NEWS FROM THE THAMES.

Industrial Unionist, Volume 1, Issue 17, 18 November 1913, Page 4

NEWS FROM THE THAMES.

(Special to the “ I .U.”)

Last night a public meeting was held in the Miners’ Union Hall, when addresses were delivered by Maekler, Gay nor, and Woods, to an audience of 200 people. The meeting was enthusiastic throughout, there being* a splendid spirit of Solidarity displayed. A collection was taken up, which resulted in four guineas being subscribed. After all expenses were deducted ilie balance was sent on to the Strike Committee. Every utterance of the speakers met with vociferous applause. After the speakers had placed the position before the audience the following resolutions were uanimously carried, both by acclamation and show' of hands: —(1) “ That this meeting of Thames Workers congratulate our fellow' workers on strike for tlieir splendid fight against victimisation and oppression, and earnestly assures them of our moral and financial support(2) “ That this meeting of Thames "Workers emphatically protest against the action of the Government in arresting the strike officials on bogus charges, knowing full well that this action is part and parcel of a well organised plot on the part of the Employers’

Association, aided and abetted by the Massey Government ,to kill organised labour. Further,., that this meeting calls upon the Minister for Justice (?) to immediately release them. Prior to the closure of the meeting a quantity of mental bombs were sold. The unionists present were also asked to consider the necessity of purging from their books the business element, as that element, which dominates the union, will always prevent anything like a square deal for unionism. This appeal was received with tumultous applause. The meeting, which was absolutely the most militant ever held here, closed with rousing cheering for the strikers. This meeting must have been a terrible rebuff for the petit bourgeoise who have tainted this town with conservatism and ignorance.

On with the struggle you workers of New Zealand! The keys to the gates of victory are almost within your grasp. The employers are hopelessly beaten, which is evident by the autocratic and uncivilised methods which they have adopted. You hold the position, and shall achieve one of the most brilliant victories ever known in the history of industrial warfare.

Yours for victory—Leo Woods.