Second Edition. THE STRIKE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 77, 1 December 1913, Page 6

Second Edition. THE STRIKE.

TAtTAtfAICI ‘SAPP R EC I AT J 0 N. [Peb Press 'Association.] New Plymouth, December 1. The Taranaki County Council to-dav passed a resolution appreciative oi the action of those who came forward to help the Government in the maintenance of law and order and to keep ports open. Strong exception aas taken to Mr Tregear’s slander or the specials, and the opinion was expressed that the Taranaki men were prepared to continue to supply labor as long as is necessary. THE OPAWft’3 FIREMEN. Wellington; December 1. The Opawa’s firemen, when before the Court, said tuey would refuse duty if placed on board. If was pointed out to the men that they were liable to 12 months’ imprisonment for combining to refuse duty on the high seas. The Magistrate declined to discuss the possibilities with the men, and sentenced them to 14 days’ imprisonment and ordered them to be placed aboard if the vessel left before the expiry of the sentence.

OPAWA BACK TO PORT. . The Opawa sailed for London, but one hour later was seen re-entering the heads. The firemen presumably remained obstinate, and refused to 8 work. WATERSIDERS’ NEW UNION. Auckland, December 1. A large number of members of the old watersiders’ union applied for work on the wharves this morning. Their names were taken by the secretary of the new union, and these will be submitted to ballot by members of the latter. So far, 100 out of 1300 who struck have been reinstated or hare applied for reinstatement.