Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1919 — THREATS BY BRITISH MINERS [ARTICLE]

THREATS BY BRITISH MINERS

Demand Withdrawal of Troops From Russia and Raising Blockade. Lcindon, April 4. —A resolution demanding the withdrawal of all British troops from Russia, the raising of the blockade, the withdrawal of the military'bill from parliament and the liberation of conscientious objectors was adopted by acclamation by the Trades Union congress. Robert Smillle, leader of the miners, in moving the resolution, declared the miners Would strike for the removal of conscription and the raising of .the blockade.