New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-11
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-.Tondor Aug ia speedy termination
~ the labor troubles which AT one time
threatened 10 plunge London into condl-
ton Of famine seems imminent At late
hour tonight II was announced that the
csrmen's strike. which was the chief out
standing difficulty TO complete cessation
AZ the trouble, had been settled. There are.
however. minor sections OF the transport
workers dispute 20 be arranged before
there is 2 general resumption Of work, blit
these probably will be settled tomorrow
or Saturday. II this should be the case
normal conditions will be restored by Mon
day.
Tho situation aas becoming extremely
srave. Cavalry and infantry we're being
vent from Aldershot 10 London tonight.
TIE news that troops would he employed
lEsinst the rioters had greatly incensed
'he strikers
Terms for the settlement Of the carmen s
STRIKE as I'm the case Of the coal pCrters,
we're agreed 10 at the Board Of Trade con
ference They are still subject to con-
frmatiou oy Tho men. but II is expected
That II there is any hitch the military will
be called out tomorrow 10 protect the dc
livery Of foodstufs from the docks and the
railway depots
II is understood that the contractors for
army ratons and forage for the Aldershot
command had OIL hand only three days
supplies. md that the government was com
PEELED % take action in the interest Of the
army itself, while the fact that the rail
LAY carmen were beginning to Join the
iank' II the strikers and threatened a
complete ue-up OF I.ondons food supply
rendered some action imperative.
therefore i conference was held at the
Home Office to-day between the Chancellor
OF the EXchequer. David Lloyd George; the
nome Secretary, Winston Churchill: the
secretary 81 State for War. Lord HaIdane,
and tho Board Of Trade officials. As re-
suit, 1t was decided that the government
should employ the military. who were or
dered 70 London from Aldershot. Dover and
Other points. with the double object of pre-
serving order and enabling the release OF
ioodStuffs. coal petrol. etc. tied up on the
docks
Every industry is feeling the effects OF
tne strike. The Rothschlds we're Obliged
to-day 20 discontinue refining bullion for
me Mint, as attempts TO convey bullion 10
ne refinery were being frustrated by the
strikers
IHc eject of the walkout Of the men is
being felt in all directions. Several Of the
newspapers will appear tomorrow in cur
,silea form, owing 10 a shortage in the
ieper supply
Thousands OF tons Of fruit, vegetables
and provisions are rotting on the wharfs
snc IN the railway freight depots. Unless
.Hey can be moved soon they threaten tn
'noanger the general health. Among the
larger consiSumcnts which probably Will
Do dead loss Is a huge quantity Of Cali
i'rnia fruits aboard the steamer Mime
;hsha
To-day the temper Of the strikers ap-
reared ugly and scenes OF violence IN
creased Throughout the East End clashes
were frequent wherever attempts were
made 10 move a wagon. The men Would
intervene and brushing aside the made
V1aie police squads. overturn the - gons
ana scatter their loads I'm the gutter
Police charges we're made every few min
ates but they we're not strong enough 10
nave much effect