THE BRISBANE STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 193, 13 February 1912, Page 5

THE BRISBANE STRIKE.

MORE OMINOUS SIGNS. STRIKERS CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. A BTRATEGIC MOVE PENDING. ly Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 12, 9.30 p.m. {Brisbane, February 12.

Alter a few days' quiestence strike matters were more ominous to-day. A huge crowd listened to speeches at the {Trades Hall. Reference was made to certain bread-carters who returned to work in defiance of orders. Coyne stated that the men knew how to deal with them. Threatening rumors followed. The crowd, numbering about ten thousand, prominently displaying red ribbons, swept towards Queen street. The police hurried out extra patrols, and the mounted police were kept busy keeping the crowd moving, the sudden infusing of vigor causing anxious speculation.

While the employers are claiming a victory the strike leaders' declare that they will make a most important strategic move about Wednesday, which will give them cpmplete victory before the end of the week. To-day the printing, tailoring, timber, furniture and baking businesses resumed Work. Numerous men from the country are fining vacancies, especially in sawmills. A German boat manned by a black crew arrived to-day, and an attempt was made to work it with non-unionists, but the blacks struck.

BOMBSHELL PREPARED.

EMPLOYERS WIIL THROW IT.

Received 13, 12.30 a.m. Brisbane, February 12. The parties on strike show an increased air of mystery. The Employers' Federation met and stated that it had decided on a certain action, which is secret for the present.

The .Mine-owners' Conference also dedare they have a bombshell up their sleeve.

STEAMERS RUN AGAIN.

RUSH OF PASSENGERS AND CARGO.

Received 12, 11.40 pjn. Sydney, February 12.

The shipping companies advertise sailings for Brisbane on Wednesday and Saturday. They are rushed with passengers and cargo.

STRIKE LEADERS' APPEAL.

Brisbane, February 12.

Coyne, addressing a mass meeting, admitted that some of the strikers had broken away from the unions. He earnestly appealed to the others to remain firm, promising victory within a week. The announcement was received without enthusiasm.

Merest now centres on the compul ■ory conference in Melbourne.