The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-02

which our empioye eoupsn ana We respecua',y s9o
init ~ At ,hort time ngenersIy adopted Won 90 far
a. regscs the interests Of oil parties con-
eerned.
In The course of his speech the mover Of the reso-
Iution said that they had that night eclted an al
missio on the part OF employers that ID 1868 tie
men we're right, that trade was good, and tiat the
MASTER could afford an advance; yet they did not
then yield without causing an tne Irono,e ana COZ,
give notice and some Of them actually t. come ont
The men were therefore justified in doubling now
whether trade was 80 very bad as represented IN
support of the proposed reduction; but, even admit
ting it to he bad, the true remedy short time.
If the masters wanted to bring the operatives in
Manchester 10 the district averages they should ut
the same tine bring down to that average the cost
of living in Manchester, which was admitted to
considerably exceed that of living la the country.
Milk alone in Manchester was Sd per quart, while
in the country it was ouy Id. The speaker urged
those on strike not to be deuded by Tricks such rs
the ringing Of factory bells the lighting of tue gas
in the morning. II they saw strangers going into
The mill they CHE turn oats must eon it them .
strangers 1t would be perfectly legitimate to talk
fairly to them-to say We work there; and We are
out against q reduction of our wages" II they al
lowed themselves to be guilty Of riotous or improper
conduct, they would at once lose the sympathy OF
he public which Of the greatest importance to
them. He wonld appeal to the masters il 1t wise
to incur T. rn-oat at a time Ike this, when provi-
sions were high, when we were at war with power
fui foe when our relations with other countries were
not very satisiactory-was it wise on the part OF
those possessing 80 much property at q time like
this to persist in course which must result in anar-
chy and cUnfGsioni Were they So insane to force
the people into the streets at a time when food was
20 high that with their present wages they could
not buy enough to eaE Ard it would be seen that
the disease rot confined to one quarter Notice
had been given at Crumpsal as well % Manchester,
ard if the masters succeeded here those elsewhere
would follow the example tCheers)
Another operative seconded the motion, and 1t
was carried unanimously
A resolution was passed to call upon the fine spin
ners to aid in the struggle, and proposition to hire
private Place Of business, rather than continue
meeting at leer house, met with favorable re-
ception but was left to be settled at the next meet
ing.
This concluded the business.
THURSDAY EVENING Nov. Is.
The hands ut the large mills belonging to Messrs.
Kennedy ~ Co., Messrs. Kell; Il Gilnour Messrs.
John Clarke & Co. Messrs. ID. Clarke & Co, and
Messrs, Sharp's (New lslington milD have been out
to-day, but have conducted themselves peaceaby.
Nc Sis Bfley Il Co.'s worKpeople were leaving
work this evening, and Messrs. Stirling Beekton's
notice expires this evening" The hands of Messrs
Barton, Union street, and those OF Mcs-is. Wood
Buxton street, are under notice.
A bread meeting is to be held this evening.
[Incm he Ionic Spectator, Nov 10
The factory hands of Manchester have commenced
an organized agitation to resist the reduc ton OF
wages; much more formidable sign than the dear
bread" demonstrations of the day, both because
more real and likely to be more extensive. There
are mistakes in the first notice of the agtators such
as the presumption that the factory owners seek to
reduce wages because the price OF the raw ma erial
is enhar ced presumption wrong both in fact and
in the assumed reasoning. But there rs only too
stubborn reality IN the conditions ,chich tend TO
the threatened conflict The price OF cotton goods has
been continuously declining for many years past-de
Ginning in the face of continually extending demand
The is that the power OF production be
multiplied more rapidly than the power OF consump-
ton. If we had civilized India and Africa. aud
opened the exclusive tariffs Of Spain and other coun
tries suited to the consumption Of cotton goods the
n q ug hp ~ X
hut those labes oil ages it may he said, have been
NnticiI ated by the extension OF our producing ma
Chinery, on the mere expectation OF great markets
in India ard Australia. The latest accounts OF those
markets represent them only recovering
from "gut,h while Manchester ard its dependencies
could produce enough for the markets were they
bare and greedy--far more than enough This is
the cause Of that pressure on the masters from
which they try TO ortaiu relief by errig it to
the men. The men suggest another course rather
than the reduction Of wages-short time; and par
reason would seem to be wholly on their side. Over
make being the cause OF the pressure, contrac-
ton of make is the true remedy. And it is the
course to which the most intelligent and the
wealthiest masters would probably incline. But the
difficulties that 80 often obstruct reason are here
grave. Many of the masters are not wealthy, some
not intelligent. Thy act together as against The
men, but they act separately tchea is against each
oiher. As soon manniact urcr has a large CAPT
tai sunk in his plant" he mnst keep it going. To
stop entails damage and heavy repairs as well
as loss Of interest Like railroad the mill
becomes one of getting the greatest amount OF
revenue. Masters of wealth and foresight would see
the advantage, in the long run, in restricting the
make, and living on capital rather than heap gllt
upon glut Masters OF no wealth, feeling little
for otLers, will try to get foremost in
crowded market, aud will strive to- snatch
the revenue by being first. Some will incur
loss ON the years accounts SO that cash be
brought in for present needs. Hence the modern
practice OF direct consigDmeuts by manufacturers
over the head OF middemen. Hence the practice,
L,..l 81 ..J.u
cash under the market prices. is the parallel of
fhe Jtggary artisan ,cho htTes his tcork 10 pledge
it, To such gamblers short time is control OF their
game; and Perhaps tho most prudent manufacturers
are embarrassed by the increased numbers of this
class in the entire fraternity 1t is most desirable,
however, that the masters should act with firmness
IS respects the control over their own conduct-with
uEcquvOcal fairness towards the n en- since misnn-
derftar dngs can lead to nothing but mischief; ar,i
peaceful issue out of the real dicultes of the
will he best promoted by caltvating mutual for
bcarante, where cordially can hardly be expected
for cordiaty like confidence, is not feeling oi
sudden growth.
MEMORIAL OF THE OPERATIVES.
Iron tire Lon ION Chronicle Nov. 10
II was stated that on Sunday it was suggested
that memorial shot Id be sent to the principal ms
tiers; and that the committee, seeing that no time
should be lost, had (after endeavoring to obtain
counsel from friends) upon their own responsibility
prepared the following memorial, which was sent to
six of the principal masters -
,ss .. Mssm ,nS Nov H. 1883 ;s:,
In your employ, beg respectfully address you Y,n
hays hc ght proper to give US notice Of reiac ton ia
wages Pefnre that notice expires beg respectful
ly svgaest the exp.diercy dpng another course
viz temporary teducion 10 the lime of working say
from co Ia 40 houts IN the wek We fully that
your I'm de has generally been unproftahe during the
present year, and qufe wi icg "a in y,u IN any
that may be calculated to altsr tni state OF
thirgs but submit that r.duc ioo Of ia nat
- them Il H. remarkable that W lie you propose to
relieve yourselves by roducton of wages Witch how.
unportsn. 10 us l. on'y small Jec al Ut the st
of production you gisue per Il advance
within the last fortnight ~ the holders of cot on Ia
purchases at this sdvsnce IL almost Ia, redihc
that It be Of importance to yeu 10 take from
es1Lpgs iuch small proportion OF the cost 81 proiuc.
ton Gen lemen submit sou that at present there
IL too largo production ~ yarn aud goods to nall
stock ~ IN this country and That tn. implest
JHn one most ccn 'eut with 81 % rene
cying the present state Of hinge Is to dmiuh prodnc
ton Of the by Ieducrg he line IL King This