RIOTS IN SYDNEY.

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 41, 20 September 1890, Page 2

RIOTS IN SYDNEY.

STONE r THROWING AT POLICE. MOB CHARGED WITH SERIOUS RESULTS. \ Sydney, Sept. 19. The removal of wool from the Darling Harbor to the wool stores on Circular Quay led to uproarous scenes this morning. Several trollies loaded with wool, and guarded by a force of mounted police and special constables, were surrounded by fully 3000 strikers. Stones were freely used, and a number of windows in houses and shops in George street were smashed. While attempting to make an arrest of one of the rioters a piece of blue road metal was thrown at a constable, but the missile missed its mark, and struck a member of the Union a terrible blo.w on the head. The man wa*s so seriously injured that his removal to the Hospital was considered advisable. The news of the row spread rapidly, and consequently the crowd increased at every moment. On reaching Circular Quay, the disturbance had become so serious that the Riot Act was read, and the mounted police charge the mob. A scene of the wildest confusion ensued, and one or two men were driven into the sea, but were rescued. Special/constables poured in from all parts of the city and the wool was unloaded. There were numberless broken heads, and several of the police received nasty cuts and bruises. It is estimated that there were fully 10,000 people on Circular Quay during the height of the disturbance. There is great excitement throughout this city, and a feeling of uneasiness prevails. ■ The Hon. W. McMillan, Colonial Treasurer, replying to a deputation of citizens, who waited on him immediately after the not was quelled, said the situation - could not be more grave than at present, and he assured the deputation that the Government were prepared to take even the most .extreme steps for the purpose of maintaining order. Over 20 arrests took place to-day in connection with the riots. - - Wellington, September 19. Jerrard, who fell down the hatch of the Australia; is improving, and there is every prospect of his recovery. A fireman assaulted Pope, mate of the Huia, this afternoon, striking and kicking him. He was immediately arrested. Shaw. Saville, and Co. intend to carry a body of labourers in future from port to port, to prevent their steamers being stuck up. * , The charge of assault against Robert Allan in connection with the unfortunate accident to Jerrard, when the latter was knocked down the hold of the steamer Australia 6n Thursday week, was further investigated at the Resident Magistrate's Court this afternoon. The evidence called supported Allan's statement, that he waß first attacked, and the^case was dismissed* 5 the •■ Magistrate leaving it optional for Jerrard— -in the event of his • recovery — to take further -proceedings if he desired. . • . Chbistchubch, Sept. 19. Atf the "ailing ships are being worked. The labour party cxc hourly expecting word from headquarters to the eftect that '■.*■■■ ■ ■ • " ■

a conference has been arranged by which a settlement can be arrived at. Matters generally in connection with tne strike are very quiet. Dpjbwn, Sept, 1& Mr JeUicoe, the well-known Wellington barrister, is at present, at Dunedin, and it is understood that he has had an inter-, view with the Executive officers of the Maritime Council, with a view to de- ■ termine the future course to be adopted ■ by the labour party. .* . Sydney, This Day. The Shearers Union estimate that sta- , tion hands numbering 60,000 went out on strike yesterday. . . : One of yesterday's rioters -was sentenced to 3 months and another to seven days imprisonment. v ./ Funds are said to be coming in freely for the support of the Unionists. CHSisTCHrscH, JDhis Day. > A petition is being numerously signed here asking the Commission to reinstate the four men recently discharged.