New-York tribune., 1870-01-07
TIE TELEGRAPHERS STRIKE.

TIE STRIKERS-CARD FROM THE COMPANY.
| The strike of the operators of the Western
Union Telegraph Co still continues. overtures having
been made from either side for settlement OF the diff
Guilty The Company stil receiving business, and tho
few operators swho remain at their posts nearly
wearied out with the tax upon their energies since the
strike commenced Every effort appears, however to be
made by the Company0 work of their business properly
with the small force at their command and give such
satisfaction as their limited circumstances will permit
The members OF the Teegraphers' Protective League
yesterday morning at their headquarters, No. 270
Grand-st.. Mr. Ralph W. Pope in the chair The room
was crowded with members Of the Association the front
seats being set apart for the lady operators Several
new members were initiated. and large number Of
couragng dispatches from different parts OF the country
read. After receiving reports OF committees and
transactng business pertaining TO the League, the
meeting adjourned until 81 in the afternoon.
order at $3.50 p m, Mr. ]. N. Cnrstie tho chair After
few preliminary remarks the Chairman introduced TO
Union consisting Of Mossrs. Alex Troup aud John NJ
Browning the former Of the Printers and the latter OF
the Brckayes' Association, who were received with
loud applause Mr.. Browning on behalf OF the Union,
ad that the Western Union Company yodmc had
on OF the Of their employs the whole telegraph
business of this country. They ondeavoring
using you, to accomplish their purpose;
compel other companies Of less capital to take back
seat But have struck and the strike has become so
working man and woman in the country. It is the
grande and most successful strike Of labor against cap
grand victory Continue TO stand out for your rights;
some trades have found it necessary to hold out l6
RI he1s rs no before GsnseF e @ To cnT CS Sns
required to continue half that tme but you and your
brethren throughout the whole country stand TO the
last and funds are required feel that can pledge
will be forthcoming IN abundance as soon as you say the
word TINS is not strike Tor wages 6ut Tor principle,
and II IL noble and brilliant effort, and can assure You
OF the hearty congratulations OF every workngman ana
woman IN ms country -, - -, ,.,., ,
said Mr.. President and Gentlemen: The question might
be asked me, Why are you here todayf What have you
aud the Western Union Telegraph COmpanyi II that
question is asked me, answer am here as working
monopoly. congratulate you on starting this move
ment stand firm, and you will overthrow the most
many present. All honor to those noble ladies
who have come out and Joined their brethren. l
not a champion OF wOman's rights. but l am OF
female labor, and when woman can DO
Aud may say TO the ladies' present that there best friend
is not the Western Union monopoly but the Telegraphc
League There is another monopoly that is endeavoTng
and crowds out any attempt to start new paper by
charging most fabulous sum for any news that may be
furnshed--thus keeping work from operators as well
the more work there viii be for operators and printers
You have struck one of these corporations blow
that will echo in Congress at the coming session one
Of the greatest arguments yet put forth Tor
the Government to take possession OF the lines stand
by another at every hazard can assure you OF ne
sympathy Of the President OF the National Labor Union
Of the United States. There never has been any move
ment behalf OF workngmen that has caused so much
agitation as this movement OF yours, ana the ehtre
workngmen and women OF this country are aroused anu
watching course with absorbing interest Ihere
will be no lack Of funds rest assured OF that Ihere Is
not man or woman in the United stete VINO %oik' iOr
living, but would contribute TO sustain you IN tho
grand noble and united acp9 taken BY your AssoGla
ton. You must be successful and ] c6ngratuiate you
upon your ORGANIZATION G which every operator through
Mr.. Troup retired amid loud applause.
Mr.. Ives, on behalf Of the League replied in a few
brief remarks after which Col Marshall Leferts formerly
superintendent Of the old American Telegraph Company
and at present ChefEngneer Of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company came forward ana was received WIN
remember Of Old and II gives me great pleasure to look
upon them again Although am the Engineer OF the
do not come here to spy upon your actions nor listen 20
your words, nor say anything that VIII be
empiOy6 Of the Company like yourselves You
should proceed with the correct that
the Western Union Telegraph Company should meyer DS
that as understood the matter, have seen nothing
that has been hasty or inconsderate. can also say
from what heard the office, that do sincerely be;
leve that they are not prompted by any feelings OF
antagonsm against yourselves But that they reel pad
about the interruption Of business true To-day nave
conyersed with them considerably the subject. AS
said before certain that they do not feel IN anger
with youthey think have acted on information not
correct. About hour since message was received
from California from superintendent Munford giving his
myself as they were hurry to copy It, and send
it TO the press. Judge Palmer said to that i was
simply statement OF the whole case from beginning 10
end As understand this strike II is for the protection
OF rights You capable OF judging what Is ght
and what is wrong yourselves There is question be-
tween you and your Company will OF course expect
s aSs Sss 4S fsSSs SSRPoUy Rou sas on the
other hand There was never dispute between us IN al
our past associations. never asked favor from an
operator but what it was granted e9eertuly freely
aud have the greatest confidence IN them
still Now, wish this thing brought TO close as soon
as possible do not know what action you will take.
The Company Inc, upon their honor that they
have desire TO bring about reduction OF salaries.
stated TO that the thing has not been discussed
but that they proposed TO meet the reduction OF the tolls
out Of their funds without reduction OF operators saa
IN their tights. fkey dat know that was Coming
sincerely beg Of you that you will not be led away by
any false Issue say myself that there no feeling
against you the part OF the officers and believe that
this question will be hOnoraby adjusted can serve
you IN any honorable manner, am at your service.
Mr. Leertss remarks were enthslastlcaly applaIded,
and after vote OF thanks to the speakers, and the
initiation Of several new members the meeung au'
1Ourned till 10 O'CLOCK a. m To-Day. .o...,,-
CARD FROM FRANKLIN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The operators OF the Franklin Telegraph Company In
this city have forwarded the following communication 10
the Western Union strikers:
The undersigned operators FRANKLIN Telegraph COMPANY
the words symphy eItetded them when n th out
kind words Of encouragement mpa avail
and with hearts Sled With emotion 10 eIteo 70 our uo
ers Union Company not only our sympathy and moral
support pecuna support no" IN her e1o 70
ueGeuy combat against oppression in the struggle o. nRt ,ns,
autan them hy cou6dng their which Is also to
ia,t aud propitous heaven for Their ultimate success
n b. CLUs. GEoKGH NJ HUBBARD,
DaSL W BAnnR, yKuE R. MILLS.
THOMAS CURRY,
CARD FROM THE WESTERN UNION co.
The Western Union Telegraph Company, yesterday
issued the following statement:
Having examined private cyphsr correspondence between
, ocs Union Telegraph Company 10 tina city and