Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-02-13
TIDINGS FROM ABROAD.
THE GREAT STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL,
Trade ParaIyzed- Proposition for ArOitra-
ton Rejected-0pening of the Ger
man Reichstag-The Plague.
The I,iyarnool Strike.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. l2.-Trade here is
quite paralyzed by the strike, which has
now extended to the carriers and the
whole body OF carpenters, some OF
whom were already on strike. The
strike among the sailors has become
more general and great difficulty is eX-
perienced in obtaining crews, save at
increased rates. Yesterday several ships
were awaiting crews but the men were
firm. 1t is stated that there are thirty
five grain-laden ships at Queenstown
and that the owners do no. know where
TO send them; meanwhile the grain may
be heating in the vessels holds and rem
dered valueless. There are many re-
ports of intimidation by dOck-labOrers
and others To prevent men from working
until the dispute is settled. The steamer
Lualaba, which was to leave Tor the west
coast of Africa Thursday last, has not
vet lett her dock. The agents promise
the men protection i'll the dock, but the
men say they require protection outside
also. The Cunard Company have all
their vessels in Iluskisson dock, which
is enclosed, and have provided within
the dock walls accommodations for the
mem brought from Glasgow. The local
authorities maintain organization with
police and military, and none but peo-
pie on business are allowed within the
enclosure along the whole line OF doc ks.
There is to be another interview TO day
between the ship owners committee
and deputatiOn from the strikers.
The strikers to-day refused the old
wages and one hour longer work daily.
The proposition of the ship owners for
arbitration was also rejected.
Opening of the German Parliament.
BERLIN, February l2.-The German
ReiChstag was to-day opened by En-
perOr William in person. In his speech
from the throne, he said he thanked the
members for assisting in the suppress
sion of the socialist agitation, and hoped
they would continue To support the
government as far as was necessary iOr
the cure of the socialist evil, lie an
nounced the abolition of article five OF
the Treaty of Prague, and referred with
pleasure to the friendly relations with
Austria, and the results Of the Berlin
Congress. He declared that the rela-
tiOns between Germany and all other
powers are satisfactory, and that she
would continue her influence i'll behalf
Of European peace.
Referring to the customs policy OF
the government, the Emperor said:
Cur commerce has the right 10 claim
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garling customs taxes can afford, and
which is afforded, perhaps beyond what
is necessary, in countries with which we
trade My duty is to produce German
market for articles OF home production
but We should revert 10 the we'll tried
principles which We, i'll our commercial
policy since 1868, have abandoned.
Clause five OF this treaty OF Prague was
abrugated To put an end 10 the uncer-
tainty of the people of North Schleswig
respecting their future destiny. The
speech closed with the following sen
tence: The promotion and develop
ment oi friendly relations with and
among powers is a task to which should
be devoted the great power achieved 10y
German unity.
The tlague.
ST. PETERSBURG, February l2.-The
epidemic has entirely disappeared from
Astrachan. There have been no cases
for several days.
ST. PETERSBURG, February l2.-Com-
plant has been made of Roumania's
neglect to give notice To Russia of her
precautions against the plague. The
locking of railroad carriages containing
Russian officers is considered especially
unfriendly and unjust. Roumania
claims her action is in accord with the
measures adopted by Austria and Ger
many.
Prospects of Collision.
BERLIN, February l2.-lt is reported
that ten. Tadleben, Tuesday, ordered
four regiments to march towards Arab
Tabia. 1t is feared, unless they declare
the matter one of European interest, a
collision is inevitable. Germany and
Italy advise Roumania to evacuatc Arab
Tabia. The other powers, it Is hoped,
will agree To this advice with view To-
maintaining European concert.