THE NEWCASTLE STRIKE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9006, 20 November 1907, Page 2

THE NEWCASTLE STRIKE.

Per Press Association.—Copyright. Sydney, November 19. The city lias been anxiously awaiting the result of the negotiations, proceeding all day between the Premier and representatives of the proprietors and miners; It is announced, to-night that the liiiriars have accepted Mr Wade's proposals for the appointment of a tribunal to softie the strike.

Tho proprietors meet to-morrow to give their final decision. A report, which however lacks official confirmation, states that tlio proprietors are prepared to accept the tribunal, and that tomorrow's meeting is only of a formal nature, and the trouble is virtually over. It is understood that the miners executive is generally favourable to the Premier's proposals hut is seeking an explanation of certain points. The proprietors await the miners decision before again meeting. Melbourne, November 19._ Iu order to conserve coal the railway authorities are considering tho curtailment of some services. Received November 20, 9.52 a.m. Sydney .November 20. Yesterday's negotiations resulted in a slight modification of Mr Wade's original proposals. Though special confirmation is required by both parties, there is a probability of work being resumed almost immediately. The president of tho Miners' Federation stated that; if tho proprietors agree to the proposals he will ho prepared to recommend their acceptance by the miners. It is expected work will be resumed oh Monday, and some pits might start on Thursday. Mr Wado stated. late last night that it seemed to him that a fair and honourable compromise had been reached, which there should bo no difficulty in.'eitherside accepting. He could not help feeling from tho general tenor of the negotiations that they were very close to a settlement.

Advices from Newcastle show that instructions have- been issued to different pits to bo in readiness to resume work. T'us is taken as an additional indication that a settlement is in sight and that tho proprietors' meeting to-day will accept the basis of settlement.