SYDNEY WHARF STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 115, 4 November 1911, Page 5

SYDNEY WHARF STRIKE.

LABOR COUNCIL CONDEMNS THE STRIKE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, November 3. The, Wharf Laborers' Union has called a mass meeting for Saturday to consider the situation. Wednesday's meeting carried a resolution suggesting that all workers affected by the strike should join in striking. II is not considered they are likely to do so, and they wil.l probably maintain this attitude and work so long as they are not called on to do the strikers' duly. The Labor Council discussed the situation, condemned the strike, and supported Mr. McGowen's action. ■JURISDICTION OF ARBITRATION COURT. Melbourne, November 3. In reply to a question, Mr. Hughes stated that the President of the Arbitration Court was of opinion that he had no jurisdiction as to the strike. STRIKE FORMALLY NOTIFIED. POLICE LEAVE STOPPED. Received 3, 7.30 p.m. Sydney, November 3, Mr. Justice Scholes, Industrial Court, read a letter from Mr. Carmichael, officially notifying the existence of a strike, and asking for the appointment of a board to deal with the trouble. Mr. Justice Scholes directed that a Constitution Board, consisting of representatives of the employers and waterside workers' should sit by Friday next. If by then the two sides have not nominated representatives, the Court will make nominations. In consequence of the strike, all police leave has been cancelled, and "Sunday off" is stopped. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT'S ATTITUDE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ON THE SITUATION. Received 3, 10.30 p.m. Melbourne, November 3. In. the House of Representatives, in reply to questions, Mr. Fisher, Prime Minister, said the Government was doing and would do everything possible in the wharf laborers' strike, no matter what the other Governments did. The Federal Government could be relied on to enforce the law. The Attorney-General declared the State Government could take action if it desired. The Commonwealth Government could do nothing until it became an inter-State dispute. An overwhelming majority of men opposed the strike. AFFAIRS AT A STANDSTILL. CLERKS TURNUP HARD WORK. Received 3, 11.30 p.m. Sydney, November 3. Strike affaire are at a standstill, pending the wharf laborers' meeting tomorrow, regarding which there is a hopeful feeling. Some of the clerks have declined to continue to work on the wharves. A meeting of the Clerks' Union will be held on Monday to discuss their attitude regarding the strike.