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Show THE STRIKERS, London, 22. The reBolutation by the Amalgamated association on Sunday, baa evoked considerable opposition throughout the strike district. dis-trict. It is now stated it waa not uoimously passed; that eighteen from north and northeast Lancashire were i not allowed to vote. The operatives at Accrington held a meeting and resolved that they would not comply with the recommendations of the association, although willing to accept ac-cept the 5 per cent, reduction and four days work per week. The operatives at Burnley, at a meeting at which 1,500 were present, resolved to continue the strike. At Preston, an excilEd meeting, lasting two hours and a half, was held witboat decisien, some approving and other condemning condemn-ing tho resolution of the Amalgamated Amalga-mated association. At Blackburn, the operatives are very bitter and declare they will withdraw Irom tbe association. |