FATHER JERGER'S CASE.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1920, Page 5

FATHER JERGER'S CASE.

PUBLIC INTEREST DEVELOPS. LABOR PREVENTS DEPORTATION. By Telegraph —Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 21; 10.45 p.m. Melbourne, July 21. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes stated that everything necessary would be done to deport Jerger. Adelaide, July 21. The city is seethilg with excitement over the Jerger case. Shipping captains have been told that the consequences will be serious if he should be taken on board any ship.

All unions and labor councils of Australia have been telegraphed to so that intimation may be sent to all shipping agents pointing out that if they assist in the deportation, next time any of their ships visit Australia the act will pot be overlooked. A crowd, mostly women, gathered in front of the Court to hear the result of the Jerger case, which was again adjourned. When the steamer Kliybcr arrived at the wharf the laborers refused to work her until given a guarantee that Jerger would not be put on board. The vessel was held up for three hours before the guarantee was given. Extra police are being brought from the country.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ANOTHER SHIP SUGGESTED. Adelaide, July 21. It is rumored that Father Jerger is beilig transferred to the Khyber, which has a coolie crew. It is stated that the unions will consider boycotting any steamship line carrying the deportee without a trial. The Huddart-Parker line endeavored to send cargo by the Nestor, but the wharf laborers refused engagement.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.