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oposed that the sacmen confer with Sir Eric Geddes this morning. It is Believed that negotiations will thus be resuİNİNİ
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After hours of dehberation the Railwaymen's Union de led to accept Sir Elre Geddes's invitation to a conferences
will be held this morning S1
The executive of the railwaymen conferred with Sir Erie, "Goddes forsaveral hours to-day in the forenoon and afternoon d early in the evening they met the Premier at Downing cost. The public, is anxiously awaiting the result of the esaferences.
It is officially announced that the railwaymen's strike ice if brought into operation will begin at midnight-to-“ krow and not at noon...
It is significant that the Home Secretary and Food Con- ader conferred with the Premier this afternoon, presumably with regard to the preservation of order, the protection of sential train services and food supplies in the event of a ailway strike
Az official statement from Downing Street on the can Veciñon of the Conference to-night says that the Prime Min- „Sater; Mz. Bósar Law and other members of the Government
ussed freely and frankly the whole situation from the Rail- men's Union standpoint. A further discussion was decid- tion for to-morrow at noon.
London, Sept. 26.
It is officially announced that the Conference of the Bail- waymens' Executive with Mr. Lloyd George and other misters failed to come to an agreement and the strike demences at midnight to-night Leaving Downing Street Mr. Thomas stated that the railway strike will take place.
The War Office announces that owing to the railway strike mal leave and demobilisation are forthwith suspended. Bailwaymens' Union official informs Reuter that the strike will be a national one, applying to all railways through.
at the United Kingdom both steam and electric.
In connection with the railway strike it is pointed out in anthoritative quarters that the railwaymen were guaranteed that no reduction of wages would occur before December 31, and wages would be maintained at the present level until the cost of living had considerably changed, whereof there was Sifle anticipation for many months. The view was expressed Eat bringing about the strike now seems to show ex- Empordinary callousness and disregard for the common public Sateest. It is emphasised how the railwaymen pressed for die weengnition of war wages as a permanent wage; thus man receiving twenty shillings before the war should recerve Sify -thres skillings, the amount reached owing to the war bonas dae to the increased cost of living. This request made in March for the stabilisation of war wages, went beyond the demands of other trades of the country. The Government refused to accept the principle but arranged Mar wages to remain at the figures reached-for example fifty- the skillings in war.time compared with eighteen before the war-until Dec. 31. This conceded a longer; stabiliation Er railwaymen than for other trades. The arrangement provided for the holding of negotiations between March and December to determine the permanent wage according to piling conditions. The fact that the standard could be moviewed at the end of the year makes the strike still more heimous, for whatever the railwaymen think of the permanent wage fixed by the Government it is at least open to revision aring another three months. The first grades wherein wages ve been Smally settled have been drivers, firemen and ae exs The subject of the present controversy is the xtended rate for the remaining grades. The Government
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the standard for the lowest grade men at a minimum f forty slings weekly, no matter how the present cost of Irving may dr? This compares with a wage of eighteen Lahibings before tho
The Government has guaranteed the railwaymen that tho
war wage would continue fully while the the cost of living was-1 per cent. above normal. "The latter railwaymen have been guaranteed
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is now 115 per cent but the wage until the per centage against a reduction of the w
eaches 110 and only if it then to Tains at that figure for three that offer and insisted on months. The railwaymen rejected “. the principle of the advance made to drivers, firemen and sacers, but although the two former classes received an advance which more than covered the adation of the war Whoops, cleaners' standard wages were fixed at lower figure. It is therefore contended as idle for the railwaymen to suggest they are out on this principle. If the case of drivers and stood alone the railwaymens leaders have always contended that those had very special responsibility and have teen unfairly treated in wartime. The leaders rejected the Premier's offer to continue negotiations in order to abolish ** y grade anomalies in wages. The enormous increase in the wages bill under the new proposals as mentioned on Sept. 24 pointed out. It is understood the Government has made complete as possible arrangements for carrying on transport By motor services. Petrol will be rationed, also food. The Governinent has done everything possible for securing the eding of the country. Doubtless troops will guard railways But no arrangements have yet been made to run trains with military labour
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The authoritative views on the railway strike are now: ascribable to the Labour Minister Mr. Horne. Mr. Horne also mentioned in the course of an interview that one of the elements causing the difficulty was the fact that every grade.
workers received the same flat rate of war bonus, irrespec- Tire of the rate of wages. This influenced the Government's muzicussions in fixing the new wages of drivers and firemen - ho are the highest paid workere. Mr. Horne drew attention. 120 the fact that besides the average addition of 100 per cent. ander the proposed new standard of wages compared with geewar wages, that the hours of labour would he reduced from
, or even twelve, to eight; also extra allowances would be ade for overtime, night Unty and Sunday work.
Fr. J. F: Thomas in the course of a statement said the Prime Minister found it impossible to concede the standardisa-- bock for an grades on the same basis as already agreed in the cass of jocomotive men, consequently there was no alterna. But to strike. Mr. Thomas hopes members of the union mil realise that neither disorder or rioting will help their terms and damage to property will not be countenanced. He clares this is the saddest day of his life. The Locomotivo Regivers' and Firemens Society has resolved supporting the "Zaŭwaymen's Union. It is noteworthy that the Society's de-" mands have been met. It was alleged that it was a dis
acy between these demands and the Government's offer crepancy
the Axilwaynens' Union, which precipitated that present
11 Isunderstood the Government with the aid of: oldiers blue jackets and such railwaymen as refuse to strike.
endeavour to carry on a countrywide skeleton service and ans of distribution. The Gotamment will also
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the ilway Executive has arranged for the foodstuffs and milk to London.
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The Board of Trade kas, issued. ditions under which trading is permissible
States and pune neutrals. Varying, restrictions on Ested exports from ✅Britain continue, unless licenses sought, but imports may be freely made except where such are prohibited from all foreign countries. Other commercial and financial transactions are pemitted without licenas provided they do not involva: (A) Payment of money arising from pre- war transactions; (B) Property held in Great Britain for per sons in Germany, since pre-war days; (C) Transfer of secur ities by or for persons in Germany; (D) Transfer of any debt due to any person in Germany. Traders are warned to make the best arrangements possible as regards financing transac tions. Declarations of ultimate destination and disclosure of names of consignees are no longer required as regards United Kingdom exports.
ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
London, Sept. 25. The "Times" correspondent at Victoria B.C. reports that to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales, Mr. Norman- Farrow, head of Yarrow's Limited, has offered a prize of £10,000 for the first non-stop fight from Vancouver, to Japan by a lighter than air machine manufactured in Canada, na- vigated and manned by Canadians, before 31st December,
> 1921.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL.
Paris, Sept. 25.
The Supreme Council has approved the report of the Spitzbergen Commission giving Norway political sovereignty over Spitzbergen. It also decided to grant the Portuguese Government's request to place under the sovereignty of Portugal Enclave and Kionga which will be separated from German East Africa.
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, Sept 95.
Silver is quoted at 63 and 831, firm. The price of bar silver yesterday, sixty-three pence per ounce, is a record. The previous record was 691d in March, 1859, but it is pointed out that the present paper money prices are not strictly comparable to those of 1559.
RACING.
London, Sept. 26.
The Newburg Cup resulted as follows-1, Silver Bridge (6/1); 2, Lanndon Hills (94); 3. St. Eloe (20M). Won by two lengths. Same distance between second and third. Eight
ran.
PRESIDENT WILSON,
New York, Sept. 26. Owing to nervous reaction President Wilson has been ordered to cancel the remainder of his four, returns to
serious. Washington immediately but his condition is
London, Sept. 2
The strike opened quietly, the men leaving the depota without disorder. Trains from Edinburgh, and Glasgow southwards which started were crowded last evening, but officials did not guarantee their reaching their destination. The position at London termini at midnight was that the Paddington service had ceased, London Bridge, Waterloo and Liverpool Street trains were finishing their journeys, at Euston Kings Cross and St. Pancras late trains northward were cancelled. They were crowded with drivers and guards anxious to start in order to reach their homes in the North but signalmen left their boxes, hence the cancellation' It is regarded as improbable at midnight that the strike would. extend to the bus and tram services whose employees have no grievances but the Executive of the Vehicle Workers Union meets to-day to consider the situation. The Executive sof the Railway Clerks Association has telegraphed to members to remain neutral and perform their own duties but not those of the strikers.- Ireland is not affected by the strike.
With the exception of the "Daily Herald" the newspapera unanimously condemn the railwaymen for suddenly forcing an industrial war on the community, when there was ample time to negotiate, at the very moment the country i threatened with bankruptcy owing to its inability to export manufactures, They believe the railwaymen hate underestimat- ed the strength of pablic opinion hostile to them and the power of the Government. It is pointed out that till last evening the public was ignorant of the matters disputed and hope is expressed that the publication of the exact demands and offers will yet lead to fresh discussion. The convocation of Parliament is generally urged with a view to throwing light on the situation by & searching debate.
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Earl Haig attended yesterday's Cabinet and conferred with the Premier for 2 hours. Mr. Horne interviewed em- phatised that it was a strike against the State. It was not & question of increasing capitalist profits but saving the community from disaster.. Emergency orders have been issued in connection with the strike to enforce strict rationing of coal, gas and food as during the war. They prescribe the compulsory-requisitioning of vehicles and invite volunteers. to "drive motor vehicles and provide protechon for volunteere The funds of the Union of Bailwaymen are estimated at 17 millions, sufficient to finance the strikers for a month, but the real test is expected in the first three days as if essential railway services can bã temporarily carried on the failure of the strike is certam. A factor m favour of the Government is the enormous? Kun
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The dream of a senile Far East was shattered by the Japanese, but the lessons of the Russo- Japanese War and the cru failure of the Borer rising were keenly taken to heart by China, and over the vast territories of the Celestial. Empire arose burning desire for We learning and Westem, meth The guis of her angestora had met in battle the gods of the Westerners, and the Westerners had triumphed, therefore she must pay homage to the gods of the wild beyond-euch was the | Chinese philosophy. Worsted over the question of Korea, flouted during the Russo-Japanese War"", China only felt a necessity for greater effort and 8 more perfect adaptation to Western standards in order to cope with the aggressive super- ciliousness of her younger sister Undoubtedly the contempt was becoming tinged with hostility, owing to her continued reverses. More and more Chins was turn→ ing to the Western Powers as her helpmates, if not as her protect- mrs, against the aggressive mood of Japan during the period of her reconstitution This was the attitude of China during the war, but she was to to have &. rude awakening. The position of the European, especially the Allied Powers, was, however, difficult. The friendship and the active. help, of Japan in the Pacific were absolutely essent ial to them. Nor could Great Britain, who realised the import- ance of a strong navy to an island empire. deng to Japan the ex- ploitation of those iron and coal mine without which Japan could construct a modern feet. Their attitude towards China was one of sympathy, with a continued expression of pious hopes that Japan would not misuse ber advantage. No word of warning, however, dare be spoken against. the strong ally in the Pacific. China was rapidly rifting towards the cross-roads; and the choice before her to-day 15 clear.
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She can continue as she has done hitherto in a state of semi- civilisation at the mercy of foreign Imperialists with their hunger for concessions and spheres of in- fluence. She may continue to furnish villains for foreign-fiction and coolies for foreign exploiters. or she may grasp the guttering standard that Japan holds out. before her. Unaided she is in- capable, in present circumst- ancés, of being a great orga self-respecting Power, and the ably Power than can help her is Japan, and that ea prios, China by herself can get 10 active sympathy from the world which has not yet ceased praying to the. Lord God of big battalions. Why should she not harness herself to the chariot of Japan and sink the fataze of China in the future of the yellow races? This is what a great and an increasing section of the Chinese, especially educat- Chinese, are thinking. And the consequence:
The salvation of China and the ultimate safety of the world can only lie in China realising that civilisation is not merely based on material force, but on ethical principles of right and brother- hood, and it is the very pre- varicating with these principles that is likely to drive Chine into the arms of Japan, and a policy of race war and hatred. Therein lies the significance of those few lices in the Peace Treaty show. ing the choice that is open to China.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
GERMANS WORK FOR TRADE
SUPREMACYJNY Replying to Mr. G. Balfour, who asked the President of the Board of Trade, in the Home of Commons, recently, whether the Centralised Trade Unions of Ger- many had instructed their mem- [bers to work eleven hours per day at prawar rates of pay. Mr. Wardle said no coufomation of the reports implief in thə quzstion bal so far been discovered by the Ministry of Labour in the German papers, although they the responsibly leaders
only museos of Ga
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
This motor is a four cycle, four cylinder head type motor. In general appearance it is compact and clear cut, yet there has. been incorporated the greatest degree of accessibity for such adjustments as daily service requires. Careful design and manufacture under the most rigid system of inspection and final test ensures a motor of extreme refinements, that is quiet smooth running and powerful with the added and very important feature of economy of operation. The large valves, free intake and exhaust passages and carefully balanced and light weight reciprocating parts make this motor unusually powerful at, the slow speeds as well as the higher speeds up to 1400 RP.M. There is no unpleasent vibration at the high speeds.
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