THE NEWCASTLE DISPUTE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9008, 22 November 1907, Page 2

THE NEWCASTLE DISPUTE.

THE PREMIER’S PROPOSALS ACCEPTED. I Press Association—Copyright. I Received Nov. 31, 0.43 p. m. | Sydney, Nov. 31. It is understood that the propriotors have accepted Mr Wade’s proposal, with certain reseivatious. THE PREMIERS’ GOOD OFFICES. STATEMENT IN THE ASSEMBLY. Received Nov. 21, 7.40 p.m. ■ Sydney, Nov. 21. Mr Wade, Premier, in mailing a statement in the Assembly, said he was glad to announce that the coal trouble came to an end owing to the forbearance of both sides. The uogo- ; tiatious had arrived at a state at which a compromise w T as effected that w T as fair and honorable to all concerned. He traced the history of the negotiations, and added that after mooting the proprietors to-day, ho received information from the , chairman that they had agreed to accept the conditions of settlement. THE FINAL AGREEMENT. A VICTORY FOR ARBITRATION. Received Nov. 31, 9.33 p.m Sydney, Nov. 21. Mr Wado said he had received a written communication from the . miners, and a telephonic message | from the proprietors after the latter | had obtained his interpretations of certain clauses in the proposal, that they were willing to accept the_ conditions of settlement. Ho considrod there was no room now 7 for misinterpretation. Tlio only tiling that remained was the appointment of a Court at an early date. No doubt when the constitution of that tiifcu ual was known' it weald be ■such-as would give both parties, as well as the public, satisfaction and assure tlio acceptance by the parties of whatever award might bo made. Ho thanked those who assisted in the sotMeiuont. The points raised had required much conspiration. and had been fully and reasonably dw : cussed. Ho hoped such would lead to the establishment of lasting peace. The statement was received with much cheering, Mr iVtcGowau, of behalf of the Opposition, expressed deep appreciation of Mr Wade’s efforts at settlement. Ho suggested that if special legislation was required in connection with the tribunal, tha House shoudl let everything stand WI’.LC it passed. Mr Wado replied that ho thought the present law sufficient, THE STATUS QUO. Received Nov. 23, 13 a. in. Sydney, Nov. 21, There is widespread relief and re. joining at the settlement of tlio Strike. The eased touison lias sent down prices In produce and coal markets. The ferry services resume their normal running. Preparations arc already making for rc-sJtartiug the mines." It is a foregone conclusion that the miners’ lodges will endorse the settlement. All that have so far voted were in favour of the miners’ committee of management, with its Chairman, Mr Bowling as expert representative on the ' proposed tribunal,