Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1926, Page 4

4 BUSINESS MEN SEE STRIKE' END SOON In Private Cables to America, Briton Leaders Seem Very Optimistic. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. from abroad indl- unications to Private advic cate that in the mi Ame busin the leaders of British industr r more op- timistic over the outcome of the gen- eral strike than might appear in the press dispatches. Though not concealing their appre- hension_ over the serious turn which t at any time take, the :clare that the general is bound to collapse, for the same reason that has made the gen- al strike a doubtful weapon hereto- fore—namely, that it hurts the strik- ing population quite as much industries sought to be punished. Opposes Public Opinion. The general paralysis of the social structure is never to the liking of public opinion, and the fundamental issues which are usually involved in the strike arve lost sight of in_the seneral confusion that results. This 1s the chlef reason for a growing be- lief here that the strike will be short- lived and that there is significance in the pleas of the British labor leaders for a resumption of negotiations, The confidential information sent here reveals that the British govern- ment is in a determined frame of mind and will never agree to official parleys until the strike is called off. Once strike ¢ s for the pur- pose of negotiation it is conceded that it never will be resumed and that an agreement of some kind will be reached. No Strike Feared Here. There is no concealing the con- cern here lest a general strike be- come effective in a country like Great Britain, for the spread of such tac- tics would nat be surprising. Yet, in the United States the idea of a gen- eral strike has been so thoroughly opposed by the labor leaders them- selves that it is not with respect to the United States that fears ble damage by example, respect to France, Germany other countries. The Department of Commerce has not vet ventured an official opinion the economic e of the although every agency of the ment is considering, of course, emergency measures as may be n to in the reconstruction of trade. It is realized that some of the cotton mills in Central Europe may be affected and may desire more of American cotton in order to keep pace with world demand. In somie instances, trade contacts are estab- lished which becomes of permanent value. FRANC HITS LOWEST AT 32.25 TO DOLLAR Due to Sales by British Bankers, Peret Says, Disclaiming Danger. the 8y the Assoclated Press. PARIS, May 6.—The French franc went to new depths today. At the close of the Bou quoted at 82.25 to the dollar and .05 to the pound, its lowest official quotation. There is no cause for alarm over the sent fluctuations, which are due al- irely to the sale of French by English bankers, Fi- Peret told newspaper s cabinet council. paper mone nance Minist situation in France had nothing to do with the movement, and that the pub- lic should not be disturbed by a for- elgn operation that only could be tem- porary. The treasury situation was good, he said, and the taxes were coming in regularly. Meanwhile, the voluntary sinking fund was receiving steadily in- creasing sums in contributions from the public Today’s cabinet council, he con- cluded, discussed measures for amelio- ration of the exchange situation that should result in early marked im- provement. JAPANESE BACK BRITISH. Federation of Labor in Tokio Cables Pledge of Aid to Strikers. TOKIO, May 6 (#).—The Japan Federation of Labor today pledged its moral and financial support to the British strikers and cabled its resolu- tlons to England. A special commit- tee was appointed to solicit funds. TIsle of Wight Troops Leave. RYDE, Isle of Wight, May 6 (#).— A battalion of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders left the Parkhurst bar- r7 here today for special duty. Thelr destination’ was not given. In preparation for the Summer sea- son in other countries, 400,000 Ameri- can-made rubber bathing ‘caps were ~hipped abroad in a recent month. $383383238333383838838338 with every Table Stove sold from May lst to 10th. This is the famous stove that broils, toasts, fries and bakes right at the table. Bring the coupon with you. B < MUDDIMAN ¢ 709 13th St. Main 140 THE EVENING . STAR, WASHINGTON, RIOTS CONTINUE IN BRITISH STRIKE; SIEGE PREPARED FOR (Continued from First Page.) arriving at Cardiff, the chief port in the south Wales conl mining district, and a battalion of Highlanders being sent from the Isle of Wight to “an un- known destination.” From the standpoint of the general public, the situation may be said to be easier, inasmuch as there has been a large increase throughout the coun- try in the transportation facilities manned by voluhteers. Peace Gesture Denled. Reports of moves in a direction desizned to bring about peace greatly interested the government, but offi- cials this morning said they most certainly had not taken any steps in that direction, and in view of Premier Baldwin's repeated declarations, none was likely. The betterment in transport con- ditions enabled thousands of the city’s workers to reach their places of business with greater comfort. A huge number of private motor cars still were functioning, but the traffic jams in the streetY were not so heavy as during the last two days. The wheat exporters are co-operat- ing with the government in every way possible, and several of the elevators at Liverpool are operating as usual. Sir Herbert Robson, one of the larg. est exporters, who was in charge of wheat exports during the war, said to- i We are not worrled over the whea situation at the present time. Ther is fully a month’s supply of wheat flour now at the mills. Our elevators at Liverpool are functioning as usual. It is safe to say that practically all thewheat shipments en route to Eng- land will be unloaded with little de- lay.” The Tea Buyers’ Association has an nounced the appointment of emer- gency committees to arrange for the even distribution of tea. Princes Hear Throne Foe. The Prince of Wales and his brother, the Duke of York. who is next to him in line for the British throne, were | present in the House of Commons when George Buchanan, a Laborite member, declared that he was a Re- publican and would like to see the British throne abolished tomorrow. Buchanan was participating_ in_de- bate and his remarks were made good naturedly, causing no flurry, but add- ing spice to the proceedings for the prince and his brother, who were seated in the peers' gallery. The government won a victory on its proposed measures to control the strike situation. A labor amendment to a bill relating to the protection of property was defeated, 317 to There were angry exchanges during the debate. The Laborites objected especially to one clause of the regula- tions relating to the protection of vital services. Joseph Batey, a La- borite, declared that the government has sheltered the mine owners in an attempt to starve the miners by its regulations. The clause to which Batey objected was one concerning| the protection of property, and he claimed that the government had no right to ask for an order that would make it easier for the coal operators to work the mines with strike break. ers. Sees Disorder Threat. Mr. Batey sald that if the mine owners attempted to resume oper- ations with strike breakers a series 't disorders might result. Sir Douglas Hogg, Conservative, saapped back that the suggestion that people were not to be allowed to con- duct thelr own business because a body of trade unionists objected, was the best justification for the regula- tions under discussion. His answer evoked cheers from the Conservatives and angry cries from the Labor benches. Morgan Jones, Laborite, declared that Hogg's words were the most provocative that have vet been ut- tered in the House of Commons. Hi said that all the miners’ memb They have R favored thers throughout the paat Buory in- winter. mines with strike breakers. Hogg had laid down a challenge to the miners and they were ready to accept it, Jones said, and perhaps Hogg would have cause to regret his challenge. Jack Jones, another miner Laborite, declared that the government was de- claring war on labor by its regula- tions. “Do your damndest,” he cried, “we are prepared to flght. An amendment offered by the La- borites would have eliminated from. the emergency regulations a clause making it an offense to do any injury to property to any railway, road, elec- tricity works or any other public service. Intent to Be Punished. The Laborites objected particularly to that part of the clause making it an offense to approach such a public work with intent to do injury even though no act were committed. The clause contained the provision that an arrest might be made, if the per- son’s conduct or known character were such as to indicate that he was about to do some injury. Much of the debate hinged around the mean: ing of the words, “known character.” More Trains Running. The London, Midland and Scottish Rallway, one of the largest systems in the country, today announced that it ran 300 trains yesterday and that it would run 400 today. Other companies made plans for numerous trains to- day. One London subway announced “full service.” Another said it had | enrolled 3,000 volunteers, enough for the present, and that it would not ask for more unless necessity arose. Twenty-five provincial and four London newspapers announced that they would print their ordinary or | emergency editions. In some cases it is believed police protection will be necessary to insure the safety of the staffs of these newspapers. There was a police guard this morn- ing at the office of the Morning Post, where the British Gazette is printed. At the Times office there was a Strong contingent of police on duty when that newspaper was printing an edition identical to its usual issue, excepting for size. The British Gazette printed con- spicuously today a notice to the print- ing trade saying that when the strike the government will take ef- e measures to prevent victim- ization by the trade unfons of any men who remain at work and that no settlement will be agreed to that does not provide against reprisals. The government continues to take precautions against the distubance of order. It is announced that the At- lantic fleet was to have left Ports- mouth yesterday for a Summer cruise, but owing to the strike only the sub- marines and the torpedo boat destroy- ers salled. Many officers of the fleet have been given shore duty. HARD FIGHT IS INDICATED ON DRY BILLS IN SENATE Andrews Explains Proposals to Tighten Up Enforcement—=Some Changes Suggested. Assistant Secretary Andrews, in charge of dry law enforcement, ex- plained today to theSenate Prohibition committee the pending adminis- tration measures designed to tighten up_enforcement of the Volstead act. Some changes in them _were suggested and it was indicated that the bills would have rather hard sled- ing even before the committee. Aroostine Scales to Wed. PHILADELPHIA, May 6 (#).—The engagement of Miss Aroostine Hender- son Scales, daughter of Rear Admiral Scales, commandant of the Philadel- phia Navy Yard to Lieut. Frederick Leavenworth Riddle was announced today. Lieut. Riddle’s home is at Norfolk. He is now in_European waters with the destroyer Bruce. The date for the wedding was not se dication points to & pronounced prefer- ence for them this coming seasom. Sidney by o S._(Incorporated) NS 7 Finer Flannel For warm weather wear there’s no more coolingly comfort- able clothes than these of Wimbledon Flannel Exclusively Stein-Bloch 0.00 'Fabric that sets new standards in shapeliness of flannel. The com- fort of light weight creasesretaining ith the qualities of weighty worsteds. Fitted with prevalent standards of exactness Exclusively at Mz, Si € MEN'S WEAR ey West (INCORPORATED) 14th & G Streets N. W. MINERSWARNE TOAVDIDSTRFE “Eat Little, Keep Cool and We Will Win,” Welsh Leaders Advise. BY NEGLEY FARSON By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. CARDIFF, South Wales, May 6.— Leaders of the miners in the great fields of South Wales are pleading with the men to keep cool and keep their hands in their pockets. “Don’t allow agents, provocateurs or any one else to incite you to violence which would enable the gov- ernment to bring in soldiers and po- lice—otherwise we are undone,” is their plea. On the back of a racing motor cyele, with David Davis, leader of No. 2 Rhondda district of Glamor- gan Miners, in the sidecar, the writ- er raced through the barren rain- drenched hills, past pit heads and dumps where the miners’ houses were jammed together in long lines lke dirty bookshelves. Through Cardiff, Glenallyn, Pontypridd, Tre- fod and Lewis Merthyr in_the Rhondda Valley we went. Then through notorious Tonypandy, prob- ably the most explosive district in Wales, where occurred the vicious riots of 1911. Thousands at Meeting. At Pontypridd we saw a great mass meeting, where thousands of miners, standing bareheaded in_ the pouring rain, cheered orders to keep cool, and sang “Land of Our Fathers.” The writer heard miners talking heart to heart with officlals of their unfon and officials of the railway union, tn_which the latter promised to stand by the men to the finish. “Tighten your belts; eat as little as possible; prepare for the greatest battle in the history of labor,” the men were advised. There was a_private meeting of miners in Glenallyn, and the writer asked permission to attend. The lead- ers were nervous and did not want to decide without putting the ques- tion to a vote of the men and left the writer standing outside the old chapel shed used as a town hall. Passionate arguments floated out. Then a bull-throated voice cried: “We aren't afraid for the whole world to hear—let him in. If our cause is not good enough to be heard it is no cause for a fight.” “That settles it,” said the leaders, THURSDAY, and the writer entered the hall. It was packed with pale, earnest men, with hardly a face not marked by blue scars of mine wounds. The leaders were urging the men to-keep the safety men working in the mines, to refrain from violence and to obey implicitly all orders from the General Trades Union. “For the dream of labor has been realized in this general strike,” one speaker explained. “For the first time in the history of England labor has presented a solid front against the capitalist class, backed by the government and by the federation of British industries. “But the fight is fraught with ter- rible dangers. If it is loat we go back to a condition of abject slavery. If it is won we commence a new order of things. This is not a short fight. Go on iron rations; save mopey. The time may come when women will be pinched and babies will be crying. Womeh and children always have walloped us men. | “The government says we are revolutionarfes. But J. H. Thomas (secretary of the Railway Union) begged and groveled in the ground to a strike. But he was up against five of the hardest headed men England ever produced—Cham- berlain, Birkenhead, Churchill, Bridg- man and Baldwin—who treated him vith cynicism and This is not a government, but a battle against the mine owners, who, because they can- not run their mines to pay either wages or profits, will not give up miners a place in God's sun.” The speeches at this meeting brought out the fact that the miners of South Wales were cut off from communicatio the rest of the ng disp: b €, MAY 6, 1926. A (o maintain touch with the “generals” | SO OACETOERROROCHRRARRUR TSN AR outside. Although nationalization of mines 15" demanded, and the prophecy is made that the government will fall, and a new government will be set up with Ramsay MacDonald, Britain's first labor premier, as its head, the tone of the meeting was ‘‘to pursue a policy of tranquil Inactivity.” And it was quite obvious that the leaders had not_yet despaired of & compromise. But the miners have only about a two-week supply of money—and what will happen after that, no one knows. (Convrizht 1026, by Chicaro Daily News Co.) LIABILITIES Rallroads, steampship companies and commercial truck concerns do not keep stock that Is not regu- larly in motion. They recognize this would increase their labili- ties. The same is true of furniture, musical instruments, office equip- ment and any household articles that are not in regular use. 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