THE REVOLUTION PLOT

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 271, 12 August 1919, Page 7

THE REVOLUTION PLOT

MORE ABOUT THE POLICE COUP

SOVIET "NEST" ON THE CLYDE

POLICE STRIKE OVER

By Toleeraph—Press Association—Copyright London, August 8. The "Daily Mail" states that the police have seized documents outlining a revolutionary plot to involve the whole country. One, emanating from the Clyde Workers' Soviet, proposes tho establishment of a R«d Army, "revolutionary tribunals to try the men responsible for the treatment of our imprisoned comrades," the seizure of all food, expropriation of property, banks, etc., and the removal of Parlio.ment and local authorities.—"The Times." WHAT A POLICE RAID REVEALED. (Rec. August 11, 8.5 p.m.) i London, August 10. According to the "Sunday Express," the police raided a house at Aoton and seized plans and proclamations for the creation of a Soviet Government.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

DIRECT ACTION CRITICISED

SOME RESPONSIBLE VIEWS! (Rec. August 11, 8.5 p.m.)

London, August 10. Mr. J. A. Clynes, M.P, (Labour), interviewed, said that direct action propos> ed to reverse Labours political endeav. ours, sustituting disorder and violence, which would destroy democratic effort. Sir R. S. Home, Minister for Labour, says that direct action means the end of democracy, empowering a recalcitrant minority to enforce ita decisions upon the majority. "Force, aided by terrorism and blackmail, will become the only instrument of government." ' Mr. Sexton, M.P. (Labour), 6ays that direct action is not only a'mistaken and foolish policy, but a criminal proceeding, which would result in civil war.—Aus.* N.Z. Cablo Assn. THE POLICE STRIKE LOYAL MEN" CONGRATULATED. London, August 9. The Commissioner of Police announces that the strike is over, and congratulates all ranks on the way they upheld the traditions of the Force—Renter. WHAT THE SYNDICALISTS HOPED

London, August 9, The "Star" says that the Syndicates hoped to use the police strike as a "jumping-off ground" for a general strike. The handling of the situation by the Home Office, ana public disapproval, havo helped to cripple the [evolutionary wing of a.a'oour. Tho Yorkshire miners have expended nearly i' 250,000 in striko pay. Tr.ere is acute distress in many mining villages, and arrangements ' are ixjiiij! made for the public feeding of ohiiaren.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. YORKSHIRE MINERS TURNED DOWN CONSTITUTIONAL LABOUR STRENGTHENED. London, August 9. Tho Coal Controller has finally refused the Yorkshire miners' demands. There are indications that the strikers' funds will be exhausted in the next fortnight. It is stated in responsible circles that the collapse of the police striko and the complete failure of tho unauthorised action of tho raiiwayinen havo greatly strengthened the hands of tho constitutional sido of tils' Labour movement.

In connection with tho Triple Labour Alliance ballot, tho Lancashire Minors' Conference has recommended the men to vote against direct action, but urged tho Miners' Federation to convene a conference in support of an.increase of 11.2 per cent, in tho pieco rates.—Aus.N.Z. Cubla Assn. THE BAKERS' -STRIKE. London, August 9. Tho bakers' conference recommended a further conforcnco on night work if the men accept- arbitration and resume work.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Roc. August 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, August 10. A mass meeting of the London bakers dccidecl to return to work conditionally on nil being reinstated.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. * STRIKES IN JAPAN . New York, August 10. A dispatch from Tokio states that virtually all tho newspapers there have suspended publication owing to a strike of printers, who demand higlier wages. Numerous other strikes in various parts of Japnn, even affecting tho Government establishments, are reported.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.