New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-29
CONFERENCE TO SETTLE
LONDON DOCK STRIKE
Representatives of Both Sides to
Meet Under Auspices of the
Board of Trade.
LEADERS LISTEN TO REASON
Men Realize That Public Senti-
ment Will Be Against Them
When Food Prices Go
Soaring.

London. May 2S-Tnc government has In
vted both parties To the dispute between
the transport workers and employers TO
send representatives to a conference OF the
Board of Trade which will be held on Fri
day next. This is the result OF Sir Edward
tiarko'S report on the strike inquiry. In
which he states that the trouble Is mainly
due to failure To carry out the clause in
thc agreement between the masters and
tn, men providing that differences be re-
fcrred to the Board of Trade for decision.
Tho strike committee decided tonight to
accept the governments invitation. The
Garments Trade Union also agreed To send
representatives to IN" conference
Sir Edward Clarke's report in the mat
ter Of the dock strike decides in favor Of
the strikers on five OF the points submitted
and against them on two points, one Of
which was the actual prcteNt for declaring
the strike
Thus. although the strike would appear
not To be justified. It revealed genuine
grievances. Most Of the London morning
newspapers adopt the same view. and urg"
the strikers to accept the advice of sydney
Buxton, President of the Board OF Trade,
dence that the BOARD of Trade conference
will arrive at an equitable settlement
Men Sulen and Resentful.
Unusual scenes were witnessed late at
night in the East End Of London. The re-
moval of large consignmeuts Of meat and
other provisions continued until midnight
the proceedings being watched all along
the streets from the docks to the market
by many thousands ~ sullen resentful
strikers whose attitude is described b.
witness a. that Of men who recog lie
that they are beaten IN tactics and are
meditatug rcprSas.'
Harry Costing said Tonight that in view
= the days developments il would he need
less at present 30 call national strike.
Ben Tillctt and Harry Gosllng. repre-
scnting the transport workers strik" com
mittoe, in the course Of an interview with
REGINALD McKcnm. Home Secretary, Of
fcrcd to cooperate" with the Hon" Office I'm
facilitating transpor, Of the necessary food
supplies for London.
Just how far the strike leaders at" pre-
pared 10 go has not been divulGed. but II
Is evident they realize that the government
Is determined lli' Ul'lIDi'bliS Sl'd' II'' w
forced 10 capitulatc through hunger.
The leaders also realize that public sent-
mont is bound 10 be- antagOnistic 10 them
with the prices OF foodstuffs leaping Ny.
II provisions are placed outside the pal"
Of the strike the conflict at the docks could
continue indefinitely in London without the
public being greatly Inconvenience. as IN"
bulk Of the trade Of the port consists OF
provisions.
Meanwhile the government Is showing
TO deal firmly with the sltua-
ton The Home once issued statement
tonight denying tn" allegations In IN"
strikers manifesto that the authorities were
employing police and soldiers In the m
terests OF tn. employers, and declaring that
not military. but only police, had been
called out 10 preserve order which the GOV
eminent insists upon maintaining. The
statement concludes.
The government viii II necessary US"
all res>1IrCrs At it's disposal 10 iuSur" =
",utiuucd s,ppIy Of food to the people or
London ,..to
The steycdorcs' union adopted resolution
tonight calling upon the executive OF tl'
TRANSPORT Workers Federation To declare
a national strike.