BRITISH RAILWAYS.
THE COMMISSION'S REPORT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, November 12. Mr. A. Henderson. M.P., declares that the refusal of the railway companies to meet the men to discuss the findings of the Royal Commission is against the spirit and even the letter of the report. At the same' time he challenged the men's assertion that recognition "of the unions was not granted, and warned them that if they rejected the report they would estrange l public spirit. GREAT STRIKE THREATENED. Received 13, 9.30 p.m. London, December 13. The joint committee of the executive of the Railwaymen's Association appointed a committee to draft a scheme for the permanent fusion of the various railway unions. Mass meetings of railwaymen at various centres considered the commission's report. General opinion at the 1 Birmingham, Bradford and Huddersficld meetings favored a strike for fuller recognition of the unions. The Crewe gathering decided to give the commission's recommendations a trial; The Llanclly: railwaymen announced their decision to strike, but after a stormy meeting postponed their intention.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 122, 14 November 1911, Page 5
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171BRITISH RAILWAYS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 122, 14 November 1911, Page 5
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