Transcript of communications detailing events [of the dockers' strike in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales] including: telegrams between the Home Office and the Chief Constable of Newport concerning requests for re-enforcements of Metropolitan Police; a telegram from the Lord Mayor of Newport requesting that the War Office should prepare 200 infantry and 100 cavalry to assist in the dock strike; a letter from Sir Edward Troup [Permanent Under Secretary of State, Home Office] to Sir Edward Ward [Permanent Under Secretary of State, War Office] explaining that WSC is keen to avoid the use of troops and would prefer cavalry to be used, if necessary, to diminish the risk of loss of life; and a telegram from the Mayor of Newport concerning local troops and requesting 250 Metropolitan Police and 50 mounted police. Typescript with manuscript notes by Sir Edward Troup. Covering letter at CHAR 12/6/5.