El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-21
ENGLISH STRIKE IS
SETTLED; TRAFFIC
RESUMED
Working Men Claim 1t a
Victory and Expect
Wage Increase

London, England. Aug. 21.-The rail-
roads were rapidly restoring normal
service today, and the managers con-
fidently expected that by evening all
lires would be operating almost as
smoothly as before the general strike
OF the roads OF Great Britain which
was ordered last Thursday night
There were some bitches but these
were believed to be but temporary
obstacles to a formal pact assuring
a better working arrangement between
employers and employees satisfactory
to both sides
The settlement brought about Satur-
day evening through the good offices
of the government and the board OF
trade provided for the appointment OF
sectional Cancellation boards represent
ing both parties and which shall TN
dertake to adjust all immediate Off
ferences Tomorrow the membership
of a special commission Of inquiry viii
be announced. This commission Will
assume the burden of working out a
permanent agreement
Expect Wage Increase.
The men expect an advance in wages,
concessions regarding the considera-
ton Of future grievances and recogni-
ton Of their unions. Heretofore the
railroad companies have positively re-
fused to treat with the representatives
7 Of the unions who were not IN their
own employ.
On the other hand the companies
have been assured that at the next
session of parliament the government
will propose Legislation providing that
ar increase in the cost of labor due
to an Improvement Of conditions viii
- ion for "a h-c a.
vance of railway rates within the legal
maximum.
Returning to Work.
Railroad men throughout the king
dom are returning to work. Follow
ing the announcement Saturday that
the railway managers and their en-
ployes had agreed to permit COM
mission to settle their difficulties
came the news that there was great
hope OF ending the lockers strike at
Liverpool
No rioting as a result of labor trou-
bles was reported Sunday. except at
Dublin. where the police and consta-
bles came into collision with a mob,
which was in sympathy with striking
newsboys who were endeavoring TO
prevent the distribution OF newspapers
Several shops were looted
tOrkcr8 0dll u IflOIts
The railway workers held meetings
Throughout the country Sunday to cele-
brate what they term a victory over
the railway companies. With the ex-
ceptfon OF 1000 men OF the Northwest
enr Railway company, which was not
party TO the settlement agreement
and 1900 Manchester men. all stations
passed resolutions in favor Of a re-
sumption of work The Northeastern
cornuany's employees demand an eight
hour day and two shilling weekly ad-
vance in wages with minimum week
ly wage of % shulings. about $3.50.
Because of the blockade Of tele-
graph. the manifesto of the strike lead
ers. calling on the men to return to
work, did not reach some points until
tits morning and during thu night
there were disturbances at numerous
places. With the exception Of Llanel-
", Wales, however. there were no ser
ious riots.
Twelve Dead at Llanefly.
At Llanelly the death list, as re-
suit of the disturbances. but due chief
" TO an explosion, In the freight shed,
which the mob set on fire, reached IL.
Three of these were shot by the troops.
The police believe that the explosion
was caused by a box Of cartridges.
looted from the troop train and thrown
into the fire.
Dock Troubles Ended.
Liverpool. England. Aug. 31-The
local dock troubles were settled at
CT inference between the ship owners
and representatives of the striking
dock men at the Cunard Line offices
this fternoon.
The carriers and coal beavers Will
return to work with tn. dock men.