BRITISH MINERS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 18, 16 October 1920, Page 7

BRITISH MINERS

REJECT DATUM PROPOSALS

STRIKE NOTICES EXPIRE

TO-DAY

By Teleuriipli"Press Asaociation-Oopyrlirlit - London, October 14. The official ballot figures are: For acceptance of the datum terms 181,428 Against ~....' 635,098 Tho executive has recommended in the <ace of tho ballot that the striko notices be allowed to, expire on Saturday. One hundred and fifty-four members, voted for the recommendation and twenty-seven against ••■'■•■ It is understood that tho miners' delegates rejected a Northumberland amendment to refer the wholo wages claim to arbitration.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GRAVITY OF MEN'S DECISION NOTE OF WARNING FEOM TEE PRIME MINISTER. ; - (Eec. October 15, 7.55 p.m.) ■ ■■••"■ London, October 14. Replying to the miners' leaders' announcement respecting the conference decision, the Prime Minister drew attention to the gravity of the decision at a time when industry was confronted with great and increasing difficulties and tho prc.spect of unemployment causes great anxiety. The Government's aim was tu secure an increased output in order to increase the' revenue, lower the cost <{t ! thing, and. provide exports to assist to pay for imports. The Government's proposals wero supremely reasonable—Aus.N.Z Cable Assn; ■ MINERS TO~MOVE NEXT ... _ ~/ IF THEY DESIBE SETTLEMENT. (Eec. October 15, 9 p.m.) London, October 14. It is reported in Parliamentary circles that the Government expects the miners to move next if they desire a settlement. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn. STRIKE MaTsTOP RACING MEASUKES TO FEED THE PEOPLE. CRec. October 15, 10.10 p.m.) London, October 15. If-a strike occurs it is probable that racing will be immediately stopped. The Food Ministry will not attempt to break the strike, but will see that people, are fed. In tljis duty it will look for sympathetic assistance from Labour. If necessary, a clearing house will bo es.. tablishcd in Eyde Park, as was done dur. ing the railway strike—Aus.-N.Z. C'abh A6sn. NEWSPAPERS DISMAYED YOUNG .EXTREMISTS ENGINEERING A STE IKE. (Eec. October 15, 10.10 p.m.) London, October 15. The newspapers are dismayed' at tho seriousness of tho situation, though they admit that tlie. Government has dono everything to' avert trouble.- The only hope now is that the. miners' leaibrs may seize upon a phrase in Mr. Lloyd George's letter that he is still ready to explore every avenue which may lead to a peaceful solution. The leaders seem to be afraid of losing touch with the rank and file if they negotiate further. All tlio older leaders are personally averse to a strike, which is being engineered by the young extremists. If tho strike commences it must last at least a fortnight, as it will lake that time to arrange a ballot, which alone nan end a 6trike ; It is officially- stated that Mr, Sniillio is ill, and was unable lo take an active part in yesterday's conference. He feefcs the rebuff to his prsonal authority keenly. -Au£-N.Z. Cablo Assn.