THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN
THE SCOTTISH WORKERS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, June 17. The Scottish transport workers decided by an overwhelming majority against a strike. DISTRESS AMONG THE DOCKERS. London, June 17. The distress of the dockers is acdte. Several pawnshops have closed, having a plethora of pledges. The Strike Committee visited Parliament, prepared to adopt any settlement agreeing to the payment of the average wages. | THE TRANSPORT WORKERS. GOVERNMENT OBDURATE. Received 18, 10.25 p.m. London, June 18. Mr. Askwith has written to Lord Devonport endeavoring to arrange terms for the transport workers to resume work. Lord Devonport replied, declining to > promise to meet representatives of the < men. If they resumej work he would willingly discuss any suggestions by the Government. THE LIGHTERMEN. POLICE PROTECTION. Received 18, 10.25 pjn. , London, June 18. The Foreman Lighterman's Society manned a dozen tugs and brought numbers of barges to the Tilbury, Victoria, Surrey and Commercial docks. The police guarded the barges. The Sailors and Firemen's Society has balloted against the strike.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 19 June 1912, Page 5
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168THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 303, 19 June 1912, Page 5
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