MINERS' STRIKE

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 20, 19 October 1920, Page 7

MINERS' STRIKE

IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL j CONFERENCES SERIOUS POSITION URGED ON RAILWAYMEN By Tolejrapb-Presi AsßOciatlon-OopyTlffM (Rec. October 18, 7.25 pin.) London, October 18. The coal position has not changed during tho week-end. Public attention, is focused on tho industrial conferences commencing tc-duy, also the opening of Parliament. Though there is much speculation regarding tho course tho associated trade unions are likely to pursue, there is next to nothing to indicate the feelings of the rank nnd file. The only notable event has been a circular issued by Mr. C. T. Cramp, industrial secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, urging on the branches, on behalf of the executive, tho serious position that would occur if. the miners were defeated, and requesting them to bear the samo in mind when instructing delegates for Wednesday's conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 4ssii. POSITION OP STRIKE FUNDS London, October 17. Although the strike funds in "Wales and Yorkshire are limited, those of Derbyshire will provide an allowance for nine weelcs, those of Notts for six weeks, and Cannock Chase for five weeks. Leicestershire's- funds amount to .££5,000, with 8000 members—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SCOTTISH RAILWAYMEN WILLING TO CEASEI WORK IN SUPPORT OP MINERS. b (Rcc. October 18, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 17. The council of the Scottish railwaymen passed a resolution expressing willingness to cease work immediately in support of the miners. Mr. R. Smillie, addressing a mass meeting of miners, said: "This fight is net most serious in England's history. The Government will use all its forces to tea the miners, whose success depends on their own courage and loyalty."— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. COAL SUPPLIESGOOD STOCKS IN FRANCE AND SCANDINAVIA. Paris, October 17.. The strike in Britain will not seriously affect France. The coal stocks of the railways are equal to pre-war times, while those of Paris are fourfold those of last year—Aus,-N.Z. Cable Assn Stockholm,' October 17.Scandinavia has three months' stock of coal. Tho stocks in' Denmark will suffice until January. Sweden is provided with winter supplies, including large stocks of Australian coal.—Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.