THE AUCKLAND STRIKE

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9152, 22 May 1908, Page 5

THE AUCKLAND STRIKE

SECOND EDITION.

SUPPORT PROM WELLINGTON.’ Per Press Association. Auckland, May 22. Mr Rosser has received the following telegram from Wellington Trades’ Hall;—“Succeeded in inducing local Trades’ Council unanimously to carry resolution promisijig moral and financial support to Auckland Tramway men if required ; also* calling upon all unemployed tramway men not to go to Auckland during the trouble. The delegates are very solid and will support you to a man. The Federation Executive is closely watching all movements and will take action if necessary to maintain the rights and privileges of Auckland comrades in the present justifiable struggle. Good luck. Signed—Young, Secretary^

THE POSITION TO-DAY.

The position ;of affairs with gard to the tramway strike is unchanged. The public are favoured by perfect weather, and some are making the best use of the few vehicles specially pressed into the service, while many are travelling by train from the suburbs usually served by the tram. The bulk of the workers, however, are walking to and from business.

A large meeting of the Tramway Union was held this morning and the men are alleged to be very determined to stay out. There will be a special sitting of the Arbitration Court on Monday to try the cases against the Union for breach of the Arbitration Act. The names of the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Union were taken by the Labour Department, ■ presumably in view of these proceedings.

A meeting of the management committee of the Tramways Union cousideredvthe question of making: an appeal to the Unions of the Dominion for financial assistance, but resolved that it was premature yet to do so as there was no need for the strike to last any longer than the general manager desired.

Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Socialists passed a resolution expressing full and hearty sympathy witJi the emp J oyees and pledging their moral support and financial assistance. EFFECT ON TRADE. The strike is having a very serious effect on trade, especially that in drapery. When in the ordinary course Queen Street stores would be doing a big business complaint is made oUthe alarming falling off' in takings. One big firm estimated that the strike had affected their takings yesterday fully £BOO. If the strike continues business in town must suffer.

A deputation, consisting of the President and Treasurer of the Tramway Union, interviewed Mr Walklate this afternoon to ask him to attend their meeting, and meet the men assembled.