THE GREAT UPHEAVAL

Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1920, Page 1

THE GREAT UPHEAVAL

[Australian & n»z. cable AsabciA'riON SCOTTISH R'AILWAYMEN LONDON, October 17. Th<* Council of 'the Scottish Hailway'men’s Unions have passed a resolution stating that they are willing to cease work) immediately in order to support the coal miners. MR SMILLIB’S OPINION 1 . LONDON, October 17. The miners leader, Mr Robert gniil]ic, addressed a great mass meeting of; miners, He said: “This fight is going' to be tho most serious industrial smuggle in Englands history. The Government is going to use all its forces to beat the coal miners. Our succHss’ now depends on bur own courage ard loyalty to our cause.” HOW WILD ALLIANCE GO? LONDON, October 18'. { The coal position has changed during the week end. Public attention is ■ focussed on the various industrial unions conferences, which commence oday. The opening of Parliament is also awaited. ’ Tlfere is much speculation regarding the course which the associated TrhdeUnions are likely to pursue. There is so far next to nothing to indicate the feeling's of the rank and filo of the unions.

UNEMPLOYED RIOTING. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) TENDON, -October 18. There was serious rioting in Downing Street,' when several thousand unemployed were repulsed by the police. I MOB LAW FAILS. (Received this bay at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, October 18. The mob in Downing Street stormed various buildings, smashing window s. The police baton charges hurt many. There was a simlar demonstration m Trafalgar square, which also., was dispersed. gome manufacturers in Bradford have large reserves of coal, but a number will close down on Saturday.