LABOUR TROUBLES

Taihape Daily Times, 5 April 1919, Page 5

LABOUR TROUBLES

ELECTRICIANS' STRIKE IMPROBABLE.

Received noon

LONDON, April 4

The Electricians' ballot lacks the requisite majority for a 44 hours' week

GENERAL STRIKE AVERTED

SATISFACTION EXPRESSED

Received 11.55 a.m.

LONDON, March 28

That is general satisfaction that a national strike has been averted by the railwayman's acceptance. Thus the triple alliance is officially content with the concessions, even if sections of the men are dissatisfied at not receiving their full demands. A great deal of unrest remains, which leaders are striving to eradicate. Mr. Thomas, addressing the railwaymen, pointed out they had secured more than the miners' representatives, having negotiated night and day. If the) men voted in favour of a strike they were enemies to themselves and fellow members.

COTTON TEADE TEOUBIES,

Keceived April 5, noon. LONDON, April 4

Mr Dennis, M.P., in an interview, said extensive Lancashire clothing mills were closing on account of re* strict-ions 'vf exports preventing an influx of money. Sweden, Denmark, and Holland could absorb several millions worth without leakage to Germany. Japanese cotton goods were selling in England below Lancashire prices. Manufacturers are urging the Government to improve the cable service. They complain the delays prevent the stabilisation of the price of raw cotton.