CABLE NEWS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2043, 21 November 1907, Page 2

CABLE NEWS

H.S.W. COLLIERY STRIKE. <c* A SETTLEMENT CLOSE. resumption of work PROBABLE.

United Press Association—Copyright 3YDNEY, November* 21). Yesterday’s negotiations resulted in a slight modification of Mr. YVadc's original proposals. Though spocial confirmation is required by both parties there is a probability of work boincr resumed almost immediately. I'ho president of the Miners’ Federation stated that if the proprietors agree to the proposals lie will bo prepared to recommend their acceptance by the miners. Ho expected work would be resumed on Monday. Some pits might start on Thursday. Mr. Wade stated late last night that it seemed to him that a fair and honorable compromise had been roacliod, which there should bo no dilliculty in either side accepting, lie could not help feeling from the general tcr.or of the negotiations that they were close to a settlement. Advices from Ncweastlo show that instructions have been issued to different pits to bo in readiness to resume work. This is taken as an additional indication that a settlement is in sight, and that the proprietors’ meeting to-day will accept the basis of settlement. POSITION UNCHANGED (Received 10.23 p.m., Nov. 20.) SYDNEY, Nov. 20. The position is unchanged. The proprietors’ meeting was postponed till to-morrow. In the meantime the mines remain idle. COULD HAVE HAD OTHER UNIONS “OUT.” FORTNIGHT’S STRIKE COSTS £205,000.

(Received Nov. 21, 0.5 a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 20,

llhe miners’ committee of munageniismt have accepted the Premier’s proposals, and advised- the Miners’ Lodges to do likewise. s A special meeting of tlio lodges is being held to-night. ' It is anticipated that they are certain to adopt ,ih,e committee’s advice. The chairman of the committee staked his reputation that lie could kuve had •tllm southern and western miners as well as trades allied to the coal trade “out” if it had been found necessary, but they had not asked one member. It is • estimated the fortnight’s strike cost Newcastle £265,000,_ including £50,000 miners’ wages. STATE COAL MINES. (Special to Times.) WELLINGTON, Nov. 20. The Premier states that lie has observed the condition of affairs regarding the coal trade in the Australian Commonwealth, but thinks the steps that are being taken to further develop the State Coal Mines at Point Elizabeth and Seddonvilie will provide the necessary increased production of coal to meet requirements. Considerable expenditure will shortly be incurred in extending the Grey-nicuth-Point Elizabeth railway in order to provide transit from a portion of the area held by the Crown that has been proved •to contain a large supply of coal of the best quality. When the seams in that locality have been fully opened up he anticipated that tlio output from the Point Elizabeth mine will be very largely increased.