TRADE MATTERS IN ENGLAND.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3142, 14 March 1879, Page 2

TRADE MATTERS IN ENGLAND.

. London, February B.—lt is estimated that from 30,000 to 35,000 men are nowv ; on strike at Liverpool. The demeanour of the crowd yesterday was most threat- ,*; ening, in consequence of sailors joining the strikers. Labourers employed in the . provision trade also struck at Waterloo Dock, broke up a staging, and did much C damage. After their expulsion by the police, they endeavored to storm the gates. At Princess Dock they boarded the bark Cora, from; Wilmington, W,Q.£ p which was unloading her cargo of resin, extinguished the fires in the donkey engines and cut. the hoisting gear. Thii _ mob numbered about 3000. Soaalle^; mobs terrorised laborers at Queen's, Nel«" son's and Bramlaymor docks. The polieo were reinforced last night, especially near the Sailors' Home. A number of labourers sent to Liverpool 1 fromTNVTol- ' verhampton, were compelled to return by f threats,of murder. ,

: Livebpool, February 12.—-Trade hero is quite paralysed by the strike, which has now extended to carters and the whole ~ body of carpenters, some of whom were already, on strike. The strike among sailors has become more general, and great difficulty is experienced in obtaining crews, save at increased rates, fester* day several ihips were awaiting crews, but were firm. It is stated thai there are 35 grain-laden ships at Queenstown, and that the owners do not know where to send them. Meanwhile the grain may be heating in the vessels' holds and rendered valueless. There? are. many reports of intimidation by„ dock! laborers and ' others to prevent the men from working until the dispute i» settled. Tho steamship Lualaba, which was to have .- sailed for the west coast of Africa on ' Thursday last, has not yet, left her dock. The agents promise the men protection. The Cunard Company have all their vessels in Husskison dook, which is inclosed and have provided within the dock walls accommodation for the men brought front : Glasgow. The Leal authorities maintain strict supervision with the'police and military, and hone but people on business are allowed within the inclosure along the whole line of docks. ' : ,:

Livebpool, February 12.—The striken today refused the old wages and one •hour longer work daily. The proportion of ship owners for arbitration was also rejected. TYPHUS FEVEE IN PABIS. In Paris sixteen soldiers in barracks near the military school died of typhu I ferer within a few days.