The Archive · 1902

The Strike at Marseilles

London vid Bombay, 10th December.

The French Cabinet has decided to actively intervene at Marseilles, and {has instructed Admiral Rouvier to {call on the masters and men to accept arbitration, with the Admiral himself as arbitrator.—Reuter.

11th December.

The Marseilles strikers have refused to negotiate further with the employers or the' Government, and have resolved fo continue the strug-{gle to the bitterend—Reuter.

London, 13th December.

Che Marseilles Chamber of Commerce in a strong letter to the Government demands the enforcement of the law against the naval reiservists whom it characterises as deserters.—Exclusive service.

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