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GOVERNMENT'S DRAFT AGREEMENT..
Rugby, November 12. The negotiations between the Cabinet Coal Committco and the Minare Executive continued until after three this morning, when they were. adjourned. A
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Rugby, Nov. 12,
Washington, Nov. 12. The State Department has sont The terms of the Royal Charter which invests the British Broad- another stiff note to Mexico, which casting Commission with powers according to the newspapers, to take over the wireless telephony while not an ultimatum, approa service from the Britlah Broad- ches closely thereto..
It virtually, demands that 'Pre The Executive are submitting to casting Company, on January 1st, the Minera Delegates Conference declares that the main object of aldent Calles carry out the agree to-day a draft agreement drawn the Commission la the development to revise the all land laws ́or' American recognition will be up by the Government. The ment of the present service. A
withdrawn. Reuter's Americon terms of this document provide
Provision is made for the Com- Servicë, that the Miners Federation "ahall mission to collect news on cur promote an immediate resumption rent events in any part of work by district acttlemonts, of the world, and a lime the hours of working not to be Ited form of advertising excluded from the negotiations, confined to publishers is to be Wages will be paid.temporarily at permitted. The Commission at the general rate prevalling before its own expense muust broadcast the dispute in all districts other any matter which the Govorn than Northumberland, Durham,ment may require. Cumberland, and North Wales, and The financial terms, provide that subsistence wages will valau be preserved. The owners will im the Postmaster General will hand mediately appoint a joint sub over ninety per cent of the re venue from the first million committee on transfer prices licences, eighty per cent from the Workmen will be re-instated as second million, seventy per cent of opportunity offers, without pre the third million, and sixty per Judice to non now working. cent of all additional licences. District negotiations will secure From such sums, 12% per cent.
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the standard agreements remain-will be deducted for collection.liverish, bilious or headuchy take ing in force for at least three British Wireless.
years, and the establishment of
district, boards with independent
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chairmen to regulate the per- ROUSING FAREWELL. centages, ascertainment of pro- ceods, et cetera. After the Federa tion, has done, its utmost to obtain a;resumption of work the Govern ment will introduce legislation establishing a national arbitrai authority to hear appeals against any agreement which did not comply with the standard provi- slons, and which involved a work- Ing day longer than seven hours This authority will be appointed by the Minister of Labour from members of the industrial court, having no connection with the coal industry, and will be assisted by two assessors, one appointed by each of the parties to the appeal. This tribunal will last for six months only, so that the points at issue must be settled speedily.||
If the miners accept the terms offered, the Government will no
doubt introduce a parliamentary
measure during the next few days
to give effect to its pledges. It is not doubted that this could rapidly be passed into law British Wireless.
Three Years Agreement,
London, Nov. 12. The coal conference adjourned at three o'clock this morning. The Government handed the Miners' Fx ecutive the complete proposals for a settlement which is in substance the Government's last word, though alterations in form are expected. The Miners' Executive has not indicated whether it is prepared to recommend the terms to its dele- gate conference.
Tho Government memorandum contains the following:
Firstly, the Minors' Federation will do ita utmost to promote the immediate resumption of work by means of district settlements.
Secondly, the owners offer in every district with the exception of Northumberland; Durham, Cumber land and North Wales to pay tem- porarily the general district por centage on a basis of rates not less than those prevailing on April 30,
Thirdly, the owners are ready to appoint in each district a special joint sub-committee on the transfer of prices.
Kansas City, Nov. 12. A large crowd cheered 'farewell to President Coolidge on his way to Washington. This enthusiasm was partly due to the great im
his speech pression made by earlier, at the conclusion of which the crowd of 160,000 cheered themselves hoarse. Reuter's American Service.
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takes to introduce legislation, where MRS. MOTONO by all agreements other than standard may be subject to appeal by either party to a National arbi| tral authority if on the basis of a longe working day than that pre- vailing in April.
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Sixthly, the arbitral authority. which shall be established for period of six monthe shall consist of members of an industrial court unconnected with the mining indus- try, assisted by two assessors, 000 appointed by cach appealing.
Seventhly, the Government shall take steps to enforce the provisions of the Mining Industry Act of 1926 relating to recruitment.
Coalowners Obstructive?
Later. How difficult a coal settlement still likely to prove is shown in statement issued at noon on be- half of the coalowners, declaring that the so-called terms of settle- ment published in the press this morning were not seen by them. until they saw it in the morning papers, that it does not represent any agreement between the coal- owners and the Government, and that the statements contained" therein attributed to the coal- owners are incorrect." It is a fact that Mr. Evan Williams, Sir. Adam Nimmo, and Mr. W. A. Lee were called in consultation.on be- half of the coalowers last night. The periodical determination
and the memorandum for a settle- trading results and industry by rement was afterwards issued by Sir ference of any points arising thore-L Worthington Evans; a niember from to the chairman of the Dis- of the Cabinet's coal committee. trict Board.
The periodical regulation of the According to the lobbyists it is freely stated in the lobby that if district percentage in order to all the coalowners advanced difficul- cate between B to 87 per cent of ties about the proposed tribunal the profits to the owners, and 18 to
prejudicing peace, the Govern 15 per cent. to the miners.
ment would introduce legislation in the matter.Renter.
Fourthly, permanent district agreements embodying the general principles shall be considered "atan- dard" agreements of principles and include District Boards with an in- dependent chairman.
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