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street. After the disorders had subsidized
the parade proceeded TO Trafalgar Square
in an orderly manner, escorted by the
police.
Fifty injured persons We're gwen treat
ment when the trouble ended.
London, Oct. 1S.-Persistent reports
that efforts to bring about a settlement OF
the coal miners strike are being made,
partially relieved the spirit of anxious
uncertainty with which the British nation
began work today
John Robert Clynes, former food con-
troller. and one of the most moderate OF
the labor leaders, has expressed confidence
n settlement was possible within week II
both sides could be brought together to
calmly discuss the merits of the controver-
sy. He advocates as a basis OF agreement
the granting to the miners of hall their
demands and the submission OF the re-
mainder to an impartial tribunal: ). IL:
Thomas. general secretary OF the National
Union of Railwaymen has also made
moderate statements, and both these men
are relied upon to do their utmost TO
shorten the strike.
Nevspapers contrast the attitude OF
| Clynes and Thomas with that of c. t.
| Cramp. president of the National Union
| of Railwaymcn. who has given significant
| warning TO members of that union OF the
| serious situation which would be created II
| the miners are defeated" They also call
| attention to an utterance by another
nrominent laborte, Edwin Bevln secre-
! tarv of the Dock Workers Union, who IN a
| speech YESTERDAY accused the government
/ O. having engineered the strike, and
/ charged it with double dealing.
One effect of the coal strike upon I'M
ancial London has been the weakening OF
| the pound sterling, which has dropped
to So "A on buying orders TO cover actual
and prospective ceal shipments from the
United States TO Europe.
The country awaited anxiously report
from the meeting held this morning OF the
Council of TransportW winch m
| cl,,des more than 20 unions, covering the
dockers. the bus and tram workers, INC
commercial road transport men and tht
coal trimmers at the ports. The councl
however, after private meeting adjourn
ed until tomorrow without announcing lts
policy.
The transport workers and the railway
men were evidently marking tune TO-DAY
before deciding whether they would lch'
their support to the striking coal WORKERS
ak Oi T1cUtatIOil NstS sun iN 'tA'NA y So
there were no tangible developments
along this line, the railroad employs, an'
the transport men appeared to bc lncline'
not to take prccipitate action pending pos
sible proposals.
Rome. Oct is Italy viii not feed m,
effects from the British coal strike heior
the end Of November, as the government
in view Of the possibility Of the strike &c
, crmulsted reserves which now apron
mate 100000 tons. The fuel board ia
: announced II is prepared TO supply Amer
: can and British coal TO ocean gong steam
ers, german coal suitable for steamers
manufacturers and gas makers Relgia
anthracite and coke from NcstPhai'
and upper Sjlcsia for nrctallurglc piaht'
Importation Of British coal has bee
gradually decreasing. hcIng les than J -
: 0OO tons in September. Strenuous eiiori
are heng made 10 increase Inportato
OF American and German coal.