STRIKE NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1924, Page 2

STRIKE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. WEMBLEY STRIKE. LONDON, April 1. The newspapers unanimously condemn the strike terrorism at Wembley, and demand Government protection for loyal workers. The Exhibition authorities hope that many of the builders will return to work on Wednesday, when the police protection is assured. Tlie trouble is partly due to the Builders’ Trade Union refusing to allow the contractors at Wembley unlimited overtime. As a result the earnings of many of their members were reduced by 30s to 40s per week. This has caused anger among the builders, who instead of complaining to the Union, have vented their displeasure upon the Exhibition authorities. All the

employees at "Wembley are paid trade union rates, plus a Is a day. Sir P. Sassoon, in moving the adjournment of the House ol Common.-, condemned the attitude of the Government during the recent strikes. Air Tom Shaw protested against Wembley being made an opportunity for a political attack. NO DELAY. LONDON, April 2. In the House of Commons, Mr J. H. Thomas strongly attacked a statement that the Exhibition would not be opened to time. EXCITING SCENES. LONDON. April 1. There were exciting scenes at Wembley when the thousands of strikers, en masse, visited all the sections, intimidating the loyal workers. When persuasion failed, the mob was beaded by a leader, carrying a megaphone, and shouting orders to “down tools”. In some instances, bricks and other missies were thrown. Occasionally tools wore snatched from workmen. The strikers tramped down the new lawns and gardens, anil smashed callings.

It is estimated that twelve thousand are idle. The Union officials did not participate in tin* proceedings. This is believed to be the consequence of contempt being shown to the Organiser on Monday. The strikers demand the union’s recognition or the resignation of the union officials. The contractors fear that the inevitable cessation, even of the briefest, will mean the postponement of the opening. They have asked the Minister of Labour to intervene.

Ladies come and choose vour autumn hat at Schroder and Co’s, whilst the selection is varied. You will Ire- delighted with the choice. Come soon.-—Advt.