ACTION BY FARMERS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 31 October 1913, Page 5

ACTION BY FARMERS.

PROTECTING industry

AN APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS. PALMERSTON X., Last Night. The Wellington Provincial Executive of the Farmers' Union, presided over by Mr J. G. Wilson, to-day decided to issue a pamphlet, calling upon farmers' sons to volunteer to work on the wharves for the sake •f the dairy industry. "We must defend ourselves and protect the fruit of our industry," concludes the circular. A large proclamation placard has also been prepared, to be posted up at creameries and centres where young farmers work. This points out the injury the strike will effect to the dairy industry, and contains an appeal from' the Defence Committee' of the Union. It shows that from £3 to £5 a week can be earned, and that full protection will be given. "We know," it concludes, "the inconvenience this must be at such a season; but at all hazards the industry must be protected, lest it collapse." Forms have been drawn up for the men to -sign. They are as follows: "I , of —volunteer to go to Wellington if called upon to act as special constable to protect free labour, loading or unloading vessels, (signed)— Witness." This is to be sent to the nearest police station. The enrolling of special constables has been proceeding tonight, and many are offering.