SHIPPING DISPUTES

Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1925, Page 3

SHIPPING DISPUTES

AOUTEAtiIAN AND N.Z. OAEI.E ASSOCIATION. JUDGE’S ORDER IGNORED. COMMUNIST HALL ASSEMBLING PLACE. MELBOURNE, January 13. A mass meeting of the Seamen’s Union decided not to accept nor to reject Air Justice Power’s order regarding the picking-up place, until the Committee of Management lias discussed the matter. Meantime the members have been instructed not to offer themselves at the Alcrcantilo Marine Office. It is stated that there is a probability of the Manuka, due here tonight. from AYellington, will be involved in the dispute in a manner similar to that in which the Moeraki was held. SYDNEY, January 13. The position along the wharves was quiet to-day. A mass meeting of the members of tlie Seamen’s Union discussed Mr Justice Power’s order fixing the picking up place at the Mercantile Marine Office. Tt was decided to ignore the order and to continue assembling at the Communist Hull as previously. It i.s understood this decision was taken despite the Seamen’s Federal Executive advising the Sydney Branch to accept the Court’s decision. RIGOROUS POLICE PRECAUTION. SYDNEY, January 13. Following on .yesterdays’ rowdyism, a conference was bold to-day between the Premier (Sir G. Fuller) and the Inspector-General of Police. It is understood that rigorous police precautions were decided upon ill connection with the waterside trouble. The police patrols will be strengthened, and will he held in readiness for any emer-

gency. It is believed that important developments are pending, iu the shape of Federal intervention. EARAIERS TO LOAD SHIPS. SYDNEY, January 14. In connection with the shipping trouble, Air Trethowan, a member of the Legislative Council and .Managing Director of the Farmers’ and Graziers’ , o-operative Company stated that in the event of the wharf labourers bolding up the wheat ships on account of their additional overtime claims, tho farmers will he called upon to man the waterfront as in 1917. The Italian steamer Red Italia sails |„r Continental ports to-day. She will call at Hobart and will probably secure the whole, of the wool booked by the Largs Bay.