THE QUEENSLAND STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 205, 27 February 1912, Page 5

THE QUEENSLAND STRIKE.

BLOCKING COAL SUPPLIES. By Cabto— Pre«e Association—Copyright. Sydney, February 26. A representative of the Queensland strikers reports that as the result of his mission to the south coast district the miners have promised to do everything possible to prevent coal being shipped to the Brisbane district. The Miners' Association voted £2OO to the strike fund. THE END IN SIGHT. Brisbane, February 26. Mr. Coyne deuies the rumor that the Strike Committee has decided to order all strikers excepting the tramTray employees to resume work on Tuesday. He declared that the miners and wharf laborers would remain out as long as they were required to do so. Notwithstanding this declaration, there are indications that the strike is ending. Work is proceeding on the wharves steadily by means of free labor. A steamer left on Saturday for the Gulf country, where supplies are run- • ning short, no steamer having visited it for five weeks. WHARF LABORERS' ATTITUDE. Sydney, February 26. The wharf laborers are still holding •i Brisbane steamers. Those sailing i Saturday took no cargo. They also ■uecline to discharge vessels arriving from the northern port. MEN GIVING WAY. Received 26, 10.243 p.m. i Brisbane, February 26. It is reported that the wharf laborers are negotiating with the shipping companies with a view to resumption of Work, The Bundamba miners have decided to resume work if the employers are agreeable. MANY ACTIVITIES RESUMED. WHARF WORKERS TO START. Received 27, 1 a.m. Brisbane, February 26. The carters have resumed work, and there was a rush to fill vacancies. Those securing places will pay 10 per cent, to support those unable to get back. Most of the sawmills and timber works are again in full swing, and the iron and building trade employers are negotiating with a view to resumption. Negotiations are also proceeding with the Waterside Workers' Union, and the employers, while a meeting to-night discusses the position. A statement is made that it is likely work will be resumed on the wharves about the middle of the Week.