Aug. 18. atter, consulting with the. Trade 'The operatives' representatives,
"Union Congress Executive, demand arbitration as the only solution, As regards the employers, it is Jnown that the Manufacturers ociation are inclined towards arbitration while the. spinners oppose it, preferring direct neg tion.
The central committees of the Federation of Master-Cotton-Spi ners Associations and the Pederation of Manufacturers Associations to-day) passed a resolution entrusting their Wages Committees with all further negotiations with the cotton oper tives unions, not excluding the principle of arbitration, The employers wages committees will meet jointly to-morrow."
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