THE BRISBANE STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 195, 15 February 1912, Page 5

THE BRISBANE STRIKE.

PRACTICALLY OVER.

MORE THREATS BY THE UNIONISTS.

By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Brisbane, February 14. 11l the face of the strong display made by the police the striken quietly dispersed to their homes. The following is a notice posted on the Trades Hall:—"In order to foil the plana of those thirsting for the blood of the brave men., women and children engaged in the struggle for freedom the Strike Committee requests all our friends to return to their houses." Mr. Coyne stated that they intended to ignore the Government's proclamation. The strikers would find a time and place to meet The steamer Palmer arrived, and the crew left her. The Premier, in an interview with the Merchants' Association, was informed that there was sufficient flour •ad other foodstuffs in the city to last ■ome time, and other shipments were coming forward. Hie Premier declares that the strike exuts now only, in name. Any disturbance of the ordinary conditions Will fee rigidly queflfd till the Strike is de-J ' cfered off. '

The secretary of the Employers' Association reports that the men are steadfly retaining to work. Many firms who started short-handed on Monday.are now fully equipped. The sittings of the Full Court have been postponed till Wednesday, owing to members of the staff and some of the counsel acting as special constables. The Strike Committee issued its notice in order to prevent a conflict with the police... Hie usual morning meetings were not held, but important developments will be announced at the (raMie meeting to-night. It is rumored that a general call-oat of seamen is con-templated,-in 'order to paralyse transport.

NO SYMPATHY FOR GENERAL STRIKE.

! Sydney, February 14. I A meeting of representatives of transport workers passed a revolution that, wk9e in sympathy with a anion or- a group of unions confined to one industry resisting oppressive conditions, it was not In sympathy with the principles of a great strike, because it was illogical to injure indiscriminately and to destroy amieable relations. H pwsed a farther resolution that it mmld he treated as an offence if any member ceased work or boycotted any vessel in sympathy with the Brisbane strike:

The Newcastle trimmers have decided not to handle any coal destined few Brisbane.

- BOMBSHELL NOT EXPLODED,

Received 14, 9.30 p.m. Brisbane, February 14. The strikers are quiet. Tremendous cowds gathered at the hall, but no announcement was made.

The Strike Committee has not yet played the tramp card promised for .Wednesday.

A REQUEST DECLINED.

Received 14, 9.30 p.m. Newcastle, February 14,

The labor Council considered the request to join a general strike, but decided that such action would not assist the Brisbane unions.

A STEAMER UNABLE TO UNLOAD,

MEN RETURNING TO WORK.

Received 14, 11 p.m. Sydney, February 14,

The steamer Pilbarra brought bacJr from Brisbane her cargo, being unable to discharge it owing to the strike. Brisbane, February 14. Ihe police patrols to-day consisted of the ordinary force.

Members of several unions were openlv -released from the strike bond.

Coyne decines to say upon what terms the employers are generally taking the men back, and asking no question.

PASSENGERS ONLY.

J»0 CARGO FOR BRISBANE,

Received 15, 1 a jn. Sydney, February 14,

None of the shipping companies are accepting cargoes for Brisbane, although they are booking passengers.