Three Other Steamers Get Crews and Leave
London, Sept. 2 (AP)—The situation in British home ports resulting from the official strike of seamen against a wage reduction was somewhat eased today by the sailing of the While Star liner Majestic from Southampton and the news that three steamers at Hull had finally obtained crews and would leave on time.
On the other hand there was little diminution in the seriousness of the situation in dominion ports as reflected in advices reaching London.
One ray of hope was seen in a cable message from South Africa to the effect that the shipowners have accepted an offer from the minister of defense and labor, Colonel F. H. P. Creswell, to preside at a conference of the owners and seamen. Meanwhile prosecution of those men who left their ships without completing their voyages Is suspended.
Southampton, Pept. 2 (AP)—The White Star liner Majestic sailed for New York at 11:00 a. m., scheduled time, today with a full crew, despite the fact that a number of new men, who had signed on last night walked out this morning.
The Majestic carried the largest west-bound list of the year with 850 first class, 700 second class and 300 third class passengers, most of them Americans homeward bound after touring Europe.
Large crowds lined the quay when the Majestic sailed, but there was no demonstration. The liner picked up 150 of her crew from tugs waiting off Cowes, the men being brought from Portsmouth. Officials of the board of trade were on the Majestic to sign the men formally for the trip.
New Britain Herald, New Britain, CT, September 2, 1925