THE WAIHI STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 166, 30 November 1912, Page 5

THE WAIHI STRIKE.

SUPPORT FROM BROKEN HILL. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, November 29. The Australian Miners' Association at Broken Hill resolved to continue its support to the Waihi strikers. It condemned the Government for trying to 1 force the men to work. CHARGE AGAINST A STRIKER. By Telegraph—Press Association. Waihi, Friday. On the court resuming this morning, Ilenry Barfoot, one of the strikers, alleged to have used a revolver in the Miners' Hall <>n November 12, who was arrested on the way to Waihi yesterday, was formally charged with firing a revolver with intent to do bodily harm. The case was adjourned till Thursday next. Bail was allowed in £MK) and two sureties of £SO. ARBITRAIiONISTS AT HAMILTON. Hamilton, Friday. There was a crowded meeting at Hamilton last night to hear the Waihi Arbitration delegates' story about the strike trouble. The Socialistic element was present, and the meeting was a little rowdy, but was very enthusiastic, and concluded with a vote of thanks to the speakers. .DISTURBERS SENTENCED. '.LETTER TO MR. MASSEY. , Waihi, Last Night. Ihe hearing of the remaining charges foi • assault and threatening behaviour, preferred against Arbitrationists and Federationists, arising out of the recent disturbances at Waihi, concluded to-day. «. E. Harvey (the Cockney) and Jas. Edwards _ (Slim Jim) were charged with fighting in the public street, and were each convicted and fined 20s and costs, 28s The charge against Kenneth Ividd (Federationist) of threatening behaviour was dismissed. The charge against John Elsie Good (Federationist) for alleged assault was dismissed, and a second charge of threatening behaviour was also dismissed. A similar charge against Wm. Pilesbury (Arbitrationist) was dismissed. Henry Bostock and Henry Gray (Arbitrationists), for assaulting Kennedy, were each convicted and fined 20s and costs. Jas. Delaney, tor assaulting Connck, was convicted and fined 10s and costs. Wm, James Swears (Arbitrationist), for threatening behaviour, was convicted and ordered to pay costs. Albert Martin, similarly charged, was convicted and fined 2lJs and costs.

The Magistrate, in giving his decisions, made strong comment on the conduct of the strikers, and commended the workers on the remarkable self-control they had exercised during their long period of annoyance and persecution at the hands of the strikers.

A list of 594 signatures, voluntarily subscribed by residents of Waihi and Waikino, has been sent to Mr. Massey, m expression of tljeir gratitude for his having responded to their appeal for police protection during the strike. The letter covering the list states: "We all recognise that had you not taken the firm stand you did, our homes and families would liave been, left at the mercy of mobs of irresponsibles. The list represents all classes of the community of Waihi and Waikino, and it will be gratif.ving to you to know that party feeling has not entered into this matter, but that rather the desire of the people to give expression to their gratitude, has prompted them to communicate with you."