THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 300, 15 June 1912, Page 5

THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

I - THE INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL A CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL. By Oable~-Pt«B Association—CopYrifht Received 14, 10.40 pjn. London, June 17. The Premier (Mr. H. H. Asquith) announced in the House of Commons to-day that the Government proposed to refer z two questions to the industrial council, one concerning the best method of securing the fulfilment of industrial agreements; and the second, how far agreements between employers and workmen •hould be enforced throughout a particular trade or district. A non-party consultative council to promote a labor co-partnership has been formed. It includes Earl Grey, Mr. Alfred Lyttclton, Lord Robert Cecil and Mr. W", K. Lever. THE LIGHTERMEN'S CASE. ' EMPLOYERS' CLAIM FOR LOSSES. Received 15, 12.5 a.m. London, June 14. The Emergency Committee includes Messrs. Gosling and Tillett, who are keeping in touch with the Government with a view to any possible arrangements for a settlement. The Port Authority has decided to Tary the lightermen's regulations, enabling the license of any qualified applicant. The lightermen are alarmed at the attack upon their ancient privileges. The strike is not spreading, and there is a noticeable increase of work in the London docks. Several peaceful picketers have been •entenced to hard labor. The steamer Ajana is loading at Avontnouth for Australia, with imported labor. The employers have given notice of a daim for losses on the union funds deposited under the 1900 agreement.