THE SYDNEY STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 77, 20 March 1908, Page 2

THE SYDNEY STRIKE.

MATTERS STILL UNSETTLED. OTHER UNIONS SUPPORTING THE STRIKERS. Sydney, March la. Masters connected with the wharf stiike are still very unsettled. The Ship Pa intern' Union and the Dockers' Uuion decided not to work auy of the steamers of the three coastal companies against which the strike is directed, xhe Masters' and Engineers' Associations also decided not to handle any cargo for transhipment from coastal companies while the dispute lasts. The Wharf Laborers' Union discussed the stevedores' proposals for dealing with cargo, and agreed to handle transhipment cargo lying ait the deep sea wharves, but not cargo which had left the coastal boats.

After 12 on . Sunday night, however, it is to be handled without reference to where it comes from. Mr. Hughes states that the Wharf Laborers' Union discussed Mr. Wade's arbitration proposal, and decided to sopport the executive in refusing the offer of a special sitting of the Arbitration Court to hear an application by the registrar for directions in regard to the stiike. The president pointed out that the Wharf Laborers' Union was not an industrial union under the Act, and the Court could not compel it to file a claim if it refused to do so. He directed the

Union to file a claim within seven days. Mr. Hughes declares an attempt is being made to thrust arbitration upon the Union and make the Union give its case invay. Come what may, lie is determined to «ec the thing through rather than do that. If the attempt is persisted in there will be serious trouble in a few days. A CONFERENCE ARRANGED. Received 20th, 12.59 a.m. Sydney, March 1!). The coastal companies have arranged a conference with the wliarf laborers.