LABOR CRISIS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 November 1919, Page 5

LABOR CRISIS.

COAL STRIKE IN AMERICA. TROOPS CALLED OUT, ■fPW YORK SHIPPING DISLOCATION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Washington, Oct. 31. The) Federal Court at Indianopolis •granted an injunction restraining the bituminous coal miners from striking on the ground that disaster threatens, the country. Thousands of miners, however, adhere to their intention to strike. The Government is attempting to prevent the coal miners striking and is seeking an injunction against the leaders under the provisions of the special wartime legislation. Washington, Oct. 31. The House and the Senate adopted a resolution pledging support of the Administration in its efforts to meet the strike situation. President Wilson has signed a proclamation fixing coal prices on the wartime basis. The workers' leaders declare that an i attempt is being made to enslave wbrk|era throughout the country. Received Nov. 2, 5.5 p.m. Washington, Nov. 1. Despite ■ governmental injunction, 400,000 miners are idle. Troops have been despatched to various centres. Tho Department of Justice has issued a statement that a coal strike would be a deadlier attack on the country than an invading army could, make. Every resource of the Government would be used to prevent disaster resulting through the cessation of mining. Fifty-four liners and 500 freighters are tied up in harbor owing to the •marine strike.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.