COLLAPSE OF THE STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 190, 9 February 1912, Page 5

COLLAPSE OF THE STRIKE.

MEN WBH TO GO BACK. THE REQUEST FOR TROOPS. BRITISH AUTHORITIES APPEALED TO. I By CaMe—Press Association—Copyright Brisbane. February 8. It is stated on good authority that the Government has communicated With the Secretary of State for the Colonies in regard to Mr. Fisher's refusal to allow the military to assist in maintaining order daring the strike. The nature of the message has not been disclosed. At a meeting of the Employers' Federation it was decided to challenge the Strike Committee to take a ballot on the question of returning to work, also to tell the committee the employers will in no circumstances throw out loyal workers to make room for strikers. All the retail establishments have practically fall staffs, and some firms are refusing to take back strikers. A notable example is the Government Printing Office, where no strikers are to be taken back. Many of the latter have fifteen years' service, and by their action forfeit the right of extended leave, a gratuity of six months' pay to their widows in case of their death and other privileges. On the tramways less than a hundred Vacancies are now available. The striken who have been taken on have to start at the bottom of the list, no matter whit the length of their previous service, iThe portmaster announces that the plot service is restored. The whole of the strikers at Ipswich workshops have decided to return to work. RATLWAYMEN RESUME. "' A STIFF-BACKED PREMIER. THREATENING LETTERS. Received 8, 9.30 pjn. Brisbane, February 8. There is little change in the strike position. The chief event is that the whole of the employees of the Ipswich railway shops resumed work this morning. The Ministers for Railways was present, and congratulated the men on using common-sense. The Premier,, in an interview, said he was negotiating for the charter of vessels to bring foodstuffs from southern ports. If any tradesman wanted protection to laid or move goods he could have it The strikers were not going to hold him up. The Government was ready at every point, though the trouble would soon be over. Badger, manager of the tramways, reports that he is receiving several threatening letters. It is rumored that friction between the moderates and extremists on the Strike Committee culminated in two of the prominent leaders exchanging blows. The strike leaders show no decline of confidence, andi are pleased with the way in which funds l are rolling inj The steamer Pilbarra was held up at the MacKay wharf, the laborers and crew declining to unload. The consignees, their staff and a number of others, including the Mayor, unloaded the cargo. A meeting at Charters Towers declared in favor of resuming. They will probably start on Monday. EMPLOYERS' PROTEST. Received 9, 1 a.m. Sydney, February 8. Interruptions on the wires are delaying Brisbane strike news. A meeting of the New South Wales Employers' Federation adopted a resolution approving of the Queensland" Federation's firm and just attitude in the industrial upheaval, and condemning Mr. Usher for refusing military aid. It was decided to adopt a measure to strength-. en the employers' organisations. BOYOOTTDfG HOTELS. 1 Received 9, 1 mm. Brisbane, February 8. Hotels have re-opened, but the strike leaders have advised the men not to patronise them.