concessions, even if sections of ( tho mon are dissatisfied at not receiving their full demands. A great deal of unrest remains, which the leaders are striyin;».to eradicate. Mr. J. H. Thomas, addressing the railwayman, pointed out that they lied secured more than the miners, their repre. sentatives having negotiated night rind day. If the-men voted in favour of a strike some of the leaders would resign. There were other union leaders who had no ideas except that of a strike. They were enemies to themselves and to their feHow-membew.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SETTLEMENT. (Rec. April 6, 5.5 p.m.) , London, March 27.' Mr. J. H. Thcmas, in an interview, said that the conference's decision rescinded tho strike resolution. He added that tho settlement reached was subject to agreement on some points still outJ standing.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A6sn. work Swages PAR-REACHING PROPOSALS ADOPTED. (Rec. April C, 5.5 p.m.) '' London, April 4. The National Industrial Council Las adopted far-reaching proposals for a national wage, the maximum week, and other vital industrial matters. Iho Prime Minister has promised early legis-lation—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. [The above report is the sequel to the meeting of the National Conference of Industrial Representatives, which was field in London at the eud of February last, Sir R. S. Home; Minister of Labour, presiding.] ■