The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-10-04
GREAT BRITAIN
IN new CRISIS
Collapse of Strike Negotia-
ti0ns Between Premier
and Labor.
SITUATION NJ EN- ACIN N G

negotiations between Premier Lloyd
George and the representatives of la
Dor.
The war cabinet was hastily called
into session at Premier LLOYD
Georges official residence in Downing
street.
While the situation appeared more
menacing than at any other time
since the railway men went out, ef-
forts at mediation are still being
made. The Exchange Telegraph an
nounced that committee of fourteen
inediators were summoned to meet
this afternoon to formulate counter
proposals and arrange to see the pre-
mier on Monday before the special
meeting of the trade union congress
on Tuesday.
The eighth day Of the national rail-
way tie-up found both sides grimly
desperate and standing firm while
industrial stagnation was spreading
into new quarters.
AT the meeting of the trade union
representatives on Tuesday, the ex-
tension OF the strike to the other two
arms of the triple alliance-the trans
port workers and the coal miners
as well as other labor ORGANIZATIONS
will be considered.
Bitter Battle.
That the fight will be a bitter one
is shown by the action of the ma
tional union of railway men in re-
jecting the premier's proposal for a
seven-day truce. Oficial steps are
being taken to cope with disorders
both in and out of London. Emer-
gency orders have been issued by
the commissioner of police sumon-
ing all special constables to report
to headquarters.
King George and Queen Mary are
Fastening to London from Balmoral
castle in Scotland They spent the
night at Lowther castle, at Cumber-
land the home of Lord Lonsdale, re-
suming their journey by motor car
this morning.
The Daily News states that J. II.
Thomas, executive secretary of the
Nation8 Union of Railway Men and
leader of the strike, probably will
seek a personal interview with the
king upon his arrival.
No Further Concessions.
Under no circumstances will
Premier Lloyd George make any fur
ther concessions" it was declared
today by Maj. Ian Hay Beth, who
has been put in charge Of the gov
ernments publicity and propaganda
bureau in Downing street "The pre-
mier intends to stand pat. My belief
is that if the rail strike continues an
other week we shall see progressive
strikes by all unions in support of
the railroaders. The coal miners
probably will be the first to join.
Then will come the transport work
ers. 1t is positive fact that Scot
land Yard has evidence that there
are anarchist influences at the bot
tom of this strike movement. Finan-
ces have come here from Switzer-
land.
Prepared to Fight.
THE British government is pre-
pared to fight indefinitely. Nearly
100000 volunteers have offered their
services, which will enable the move
ment of fuel and food trains to SUI
stain the life of the nation. All mor
! thrown out of work by the strike
who are not strikers themselves
will be paid by the government and
other jobs will be offered them.
The British government is con-
Quoting a great campaign of pub
licity. If the printers strike, the gov
ernment will issue it's own news
throughout the country"
There will be no strike of the We
hicle operatives in London before
Tuesday, according the ALI Smith
an official of the union.
I'VE have decided to hold up the
strike pending the outcome of Tues
days conference" he said.
Denies Personal Ambition.
In an article contributed to th'
Daily News today refuting an accu
sation that he is animated by per
sonal ambitions, James Hpnr,
Thomas, secretary of the railwa!
mems union, declares that he thric'
declined offers to become a membe
of the British cabinet.
Mr.. Thomas warns the country tha
If other trades unions join the strik'
it may result in a class struggle
which mot all my counsels or mod
Grating influence may avail to save
the country from violent and bloody
revolution"
Demands Meeting Of Parliament.
The Daily Mail demands that par
Lament, which is now taking a re-
cess, be convened to deal with the
situation. The Daily Graphic de-
clares that while the nation is as
founded at the strikers rejection OF
arbitration, "it will only add to the
determination of the people to carry
on in the present difficult situation '
"The industrial aspect Of the quar-
rel no longer exists" said the Morn
ing Post. ut is n conflict between
the British bolshevists on one side
and law and order and constitutional
government on the other"
There Is deep regret that an agree
ment was not reached for the whole
nation desires a swift settlement, ,
said the Daily Telegraph. THE only
obstacle is the arrogance of tho
mems leaders"
The Railway Review, the organ o
the strikers, made a severe attach
upon the government, saying in part
"The story of deceit and duplicitN
by members of the government has
no other example in the history OF
the trade union movement"
The government has chosen the
railway men as the first objective il
the attack upon an organized cam
paign TO lower all wages said the
Daily Herald. the organ of the labor
party.
THE nation has not quarreled witt
the railway mems cause, but witt
the methods of their leaders," SAID
the Daily Skotob