THE DANISH CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 162, 5 April 1920, Page 5

THE DANISH CRISIS

GENERAL STRIKE DUE TO-MORROW TROOPS WARNED TO USE ARMS By Teleßraph--Prcß3 Association-Copyriebt (Rec. April i, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, April 1. The former Premier, Mr. C. T. Zahle, lias promised to support liis successor and discourage a general strike on coni dition that his successor meets Parlia>ment before a dissolution.. There was a great .run on the bakers' shops, which were soon without bread, without any- present: prospect of new supplies. Ball cartridges were served to .the troops, who were warned that they must use arms against disorder if necessary. There is some apprehension vegarding non-commissioned officers, who are reported to be disaffected. Tho new Cabinet will issue a notice calling up tjio remaining military classes for service in the Slesvig zone. The notice will be effective on April C, when the general strike is due to reach a climax. Although the general strike is due fo> April G, the Snilors and Firemen's Union has already slopped work, and coastal traffic is at a standstill. The printers and technical starts of several newspapers have also struck. The general strike will not affect the waterworks, hospitals, police, fire brigades, or co-operative concerns. Tho democratic newspapers state that the strikers' demands include im-. proved labour conditions, speedy convocation of Parliament, and the release of syndicalists. The King, replying to a denotation of co-operative trade -unions, said be and his Ministers wye endeavouring to solve the situation. Conferences were continuing, and ho would eventually invito the 00-operation of. representatives of tho workers—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CABINET AND SOCIAL DEMOCRATS NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN. (Pec. April i, 5.5 p.m.) ' ' Copenhagen, April 2. Negotiations between the Cabinet and the. Social Democrats have broken down. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.