18 SEPTEMBER 1915, Page 3

The papers have been full of disquieting rumours of unrest

among railway employees. It is understood that the men consider the war bonus as inadequate, and demand in addition an all-round advance in wages ; but their representatives, who have been discussing the question during the week at Unity House, have not yet made an official statement, and the speeches of their leaders have so far counselled moderation. The recent concessions to the miners make it difficult to refuse a similar boon to a class of workers who deserve it a great deal more. The eases are not on all fours, for the railwaymen can point to a remarkably fine record of efficiency and patriotism during the last twelve months. They have done their best, and cannot be charged with slackness or any "ea' canny" methods.