INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 27, 15 January 1912, Page 5

INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

THE COTTON TROUBLE. (By Electric Telegraph.—Cppyright.) (United Press Association.) London, January 13. A cotton settlement is expected, both sides favouring a half year’s truce. Meanwhile masters are endeavouring to secure a pledge against harassing strikes on the non-unionist question. THREATENED MINERS’ STRIKE. (Received 15, 8.5 a.m.) London, January 14. It is estimated that a majority of four to one favour a strike, the larger majority in Northumberland and Durham, though a number of colliers are against' it. Others refused to vote. The Durham funds exceed £400,000, sufficient for nine weeks. A conference of masters and men will be held in London on January 23rd. ARGENTINE RAILWAY STRIKE. (Received 15, 8.55 a.m.) Buenos Ayres, January 14. The strike involves 8000 workmen. A fair passenger service is being maintained. Troops are guarding the stations and workshops. The complete suspension of goods’traffic is not causing serious losses, as rains are retarding the harvest. Drivers and Jiromen from England are being engaged. NEWCASTLE MINERS RESUME. (Received 15, 9.15 a.m.) Sydney, January 15. The Pelaw Main miners have decided to resume to-day. Tho dispute will be settled while thoy are working.