The Labour Question.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 47, 8 July 1890, Page 3

The Labour Question.

Australian Strength. SYDNEY, July 4 There are now fifty-three societies representing 35,000 working affiliated to the Sydney Trades and Labour Council. PALMERSTON NORTH. July 5. One of the most enthusiastic meetings held in this district, took place last evening, when Mr James Mackay, local organiser of the Knights of Labour, delivre d an address on the objects of that body, and opened a local Assembly. The meeting was also addressed by Mr Bethany, of Auckland. Sixty-one members were initiated, and arrangements were made for holding weekly meetings.

WELLINGTON. July 3. A private telegram from Greyraouth received in town to day states that the men have definitely declined to accept the reduction in wages submitted by the Mine Manager of the Grey Valley Coal Company, and have anticipated the threatened lock-out by going out on strike. It is rumored that if the report of the committee appointed by the Federated Trades and Labor Conned to inquire if the compact with the Woollen Company is being carried out is unfavorable, the company will call a meeting of the

shareholders to consic bleness of closing the m The London T( Operatoi They Decline to LONDON, An attempt by the compel the telegraph cl regret for groaning at ti Queen failed. They v declare no disrespect w Her Majesty personally, lition of feeling was sii against the way they wer The Government are crease the pay of the poli sive demands for pensi donod, and the police t agree to this compromise