THE LONDON POLICE.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1919, Page 5

THE LONDON POLICE.

THE STRIKE COMMENCED. By Telesn-niih.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received August 3, 5.0 p.m. London, July 31. The King's departure from the opera was the signal for the police strike. The majority of the police were surprised when mysterious individuals pushed papers into their hands ordering an immediate strike. Tho individuals hurried on without explaining the orderGeneral Sir Neville Macready (Police Commissioner) stated that only 250 of the police have thus far refused duty, and they were immediately dismissed, never to be reinstated.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STRIKE A FAILURE. . POLICE BILL PASSED. Received Aug. 3, 5.5 p.m. London, July 31. Only 550 of the Metropolitan police struck. The situation in the City is normal. The strike in the West End was a failure. In tho House of Commcns, Mr. Shortt said the police strike in the provinces had completely failed, except-at Liverpool, where 300 out of 1700 failed to report.; The House of Commons read a third .time the Police Bill, which establishes an authorised police federation to promote the welfare of the police, prohibiting' membership with any trade union, forbidding the federation from associating with any outside organisation, and imposing penalties on persons attemptin? to disaffert the. police.—Aus. N,Z. Cable Assoc.