The Butchers' Strike

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 206, 28 February 1914, Page 5

The Butchers' Strike

MR. HOLMAN INTERVIEWED. NOTHING TO REPORT. SEMI'LE LOOSE AGAIN. By CaMe—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, February 27. There are no further strike developments. Mr. Ilolman slated yesterday that certain steps had been taken, but lie had nothing definite to communicate. They had not slackened their efforts to effect a settlement, and things were nut at a standstill. The men had to consult their committee, and it was impossible to say anything for publication. The impression prevailing is that the men realise the real sufferers are people who have no concern in the dispute. The employers' committee still demands unconditional resumption, nothing short of which will be accepted as a basis of settlement. The Broken Hill and Barrier Labor Federation has started another agitation against non-unionists in all grades of business and mines. Mr. Semple, speaking at his first public meeting here, delivered an impassioned speech against capitalism, and advocated extreme measures against scabs.

LITTLE FRESH TO REPORT. UNIONIST SHOPS OPENED. PRICES EASED UP. Received 27, 9.30 p.m. * Sydney, February 27. There is little fresh to report regarding the butchers' strike, and there is no sign of the deadlock ending. As a result of further interviews with the Cabinet Committee by both sides, the Minister of Justice has declared the outlook is a little more hopeful. The latest development is the opening of a unionist shop at Pyrmont and another at Darlinghurst. This is made possible by Mr. Flowers, vice-president of the Executive Committee, granti»g the strikers limited killing space at Glebe Island. _ There are growing indications of restiveness amongst some of the suburban butchers, who, so far, have supported the masters in keeping the shops closed. This is the outcome of the unionist shops starting, and the popularity of the meat auctions. The North Sydney master butchers continue to increase the depots. Altogether fair supplies are now available from one source and another. Famine prices for fish and other substitutes are easing. THE IRONTRADES DISPUTE. Sydney, Last Night. Mr. Justice Heydon heard arguments for varying the award in respect to rates of (pay which led to the iron trades dispute, on the ground of asking that the award be re-opened, the work being of such a casual nature that the men were unable to earn a living wage of £2 8s under the existing award. Judgment was reserved. The strike continues, pending the delivery of the judgment. PROGRESS TOWARDS SETTLEMENT.

Received 28, 12.10 a.m. Sydney February 27. Mr. Holman says he is well satisfied with the progress of negotiations towards a settlement of the butchers' strike. He is not yet in a position to make a public statement, but hopes to be able to do bo in a day or two. THE MELBOURNE WATERSIDERS. Received 27, 10.55 p.m. Melbourne, February 27. The President of the Federal Arbitration Court has granted a further postponement of the waterside workers' ease, pending the taking of a secret ballot by the Sydney and Victorian branches on the question of the overtime strike.