INDUSTRIAL UNREST

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 186, 5 February 1912, Page 5

INDUSTRIAL UNREST

IN THE COTTON TRADE. Ry GaW«—Pr»* As»o«ia*i«*—Oopyright,! London, February 3. The masters have refused the cotton weavers' application for an increase of wages until peace has been restored. The operatives decline these terms, and a general strike is anticipated. Extra police have been despatched. WELSH MINERS' LEADER. Received 4, 6.5 ,p.m, London, February 3. The resignation of Mr. t Mabon from the leadership of the Welsh Miners' Federation is announced, ostensibly because of failing health, but in reality he is losing control. TILBURY DOCKS IDLE. -. London, February 3. Five thousand Tilbury dockers have struck against the employment of nonunionists. Shipowners will consider the situation on Monday, NON-UNION.TALLY CLERKS. , Received 4, 5.5 p.m. London, February 3. Work at Tilbury Docks is practically at a standstill. , The wharves affected include the Orient and Peninsular and Oriental companies'. The dispute commenced owing to the employment of non-union tally clerks. NEWCASTLE WHARF LABORERS DISSATISFIED. j Sydney,; February 3. Trouble has occurred at the Newcastle Company's wharf through the casual wharf laborers refusing to work unless the constant wharf hands are dismissed.