ABSTRACT

The tale of the dockers has during the last few months been told by many people and in many different ways. The subject too has been discussed from several standpoints and applied to suit various views. The influx of continental pauperism only aggravates and multiplies the number of ills which press so heavily upon the reader. Foreigners come to London in large numbers, and herd together in habitations unfit for beasts. Without going into the minor causes of dissatisfaction, the author gives a list of the principal grievances under which the people have suffered. Under the contract system an undue amount of profit is absorbed by the contracts and sub-contractors, who come between the men and their employers. The rise in wages after November 4th will range from ten to thirty-five per cent, and will be shared by all connected with the shipping and wharf work.