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the local Press

referring

to the

prosecutions and the strike-

which has ensued.

4.

this

The subject was discussed

afternoon in the Es

in the Excentive

Council, when it was considered

that it was undesirable, whilst the strike lasted, to interfere with the sentences imposed by the Police Magistrates, from which : there has as yet been no formal

or other appeal,

as such

interference would have the

appearance of yielding to m

pressure

pressure on the part of the bostmen, who, it is expected, will return to work after day or two of reflection.

I have the honour to be,

a

My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Oberent Humble Servant,

Murch