The sun., 1919-10-05
MEDIATORS EXPECT
SETTLEMENT TO-DAY



The fourteen members Of the Trade
Union Cancellation Committee are:
Chairman, Harry Gosling, and Robert
Williams and Ernest Devini of the Trans
port Workers Federation; John r.
Clynes and James o'Grady. Labor Men,
beers OF Parliament. representing the
general workers; Arthur Henderson.
NJ. r., secretary, Of the Labor party
J. T. Brownie Of the Amaigamated SO
ciety OF Engineers; q. II. Stuart Bum
ming and w. Bowen OF the Postmen'D
Federation ]. Muir. electricians;
Thomas Naylor, printers: Charles W.
Bowerman and r. b. Walker, parlia-
mentary committee Of the trade unions.
and Frank Hodges Of the miners.
The nature Of the conference was not
divulged, but the newspaper men waiting
outside the Prenier's residence noted
that the members OF the committee
seemed more cheerful when they left.
Apparently progress was made by Mr..
Bonar Law and the committee, as the
visit Of the railway delegates tomorrow
would seem 20 be dependent upon some
new angle which has risen.
After the meeting between the rail-
waymen's executive and the concilia-
ton committee, Arthur Henderson ad-
l1itted to the reporters that the commit
tee had come from Downing street TO
report progress to the union. Mr.
Thomas. announced that he and the rail-
way delegates would see the Premier to-
morrow forenoon.
Pressed for a further statement re-
garding the likelihood of a settlement,
Mr.. Thomas simply said: You must
wait"
Another Sign of EARLY Peace.
Another factor which gives the prom
Use of quick peace Is the announce
ment of Secretary Thomas that the men,
bers OF the executive board OF the Ma
tional Union OF Railwaymen have aban-
doned their Attention Of going to the
various provincial cities to plead the
cause OF the railway men over the week
end. Secretary Thomas announced that
he would remain in London to remove
any further barrier to reopen negotia-
tons
The Government communication to-
night said that officials were satisfied
that all necessary measures had been
taken to deal with any situation that
might arise The Government. II was
declared. was confident that It would be
able to safeguard the interests of the
community entirely with the voluntary
cooperation Of the civil population.
Arrangements for the protection Of
property were made earlier in the day
at the headquarters of the Police Com
mission, where all special deputies were
ordered to report at once. Premier
Lloyd George during the day sent mes
sages by telegraph to the heads Of the
principal civic bodies in the country ask
ing them to confer with him and the
other Cabinet members on Tuesday. the
day for which the Trades Union Con-
ference has been called.
The appeal OF Lloyd George for the
formation of Citizen Guards" through
out the country In the present strike
emergency met with a prompt response
on all sides. The Lord Mayor CT Lon
don lost no time in complying with the
request. and his example was followed
by Lords Lieutenants. chairmsn Of
county councils. watch committees. chief
constables and town clerks the country
wide.
Cftisens Rush to Join Guards.
Reports from the London suburbs and
also from the country districts show that
rapid progress is being made with the
organization of civilian guards Great
nunoers OF volunteers are presenting
themselves.
The primary duties OF the new body,
which win wear no uniforms but merely
armlets and will be sworn In as special
constables. will be to relieve the soldiers
from the task of guarding private prop
eTty and generally assisting the regular
police.
The King and Queen came to London
tonight by automobile from Balruoral,
having begun their long trip. yesterday.
and there has been much speculation as
to whether the sovereign would be ad-
the situation. The strikers haya stated
that this would meet their desires.
The week end found traffic conditions
easier. due to a general cessation OF
work for over Sunday. Downtown Lon
don was practically deserted this after
noon, in strong contrast to the unprece-
dented congestion throughout the week
The train service has been steadily In
creastng with the assistance OF volun-
teers, until to-day nearly $500 trains
were running. exclusive of the unuer-
ground. More than 400 freight trains
are running daily.
There will be restricted passenger
service on the railroads Sunday and the
Government has asked the public not to
travel unless necessary. No trains will
be operated In Ireland tomorrow.
Offers of voluntary workers are still
pouring In. and never in the history->sf
England has there eeen such a long list
Of distinguished names among the
laborers. Each day sees an increasing
number Of the aristocracy. both lords
and ladies, working at all sorts of mental