THE STRIKE.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1921, Page 5

THE STRIKE.

> APPEAL BY PREMIER. A MORE HOPEFUL FEELING, NEGOTIATIONS MAY RE-OPEN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received April 6, 5.5 p.m London, April 6. During the course of the debate in the House of Commons on the coal situation, Mr. Lloyd George pointed out that the public demanded the termination of State control of industry, and the payment of a subsidy to any industry out of taxation would be indefensible. The postponement of de-control for one month would only mean that the present situation must be faced a month hence, and he urged and men to meet and seek a permanent settlement, with or without Government intervention. The debate was then adjourned. The Government’s action in consenting to an adjournment caused a more hopeful feeling, based on the impression that an effort will be made forthwith to reopen negotiations. —Aus. and N.Z. Cable zissn. MINERS REJECT PEACE. NO MEETING WITH OWNERS. Received April 6, 7.40 p.m. London, April 6. Mr. Martshorn, the miners’ leader, states that there will be no meeting with the owners on the conditions laid down by the Premier.—Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn. READY FOR BIG STRIKE. PLANS TO MAINTAIN INDUSTRY. MILITARY CAMP IN LONDON. .Received April 6, 7.40 p.m. London, April 6. In the space of a few hours last evening three thousand foot guards converted Kensington Gardens into a military camp full of active service conditions, including a wireless telephone installation. Their arrival was a complete surprise to the public, .and is an indication that the Government is fully prepared for a rail or transport strike. The leading parks will be used as food depots, as in previous crises.—Aus. and N.Z. Cabe Assn. ATTACK ON THE ALLIANCE. COULD HAVE PREVENTED STRIKE. Received April 6, 8.55 p.m. London. April 6. Mr. Bromley, secretary of the Locomotive Men’s Society, says he cannot understand the attitude of the triple alliance. If it had acted unitedly against the Government and the coal owners it could have prevented a strike. It is peculiar that sfich a ' powerful body should wait until its constituent parts were striking before considering the position. In his opinion the alliance has lost its opportunity. Mr. Bromley points out that his society does not belong to the alliance, and is taking no action.— Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.