LABOUR TROUBLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3643, 2 December 1920, Page 5

LABOUR TROUBLES.

r>— — — RAILWAYMEN'S CONFERENCE. LONDON, Nov. 30. * The International Railwaymerti's Conference met' in London. Mr Robert Williams, who presided, said it was essentia] to know what different countries are doing to improve the economic status of the workers. Mr J. H. Thomas, in welcoming the foreign delegates, said the workers 'had determined that the wounds 0* war must be healed and reconciliations with late enemies effected. The struggle was not yet ended, and there would be a big fight in this country within the next few months over tne new stand which the railwaymen will make: Namely, to hoM the Government to its promise to admit railwaymen to the management of the railways. , »« CUBAN FINANCIAL CRISIS. o ' A TANGEL SITUATION. UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE. 1 Received 9.50 a.m. -,, ""■•'•"' WSHINGTON, Dec. 1. The United States Government is prevent a' situation arising that will compel American intervention in Cuba. Owing to the chaotic condition of the later's political, financial and' industrial affairs, the Washington Government is considering! sending General Crowder, Judge Advocate-Generalj of the Army,, upon a special diplomatic , mission to Cuba in the Siope or straightening out the tangled situation. The Cuban moratorium, which was to have expired to-day. has been extended till 31st December. The State however, does not approve of this method of meeting the financial situation. The Cuban elections were held on Ist November, but the returns are not yet complete.