New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-20
Lloyd George Succeeds in FlnO
ing Ground for Agreement Be-
tween Managers and Men.
AFTER OTHERS Had FAILED
Clash Between Strikers and Mill
tary az Llanelly, Causing Two
Deaths, q FGctor in Bring
ing About Understanding

London. Aug. l9.-it was past II
o'clock tonight whom the announcement
was made at the Board Of Trade that
the railway strike had been settled and
that the men would return 70 work i'm
mediately.
As was the case in the railroad strikes
OF 1907, most Of the credit for svertins
prolonged struggle belongs 70 David
Lloyd George. Chancellor Or the e.
chequer. who. IN his statements 10 Par
lament and IN interviews with tho ra'i-
way managers and the men. worked for
conciliation when al others or tho inter
ested parties seemed TO have eiven I'D
the effort.
A joint committee Of dye m"mh'rT
composed Of two representative p 80
railway companies. two " the mon and
bipartisan chairman. viii D." 7r-
pointcd on TUESDAY 20 inves;izato th'
workings of the Cancellation not % i9o7.
which the men consider tho root ~ 40
their grievances This device over
comes the mems objections to rora'
commission. which they conte7d h0-
been in practice always \ synonym f'r
delay.
In the Mems Favor.
So far as technical sdvan,ago in tho
compromise COOS. it appears 20 b" N
the mems favor. particularly as tho mani
ayers consent TO meet their representa-
tives. The men claim a victory for
urionism on the point OF recognition -
unions. which was the most vital prin-
ciple a. stake
The following telegram was sent 20
500 branches Of the labor unions to-
night:
The joint committee has settled the
strike II is a victory for trade union
ism. All men must return 20 work i'm
mediately.'
AS a result Of the settlement the SOL
diers who had been scattered at STRAIT
egic railway points about the country
will be Withdrawn as fast as arrange
ments for transporting them can be
made. No work is so distasteful 10 the
troops as strike duty. particularly since
the sympathies Of a majority in the
ranks are with their own class.
There is no doubt that to-day's affray
at Llanelly, Wales. where troops fred on
a mob. killing two men and wounding
two others, had much influence In ending
| tn, Y haI
almost its existence at stake because o.
the strike. depending as L does on the
Labor vote for more than half Of is
Parliamentary majority.
Details of Settlement.
The settlement of the strike was
reached at a conference between David
Lloyd George. the Chancellor Of the EN-
chequer, and the executives OF the men =
societies The labor leaders said to-
night that the men would return to
work at once.
Premier Asquith returned 20 London
this afternoon from the country. where
he had expected to stay over sunday.
and his secretary made constant trips 30
the conference at the Board OF Trade
and to the headquarters OF the railway
magnates. Al the conclusion OF the con-
ference the following official statement
was issued:
Acting on representations made 70 the
| railway companies by the government
! tn to-day empowered Mr. Claughtor
! and Sir Guy Granet, general manager OF
I the Midland Railway, 20 confer on their
/ behalf with representatives selected by
| tho joint executives OF the trade unions
and railway employees with a view &c
discussing with them the suggested
terms Of settlement drafted by the Board
OF Trade.
There were present AT the conference
G. II. Claughton and Sir Guy Granet on
behalf Of the companies: James Henry
Thomas. NJ. p, and Messrs. Bellamy.
williams. Fox Lowth and Charlton. on
| behalf of the men. and Mr.. LLOYD
George Sir II. l.. Smith and g. X. Ask
with. on behalf OF the Board of Trade.
/ Ramsay Macdonald. NJ. p. also WAS
present during the conference.
Mr. Claughton stated that upon GER
tain representations by the government
he and Sir Guy Granet had the authority
of the railway companies 70 meet the
representatives OF the men with a view
TO discussing terms Of an agreement
The terms having been discussed and
agreed 10. Mr. Claughton and Sir Guy
Granet stated that the recommendations
OF the commission would De accepted
! Loyalty by the companies even though
they were adverse 10 the companic
contentious on any question OF repre-
sentation. and should the settlement be
effected any traces OF M feeling which
might have arisen certainly would be
effaced.
/ The terms Of the agreement follow:
| Flrst-The strike 10 be terminated
| forthwith and the mems leaders to use
! their best endeavors 10 induce the men
/ TO return 20 work at once.
Second-All the men involved in the
present dispute. either by strike or lock-
out. including casuals who present them
| selves for work within a reasonable time.
/ TO be reinstated by the companies az the
earliest possible moment, ana no one 10
I be subjected TO proceedings FOR BREACH
/ of contract or otherwise penalized.
! Third-Conciliation boards 10 be con-
vened fOT the purpose OF settling forth
/ with all questions at present in dispute
/ as far as they are within the scope of
such boards. provided notice OF such
| questions be given not later than four
| teen days from the date OF this agree
ment. II the sectional boards fail 10
arrive at a settlement. the central board
Is TO meet at once Any decisions ar
| rived at are 90 be retrospective. as from
the date OF this agreement II is agreed
for the purposes OF this and the follow
ing clause that rates OF wages include
| remuneration. whether by time or piece
| work.
Fourth-Steps are 10 be taken forth