THE COAL-MINERS' STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 22 November 1907, Page 3

THE COAL-MINERS' STRIKE.

SETTLEMENT EFFECTED. Received Nov. 21, 0.43 p.m. Sydney, November 21. It w understood that the proprietors have accepted Mr. Wade's proposal, with certain reservations. Received Nov. 21, 7.40 p.m, Sydney, November 21. Mr. Wade, tne l'remier, in milking a statement in the Assembly, said he was glad to announce that the coal trouble had come to an end. Owing to the forbearance of both side*, negotiations arrived at a state at which the comproi"i~*' was effected—a compromise that was fair and honorable to all concerned. He traced the history of the negotiations, and added that after the meeting of the proprietors to-day he had received information from the ehairinr-i that they had agreed to accept the to.iditions of Parliament. SPEECH BY MR. WADE. DIFFICULTIES SURMOUNTED. APPRECIATION ISY THE OPPOSI-

TION. Received Nov. 21. !).32 p.m. Sydney, November 21. Mr. Wade said he had received a written communication from the miners and a telephonic messag.' from the proprietor* after the latter had obtained his interpretations on certain clauses of the projwsal that they were willing to accept the conditions of settlement. ° He considered there is no room now for misinterpretation. The only thing which remained was the appointment of a court at an early date. No doubt when the constitution of that tribunal was known it would be such as would give both parties as well as the public satisfaction, and assure the acceptance by the parties of whatever award that might be made. He thanked those who assisted the settlement. The points raised had required much consideration. They had been fully and reasonably discussed, and he hoped such establishment wouhl result in lasting peace. The statement was received with much cheering.

Mr. McGowan, on behalf of the Opposition. expressed deep appreciation of Mr. Wade's efforts in regard to the settlement, and suggested, if special legislation were required in connection with the tribunal, he would let everything stand idle while it was passed. Mr. Wade replied that lie thought the present law sufficient for the purpose.

WIDESPREAD RELIEF AND REJOICING. Received 22nd, 0.10 a m. Sydney, November 21. There is widespread relief and rejoicing over the settlement of the strike. The eased tension sent dnwn the prices in the produce and coal markets. The ferry services resume normal running. Preparations are alrea.lv being made for re starting the mines. ' It is a foregone conclusion that the miners' lodges will endorse the settle ment. AH that so far have voted are m favor.