, 1912-06-01
Ms
ST. GROIN STANTON.

SupplltfS nave successfully run Inc StIlk-
ers' blockade with strings Of motors, which
carried tons of foodstutfs under the plotrc-
ton of thousands of police. The strikers
are irritated by Indications that the Govern
ment will redeem its promises to afford NIL
the protection needed, the disposition to-
wards a general strike is growing, and the
men are sullen and resentful. Prospects Of
avertlng II general strike rest upon the re-
suit of the conference summoned by the
Government to meet tomorrow, both sides
being invited TO consider Sin Edward C!arke's
findings in favour of the strikers upon five
points and adverse to them upon two, IN
GLIDING the alleged proteXt for the strike,
thus according, to the mmen of the Daily
Chronicle. reat grievances nave been iisctos-
ed, although the strike WAS uuiusti5eI. Ihe
newspapers generally advise the strikers to
resume work trusting to the Il ard of Trade
for an equitable settlement. The Homo
Office issues a statement denying IT is inter
yening in the interests Of employers, and re-
asserting It's intention to prevent a famine by
ali necessary means. The Stevedoros' Union
has resolved that a national strike should BE
called, ana Mr. Ben TIllett has announced
that the machinery for Il general strike is
organized, but held IN suspense pending The
result Of to-morrow's conference. Several
small riots have occurred, bet were easily
controlled.
The Admiralty announces the establish
mcut of aviation scout bases aioug the entire
eastern coast.
The Foreign Office states oniriiiy TINT
the conference between Mr. tsquith and Mr.
Churchill, General Ian Hamilton, Admiral
Prince LOUIS Of B%attcnbcrS and Lore kitch-
euer at Malta Yesterday, was Il council of
pence, not war This SIGNIFIES that The Gov
eminent realizes fiat abandonment Of the
attempts to check Gcrman,s naval develop
ment nccessitalts strengthening the MeGI-
terrauean defense.
A Copenhagen despatch reports that Queen
Loui,o has suffered IA collapse from nervous
shock
An EXPLOSION occurred at q cinemnto2raph
show at Vll.areai, Spun, and over one han
died persons peished. Tie ,iuG'o door for
both entrance and exit was blocked by tho
flames. scores Of bodies have been recovered,
but few ave recognizable.
Washington, May 30th-Thc Federal
Court DENIES It's application for Il preliminary
Injunction IN the coffee valorization suit.
Attorney Genera! Wickcrsham proposes con
tinuance with n trial upon its merits, hnt
Secretary Knox advises President Iaft to
Withdraw the prosecution, begun without con
sulting the State Department, rs the result
desired could he better reached by diploma
tic procedure. The Brnzpliau Ambassador
is criticized for his speech IN New York con
demning tile United States ltlgatInS re
garding the property Of ii foreign Govern
ment, aud his declaration that it endangefs
friendly relations.
Senator Smiths committee has reported,
and inforentially eXouelntes Mr.. Bruce Is
NAV by silence regarding him. 1t censdres
Captain Smith for III, ineXplicahio Indifference
to the warnings of icehergs and his impru-
dent speed, recommends that England should
prosecute Captain Lord OF the Californian
for neglect Of the THAMES signals Of distress,
and praises Captain Rostrom of the Carpath-
ia for his energy aud skill in the rescue.
1t also praises the builders of the Titanic
for perfection of construction, although upon
a faulty design; censures the White Star Line
for mans faults IN navigation, for example,
upon n maiden voyage the scratch crew lack
ed bravery, skill and di ciplino during disaster,
due to deficiency Of training, censures the
British Board of Trade for laXity of admins
%tratior and inadequate inspection, aud leaves
to England the punishment of those guilty.
The Senate has passed Mr.. Smiths reso-
luton proposing the thanks OF Congress 10