MINERS' CRISIS.
ATTITUDE OF THE MEN. NO DESIRE TO STRIKE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.— Copyright. Received Sept. 0, 10.35 p.m. London, Sept. 9. At the Trades Union Congress, Mr. J, H. Thomas, M.P. (General Secretary af the National Union of Baihvaymen) made a statement regarding the miners' trouble. Mr. Thomas denied that the Congress was afraid to raise the issue in fear of the miners' power. The Miners' Federation raised no objection to the Parliamentary Committee bringing up the question at the Congress for the benefit of the public. It was assumed in some quarters that the miners were especially anxious for a stoppage. "My answer is that a stoppage of the mines is the last thing we desire,", said Mr. Thomas. "No one realises the consequences of a stoppage more than the miners themselves." The Parliamentary Committee, composed of men who have the conduct of trade disputes, was more concerned in adopting an attitude that might help peace rather than embitter controversies by any statement they might make. Their action was abundantly justified by the invitation the Government sent the miners' executive.—Reuter Service.
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Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1920, Page 5
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