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Show London Threatened Willi a I'oal Famine. LONDON, Feb. IB, The striking roal por. ters declare that they will not yield until their demands arc conceded. The delivery of coal locally is accomplished only with treat difficulty. Nearly every coal depot on the river Thames is at a standstill. Thirty barges are waiting to be unloaded at Black-friarf. Black-friarf. The strike was entirely unexpected by the men, w ho were apprised of the action ac-tion taken by the leaders by delegates who were dispatched to the depots with orders for the men to quit work. So suddenly was the strike decided Upon that the men employed in the depots didn't have time to procure a supply of coal against tho famine with which London is threatened. Ratal dealers have alreapy advanced the price, and this w ill cause much suffering among the poor, who are. compelled to buy in small quantities. If the strike eontinues, it will cause widespread distress, for factories factor-ies and places of that description will be compelled to close down because of lack of fuel, and many men will he throw u out of employment. |