DANISH POLITICAL CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 6 April 1920, Page 2

DANISH POLITICAL CRISIS

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright DANISH RIOTS. (|{f.,'civecl this day at,1u.15 a • COPENHAGEN, April 5. Though the majority of people have accepted the settlement of the crisis by tbe formation of a new Cabinet, riotous demonstrations were made by Communist elements. They pelted the police with stones and bricks. The polico charged the mob, resulting in eleven being injured and being sent to hospitals,

THE DANISH CRISIS. COPENHAGEN, April 2. The ex-Premier, Zable, has promised to support his successor and to discourage tho general strike, which s due for 'the 6th. The Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union have already stopped work. The coastal traffic is at a standstill . The printers and technical staffs of several newspapers have also struckThe general strike will not affect the waterworks, hospitals, police, fire brigades, and co-operative-concerns. Tho democratic newspapers state the strikers’ demands include improved labour conditions, speedy convocation of Parliament, and the release of syndicalists.

Tbe King, replying to a deputation of co-operative trade unions, said he and his Ministers were endeavouring to solve the situation. Conferences were continuing, and he would eventually invite the co-operation of representatives of the workers.