Londin, Oct. 21. mission on the sage at the Thereport of the 1 Com-
railways is unanimous.
It proposes the retention of the conciliation scheme of 1907, with alterations and extensions, of which the most important aims at facilitate ing discussions between the companies and the men prior to resort to the sectional conciliation boards. The central boards will be abolished.
If the men's and the employers' sides of the Board are unabletoagree, they can call in a chairman selected of Trade. If eae coe to from a panel pre} the Board agree regarding a selection, the Board of Trade may appoint a chairman, whose decision shall be! final, to operate immediately.
The powers of the Boards, which have hitherto been confined to question of wages and hours, are to be! extended to conditions of service, but matters of discipline and management are still excluded.
No provision is made for recognition of the unions, but a step in this direction is contained in the provision of a secretary for the men's side of the Boards who may be a non-employee of the company and may be empowered to act as the men's advocate.
A third and last opinion is also expressed that the interchange of ideas between the companies and the trade unions regarding the feasibility of a national programme, before the latter is launched, would he attended with valuable results.
The Commissioners declare that no encouragement or asi should be given to either side refasiny to abide by a settlement. Ample protection should be given to those desiring to observe it; and while the men should be entitled to determine their engagements, they should not be permitted to intimidate those who desire to work.
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