THE STRIKE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 70, 22 November 1913, Page 5

THE STRIKE.

Extending in the South Christchurch Garters Out. Statement by Federal Premier. _ .'AJ AT WELLINGTON. A RIOTER IN COURT. t SIX WEEKS FOR ASSAULT. [Per Press Association. ] Wellington, November 22. Walter Burton was committed for trial on a charge of taking part in a riot in Featherston Street when the mounted specials were stoned. He was also charged with assaulting E. V. Sevan. A witness said he saw a telegraph boy throwing stones and corrected him, whereupon defendant and others attacked him and knocked him about badly. Some held him while Burton punched him. This evidence was corroborated.

Accused, giving evidence himself, was asked if he throw any stones, and he denied it, but upon being told lit might lie charged with perjury admitted he did, and got six weeks’ imprisonment.

WHARFWORKERS WANTED.

STRIKERS’ TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR LAURENSON.

Wellington, November 22

Over 900 Arbitrationists were working on the wharves tiijs morning, but the supply of labor was not enough for all the work offering. Employment could be found for another 100. Many workers continue to earn good money. The strikers met this morning, and between 300 and 400 attended the funeral of, Mr Laurenson.

AT AUCKLAND.

AUCKLAND VERY QUIET.

Auckland, November 22,

Strike matters are very quiet at the waterside and in the town. Work at the wharves is being prosecuted briskly. It is expected that the Mamma "will sail for Vancouver to-night. The Manuka leaves for southern ports on Monday, the crew consisting of masters, officers and others than regular seamen. It is estimated that the total number of men working at the various occupations affected by the strike is 4340.

FARMERS’ UNION CONSTABULARY CORPS.

A NEW ORGANISATION.

Auckland, November 22

A meeting of special constables, held in the Domain Camp, passed a resolution to form a Farmers’ Union Constabulary Corps with branches in various districts, so that when their services were necessary they can be called together at a moment’s notice. The corps is to be organised, and will he under the control of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union.

BUSINESS IMPROVING.

Auckland, November 22. Business houses and shops report

great improvement in business this week, showing a steady recovery and greater confidence since so many unionists commenced to break away from the general strike and resume work. It is considered that if the trams resumed running, trade would speedily go back to normal, though the enormous loss of by the strikers must make a difference in the spending power of the working classes. AT CHRISTCHURCH. THE CHRISTCHURCH CARTERS. SUPPLIES GETTING SHORT. Christchurch, November 22. The decision of tin- carters to strike on Monday puts a new complexion on the strike locally. The stoppage may not be quite complete, owing to the number of men owning their own horse and motor vehicles, but at best the supply of carters will be totally insufficient. Until arrangements are made to overcome the new difficulty there is not much advantage in working the wharves. Several employers seen this morning say that as far as they can see the decision of their carters was unanimous, but they anticipate to be able to secure free labour if adequate protection is provided. The Trades Hall is silent regarding the effect of tlie* introduction of specials into the city proper, but indications point to further stoppages if that is done., Additional specials were sworn in to-day. The number at the Addington camp now well exceeds 000, but a move is not anticipated to-day. The pinch of short supplies ks beginning to lie felt severely in the city. Coal, sugar and sn#ne other commodities are getting very short. Additional hands are likely to be put off in snnto quarters in thopexl few day-.