THE GREAT RAILWAY STRIKE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1033, 22 August 1911, Page 3

THE GREAT RAILWAY STRIKE.

London, August 20. The Railway men’s Union, at midnight, telegraphed to the branches as follows : ‘ 1 Joint Committee settled strike, victory for trade unionists. All must resume work immediately. BOARD OF TRADE STATEMENT. London, August 20. The Board ot Trade, at 11.30, to-night, issued this statement: — “ Following on the Government’s representation, the railways empowered Messrs Claughton aud Granett to confer with representatives selected by joint executives of the Railwaymen’s Trades Unions with a view to discuss with them the Board of Trade’s suggestsd terms of settlement. The conference met at the Board of Trade offices, and was attended by the companies aud railwaymen’s representatives, Mr Lloyd-George, Mr Buxton, Mr Llewelyn, Mr Smith, Mr Asquith, aud Mr Ramsay MacDonald. ‘‘ After a prolonged discussion the following settlement was unanimously reached and signed : ‘‘ Strike to be terminated forthwith ; all involved in strike or lockout, applying in a reasonable time, to be reinstated at the earliest practicable moment. No proceedings to be taken for breach of contract. The Conciliations Board, to be convened to settle the questions now in dispute. If the sectional boards fail to arrive at a settlement the Central Board to meet immediately.

RIOT ACT READ. INNOCENT SUFFER FOR GUILTY. FURIOUS MOB TEAR UP RAILWAY. London, August 20. A tram was entering Llanelly yesterday when a mob standing on the slope beside the track stoned the police and soldiers guarding the hue and attacked the driver and firemen. The Worcestershire Regiment advanced. The officer warned the rioters, but without result. The Riot Act was read, but the crowd laughed and jeered. The officer then fired in the air. The jeers were renewed aud then the troops fired a volley overhead and two others at a lower range. None of the mob were hit, but of lour persons in a garden In the vicinity iwo were killed, including an invalid Londoner, and two severely injured. Six persons were killed iu the Llanelly explosion. In his speech at Merthyr, Mr Keir-Hardie added that the stoppage was due to Mr Asquith’s threats, but when the next big strike occurred the colliers and ironworkers would be called out aud then they would see what the soldiers could do. He counselled the men to abide loyally by whatever decision was reached. Midland strikers from Sheffield urged the Chesterfield men to strike. They attacked the station on Saturday uight, and a serious conflict eusued. The Riot Act was read, and the mob dispersed at the bayonet point. Thirteen were injured. The King telegraphed to Mr Sidney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade: ‘ ‘ Rejoice that strike is ended. Congratulate both sides on success of negotiations. Sure satisfactory solution iu great measure due to your untiring efforts,”