COAL LUMPERS' STRIKE

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 27 April 1907, Page 3

COAL LUMPERS' STRIKE

~, , , Sydney, April 20. the coal lumpers have issued an appeal to the Unionists of Australia, asking for sympathy and moral assistance, and urging them to do their utmost in preventing such an influx of laborers as might enabled employers to succeed in their desire to crush the Union. Delegates of the Lumpers' Union attended the Labor Council and explained the position, stating that the only obstacle in the way of a settlement is the removal of the sieve-lores and foreman, to whom lumpers object. The Council offered the services of its execntive cutters with a view to bringing about an early settlement. BOTH SIDES FIRM.

Received 26th, 11.48 p . m . '" Sydney, April 2(i. The coal lumpers' ultimatum that they will not take any part in a conference with a view to a Settlement nf the strike unless the unpopular stevedores and the foremen arc dismissed, has had no effect on the attitude of the employers, who express a determination to stand firm. They declare that the labor obtained through the bureau, in conjunction with the ships' crews,' is sufficient for requirements. Delegates of the Seamen's Union conferred with the Employers' Association urith reference to the situation, but the result has not been disclosed. It is reported, however, that the local unYns • which had been approached by the strikers, show little sympathy with the proposed extension of the difficulty. The strikers relax none of their vigilance or confidence. The picketing system is very complete. The coaling of the Banffshire and Aorangi is proceeding with non-union-ists.