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MEMORIES ARMOURED CARS EMPLOYED IN AFFECTED AREAS ! LONDON POLICE SUPPORTED BY THE MILITARY FINANCIAL OBSTACLES CONFRONTING STRIKE LEADERS . The situation created by the strike contin Extraordinary discretionary powers are ues to supply no lack of material for seri - given to the fighting forces by the announce ous contemplation . ment of the Government , which permits all Many parts of London have become difficult ranks to take whatever action that they deem of access by road . to be neccessary to assist the civil authori ties tomaintain law and order and in At Hammersmith and other parts the Milit ary may be seen patrolling the streets . respect any action so taken , they will The unparalled spectacle of troops manning receive the full support of the Government , the motor buses and the presence of Armoured , now of suoh and after Cars in the streets is indicative . of the firm handling of the situation . Space does not permit of us discribing in dividual incidents which account for the stern measures that have become imperative to the maintainence of law and order Manchester Thursday May 7t .. Work on the Manchester Ship Canal is conf ined to the transport of foodstuff The Police were obliged to disperse Strik ers who had assemb led in the City square . There were some casualties The attempts to stop the train service here have been unsuccessful DAILY THE It is known that at least in one case a draft on a bank for a considerable sum of money , intended for distribution as strike pay has not been met . The reason for the non DEFEAT INEVITABLE payment is not known to us , and we wonder Conversation with strikers representing whether the suggestion that the difficulty the more moderate element , give foundation of transporting funds accounts for the for belief that the realization has come to hitch , and whether this is the only case of them that defeat is inevitable and a prolon - lits kind . gation of the struggle will but add to their own discomfort . At Leeds there was considerable disorder between the strikers and the police , whe made repeated baton charges to obtain cont rol of the situation . Many arrests ware made . THE EMERGENCY RECORDER . BULLETIN GREAT The House of Common sreceived official not ification of Mr. Baklatvala imprisonment . The Speaker in reply to a question by Mr.Kirk Many rioters have been arrested and Bent - wood , informed him that the privileges of enced to terms of inprisonment . a Member of Parlament de not extend to in tervention with Criminal Law . ISSUED BY STRIKE 1926 . 1 P NO STRIKE PAY ? Tariff companies announce that all cars while in use in the service of the public during the strike , are fully covered , irre spective of whether the policy held specif ically except certain riska . IRELESS NENS BULLETIN . 1000 HOURS 6th MAY , 1926 . LAST NIGHTS BULLETINS . CAPT . D.H. STEER a division . CAR INSURANCE An attempt is being made to extend the strike to the Electric Power Station workers . PRINTED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED WALOECK ROAD MORTLAKE S.W R.F. 11 There were no untoward incidents anywhere yesterday . The Railway Services were more numerous and in BRADFORD and BIRMINGHAM the normal train service was running . The LIVERPOOL Docks were more active and it was expected to run over 600 buses in LONDO today . The CARDIFF dockers were at work . SCOTLAND was quiet generally . HOUNSLOW BARRACKS . Lal's Mess ( No.3 . ) in the reverse direction tonight and tomorrow tonight . There will be sailings from IVERPOOL to DUBLIN tonight and The bus Services in the Southern Counties are normal , At PORTSMOUTH it is announced in Port Orders that long leave is suspended for the time being , but that local leave will be given As usual , AI SERVI CE TO FRANCE . It is announced that there are three times the normal number of planes cngaged upon Cross Channel work . THE GOVERNMENT & WORKERS WHO ARE REMAI NING AT TIR POSTS . to workers who are loy 11 remaining at their posta , and that no apreement will be come to with the Trade Unions which does not afford adequate protection to such persons and also precludes any possibilit of victimisation either now or in the list and future . PALI AMENT & EROS CY REGULATIONS . The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York were present inal night in the House of Commons when the Emergency Powora Regulations woro discussed . The Home Hocrotary said regulations would be in force for one month only and could be renewed , if necessary , from month to month . sy such Regulations the Government wore empowered to tako over all electricity and gas undertakings and any houses and buildings trcy micht require . Covernmentmannounce that overy protection will be given It is announced that 7 , 500 Special Constable are already on dus and that 3,025 have been sworn in during Tuesday and yesterday . Q. HORBC of Lords agreed to ull mergency Legislntion without FOOD UPPLIES . Over 400 tons of fish ronchod BILLIG GATE yesterday , all all deliveries being by lorry or by sen . An additional 140 lorrios left GRI BY for to Midlands loaded with 300 tons of fish , ELIS " ORKING'S BULLIT Le taxi livers were called out by their Union this morning but in spite of t is , many taxis are to be sean pl ing for hire . SHIPPING . Le were no boats aailing to and from 3.FAST last night , But sorvices are being resumed this evenin The " oritish Gazette published 2 editions this morning . ' 7 " Timcs consisted of 4 pages . The soutz.orn Railway announce that yesterday no less than 334 trains were running and more are expected to be in operation today , .ly announcing that there will be an increase of 33 1 / 3rd % over the number running yesterday . 111 other Railway Coya show improved services , common oing this morning , LYC SWA Capta , R. L. |
