THE STRIKE

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 November 1913, Page 3

THE STRIKE

ll'Eli I'UESS ASSOCIATION.] J Wellington, November Jo. ' Tlu; Drapers' Union to-night", decided not to accept the invitation to participate in the general strike but the members wilt give voluntary contributions hi assist in cases of distress among the strikers' families. The Mo ana was ready to rail lor 'lYisco to-night, but the anchor cables fouled, requiring the assistance of a tug to release (he steamer, which got away at .10 o'clock. The Shearers" Union has decided not to go on strike at present, as the members of the Kxecutivc cannot be got together to discuss ;iie position. At Auckland over 4UO men are working 011 the waterfront, and there is a steady return of strikers (0 their work. All the hotels are still closed. Marlon, November I-'!. At a public mooting 10-night the following resolution was passed: That this meeting of fanners and residents of Marton want io express'their complete confidence in the Citizens' Defence Committee i\ow sitting at Wellington, and on which there are four members of ilie .Farmers' Union. At another meeting the following resolution was carried: I hat this meeting .impress on the Coverument (lie dire necessity of endeavouring to settle the strike on terms amicable to both parties. At this meeting there was a strong elemeiii of the Labour Party, and a resolution, proposed by Mr 'I uriier. who addressed the meeting, was defeated.