THE RAILWAY TROUBLE.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 May 1920, Page 4

THE RAILWAY TROUBLE.

GREYMOUTH SYMPATHY By Telegraph—Press Association. Grcymout.lt, Last NightAt a meeting of the Grey branch of the loco men, the following resolution was passed: "The E.F.C.A, extends a greeting to its North Island fellows, and wish to place on record members' whole-hearted appreciation of the action of their comrades in the North in responding to the call of the executive council. While there is keen disappointment we were not called on to assist the fight, we feel we owe North Island

members of the railway service a debt of gratitude." PROTEST AT HIGH PRICES. Napier, Last Night. The following resolutions were passed at a mass meeting of railwaymen held at the workshops last evening:— (1) This meeting of representatives of the railwaymen strongly urges upon the Government tn deal with the cost of living, and effectually with exploiters, thereby keeping prices down to a minimum. Failing this all workers are urged to press for an automatic increase of wages. (2) This meeting of railwaymen notices with pleasure the Board'of Trade notice in the daily papers the restrictions on prices while the strike is on, showing clearly that if prices can be controlled during a strike, why not during times of peace? FINANCIAL AID. Christchurch, Last Night. At a large meeting of the A.S R.S. it was resolved tn place on regard appreciation of the capable manner Mr. Hampton and the executive handled the recent railway dispute, and endorsing the agreement they made with the Minister of Railways. The meeting further pledged to give financial aid to the North Island men who lost money while on strike, fighting our cause.