THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 305, 21 June 1912, Page 5

THE STRIKE IN BRITAIN

STRIKERS RESUMING. AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS. By Cable-aPresn Association—Copyright. Received 80, 11.30 p.m. London, June 20. The Southampton strikers ihave resumed unconditionally. Many permanent hands have been replaced, being unable to secure immediate employment. One hundred and thirty-four vessels are working in London, and the barge traffic is increasing. Lord Devonport, on behalf of the employers, declined to meet the Industrial Council, but is willing to meet the Cabinet. The Port of London Authority is requiring strikers to return to work previous to the resumption of negotiations, and that the permanent staff should join the casual labor class, thereby forfeiting the right of sick pay and holiday pensions. The Strike Committee has decided to abstain from further negotiations for a settlement. Meanwhile it will appeal to trade unionists for monetary assistance. The Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress has endorsed the appeal, believing that the employers seek to injure trade unions. ALLEGED INTIMIDATION. Received 20, 11.45 p.m. London, June 20. In the House of Commons Mr. Hunt alleged that thousands of men were hiding in the docks afraid to go home because of gangs of men waiting to assault them. Mr. McKenna denied this, and said that the police were doing their best to protect the workers and their wives. Mr. Crooks, the Labor member, denied any molestation.