LABOUR, ETC.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2396, 8 September 1892, Page 1

LABOUR, ETC.

London, Sept. 5,

John Hodge, steel pxiddler, has been chosen president of the Trades Union Congress. Five hundred delegates are present reprasenting a million and aquarter of workmen. New York, Sept. 5.

Whilst an excursion steamer was passing Carnegie's works Homestead, the passengers derided the freemen, whom they called " blacklegs." Soldiers, |n another vessel pursued, tlj a excursion steamy an. d,GYea.t,ajaii'g her,went on board and arreated' 25 of the > y ie struggle several persons Wf»re injured!

Sydney, Sept. (5. A strike has occurred on Mr Nio.oll's steamer Twed, against a reduction in wages. A non-union crew were, plaoed on board but we.ro. intimidated.. Two other crews were engaged but were alao induced to leave, it is believed that the. steamship owners will support Mr Nio »U, and it is feared that another great maritime strike is immiWi'.t,

Mrci.noußNi-:. Sept. ft

A strike liaa occurred on the steamer Tagliaferro, against the reduction of £1 per month all round, but tho crew was immediately replaced. The secretary of the Seamen's TUaon predicts a great strike.

Dunedik, Sept. G

A number of unemployed waited on Mr Farnio,of tho Labour Bureau, to-day, but were informed that nothing could bo done to provide them with work till tho money was voted. Twenty-five men gave in their nameK »s willing i o go busk falling to ISJapier, and this was telegraphed to the head office at Wellington. A reply was received that only fifteen men could be taken and that not for a few clays. Free passages would bo given to Lyttelton. At a meeting of unemployed a petition was signed in favor of the continuance of the co-operative system of public works.