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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
5
The fragment questions which workers, according to the labour foreman, are capable of performing the work. No names or places are readable, leaving the assessment and context undefined in the readable text.
Wellington December 6 5 A250 p.m. Secretary of the Federation of Labour Mr Hickey says a cable from Mr W M Hughes concerns employers claims the Federation will not accept agreements. He notes the Federation has historically used its influence to settle disputes and cites cases at Blackball Stockton and Warkworth. He argues the current strike could be settled if both sides met reasonably and asserts the Federation would loyally abide by the arbitrator’s decision. Remove mentions of breaches without support.
The Wellington Typographical Union faces a historic case as it seeks to determine if union funds may be used to aid wives and children of striking watersiders. The matter, under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, will be argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, with potential impact on unions nationwide following the Osborne judgment in England.
One hundred fifty four Maunganui sailors appeared before Mr Riddle G.M. for disciplinary action. They were told their articles were wrongly advised and each was ordered to forfeit 14 days pay and pay costs.
Mr Hughes and the Defence Committee present an incisive rejoinder from Welling dated December 6. The Defence Committee acknowledges receipt of your cablegram and, citing incomplete knowledge of conditions, states it cannot advise or endorse the suggestions offered by Mr Hughes and criticizes misrepresentations.
In Auckland a lively scene occurred at the railway station before the Main Trunk express departure. Twelve seamen or firemen were leaving for Foxton when a strong group of strike pickets surrounded the carriage. A tense confrontation followed as police arrived and cleared the crowd. no serious injuries were reported amid taunts and hooting.
In Dunedin on December 5 there was no definite outcome from the meeting between the local Seamen's Union executive and Auckland Wellington delegates. It is understood Mr Justice Williams may be asked to arbitrate the conflict. Seamen claim crews were discharged when intercolonial vessels arrived, and they have avoided approaching the employers. A third party arbiter could likely settle the dispute.
Sir James Mills states his views and position on Easter services in Dunedin. The remarks were given during an interview conducted around 1.25 p.m. on December 1, with emphasis on maintaining distinctively Easter observances.
The star reporter stated the Dominion position regarding seamen and watersiders was distinctly easier and expected no difficulty in maintaining necessary services. He foresaw more challenge in Australian trade but believed communication between Wellington Sydney and Auckland Sydney would continue. Coal transport posed no issue with current stocks and three abroad cargoes due in January.
The Importers' Association met at Invercargill on December 5 and plans to recognize the Bluff watersiders for remaining on duty during the industrial trouble. No action will be taken until the strike is settled.
Twenty thousand Welsh miners remain idle after Mr Thomas spoke at Llanelly. Drivers Reynolds and James who began the strike signed an expression of regret sent to the railway company. The meeting warned they could be dismissed if they refused to sign.
Sir Edward Grey in Bradford cautions Nationalists against internecine conflict and argues abandonment of Home Rule would worsen Ireland’s coercion era. He says Liberal use of force is unnecessary and settlement could wait until 1915 with consent. The Leeds speech is compared to Ladybank remarks as not indicating willingness to concede.
A police boat carrying Inspector Riley Chief Constable Sowerby and detectives boarded the Devonport bound liner. Mrs Pankhurst refused to accompany them claiming no warrant was needed under parole. She was eventually arrested and handed to a wardress amid cheering passengers.
Sydney reports a conference invitation by the Industrial Commissioner amid a wharf labourers boycott of all Union Company boats. Invited groups include the Union Company, Huddart Parker Co., Wharf Labourers Union, and Newcastle Coal Trimmers Union as the Managanui sails with about 300 passengers and the Manuka is slated for departure on the 13th.
Thirty thousand collier ships lie idle in South Wales as mining output stalls and operators suspend work. The report notes the vast number of ships affected and outlines potential disruption to coal shipments and regional economy.
The flood in Dallas is easing as water falls gradually. Militia arrests numerous would-be looters of empty homes. Extensive farm lands remain flooded and cotton losses are heavy.
Mr Hughes reports a serious industrial dispute in New Zealand and criticizes Mr Foster for denying arbitration. He notes the conference deplores the unyielding stance and asserts a readiness to submit the entire issue to arbitration, urging Foster to do the same.
A Prison Investigation Committee in Kingston Ontario alleges brutalities in local prison. Convicts describe water hose torture to unconsciousness, immobilizing walls, paralyses lasting days, and injuries from being strapped to cell bars.
Mr Oliver Locker-Lampson arranged with families in 60 parishes in North Huntingdonshire to shelter Protestant children if civil war erupts in Ulster. He also supplied 100 men with rifles and defies Mr Birrell to prosecute him.
London reports the Daily Mail claims the Government may postpone the Home Rule Bill to the Autumn session, leaving only the Floral Voting and Disestablishment Bills on the agenda. The notice was received December 6 at 8.25 a.m.
A mansion named Kellyhouse at Wemyss Bay was burned by suffragettes. The incident was received on December 6 at 10.5 a.m. and reported as a deliberate act of arson.
The secretary of the Swimming Union reports a cable stating private business will prevent Duke Kahanamoku the world's champion swimmer from visiting Australia.
Inman will not contest the Juilliard championship. Reece and Gray will likely meet in the preliminary round as the London billiards scene reports on December actions.
In a London dated report Gray Gus reaches 848 breaks amid breaks totaling 8362 with 238 off the red and 470 unfinished. Inman declines to explain why he will not play in the championship and is noted as having received a December 5 update.
Queensland scored 110 against Victoria who were 291 for four at stumps. Chief scorers for Victoria included Carroll 33 Kieran 21 Armstrong 83 Ransford 78 not out. Queensland bowlers Macartney 4 for 23 Ryder 2 for 30 Connor 3 for 25.
New Zealand delegates deny Labour Federation does not regard industrial agreements as binding and provide documentary evidence. In a message to Mr Hickey, Mr Hughes asks for the Federation's official attitude on the matter. The Unionist Conference calls Wharf Labourers' Union officials to provide labor for non trading vessels to the Dominion and threatens suspension for refusals.
Industrial Commissioner convened a conference with Waterside Workers Union reps who declined to start work on the Tofua and Karitane, prompting an indefinite adjournment. The steamer Brisbane remains delayed at Newcastle as the crew refuse to sail to New Zealand.
In Sydney on December 6 Mr W M Hughes cables the Ven W S Massey urging the Premier to press employers to accept arbitration. He says all issues including registration and non registration preference and non preference and unions Waterside Workers Federation should be included and decided by the arbitrator.
The Union Company's staff refuse to unload Karitane and Toafo timber citing a blacklist. Waterside Workers Federation president Mr Hughes issues a formal notice to order members to comply. Executive protection measures suspend those who obstruct others as unions enforce the work directive at the wharves.
Berlin reports the Zabern affair as Alsace assimilation efforts swing between severity and kindness. Wedel cooperates with Bethmann Hollweg on a constitution while a lieutenant’s insult of Alsatians triggers court martial against 300 recruits. Von Deimling provokes Reichstag anger. Kaiser may replace Wedel and Deimling, risking Hollweg’s resignation or retention depending on royal decision.
Sydney December 6 The weather looks fine for elections and heavy polling is expected. Both sides are well organised and confident with vote splitting in the Liberal camp. The liquor party opposes no license and hopes to dry some electorates, while Labour relies on strong organisation. No clear majority expected.
The Times Mexican correspondent says land is held by the rich who evade taxes while countless peons lose holdings. Indians unaware of laws become propertyless and enslaved. Presidents lack legality, public opinion is absent, and the conflict stems from Madero's assassination. The nation resembles eighteenth century Russia and will need generations to reform.
A 24-hours' battle near Victoria Tamaulipas ends with Federal defeat and heavy losses. Fighting continues desultorily as reports from Mexico City state 24 hours of combat.
The Watt Ministry has resigned in Melbourne on December 5. The Governor probably will summon Mr Thinelie, the Labour leader, to form a new government.
Failing to form a Ministry, Mr McLeod, leader of the Country Party, probably will be summoned. The note references Wi Elmslie's following and a December date, with mentions of 65 and Houde of 65 in the fragmented text.
Before the case, the employers asked the wharf labourers' officials to crew the boats, but they declined.
The widow of Ward, a passenger on the Maiwa who died from smallpox, has developed what is believed to be the disease in Fremantle on December 6.
Capetown reports a wild rush to alluvial diggings at Killarney, 24 miles from Taungs, British Bechuania. About 1200 miners pegged claims before thousands of spectators amid excitement. Gravel lies shallow from 3 yards to six inches, with scarce water and food and poor access for women and children.
Wellington officials and local cricketers gave a send-off to the New Zealand cricket team as they depart for Australia via Tahiti, with speeches from the mayor, manager, and captain and responses from the team.
List of acceptances for the Auckland Cup and Railway Handicap with weights and horses such as Potoa Bon Ton Bleriot Jack Delaval Lea Reina Prince Merrivee Santa Rosa Sir Solo Colonel Soult and others. After declarations forfeit, several horses remain in the Great Northern Derby including Bonny Helen Glideaway Stevedore Warstep Soulti koff Cherubini Merry Roe King Lupin Cotton Reel Soliano Rinaldo Salaburg Seldier Granville Marshal McDonald.
Report recalls Wednesday session where the chancellor faced hisses while defending his ministers policy. Opposition Social Democrats Radicals Catholics and National Liberals supported censure while Prussian Conservatives backed the government amid a tense debate.
Mr Henry Pilbrow fished at the mouth of the Ashburton River on Friday morning using a whitebait Phantom and landed six fish. The heaviest weighed 1b 8oz and four others weighed 8oz 12oz 11oz and 8oz. All trout streams in the county were reported to be clear today.
Legal authorities inform the War Office that a court martial lacks sufficient jurisdiction for the ongoing inquiry into the canteen affair. The court martial has suspended arrests of five officers as newspapers note that peacetime court martials cannot compel civilian testimony.
Delegates rejected the Council proposal for a fighting fund by voluntary subscription estimated at £40,000 annually and decided to take a postal vote. They also resolved to increase the ordinary subscription to £2 2s, not applying to foreign or colonial members.
London reports a powerful syndicate has acquired £3,000,000 worth of silver held by London brokers from the Specie Bank. In Bombay the Specie Bank has already lost £500,000 on silver and may lose another £200,000 on stock holdings. A petition to wind up the Bombay Merchants Bank has been presented.
Ottawa reports the government plans an old age pension scheme guided by a Commission study of Australian New Zealand and Belgian systems. The December 5 briefing notes the commission’s influence on policy direction.
The Invercargill Employers' Association held a special meeting to discuss Hon. W. M. Hughes's proposal to submit the strike settlement to arbitration by Sir Joshua Williams. It is understood the group resolved to pressure Wellington employers to accept Hughes's proposal.
Bush fires swept a large area of grain and grass in the Wellington district. Received December 6 10 5 a.m. Fire crews fought the blaze and contained it to pasture and crop land.
The Ashburton grain market shows persistent slackness with only merchant sales in progress. Wheat values in mills on trucks and country stations quoted around 3s 6d to 3s 9d with occasional higher for suitable lines. Oats quotations are nominal at 1s 10d to 1s 3d on rail, with prime quality at 1s 8d to 2s 6d per ton higher at handy stations.
In Christchurch the wheat market remains subdued with mills awaiting old stocks for mixing while new wheat becomes available. Autumn sown crops look short and yields may improve, with prices for various wheats and oats noted and chaff demand easing as the potato season closes.
Range of prices listed for halfbreds and crossbreds, with notes from December 1912 to 1913 and 1918. includes ranges for medium, superior crossbreds, coarse crossbreds, and lambs. Indicates declines from prior years and specifies per-day price shifts and sample figures.
Messrs Matson and Co conducted a horse fair in the Arcade yesterday. Attendance was fair with 31 entries. Draughts sold up to £32 and hacks up to 10 guineas.
Terrific snowstorms sweep the American Rockies with six feet of snow in Denver streets. Traffic halted and many passengers spend the night in streetcars as a great weather change grips the region. Strong cold northerly winds expected with rain later as barometer drops.
Methven meteorological notes by Mr J. Caer for November show eight rainy days with a total of 3.95 inches. Daily totals are listed from the 1st to the 26th, noting no frost and irregular point readings.
Report notes rescue attempts failed after debris and rockfalls endanger rescuers near Cripple Creek. Descriptions mention entombment risks and abandonment of the rescue effort as workers faced unstable terrain.
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