London, Aug. 20.
The Executive of the Miners' changed. Therefore, no purpose could be served by carrying on an negotiation which has] no, real basis Federation met in London to-day.
'A grave view was taken of the situation, 'A member of the Executive ex-
The latter says th explained that an ete was unnecessary for the successful operation of the industry. A. national agreement on the wages! question was regarded 23 essenti and the Federation was prepared, pressed the opinion that the attitude of the owners would prolong and embitter the struggle: far from disintegrating the Federation,.it would stiffen the backs of the rank snd file. He anticipated another ten weeks! struggle—Reuter.
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