THE ARBITRATION COURT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 63, 17 March 1915, Page 7

THE ARBITRATION COURT.

hearing of industrial DISPUTES. pp.n Press Association. Wellington, March IG. Further argument on the application by Trades’ Unions to recommence the hearing of industrial disputes was heard by the Arbitration Court to-day. Mr Carey (the Union’s representative) said that in no country where the principle of the Arbitration Court was in force had it been, laid down that the functions of the Court should he suspended in war time. Mr Stringer pointed out that the Court’s ruling was only for the time being, and an application for a review could be made at any time. Mr Carey replied that the interpretation placed upon the judgment by the employers had tended to block arbitration and conciliation, and to discourage trades unionism. Mr Carey, lo show that there was no ground for suspension of the Court’s functions, referred to the prosperity of the Dominion, and the absence o) unemployment. The Saving Banks deposits had also increased Imgery in January. Mr Stringer suggested that they might indicate the closing ol other avenues of investment. Mr Carey: On a matter like this I’m content to take the opinion ol Mr Massey, who says that the Savings Bank deposits indicate increased prosperity. Mr Stringer: We can’t take Mr Massey’s opinion as gospel, you know. Mr Carey : When they hack up the claims of the unions probably they are nearer right than they over were before. The argument is proceeding.