What will now happen? Frank. ly no one knows. Mr. Cook stumps the country showering abuse. Quot-_ ing Mr, Baldwin's statement which was broadcast during the general strike in which the Premier declared that his whole desire was to maintain the standard of life of everyone, Br. Cook accused him of lying to the nation. "Baldwin—you lie," he added. Mr. Cook is rapidly' losing in public estimation. Still, though a few men are return-_ ing here and there to the better'
is, the majority remain out and il' do so for the present. It would indeed not be surprising to find the strike last a couple of months longer in view of the present temper of the men. Both the Liberal and the Labour Party have agreed to join in opposing the Government legislation, the former on the ground that it is inadequate, and the latter on the ground that it is iniquitous. Tt is ust possible, however, that the men will weaken before the end of the period T have specified.
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