SHIPPING TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1925, Page 3

SHIPPING TROUBLE

[Australia «fc N.Z. Cable Association. 1 ANOTHER SHIP SAILS. CAPETOWN, October 7. The Kildoaiian Castle has sailed for England, leaving l-chind a number nt' the striking crew. MEN KOH TO It A KINA. STRIKERS TAKEN ON. WELLINGTON, October S. Chief Detective Kemp stated this morning that from about nine o’clock till ten o’clock, strikers from Home ships came in twos and threes to the >" police station, till about 50 had assembled. After a time they were taken by motor ears provided by I be shipping companies to i’ipitea Wharf. Kaeh ear was accompanied by a detective and a strong body of police was on Pi pi tea wharf to meet any emergency that may have arisen. However. the wharves had previously been shut olf, and there was not the slightest trouble of any kind. The men went by lug to tlio Turakina in the stream. . a seniors POSITION. NO PILOT SERVICE. (Received this day at 10.25 a.m.) BRISBANE, Oct. 8. A serious position has now arisen owing to tile pilot service not being available to the shipowners. The seamen on the tug acre ordered to refuse to move or assist in the movement of overseas vessels alfected by the strike. The port authorities, for the first time in the history of the port, refused to grant a pilot unless the tug was forthcoming. Representations were made to the Premier, hut inelfeetunity. The Government ordered one pilot to move the ships, but he refused. ft is feared the whole pilot service will cease work should Government attempt to force the men to handle the ships against their will.

interference by seamen. PERTH, Oct. 7

While the steamer Trcylou was lying at her berth she was raided by about four hundred striking seamen, who drew the fires and removed the firebars. The seamen of the Trevlon, who are coloured, were intimidated into joining the strike. The firemen refused to f>o coerced. Although the Trcylou had previously been declared black the cargo is being worked by the Watersiders’ Federation . The police had been in the vicinity of the vessel for some time before, but. as everything w.a.s quiet, they were withdrawn. Immediately after their departure the strikers arrived. Exciting scenes were witnessed when the Demodoeus moved from the wharf to the anchorage. When the vessel commenced to move the pickets summoned about two hundred strikers, but when they attempted to interfere with the vessel’s lines a large force of police, who were hidden on the wharf, were called out and prevented them. The strikers also attempted to get small boats and prevent the lines being attached to the buoys, but the police stopped Ibis. Tim Demodo'ms is now in a position to proceed to sea at any lime. She has a full crew ahoartLi *** THE -STRIKE BREAKING. MEN REJOIN INC! SHU’S. .WELLINGTON. Oct. 8. As the result of unexpected developments whit'll took place at Wellington - to-day, it is anticipated the hack the shipping strike, as far as Non Zealand is concerned at any rate, has been broken, and that, before very long the various liner-- held up in New Zealand ports will be homeward bound with their produce. This morning fifty local striker* were placed aboard steamers in the stream, being escorted on board under police protection, It is anticipated within forty-eight hours that 200 men will have returned to their ships. It is a significant fact also that during the past few days the members of the Rnaliilie’s crew, who have boon ashore at Wellington for some time have left Tor Auckland, and that they sailed for home on the liner last evening. There are 100 of the ere tv of the Arawa- in the local gaol, and 00 are due for release on the 20th. It is understood these men have given guarantees to rejoin the vessels and will be released immediately.