The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

The terms of the settlement
 In the nature of compromise.
 The National Union of Hallway
 naen agrees to call off the strike,
 and the government consents to a
 renewal of the negotiations, the
 continuance Of the existing wage
 scale for another year. instead Of
 six months. previously offered.
 and the establishment of a mini
 mum wage of 5f shiIlfags while
 inc cost of living is 110 per cent
 above the pre-wnr level
 The settlement was the resuIt
 of long conference today be-
 tween trade union delegation,
 Including representatives of the
 railway men's union. nnd Premier
 Lloyd George and Andrew Bonar
 Law In the famous conference
 room in Downing street. Prior to
 this there was Fl cabinet meeting
 It IS conceded on all sides that the set tiement is the outcome of moderate but determined, efforts of the executive of the transport workers i@federation and men ike Arthur Henderson and John Rob- ert Clynes, who throughout have set their faces steadily against the idea Of sympathetic strike until every possible avenue of mediation had been explored
 THOMAS APPIAUDED
 James Henry Thomas. secretary of the National Union of Railway Men, received tremendous ovation tonight when he appeared to address some 800 of the men al Albert hall II was an impressive moment when after the hurricane Of cheering suhsided. the audience rose and sang Abide With Me"
 Secretary Thomas, in his speech. paid q warm tribute to the great and worthy part the premier had played in assist ing them to reach what Mr Thomas would not claim as victory. but as "an honorable settlement. 1t was the pre- mier who had invited the deputation to see him today, and there had been no question whatever of asking the men to surrender
 Secretary Thomas claimed that this had been the Greatcst tight of orrsaized workers in history an& that 1t had been conducted solidly. Loyalty, peace ably and orderly, and in this. he believed. the railway men had given an example to the world
 Rumors were current tonight that Sir Eric Geddes, minister of transport, had resigned, but according to an authorized statement the rumors were unfounded The conference of trade unions. called for Tuesday, and other arrangements con- strike, have been abandoned. but 1t is stated the organization for formation of citizen guarantees will not be inter- ferred with
 The conference in Downing street was quiet All present seemed to anticipate a settlement, and after Premier Lloyd George had explained the new terms he left the delegates to discuss them. When the luncheon hour arrived, the premier suggested that all stay, instead of sepa- rating A raid was made on the Down ing street connnisariat, and finding it equal to the needs of the large party, a jovial meal followed the premiers sc- retaries carrying the joint and assisting in carving 1t. while jokes flew around the table
 The conference was then resumed, ana at it's conclusion, Secretary Thomas arose and addressing the premier, said he could not allow the momentous meet ing to close without expressing the ap- preciation of the delegates at the states man-lke and impartial way the premier and Bonar Law had conducted the ne- gotiatons and their patient considera- tion.
 The prime minister acknowledged the compliment in a genial speech admitting that the delegates had met all argu- nents in an open minded and conciliatory manner He expressed the hope that all lahor organizations would approach ques- tfons concerning their welfare in the same spirit, and they would then enter upon a new era of industrial peace and nrosperity