The Strike

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 December 1913, Page 3

The Strike

THE STRIKE OEE. UNDER ARBITRATION. [PER PItESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, This Day. The closing scene ol the strike was marked by a unique demonstration by the strikers, who mustered at the Vivian-street hall and marched down, 1000 strong, to the wharves headed by the Waterside Workers band. Before the men dispersed to sign on with the neu union they were Addressed by their leaders. Mr G. Earland, secretary of the old union, said that although defeated in the present battle, the war would go on. The seaman had valiantly stood by the watersidors until betrayeu by one of their own number. Mr J. Dowgray, acting-Presi-dent of the Eederation, said it was a retreat, not a defeat. They would again organise their forces and ultimately win. As far as Mr W. Young was concerned, lie was not one of the delegates who conferred witJi the shipowners, but probably knew what was going on. Several other speakers addressed the men and cheers were given for the leaders and all who had assisted the strikers. After the demonstration some hundreds of the strikers signed on as members of the Arbitration Union.