Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

CTS was coniirmcu somewhat Dy the attitude of many who left tho pits. They said they did not undestand that voting against the datum line" meant n strike. and it Is clear that a great many misunderstood tho unfortunate phrase" as A. J. Thomas. ecretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, called it in a speech. He admonished railroaders to listen to the advice of their leaders. which would be given after the meeting Wednesday.
 Pump Men Quit Oct. 90
 A different note was struck. how ever. by the South Wales branch of the miners federation. which called a meeting for Friday t0 recommend that if tho strike was not called by Oct. 20 the pump men and other employees re- maining would be called out.
 Tt is indicated tonight that Premier Lloyd George will take no hand before Tuesday when parliament meets.
 Londan's electric signs and window displays arc dark tonight by order of the coal controller and the races. for which special trains arc usually operat- cd. have been cancelled.
 Notwithstanding tho food sninistrys assurance that there will be plenty of food, London provisioners report house. wives are laying In supplies. The sug- ar ration win be cut to half Monday!
 This morning the executive com rnlttee of the National Union of Rail- waymen decided to call a special con- ference of delegates for Wednesday newt when the fatcful decision will be taken as to whether the railwaymen shall support the miners through a sym pathetic strike. Meanwhile the rail- road employees win remain at work.
 The National Federation of Trans mort Workers declined to indicate its position. The executive committee or tho federation will meet Monday.
 The executive committee of the Associated Society of Locomotive En- ufnecrs and fRemcn is mccttuf today at Leeds to decide tile at6tn.e of that union.
 Military leave has been stopped in thc Portsmouth district. owing to the strike. officers and men on leave have been recalled.
 Mills Already Closing
 Some of tho iron and steel works Tn the north of Yorkshire already have aiccurnbcd to tho coal strike threat with its implication of a prospective coal shortage With few exceptions an the works on the Teeside were closed today. and about 10000 men have been thrown out of employment.
 It is stated all works in this district will be idle after today. The loca xhipyards along the Tees will be kep going. however. for a few days.
 From Sheffield comes the report tha while some of the big factories hav' supplies of coal sufficient for thre' weeks the staple trades will be i'm rnediatclv affected. At the end of week. it Is estimated there will be S0 900 steel. iron. engineering, cutlery ant electro plate workers idle.
 .I taa lf T been instructed to obtain bunker coa abroad as much as possible. Report from Liverpool state much disqutetud is felt there.
 American Steamers Protected
 Representativcs of the United State shipping board stated this mornin they had received assurances from th British ministry of shipping. whic rave the board reason for confidenc that no American steamers would b tied up.
 rnauiries at the offices of the mai trans Atlantic passenger lines elictte tho statement there was no indica l tiou at present of restriction or altera tlon of advertised sailings
 It is declared Co bo possible ran' Atlantic passengers may be exclude fro mthe steamers on their retarn triI to the United Kingdom fin order conserve space for carrying fOOdstuff The larger liners. however. are not we adapted to the carrying out of th idea. as they are intended only f' passenger service and have little cart space.
 Premier Lloyd George today a' dressed a message to the nation vi regard Co the strike. He said the go crnment had done everything possih fo avert the calamity. but that q miners. rejecting all offers, now we trying to gain their ends by force. 1T nation. he declared would resist "su an attack with alT it's strength. al there can be no doubt as to tho isu'