3 JUNE 1916, Page 3

On Monday he addressed the Trade Union representativs& and it

was unanimously agreed to recommend a postponement of the holiday. This shows a fine spirit on the part of the men, who have worked very hard, but we expected nothing else. On Wednes- day Mr. Asquith announced that the Government proposed by Proclamation to postpone the Whit-Monday holiday till Tuesday. August 8th.