AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1924, Page 3

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAUL'S ASSOCIATION. PEACE NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED. MELBOURNE, December I. Peace negotiations between the shipowners and the? Watcrsiders’ Federation have been resumed with a more hopeful mil Ink for a settlement. There is also a brighter prospect of I a settlement in the Wclnicmtli dispute which is in the fiends of the State Disputes Committee. Mr Bruce (Federal Premier) speaking at Dandcnong, described the shipping strike as a national calamity. Ife said that the shipowners were lighting in a relentless selfish spirit, and they would earn universal censure. He also hinted that if the workers did not change their attitude, there would he sweeping changes in the industrial system. Mr Bruce said that there were in the ranks of the shipowners, the seamen, and tho wharf labourers, extremists, who were prepared to go to any length in order to achieve their own selfish and sectional -ends. Ife appealed to both sections to approach the question in a spirit of compromise.

THK CROP LEY ENQUIRY. SYDNEY, December b At the Croplcy Commission, Alderman Burke denied that he had solicited a bribe, and said that when he first met Pnrnham, the latter suggested to him (Burke) that if (.he road .outside the Company’s premises was regarded. I’arnliam’s Company would ‘•make it worth his (Burke’s) while.’’ •Alderman Burke added that he indignantly repudiated this suggestion as he always was of the opinion that the roadway in question, should hr lowered, as he himself, was a practical road maker.

SETTLEMENT EXPECTED. SYDNEY, December I. The Stewards’ Union has agreed to supply a crew for the* Morclon Bay, iinecuidilioually, and the vessel will sail on Saturday. This decision points to an early cessation of the dispute between the Commonwealth Line and the Union. JUGOSLAV IMMIGRANTS. AUSTRALIAN LIMITATION. (Rocc’ved this clav at D. 1.1 a.m.) MELBOURNE, December .1. With reference to the statement that there was danger of a considerable influx into Australia of Jugo-Slavs. Greeks mid other Southern Europeans. Mr Bruce (Federal Premier) stated that arrangements had been made that the passport visas for Australia in favour of Jugo-Slavs and Greeks should not exceed one hundred monthly of each nationality, ] reference to he l given to those who have a, knowledge of English and pc -sess some capital, or intend to proceed to Australia for the purpose of joining el esc relatives.

PROSPECTS EOR SETTLEMENT. MELBOURNE. Dec. .7. It is expected a conferen:e between the parties to the shipping cli-;>ut <• will result from the Arbitration Court’s intervention and the prospects of a .settlement lev that means is regarded as favourable. The matter will he brought before the Arbitration Court to-day. A writ, returnable lo the High Court lias been served on officials of the \\ ategsiders Federation and officers of the other maritme iiiiions who are alleged to lie engaged in the conduct of the overtime strike. Application is being made for writs on behalf of the oversea shipping companies for an injunction against the Unions to restrain them from conduc ting n strike which it is claimed is a breach of the award.

PltODl C-K I*lt ICES. 'MELBOURNE. December 7. Oats 2s 9d to .‘ls. Barley. English. •7s 9:1 to (is. Gape Is (id. Potatoes £i to £7 P's flea-'.'.'. Onion.. £7 10; |o £S (hags). X.S.W. ABORIGINES. SYDNEY, December -7. The report of the aborigines protection hoard shows ol Toll) aborigines in New Smith Wales, only 10*7 are of full blood. The others are half and quarter caste. GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER. HOBART. Dec. -7. Mrs Wells has been found guilty of the manslaughter id her child which died, allegedly as the result of neglect, and was ordered to he detained during the Governor’s pleasure.