Washington, Oct. 12. Unless President Roosevelt suc-_
Jceeds in arranging a definite industrial truce, a fresh wave of strikes will sweep over the United States within the next six months, This was predicted to-day by a number of leaders of organized labour when it was reported that [President Roosevelt was not very. gratified at the results of his suggestion that employers and, labour Joficials should attempt a "specific trial period for industrial peace."
Tt Is stated that President Roose welt would ike to see men outside of [government circles exert more spontaneous efforts toward effecting such jan armistice as he had suggested.
These reports coincide with a rumour that Gen, Hugh Johnson, who resigned as Administrator of the IN. R.A. on September 25, is considering establishing himself. as expert extraordinary to advise industry and Tabour—Reuter.
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