The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-23 00:00:00

TILE WAGES MOVEMENT.

Tuz READY-MADE CLOSIIING BUSINESS.— Very
few pergolas out on strike belongiag to the following trades
have returned I. work, the employers refusing to make
the required advent*, via , shirt and other underclothing
makers, talon, slopworken, cap and waistcoat makers,
pentad and umbrella coverers, and women's boot and shoe
makers. The employers have offered to each branch addi-
tional pay which, however, the turnouts refuse, as not
befogsuliciestly remunerative, when considered with res-
pect to thy present high prices of provisions.
Jots. Caurzirrans.—A meeting of the above
body of operatives, amounting to at least 150, took place at
the Royal George Inn, Salop.street, on Monday evening.
Mr. G. Whittall was unanimously voted to the chair. Se-
veral speeches were made by the men, expressive of dims-
faction at the present low rate of wages, and a reseltvioc
proposed by Mr. Adams, expressive of their determination
to 'Mein an increase of Bd. per day, was received with a
universal shout and carried unanimously. The meeting
was then adjourned for oae week, when it is appointed
to meet at the same place. The operatives were much More
orderly than on any former occasion, and many of them stated
their one illingnew to come to any strike, yet stated their
determination to come to that important step rather than
work at the present rate of remunerodon. It is expected
at the nest meeting that • delegate, either frees Mauch
or Nottinobam, will be in attendance to explain the steps
that have been taken for obtaining an increase of wages in
throe towns.— if olorrnamplon Herald.
BOLTON SetNstaas.—The operative cotton spinners have
obtained the unctiou of eight firma in this town to their
application for a further advance of 5 per cent. to heir
wages, which would be a restoration of the former lift of
pric.s. The masters generally, however, have not ac (led
to the demand. At a 'acetic( of operative spinoers,
held on Saturday, resolutions, of which we give
two, were passed : --'. That although a majority of
the masters have not manifested that willingness
that is desirable to rattan our former prices,. yet
we think it will be imprudent on our part to resort to any
rashness, such as threatening to resort to ulterior measures,
until every available means have been tried to prevail ppon
them to accede to our request. That in the opinion efi this
meeting, the committee are justifiable in the steps which
they have taken in endeavouring to get our former fiat of
prices restored, both en the present and on a former occasion ;
and that this meeting recommends them to pursue the Name
conciliatory course hitherto pursued."
STIIIIIII OP Jot . IN CUAI .—The jour
oilmen chairmakers of this town, like most other treats,
snack for an advance of wages within the last few days.
We understand that their °bleat was gained without much
difileulty.—Blackbern Standard.
Tait POLICZ AND Tllllll WAOIIB AT OLDZAII.-.-ID, con-
sequence of the constables of the borough fares hiving
issued as appeal to the public, the watch committee have
given the ten ordinary constables fourteen days' notice to
quit the service. nukes they consent to remain at thei pre-
sent wages. The committee consider the issuing of the
placard as an act of insubordination, and are determined to
resist any demands attempted to be enforced by suohpres.
sure.
Coteau= IN ScorLacc.—On Thursday evening akarge
meeting of colliers was held on Murelburgh Liolts, at
which it was resolved to form • union of all the miners
throughout the county, with • view of securing that,they
will, in future, be paid at the rate of 4s. • day for Oight
hours' work, instead of being paid, as at present, 14 the
quantity of coals they put out. This movement Is sotto be
regarded as a .. stria,. • inasmuch as they lately ruined a
considerable advance from their employers; but, it the
same time, measures were taken to have the change ice the
system now demanded enforced ; and it wasagreed to meet
in a week or ten days to hear the result.—Bdi t'Coes-
rant.