The Shops Bill.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 158, 16 July 1901, Page 3

The Shops Bill.

[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Dunedin, last night. The Hon. Mr Mills, replying to a deputation from the local warehousemen, in opposition to their being brought under the Shops Bill, said he would represent the objectors’ views to his colleagues. He (was very pleased to find such pleasant relations between employers and employed in Dunedin. It would be unwise, and a great pity, to disturb such relations. While the present amicable ’understanding existed, only those who had tender corns could state exactly where they pinched, and doubtless the measure would be modified to a certain extent during its passage through the House. It would bo often found a Bill proposed a little more than was actually required, but this \vas necessary to catch delinquents. This Bill would not be made prejudicial to those who worked in harmony, nor was it intended to cause any friction amongst i tradors. Wellington, Inst night. At a meeting to-night attended by 1)50 employees in the City warehouses, resolutions were passed against the Shops and Olfices Bill. It was decided to petition Parliament against those clauses in the measure which affects them.