The strike situation in Belgium has taken a turn for the better, according to the Ministry of Interior, which announced yesterday that only a few minor incidents had occurred Ghent, Troops have been placed in position to block the roads in the event of the threatened march by strikers on Brussels eventuating, but the strikers are not now expected to Fesort ta such action.
The joint committee of mine owners and employees yesterday agreed on a minimum daily wage of 32 francs, recognition of trade unions and pay during holidays, Most of the other trades have now accepted th recommendations of the arbitration committee, Employers in practically all, industries are leaving the' strikers' demand for a 40-hour week to the Government to settle, This question will be discussed by the Cabinet today.
'Among those commandeered by. gendarmes in the miners' district to repair roads damaged by strikers is Socialist Senator who has not yet obtained parliamentary immunity.
Striking dock workers at Antwerp yesterday agreed to return fo work on
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